Skenes Creek

Travel Guide

Skenes Creek featuring a bridge and a river or creek
Skenes Creek featuring outdoor eating and cafe scenes as well as a small group of people
Skenes Creek which includes wildflowers and general coastal views
Skenes Creek showing general coastal views and wildflowers
Skenes Creek showing waves 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 P5,461 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
P5,461
P6,007 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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! (561 reviews)
"Nice place a comfortable 5-15 mins drive out of the local village (Skeenes Creek - with no amenities) and Apollo Bay (with all the loopies - aka tourists in town)."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 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
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
Mantra Lorne
Mantra Lorne
4.5 out of 5
Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC
The price is P5,773 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
P5,773
P6,241 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lorne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Basic room, but great stay and fantastic location!"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Mantra Lorne
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! (561 reviews)
"Nice place a comfortable 5-15 mins drive out of the local village (Skeenes Creek - with no amenities) and Apollo Bay (with all the loopies - aka tourists in town)."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
Cumberland Lorne Resort
Cumberland Lorne Resort
4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,011 reviews)
"Nice but feeling a little dated in areas (especially bathroom and kitchen), and the pool, spa was closed for renovation (of which we were only advised a week prior)."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Seafarers Getaway
Seafarers Getaway
4 out of 5
6080 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Old ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (818 reviews)
"A stay with seaview and starry night"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Seafarers Getaway
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.