THE GREAT OCEAN WALK END TO END
7 days ex Melbourne | Trekking Challenge | Australia
AU$1890 per person
The Great Ocean walk, only recently opened, is destined to become one of the 'must do' experiences of Australia for anyone who loves the outdoors. You only need to carry a day pack on this walk so you can walk and enjoy the scenery.
Book Now... 2010 Oct 07 - 2010 Oct 13
Day 1 - Melbourne - Apollo Bay / Walk Apollo Bay - Shelly Beach 8km
Day 2 - Walk Shelly Beach - Parker Inlet 17km
Day 3 - Walk Cape Otway - Johanna Beach 24km
Day 4 - Rest Day / Walk Parker Inlet - Cape Otway 6km km
Day 5 - Walk Johanna Beach - Milanesia 18km
Day 6 - Walk Milanesia - Wreck Beach 17 km
Day 7 - Walk Gables Lookout - 12 Apostles 17 km / Return to Melbourne
What's It All About?
Experience one of Australia's most stunning sections of coastline on a full week walk while enjoying great accommodation, incredible food & the company of new friends. Each day is different in terms of terrain & spectacular views. Breathtaking coastal scenery, deserted wild beaches, sheer cliffs, historical lighthouses and shipwrecks, giant mountain ash forests, pristine river estuaries, abundant wildlife, dunes and coastal heathlands all await the intrepid hiker on this exciting adventure.
The Great Ocean Walk extends from Apollo Bay through the Great Otway National Park, to the famous Twelve Apostles near Port Campbell. Along the way it traverses some of Australia's most amazing coastal scenery, cutting through the Otway National Park where mountains and forest plunge dramatically to meet the Southern Ocean. The trail is rich with wildlife as the Otway National Park is home to over 60 threatened species, so expect to see Wallabies, Koalas, Echnida's and other iconic Australian wildlife on your hikes as well as abundant birdlife.
This walk encompasses the full length of the walking trail so you experience all of the most spectacular and remote sections of the trail, showcasing all the wonderful diversity of scenery and habitats. We have also included a 'rest day' on Day 4 with a shorter, leisurely walk with a local historian who will bring the incredible history of this coast alive. Please note that the minimum group size required for each departure is 8 people.
In the event we do not reach minimum numbers you can either choose another departure or get a full refund.If you are travelling interstate please check with us on numbers before booking flights.
What's Included
Return transfers from Melbourne
Experienced walking guides (first-aid trained)
Local historian and shipwreck guide on day 4
Six nights comfortable cabin and guesthouse accommodation
Support vehicle (early exit points along the way)
Cape Otway National Park fees
Water, tea, coffee and a variety of snacks during walk
Cooked breakfast, tasty packed lunches & gourmet style dinners each day of the walk
What's Excluded
Breakfast on day 1 & dinner on day 7
This walk traverses the coastline of Southern Victoria with all of its ascents, descents and forested areas. The distances covered on some of the 7 consecutive hiking days exceed 20kms and walking on soft sand and rough tracks can make this tougher than the distances suggest. There are some very challenging sections throughout the walk and a reasonable level of fitness is required. Each day you'll be transferred to our accomodation bases which means you'll only have to carry your daypack.
Book Now or Call
Need to know more about this trip? Drop us an email or telephone us on (03) 9597 0799. If you're ready to book just click on the date of your departure and complete our simple 3-step booking form online. You can confirm your booking by credit card online or over the phone.
Book Now... 2010 Oct 07 - 2010 Oct 13
