Lavers Hill
VIC 3238 • Victoria
About Lavers Hill
Lavers Hill is a small rural village perched at the highest point on the Great Ocean Road, sitting at an elevation of approximately 425 metres within the Otway Ranges in south-west Victoria. Administered by the Colac Otway Shire, the locality lies roughly 233 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and approximately 50 kilometres from both Colac and Apollo Bay. The 2021 Census recorded 87 residents in Lavers Hill, reflecting its character as a quiet hinterland village surrounded by the lush, temperate rainforest of the Otway Ranges.
Lavers Hill sits at the junction of the Great Ocean Road and the Colac-Lavers Hill Road, making it a well-known pitstop for travellers exploring the region — the Twelve Apostles are around 30 minutes further west, and the Otway Fly Treetop Walk is a short drive away. The surrounding Great Otway National Park offers spectacular rainforest walks, waterfalls, and wildlife. While services in the village itself are limited, the locality draws both tourists and those seeking a serene, nature-immersed lifestyle at a significant distance from metropolitan pressures.
Lavers Hill falls under postcode 3238 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited/seasonal community bus — Colac (via Beech Forest) Approx 60 min to Colac
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ The Great Ocean Road can be slow in tourist season; Princes Highway via Colac is faster
Lavers Hill has a small general store but very limited services — a car is needed for almost all daily needs beyond the village basics.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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10 College Drive