Beech Forest

Overview

Beech Forest is situated in the Otway Ranges, between Colac and Apollo Bay.  It is surrounded by an area of great natural beauty and is especially known for the large number of waterfalls within a short drive of the township.

Photographer: Holger Leue

History

Beech Forest is a small township in South Western Victoria. The area of Beech Forest is largely used for potato farming.

The town was named after the many myrtle beech trees of the area. Beech Forest Post Office opened on 10 May 1890 and closed in 1994

Cliff Young, winner of the 1983 Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultra Marathon at the age of 61, lived in Beech Forest.

Places of interest

Otway Fly
Hopetoun Falls
Triplet Falls
Beauchamp Falls
Turton’s Track Scenic Drive

Accommodation

Beech Forest is located between Colac and Apollo Bay, where quality accommodation is on offer within a short driving distance - motels, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks, and cottages.

Colac Visitor Information Centre
Address: Cnr Murray & Queen St, Colac VIC 3250
Phone: 03 5231 3730
Fax: 03 5232 2764
Email: colacvic@colacotway.vic.gov.au

Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
Address: 100 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay VIC 3233
Phone: 03 5237 6529
Fax: 03 5237 6194
Website: www.visitapollobay.com

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