Great Ocean Road Hike

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)

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.

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.

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.

Devils Kitchen to the 12 Apostles (14km)
Day 6 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.