Self-guided
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Challenge yourself to walk the Great Ocean Walk Australia’s most iconic coastal walk in just 5 days. A walk that stretches for 105kms from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles via a diverse range of landscapes with changing flora. The walk slices through the Great Otway National Park and meaders along the coast on top of some of the highest sea cliffs in Australia.
The walk makes its way through Mountain Ash and Manna gum forest, with koalas only metres from the track. The massive sea cliffs at the 12 Apostles, that have made this location famous, are a fitting end to this stunning walk.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Walk the full track in 5 days averaging 21kms a day
- Private transfers along the track from our Auswalk driver and van, with flexibility around pick times
- Walk beneath Mountain Ash forest, the tallest flowering plants in the world
- Traverse inaccessible pristine beaches and witness the awesome power of the Southern Ocean
- Ample opportunities to spot wildlife in their natural habitat: kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, koalas, black cockatoos, sea eagles, wedge-tailed eagles and even whales and dolphins.
- Walk the full track from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles passing Castle Cove, the Gables, as well as Wreck and Johanna Beaches, one of the ultimate beach walks
WALK OVERVIEW
TYPE OF WALK
SELF GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
5 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate to Challenging 
Grade 4 - Moderate to Challenging
Distances are longer up to 20km. Steep hill sections and rough surfaces. Walking experience and active lifestyle necessary.PRICE FROM
$ 1895
per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 385
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
ITINERARY
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-
Pack-free walking
-
25+ years experience
-
Customised
-
Eco Travel
- Pack free walking at your own pace and with who you want, when you want
- Private vehicle transfers in the company of our friendly knowledgeable Auswalk driver who knows the area intimately, plus all luggage transfers
- 4 nights’ accommodation in rooms with ensuites
- Cooked breakfasts, two-course dinners and substantial walkers lunches
- National Park fees
- Enjoy worry-free navigation with Auswalk’s comprehensive track notes, maps, map case, insulated lunch bag & info pack
- 24/7 support with our local partner network on the ground
- Nearly 30 years of Auswalk’s experience in organising these types of holidays
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
OVERVIEW
From Apollo Bay it is on to Cape Otway where you will either stay at the Great Ocean Eco Lodge or the historic Cape Otway Lightstation. Both properties offer something a little extra, an opportunity to learn all about the conservation efforts at the Eco Lodge on a guided evening walk, or the exclusive use of the Lightstation’s environs are a special starts to your walk. The accommodations are more than comfortable and all rooms have ensuites.
The Aire Valley Guest House and Great Ocean Walk Retreat are the next stop. Here you’re in for a showcase of regional produce for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At Aire Valley you are treated to produce grown in Suzie’s organic garden.
When we stay at remote retreats and guesthouses the meals are prepared by your expert hosts or a local caterer. The days start with cooked breakfast and end with a 2 course meal. Each day you’ll be provided with a substantial walkers lunch and the opportunity to enjoy it whilst taking in some of the most breathtaking views in the world. A walkers lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
GENERAL INFO
Travel down on the Great Ocean Road to the start of the walk in Apollo Bay. You will have to arrive early in the morning (by 9:00am) on your first day. This walk is for people that are either in a rush or want to challenge themselves (or both).
Each day we move your luggage ahead for you to the next accommodation. All you need to carry is a daypack with what you need for the day. We provide comprehensive walk notes for you. It’s easy to find your way on this track but with our notes you’ll also receive lots of information to help you better appreciate the flora, fauna, history and geology you’re experiencing along the route.
We’ve mapped a point-to-point walk to maximize the highlights, staying in different accommodations on the route. This means more variety, less backtracking and time spent in a vehicle and more time to relax at the end of the day. You’ll walk an average of 21kms each day, with some optional side walks for those wanting to extend themselves.
The walking terrain is varied following clifftops, wide forest tracks, rough trails, beach traverses (including Wreck Beach) and sections shaded by the forest canopy. It’s mostly relatively easy going, flat stretches, some steady, challenging climbs and long downhill descents. The walk is moderate to challenging with some longer days. This is a great opportunity for fit walkers to challenge themselves.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
WEATHER
December through February is usually warm to hot with excellent swimming weather. Book well in advance for January due to the summer school holidays as the Great Ocean Road walk gets very busy. March through May is usually cooler, with long sunny days, perfect for walking. The winter months (June to August) are cool and sometimes stormy, providing exhilarating walking along the beaches. In winter, the hills are covered with pink heath, Victoria’s floral emblem. September and November are usually cool to warm and this is when most of the colourful wildflowers appear.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
Source; BOM
INSURANCE
We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance for all of our trips. We absolutely require that you purchase a travel insurance policy for all travel overseas. We charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it. It is also important in the event of an accident or loss of property. See FAQ’s for more information.
INFORMATION PACK
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.
