Join us for a walk and talk along Mounts Bay Beach.

Our team will be in Apollo Bay chatting with the community about a range of active projects that are underway in the Apollo Bay area.

We understand that some members of the community prefer to be more hands on when discussing our dynamic coast. Therefore, we will be providing up to 20 people an opportunity to hear firsthand from our Coastal Specialist Rob Armstrong. The walk and talk will include discussions on local coastal processes and recent beach nourishment - with the chance to ask any questions about how and why it is done.

How does it work?

Step 1. Register here to secure your spot on the Walk and Talk (registrations are essential - only 20 spots available).

Step 2. Pack your sunscreen, hat, water bottle, and suitable shoes.

Step 3. Meet Rob on the whale viewing platform in front of the Apollo Bay Fisherman's Cooperative at 3:45pm (Look out for our Marquees).

Step 4. Head off on the Walk and Talk (returning to the Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-operative by 5pm)

Step 5. Have your say on what you witnessed and what you value about our coastline.

Step 6. Contribute to the coastal adaptation conversation as we progress towards coastal adaption.

Step 7. Share with your community!

If you require futher information or would like to contact us at any stage please:

Email us at haveyoursay@greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au

Call or text Sophie Young - Community Engagement Senior Officer on 0419 304 606

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in partnership with the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority have been undertaking beach nourishment at Apollo Bay and Mounts Bay since 2017, shifting approximately 10,000 cubic metres of sand from sources around the Apollo Bay Harbour per year.

These works have been done to protect ecological, social and amenity values and critical infrastructure including the Great Ocean Road, mains sewer and water and the Great Ocean Walk.

Informed by an evidence-based approach, including a comprehensive analysis of drone imagery collected as part of the Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program, beach nourishment has proven to be a consistent and effective approach in protecting the area against storm surges, serving as the first line of defence.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action recently sought community feedback to help inform erosion adaptation measures at Mounts Bay and has now released a What We Heard report which can be accessed via their Mounts Bay Adaption Plan webpage.

The Mounts Bay Coastal Adaptation Plan, which is soon to be finalized, will explore how effective these works have been and will provide clear recommendations for future actions, ensuring best practice and long-term coastal hazard risk management and adaptation.