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Overview

Forrest sits at the northern edge of the Otway Ranges in Victoria and, according to the 2021 census, is home to 257 residents. The town has become the gateway for adventure‑seeking visitors, offering over 70 km of sign‑posted single‑track mountain‑bike trails and a popular platypus tour on nearby Lake Elizabeth. The West Barwon River runs through the settlement, and the surrounding bush is home to king parrots, crimson rosellas, wallabies and echidnas, adding a natural‑wildlife dimension to everyday life. Its quiet, small‑town vibe is balanced by a growing community of people attracted by affordable land blocks within easy reach of coastal resorts such as Apollo Bay and Lorne.