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SELF GUIDED
5 DAYS
Moderate to Challenging
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Challenge yourself to walk the Great Ocean Walk Australia’s most iconic coastal walk in just 5 days. A walk that stretches for 105kms from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles via a diverse range of landscapes with changing flora. The walk slices through the Great Otway National Park and meaders along the coast on top of some of the highest sea cliffs in Australia.
The walk makes its way through Mountain Ash and Manna gum forest, with koalas only metres from the track. The massive sea cliffs at the 12 Apostles, that have made this location famous, are a fitting end to this stunning walk.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Walk the full track in 5 days averaging 21kms a day
- Private transfers along the track from our Auswalk driver and van, with flexibility around pick times
- Walk beneath Mountain Ash forest, the tallest flowering plants in the world
- Traverse inaccessible pristine beaches and witness the awesome power of the Southern Ocean
- Ample opportunities to spot wildlife in their natural habitat: kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, koalas, black cockatoos, sea eagles, wedge-tailed eagles and even whales and dolphins.
- Walk the full track from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles passing Castle Cove, the Gables, as well as Wreck and Johanna Beaches, one of the ultimate beach walks
WALK OVERVIEW
TYPE OF WALK
SELF GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
5 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate to Challenging
Grade 4 - Moderate to Challenging
Distances are longer up to 20km. Steep hill sections and rough surfaces. Walking experience and active lifestyle necessary.PRICE FROM
$ 1895
per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 385
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
Itinerary
ITINERARY
What’s Included
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-
Pack-free walking
-
25+ years experience
-
Customised
-
Eco Travel
- Pack free walking at your own pace and with who you want, when you want
- Private vehicle transfers in the company of our friendly knowledgeable Auswalk driver who knows the area intimately, plus all luggage transfers
- 4 nights’ accommodation in rooms with ensuites
- Cooked breakfasts, two-course dinners and substantial walkers lunches
- National Park fees
- Enjoy worry-free navigation with Auswalk’s comprehensive track notes, maps, map case, insulated lunch bag & info pack
- 24/7 support with our local partner network on the ground
- Nearly 30 years of Auswalk’s experience in organising these types of holidays
Accommodation & Dining
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
OVERVIEW
From Apollo Bay it is on to Cape Otway where you will either stay at the Great Ocean Eco Lodge or the historic Cape Otway Lightstation. Both properties offer something a little extra, an opportunity to learn all about the conservation efforts at the Eco Lodge on a guided evening walk, or the exclusive use of the Lightstation’s environs are a special starts to your walk. The accommodations are more than comfortable and all rooms have ensuites.
The Aire Valley Guest House and Great Ocean Walk Retreat are the next stop. Here you’re in for a showcase of regional produce for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At Aire Valley you are treated to produce grown in Suzie’s organic garden.
When we stay at remote retreats and guesthouses the meals are prepared by your expert hosts or a local caterer. The days start with cooked breakfast and end with a 2 course meal. Each day you’ll be provided with a substantial walkers lunch and the opportunity to enjoy it whilst taking in some of the most breathtaking views in the world. A walkers lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
General Info
GENERAL INFO
Travel down on the Great Ocean Road to the start of the walk in Apollo Bay. You will have to arrive early in the morning (by 9:00am) on your first day. This walk is for people that are either in a rush or want to challenge themselves (or both).
Each day we move your luggage ahead for you to the next accommodation. All you need to carry is a daypack with what you need for the day. We provide comprehensive walk notes for you. It’s easy to find your way on this track but with our notes you’ll also receive lots of information to help you better appreciate the flora, fauna, history and geology you’re experiencing along the route.
We’ve mapped a point-to-point walk to maximize the highlights, staying in different accommodations on the route. This means more variety, less backtracking and time spent in a vehicle and more time to relax at the end of the day. You’ll walk an average of 21kms each day, with some optional side walks for those wanting to extend themselves.
The walking terrain is varied following clifftops, wide forest tracks, rough trails, beach traverses (including Wreck Beach) and sections shaded by the forest canopy. It’s mostly relatively easy going, flat stretches, some steady, challenging climbs and long downhill descents. The walk is moderate to challenging with some longer days. This is a great opportunity for fit walkers to challenge themselves.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
WEATHER
December through February is usually warm to hot with excellent swimming weather. Book well in advance for January due to the summer school holidays as the Great Ocean Road walk gets very busy. March through May is usually cooler, with long sunny days, perfect for walking. The winter months (June to August) are cool and sometimes stormy, providing exhilarating walking along the beaches. In winter, the hills are covered with pink heath, Victoria’s floral emblem. September and November are usually cool to warm and this is when most of the colourful wildflowers appear.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
Source; BOM
INSURANCE
We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance for all of our trips. We absolutely require that you purchase a travel insurance policy for all travel overseas. We charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it. It is also important in the event of an accident or loss of property. See FAQ’s for more information.
INFORMATION PACK
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.
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