Gab & Josh
Travel
Getting to Wye River
Wye River is located approximately 20 minutes past Lorne, on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria. Please note, there are NO TAXI services and NO UBER providers in the area. Most places in Wye River are within walking distance of the venue, however please note that the terrain can be steep. Kennett River and Apollo Bay accomodation will require a designated driver on the day of the wedding.
Complimentary Shuttle Bus
Dec 16
2:45 PM - 3:10 PM
For those that have RSVP'd, there is a bus departing from Lorne (please be at the Mantra Hotel - Hutchinson Buslines at 2:40pm). The bus will depart at 2:45pm SHARP which will see guests arriving at the Wye Beach Hotel at approximately 3:10pm.
Dec 16
11:15 PM - 11:35 PM
For those that have RSVP'd, there is a bus departing from the reception venue (please be in the carpark ready at 11:10pm). The bus will depart at 11:15pm SHARP which will see guests arriving back to Lorne at approx. 11:35pm. You can get off the bus at either the Lorne Hotel or the Mantra.
Apollo Bay Taxi
If you are staying a fair walk from the pub, it may be a very steep/hilly walk home. Please consider calling Apollo Bay Taxi (phone number above) in advance to book them in to give you a lift up the hill to your accomodation at 11pm when the reception finishes. They are not available at the last minute, but can be a great option if booked in advance.
Stay in Wye River- Caravan Park
The Big4 Caravan Park has cabins, luxury houses and powered camping sites. For those of you who would rather camp in style, we highly recommend Twilight Glamping. They can pitch the bell tent for you in either the Big4 or Wye River Foreshore campground.
Holiday Homes- Great Ocean Road Holidays
There is ample accommodation in the area to suit your needs, from luxury homes to camping. Book online with Great Ocean Road Holidays. They can accommodate 209 guests across their managed properties in Wye River and Separation Creek.
Other homes in Wye River and Separation Creek are also available on Airbnb. To book these homes you will deal directly with the homeowner.
Lorne VIC, Australia
If you would prefer to stay in a hotel or for just one night Lorne has some great options. The Mantra and Cumberland are the largest hotels.
FYI
The Wye General Store is open from 8am daily serving breakfast and lunch until 2pm. The pub at Wye Beach Hotel is open from 11am - 11pm. Click on the link for their kitchen hours. The closest supermarket is Foodworks in Lorne or Apollo Bay.