Great Ocean Walk

The Great Ocean Walk is a one-way, long-distance walk extending just over 110 kilometres. Starting in Apollo Bay, the trail ventures through the Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park, concluding at the famous Twelve Apostles. This once-in-a-lifetime hike will take you eight days in total or you can sample sections on a range of short, day, and multi-day hikes. The Great Ocean Walk shadows the iconic Great Ocean Road. Every day is different as you weave your way through tall forests, coastal heathlands and beside rocky shore platforms. Cross creeks and rivers and pass above wild-rocky shores and deserted beaches with panoramic views from windswept cliff-tops. Walkers can stay at one of the dedicated campsites or find off-walk accommodation nearby with the comfort of hot showers and soft beds. There are seven small hike-in campsites, which must be booked prior to walking. Campgrounds are small and walking groups need to consider their noise and environmental impacts. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit the Vic Emergency website.