Great Otway Garden Festival

Southern Otway Landcare Network and Great Ocean Road Health are thrilled to invite you to the Southern Otway Garden Festival – a weekend celebrating indigenous and native gardens, veggie growing, and sustainable gardening in the Otways.

Held in Apollo Bay, the Saturday program will feature inspiring talks from renowned garden designer Peter Shaw of Ocean Road Landscaping – whose stunning coastal gardens are both bio-diverse and resilient – and Emma Cutting, founder of the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor, who brings a wealth of knowledge on building biodiversity and community through street gardening. There’ll also be hands-on demos, garden design “speed dating”, stalls, food, and kids’ activities.

On Sunday, enjoy a trail of open gardens around Apollo Bay showcasing beautiful, productive, and climate-resilient outdoor spaces. Whether you’re into lush gardens, local biodiversity, or growing your own food – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

When: Saturday 4 October & Sunday 5 October 2025
Where: Apollo Bay Youth Hall + Gardens around Apollo Bay