Otways Distillery
Highlights
- Savour small-batch gins and vodkas crafted with locally foraged ingredients, celebrating the unique flavours of the Otways.
- Join the tasting journey at the Otways Distillery, nestled in the picturesque hinterland near Apollo Bay.
- Explore the family-friendly atmosphere with alfresco dining options, perfect for enjoying the fresh air and local produce.
- Discover the spirit of the Otways distilled in a bottle, showcasing the region's native botanicals and culinary inspirations.
Welcome to the Otways Distillery, based in the small town of Birregurra which is a short drive from Apollo Bay and the Great Ocean Road.
Otways Distillery’s small-batch gins, vodkas and limoncellos are a celebration of all they have in this beautiful part of Victoria. They’re proud of their ever-growing collection of delicious spirits.
Locally sourced and foraged ingredients underpin the various flavour profiles of their products. Collaborating with locals to showcase the native and farmed botanicals and foods of the region, they’re constantly inspired to create exciting products. They have captured some amazing flavours of the Otways and incorporate them into their spirits.
It’s the spirit of the Otways distilled in a bottle.
Join Otways Distillery on this amazing journey and enjoy some of the finest tipples in the region. Check out their website for their tasting room opening announcement in December 2025.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
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