Skenes Creek
VIC 3233 • Victoria
About Skenes Creek
Skenes Creek is a small and picturesque coastal locality on Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road, situated approximately 6 kilometres east of Apollo Bay in the Colac Otway Shire. Home to around 249 residents, the community clings to the hillsides above the Southern Ocean, offering dramatic elevated views across the water and surrounding Otway Ranges. The locality shares the postcode 3233 with Apollo Bay and is named after the Skenes Creek that flows through the area into the sea.
Skenes Creek is renowned for its stunning scenery and is home to some of the region's most celebrated hospitality venues, including the award-winning Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas, which draws visitors from across Victoria and beyond. The area attracts sea-changers, retirees, and holiday home owners who are drawn to its rugged coastal beauty, tranquil atmosphere, and proximity to the Great Otway National Park. Apollo Bay, just a short drive away, provides access to supermarkets, schools, medical services, and the broader Great Ocean Road tourist infrastructure.
Skenes Creek falls under postcode 3233 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
- V/Line coach — Geelong / Melbourne 3+ hrs to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Scenic drive via Great Ocean Road; Princes Highway is faster
Small coastal community; car required; scenic walk trails along coast
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Pengilley Avenue