Skenes Creek

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Skenes Creek featuring a bridge and a river or creek
Skenes Creek featuring cafe lifestyle and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Skenes Creek which includes wildflowers and general coastal views
Skenes Creek showing wildflowers and general coastal views
Skenes Creek showing surf as well as a small group of people

This small coastal township’s good surf breaks, beachfront camping and rocky headlands make it a hit with surfers, fishers, campers and families.

Fronting the clean waves of a popular surf beach, Skenes Creek is a quiet township just east of Apollo Bay. The wide main beach at Skenes Creek is ideal for children to swim, play and explore. Relax on the soft sands or check out the famous surf breaks. Join the laid-back community residing on the banks of the creek or pitch a tent right on the foreshore at Skenes Creek’s excellent camping grounds.

Spend a day at Skenes Creek’s main beach. Pack sun protection, some snacks and a good book and stake out a spot on the wide expanse of sand, bisected by the lagoon mouth of the creek. Rocky outcrops frame the beach to the east and west. Join the kids as they explore the fascinating rock pools. Check out the seaweeds, anemones and crustaceans that make their homes among the rock formations.

Take a dip in the clear ocean waters. As there are no lifeguards on patrol here, take care to swim inshore and avoid the waters near the rocks and headlands, as there are rips in these areas. Surfers might want to take on the beach breaks. You can hire surfboards and bodyboards from the campground offices.

Wander east along the beach, past the rocky headland, to find another secluded bay. Look for shells and other beach treasures, but remember to leave them at the beach at the end of the day. A longer walk departing from the beach is Wild Dog Road, a four-wheel drive track that ends with stunning ocean views at Mariner’s Lookout.

Try fishing off the beach’s rocks or in the creek that splits the township. Cook a meal on the barbecue facilities located at the campgrounds or on the other side of the creek and enjoy a beach picnic as the sun sets.

Skenes Creek is a 2.5-hour drive from Melbourne and 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) from the bigger town of Apollo Bay. The Great Ocean Road meets the coast at Skenes Creek, and there is parking available on the foreshore. Have the beach as your backyard at the beachfront camping grounds or enjoy a relaxing stay in one of the township’s lodges.

Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
4 out of 5
270 Skenes Creek Road, Skenes Creek, VIC
The price is ¥12,802 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
¥12,802
¥14,082 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Skenes Creek. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (562 reviews)
"Beautiful property and stunning views. Easy driving distance to shops and Apollo Bay. Contactless entry and exit. Business owners were very helpful when I rang. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
61 OCEAN ROAD MOTEL
61 OCEAN ROAD MOTEL
3 out of 5
61 Great Ocean Road, Skenes Creek, VIC
The price is ¥21,526 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
¥21,526
¥23,679 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Skenes Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Elliot ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
"A chance stop during the peak of the tourist season."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

61 OCEAN ROAD MOTEL
Uringa at Skenes Creek
Uringa at Skenes Creek
Skenes Creek
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Skenes Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
Lovely stay in challenging weather!
"Wow, did we give the fireplace a workout!3 days of the worst weather we’ve experienced in some time, but what a cosy place to be.Really well appointed place with the right things in the right places.We enjoyed our time and can recommend it."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Uringa at Skenes Creek
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
4 out of 5
270 Skenes Creek Road, Skenes Creek, VIC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Skenes Creek. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (562 reviews)
"Beautiful property and stunning views. Easy driving distance to shops and Apollo Bay. Contactless entry and exit. Business owners were very helpful when I rang. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
Uringa at Skenes Creek
Uringa at Skenes Creek
Skenes Creek
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Skenes Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
Lovely stay in challenging weather!
"Wow, did we give the fireplace a workout!3 days of the worst weather we’ve experienced in some time, but what a cosy place to be.Really well appointed place with the right things in the right places.We enjoyed our time and can recommend it."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Uringa at Skenes Creek
Fisheye9 - Ocean serenity at its best!
Fisheye9 - Ocean serenity at its best!
Skenes Creek
Stay at this cottage in Skenes Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Nice, clean and quiet place. Beach is only a short walk away."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Fisheye9 - Ocean serenity at its best!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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