GrEAT Ocean Road Trip: Boats, Brae & Berries
This leg of our GrEAT Ocean Road Trip brings you to the beautiful Otways, where the rich soil and high rainfall helps to grow some of our region’s most delicious food.

This leg of our GrEAT Ocean Road Trip brings you to the beautiful Otways, where the rich soil and high rainfall helps to grow some of our region’s most delicious food and some of our most well-known chefs ‘hero’ the produce spectacularly.
Dan Hunter from the award-winning Brae in Birregurra shares his philosophy and we learn about the life of a cray fisherman and the Southern Rock Lobster caught in Bass Strait.
This episode features:
Dan Hunter, Brae Restaurant, Birregurra
Experience fine dining, celebrating seasonal local produce at Brae in Birregurra year-round. Dining and accommodation packages are available. Advance bookings are essential.
Nick Polgeest, Apollo Bay Fisherman’s Co-operative, Apollo Bay
Southern Rock Lobster caught in Bass Strait is available at the Apollo Bay Harbour Fish Shop and appears on local restaurant menus year-round.
Wayne Knight, Otways Blueberries, Gellibrand
Pick your own blueberries in Gellibrand at Otway Blueberries, or pick up a punnet from the Apollo Bay Saturday Market or the Garden of Eden in Colac between December and April.
Michelle Davidson, Forrest Guesthouse, Forrest
Book a stay at Forrest Guesthouse to explore the Great Otway National Park, experience local produce and the mountain bike trails year-round.
More from this series
- GrEAT Ocean Road Trip: Brews & Beaches
Meet local brewers, winemakers, and chefs.
- GrEAT Ocean Road Trip: Artisans & Apostles
See the 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland.
- GrEAT Ocean Road Trip: Music, Markets & Mornings
Exploring the region's largest town.
- GrEAT Ocean Road Trip: Creativity, Culture & Cuisine
Explore the area around Port Fairy.
- GrEAT Ocean Road Trip: Catch of the Day
Go a little further and reap the rewards.