Great Ocean Road Hike
Experience one of Australia’s best multi day coastal hikes on our very own doorstep between Apollo Bay and the iconic Twelve Apostles. This adventure is fully supported with all your sleeping gear and most food transported and set up ahead of you leaving you to experience this amazing hike with just a day pack! Arrive at campsite with your tent ready and waiting and a hot drink.
The Great Ocean Walk will not only enable you to travel through both the Great Otway National Park and the Port Campbell National Park but also to experience two marine parks – Marengo Reef, complete with a large & permanent population of fur seals and the 12 Apostles Marine Park with its resident fairy penguins.
You’ll be immersed in this unique experience and discover every section of the wonderful Australian coastline as you walk beneath tall trees, across rock seashore platforms, along deserted beaches and soak in breath-taking cliff-top vistas. You’ll also be part of a like minded walking group as you explore and camp in wonderful locations.
You need to have moderate to good fitness as this trip is graded 4 and there are multiple days on the trail. We will help you out with what to bring and how much to carry in your daypack, provide pack lists and assist with gear.
You don’t necessarily need lots of pack hiking experience but you will need to be ready to sleep in a tent for multiple nights and be able to walk the distance each day. If you’d like the extra challenge of carrying all of your own gear then then that’s ok too. We’d love to see you on this exciting experience to take your hiking to a new level and head into the wilds with the security of a small group and our supportive and experienced staff.
What’s included
Delicious food
Lunch and snacks including most dietary needs (lunch only on Day Hikes)
Experienced & qualified guides
Our guides are trained to give you the best on and off trail support.
First Aid Support
All our staff are Remote First Aid trained, have comprehensive first aid kits and carry UHF radios and PLBs when required.
Overnight hiking gear
Only if you require it, we can provide tent, sleeping mat, rucksack
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Price:
$2,495.00
Members price: $2,295.00
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Itinerary
Starting in Marengo, named by a passing French Explorer. We head into the forests of the Great Otway National Park. These are some of the biggest trees in Australia and walking through the heart of the giant forest is a wonderful experience. descending back to the coast at Blanket Bay, which is an isolated section that was one of the original ports for unloading supplies for the Cape Otway Lightstation. Our campsite at Blanket Bay is one of the safer swimming locations along the walk (23km)
Meals · L · D Stay · Tent
Blanket Bay to Aire River (21km)
Today we make our way towards the Cape Otway Lightstation, which is Australia’s oldest continuously operating lighthouse. The walk from the lighthouse to Aire River winds its way through wind sculpted landscapes of sand dunes, coastal scrub-land and magnificent calcified cliffs. From Rainbow Falls we have another route choice depending on the tide there is the option to walk the inland route to the Aire River Lookout or a much better – but harder – walk along Station Beach. At the Aire River Lookout there are great views down to the estuary enjoy the final descent into our next camp at Aire River which is a serene and beautiful spot to rest for the night.
Meals · B · L · D Stay · Tent
Aire River to Johanna Beach (15km)
We head inland as we start the first of our shorter days, climbing up and around the headland through forests, and along the coastal path. Our day now winds its way along the cliff tops, through heath-lands and forests, occasionally emerging to give extensive views along the coast. With this much shorter distance and being day three, you will now be in a groove and before long you’ll emerge onto the broad expanse of Johanna Beach, a beautiful location and our campsite for the night.
Meals · B · L · D Stay · Tent
Johanna Beach to Gables Lookout (23km)
One of the most challenging sections alternating between farmland and isolated beaches and sea cliffs. Milanesia Beach. This rugged hidden Beach receives few visitors and is all the more special for it. We then dip down into a valley and follow a newly cut section of track which will lead to The Gables Lookout, perched on one of the highest sea cliffs in mainland Australia. This is where we will pick you up and have a short transfer to your campsite at Princetown where you’ll be able to get a much needed shower.
Meals · B · L · D Stay · Tent
Devils Kitchen to the 12 Apostles (14km)
Day 5 will be amazeballs as we celebrate our last breakfast on the trail and leave Devils Kitchen along a new section of track that hugs the wild coastal cliffs towards the Twelve Apostles Marine Park. As we head through Princetown, we’ll discover wetlands and a wide variety of bird life and cross the Gellibrand River on a trestle bridge. We’ll close in on the end of our journey with pleasant walking through the coastal scrub and escarpment through Port Campbell National Park towards the world famous Twelve Apostles. Our final sections today include the Great Ocean Walk viewing platform, past the infamous Gibson Steps and through an underpass which leads to the finish at the Twelve Apostles visitor centre and the completion of your epic Great Ocean Walk! After some celebrations we’ll whisk you back to where it all started where we end the tour.
Meals · B · L
Additional Information
Includes
- Overnight hiking gear if you require it. (Tent, Sleeping Mat, Rucksack)
- Full vehicle support
- Gear transport (we may even set it up for you!)
- Full catering, lunch and snacks including most dietary needs
- 4 dinners, 4 lunches, 4 breakfasts, all snacks
- All cooking equipment
- Experienced & qualified guides who know where to go and how to get you out of there.
- Park fees and permits
- Scenery (guaranteed) & wildlife (if you are lucky and nice and quiet)
- Qualified Wilderness First Aid Support
- Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!
What to Bring
- A full pack list will be provided prior to the event
- We can assist in choosing/taking the right gear if you need some advice
- We’ll also tell what not to bring!
Accommodation
This trip is a full camping experience.
We will move all your gear, and help establish your hiking tents each evening.
TSA will also supply chairs, tables etc, so that you can sit in comfort an enjoy your meals.
Toilets are available at each campsite, and your last evening also has hot showers.
Food
We provide nutritious dinners, lunches, all snacks and breakfasts.
We are big food enthusiasts so be prepared to have freshly ground coffee, yummy snacks and fresh fruit, vegetables, wraps and cheeses.
All this food is energy filled to sustain you on the track, and is prepared by our guides.
Please note this is a remote hike and some dietary requirements may not be accommodated. Please contact us to discuss your intolerances.
Transport
Transport to and from the start location (Apollo Bay) is not included but ride-sharing may be able to be arranged.
Once the tour starts, full transport is provided on and off the trail each day, plus transport from the trail finish back the start.
Vehicle parking is easily available on street within the Apollo Bay area.
Map & Location
Marengo Victoria
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Price:
$2,495.00
Members price: $2,295.00