Gala Dinner

This page contains details about last year’s show. Information about Victorian Opera’s programme with Richard Gill this year will be posted here soon.

IN association with Holiday Great Ocean Road, Cape Otway Lightstation is presenting a Gala Dinner with Richard Gill on Friday, November 25 – the evening before the Opera performance, in the Lightkeeper’s Café at the Lightstation.

The Gala Dinner package includes:

  • sunset tour of the lighthouse
  • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
  • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
  • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
  • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

Choose from the packages listed on this page – prices include accommodation and the Gala Dinner.

Hurry! The dinner is limited to 30 patrons. Book now by calling Holiday Great Ocean Road on (03) 5237 1098.

Opera in the Otways 2012

The date has been confirmed for this year’s show – Saturday, November 17.

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Richard Gill Lightkeeper's Café Gala Dinner

  • Bella Vista – Apollo Bay

    Bella Vista – Apollo Bay

    Leave the car at home at discover what Apollo Bay has to offer …

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1335

    • Situated on the Great Ocean Road, Bella Vista is within walking distance to everything.
    • You can leave the car parked for your entire stay.
    • It’s only 100m to the golf course, harbour, shops, restaurants & beach.

  • Sands Quattro – Apollo Bay

    Sands Quattro – Apollo Bay

    Stroll to the beach, shops and cafés …

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1310

    • Sands Quattro is in a quiet court location, but just 200m walk to the beach and the main street of Apollo Bay.

  • Coral Reef – Marengo

    Coral Reef – Marengo

    Ocean Views, spa and an easy walk to the beach.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1285

    • Located just 200 metres to Marengo beach, Coral Reef is one of the Valkei Villas.
    • A three bedroom, two bathroom townhouse with spa, wood fire and fenced yard

  • Southern Exposure - Apollo Bay

    Southern Exposure - Apollo Bay

    Stunning Ocean Views, feel like you’re floating in the clouds.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1635

    • Fabulous, modern, newly renovated retreat style ocean view accommodation.

  • Moo Cow Beach House - Apollo Bay

    Moo Cow Beach House - Apollo Bay

    Uninterrupted ocean views.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1635

    • Stunning location, stylish modern design and uninterrupted ocean views
    • Can easily accommodate up to eight guests in three separate bedrooms

  • Omaroo - Skenes Creek

    Omaroo - Skenes Creek

    Aboriginal for “beautiful view”, with amazing ocean and hill views.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1310

    • Only a short drive into Apollo Bay, where you find stylish restaurants and cafés.
    • This partially renovated 3 bedroom, two storey beach house is very well appointed.

  • Surf and Bass - Skenes Creek

    Surf and Bass - Skenes Creek

    It is only a 100m walk to the beach.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1335

    • A brand new, two storey modern house.
    • Located in the peaceful coastal town ship of Skenes Creek.

  • Wingurra - Apollo Bay

    Wingurra - Apollo Bay

    Secluded, tranquil and quiet.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1310

    • Stunning panoramic views over Apollo Bay, the beaches to Marengo, and to Bass Strait.
    • Almost 1000 feet above sea level on more than 30 acres of peaceful farmland.

  • Yaringa - Marengo

    Yaringa - Marengo

    An immaculately appointed house.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1635

    • The beauty and seclusion of Storm Point Beach is only a two minute walk away.
    • Boasts amazing ocean views from the kitchen, lounge, study and master bedroom.

  • Aire River House - Hordern Vale

    Aire River House - Hordern Vale

    A big beautiful house with sweeping views of the Aire River and Wetlands.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1630

    • Five minutes drive to Castle Cove beach or a one hour paddle to the secluded Aire River mouth.
    • For anglers, the Aire River and Estuary supports healthy populations of Bream and Trout, so don’t forget the fishing gear!

  • Blue Johanna House - Johanna

    Blue Johanna House - Johanna

    An ideal place to escape with family and friends.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $1310

    • Set high in the coastal hills amongst 6 acres of gardens.
    • Consisting of five bedrooms and two bathrooms, the house can comfortably accommodate 12 people.

  • Rotten Point House - Johanna

    Rotten Point House - Johanna

    Magnificent property on untouched cliff top over looking Johanna Beach.

    • sunset tour of the lighthouse
    • pre-dinner address by Richard Gill
    • 5-course dinner, including 2 glasses of wine
    • 2 tickets to Opera in the Otways
    • 2 nights’ accommodation for two guests (arriving Friday)

    Package Price: $2310

    • Architecturally designed rammed earth house with stunning views over the Southern Ocean to Moonlight Head and beyond.
    • Can sleep up to eight people in three bedrooms with two king beds and one split king.

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