Location
Chris’s Beacon Point Restaurant opened in 1979 along much the same lines as his original, much loved and lauded “Chris’s Restaurant” down the Great Ocean Road in Lorne, now long gone. In those days Apollo Bay was a quiet fishing village on the fringe of the Western District, with little in the way of fine dining. Chris, with his emphasis on the fabulous freshly caught seafood of the ‘Bay’ along with his trademark Mediterranean cooking with a Greek accent, has done a lot to change that. The original pinewood and glass dining room, seating 30, was extended over the years until it held 120 on two levels. In May 2003 it was totally destroyed by fire. Chris built a new “Chris’s” on the ashes of the old, and reopened on Christmas Day 2003. These days the Great Ocean Road has an international profile and is one of Australia’s top tourist destinations, and Apollo Bay is booming. With Apollo Bay’s transformation, so too has Chris’s become one of the best loved places in the region.

General Information
Overlooking Bass Strait, set high in the Otways above the Great Ocean Road, Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant and Villas has become a Mecca for gourmet travellers. A personal approach to hospitality has made Chris's an icon of the region and a passion for the food of Southern Europe combined with the freshest and purest produce has made our cuisine world famous. Chris’s Villas, just steps away from the restaurant, offer accommodation all year round and many diners choose to stay the night after enjoying a meal and a fine wine or two.

Chris's is located high above Skenes Creek and the villas are elevated, so the impact of the ocean views is stunning. Recently renovated, the villas are contemporary and well equipped.

All of our apartments are self-contained and contemporary, with modern fittings and floor-to-ceiling windows, a balcony and a dizzying sea view. A complimentary Continental breakfast is included in the tariff. This is served in Chris's Restaurant from the Melbourne Cup to Easter and is provided in your room out of season. This has proven to be a very popular feature for our guests

Local Attractions
The Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park encompass sensational costal landscapes, beautiful hinterlands, cascading waterfalls, majestic tall forests and ancient rainforest gullies.

Great Otway National Park & Forest Park
The Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park encompass sensational costal landscapes, beautiful hinterlands, cascading waterfalls, majestic tall forests and ancient rainforest gullies.

The National Park covers around 102,470 hectares and links what was the Otway National Park, Angahook-Lorne State Park, Carlisle State Park, Melba Gully State Park and State Forest areas. The proposed Otway Forest Park is a new Forest Park to be proclaimed by 2008.

Dogs will be permitted in most areas of the Otway Forest Park provided they are kept on a leash and under effective control at all times. Dogs are not permitted into the Great Otway National Park (Johanna Beach is an exception).

Lake Elizabeth, hidden deep in the Otways near the township of Forrest, is an inspiring sight with heavily timbered flanks and calm waters punctuated by the trunks of dead trees, drowned when the valley was flooded.

Experience the full beauty of the Otways forest, with its towering trees and dense fern glades, on the 2-kilometre loop walk to and around the lake from the car park.

The Otway Fly is a 600 metre long 25 metre high elevated tree top walk ascending at a gentle grade through a magnificent stand of cool temperate rainforest featuring Myrtle Beech, Blackwood and Mountain Ash.

The Great Ocean Walk is a long distance coastal bushwalking track. The 91km walk links Apollo Bay to the Glenample Historic Homestead, adjacent to the Twelve Apostles, and passes through the Great Otway and Port Campbell National Parks. Shorter walks, day hikes and overnight treks are also possible, with guided walks, hire equipment and accommodation transfers all available to make the experience accessible. Overnight campers must register their intentions with Parks Victoria.

Business Facilities
Conference Catering.

Deposit Types Accepted by this hotel and details of deposit
We accept Visa, AMEX, Mastercard, Diners, and Cash.

• Dry Cleaning /Laundry Service
• Restaurant/Cafe