Skenes Creek

Travel Guide
Skenes Creek showing a bridge and a river or creek
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 HK$1,094 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
HK$1,094
HK$1,206 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (549 reviews)
"The view was amazing."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
Ocean Road Motel
Ocean Road Motel
3 out of 5
61 Great Ocean Rd, Skenes Creek, VIC
Stay at this 3-star motel in Skenes Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (76 reviews)
"It was a lovely place to stay bed was comfortable the owners were friendly and kind would stay there again"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2024

Ocean Road Motel
Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach
Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach
Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Skenes Creek. Enjoy a garden and air conditioning. Popular attractions Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Elliot River - Addis Bay ...
Nice location
"Nice and quiet, great location"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2024

Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach
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! (549 reviews)
"The view was amazing."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach
Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach
Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Skenes Creek. Enjoy a garden and air conditioning. Popular attractions Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Elliot River - Addis Bay ...
Nice location
"Nice and quiet, great location"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2024

Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach
Fisheye9 - Ocean serenity at its best!
Fisheye9 - Ocean serenity at its best!
Skenes Creek
Stay at this cottage in Skenes Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Elliot River - Addis ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Lovely ocean view cabin
"Gorgeous spacious cabin with ocean view. Very clean, comfortable & well appointed. Great location with dog friendly beach few minutes walk away. Parking was very close to cabin which made packing/unpacking easy."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

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.