Tourism
Lack of infrastructure a headache for coast
Kennett River’s permanent residents say they have tourists parking and gathering in the middle of their streets, throwing rocks at koalas, and even occasionally using their yards as toilets.
Coast needs visitors to return
Great Ocean Road tourism businesses estimate they’ve lost $20 million in revenue since a landslide closed the road eight weeks ago.
$1.2 million tourism boost
The Otways coastline will receive a $1.225-million boost for tourism-focused projects ranging from a geothermal spa development to an elite sports training centre.
HUGE BOOM: Bike ride boosts Bay tourism
AN OTWAYS tourism leader says the inclusion of Apollo Bay on the route of this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride will be “a great boost for everybody”.
NOTORIOUS: Sailing ship turns heads at Apollo Bay
A RECONSTRUCTED 15th century ship which visited Apollo Bay for Easter has extended its stay until Sunday.
GREEN LIGHT: Councillor approval for new caravan park
ELLIMINYT is a step closer to boosting Colac district’s tourism opportunities by hosting holidaymakers at a new camping and caravan park.
BRUTAL ROBBERY: Masked robbers terrorise German tourists
POLICE are appealing for information after two masked offenders terrorised and robbed three German backpackers at Lorne.
Tourism returns to fire-affected towns
WYE General Store’s manager says the re-opening of the Great Ocean Road has helped trading and getting residents back on their feet.
