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Forrest Facilities
Fuel is not available in Forrest – the closest petrol station is 35 minute away in Colac
Cash out is not available in Forrest – the closest ATM is 35 minute away in Colac
Forrest General Store has some basic/specialty provisions – Do the bulk of your camp shopping before you come as limits stock is avail (tinned food, bread, milk, pasta etc no fresh produce)
Cafe’s, Breweries, Coffee Dens and more……..
Forrest and surrounds has a reputation for quality in every way….. So be sure to check out Forrest’s foodie attractions… meander along the streets and enjoy boutique beer at the Forrest Brewing Company, a sublime degustation at Bespoke Harvest, for a wonderful sweet treat visit the new Platypi Choclate or grab a latte and homemade pie at Sallys General Store.
Then head for the hills and experience the breathtakingly beautiful Lake Elizabeth
With the iconic Great Ocean Road and Great Otway National Park just a short distance away, there’s plenty to enjoy.
For more information on Forrest, the Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road region visit:
Forrest Brewing Company, Grant St Forrest – offers cafe style relaxed meals and great beer – bookings essential
Forrest General Store, Grant St Forrest – fresh and delcious pantry provisions, coffee, cake and lunch
The Terminus Hotel, Station St Forrest – great pub grub, bar & bottle shop – bookings essential
Forrest Guest House, Grant Street Forrest
Platypi Chocolate, Grant Street Forrest
Accommodation
A wide range of accommodation surrounds Forrest and we recommend you stay in Forrest and surrounds for easy access to the start, and to enjoy the wonderful Otway hospitality.
As the Run Forrest coincides with the Forrest Soup Fest we suggest you book early.
Cabin and camping options Forrest Caravan Park– 5236 6275
And the I am Otways website lists plenty of accommodation from Forrest, The Otways, Apollo Bay to Colac plus more of What to See & What to do….While in the area
The Forrest Soup Fest
Due to Covid 19 this event has been cancelled
Run Forrest coincides with the Forrest Soup Fest which will also be held on Sunday 13th June from 10am at the Forrest Town Hall. The festival features beautiful beautiful Otway fare including homemade soups, conserves, pickles, cheese, relish, homebrew beers and wines, market stalls, bric a brac and a wide range of free family entertainment including a jumping castle and an animal nursery.
Attractions
Beautiful Lake Elizabeth Walk – approx 10km from Forrest
Stevenson’s Falls – approx 15km from Forrest
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
Run Forrest Trail Run & Southern Exposure proudly acknowledge the Gulidjan and Gadubanud peoples as the traditional custodians of the Colac Otway Region. We acknowledge that the Run Forrest Trail Run is located and conducts business upon lands of the Gulidjan and Gadubanud people.
We pay our respects to their Ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship to their traditional lands, which continue to be important to them today and into the future.