Great Ocean Walk - End to End
RAW Travel is an official Great Ocean walk partner and has been awarded Advanced eco -certification for it's Great Ocean walk tours
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 shipwreck historian who will bring the incredible history of this coast alive. We will also be accompanied by an Indigenous guide who join us on a section and present to us on the culture and traditions of the Aboriginal people who occupied this area for thousands of years. Both presentations are fascinating and at the end of the week you'll leave with a much richer understanding of the natural and man made history that makes this area so unique.
Our accommodation is in Apollo Bay, Cape Otway and Port Campbell, using a mixture of well located and comfortable beachside rooms ( twinshare with ensuite) in the towns and cabin style accommodation amid the beautiful natural environment of Cape Otway. Expect to see Koalas pass by your window and balcony each day, plus much native birdlife here!
Please note that the minimum group size required for each departure is 6 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.
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 accommodation bases which means you'll only have to carry your daypack.
For every person that travels with us on the Great Ocean walk we will make a donation to the Cape Otway centre for conservation ecology:
www.capeotwaycentre.com.au
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 shipwreck historian who will bring the incredible history of this coast alive. We will also be accompanied by an Indigenous guide who join us on a section and present to us on the culture and traditions of the Aboriginal people who occupied this area for thousands of years. Both presentations are fascinating and at the end of the week you'll leave with a much richer understanding of the natural and man made history that makes this area so unique.
Our accommodation is in Apollo Bay, Cape Otway and Port Campbell, using a mixture of well located and comfortable beachside rooms ( twinshare with ensuite) in the towns and cabin style accommodation amid the beautiful natural environment of Cape Otway. Expect to see Koalas pass by your window and balcony each day, plus much native birdlife here!
Please note that the minimum group size required for each departure is 6 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.
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 accommodation bases which means you'll only have to carry your daypack.
For every person that travels with us on the Great Ocean walk we will make a donation to the Cape Otway centre for conservation ecology:
www.capeotwaycentre.com.au
Dates
2010 Oct 07 - Oct 132010 Nov 11 - Nov 17
2011 Apr 14 - Apr 20
Itinerary
7 days - Departing Melbourne
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Day 1:Melbourne - Apollo Bay / Walk Apollo Bay - Shelly Beach 8km
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Day 2:Walk Shelly Beach - Parker Inlet 17km
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Day 3:Walk Cape Otway - Johanna Beach 24km
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Day 4:Rest Day / Walk Parker Inlet - Cape Otway 6km km
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Day 5:Walk Johanna Beach - Milanesia 18km
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Day 6:Walk Milanesia - Wreck Beach 17 km
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Day 7:Walk Gables Lookout - 12 Apostles 17 km / Return to Melbourne
Level of Difficulty Introductory - Moderate
Whats Included?
- 6 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis
- 2 Nights beachside hotel rooms in Apollo bay & Port Campbell
- 4 nights in cabins at Cape Otway
- All meals as shown - delicious food
- All transfers and return transport from Melbourne
- Refreshment stops during walk
- Experienced walking guide(s)
- Cape Otway lighthouse tour
- Driver & Support vehicle throughout
- Walking maps and guides
- Web gallery of trip photos to download
- RAW Travel Donation to local conservation project
Image Gallery
Testimonials
"I will recommend Raw Travel to my family and friends.It was such a wonderful experience, one which I will be talking about for many years to come. Nothing beats walking with nature and seeing all her beauty. Thank you".
"The Great Ocean Walk with Raw Travel is a fantastic experience, with excellent organisation, great food, good accommodation and amazing views. Most of the walk is easy to moderate, with pull-out points along the way making the walk achievable for almost anybody with even moderate fitness. It is well worth the effort".
"This was an absolutely fantastic walk - lots of hills, fantastic scenery and great leaders. I would recommend it to everyone who enjoys the outdoors".
"I have "raved" to everyone who has asked about the Great Ocean Walk experience. It's hard to convey with words just how spectacular that area of Victoria is, and to see it that way was very special - I feel privileged. Everything about the trip was beyond expectation - the accommodation, the meals, the tour leaders, the group we walked with. A truly memorable experience and one I would highly recommend".
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- Great Ocean Walk - Standard - 3 days
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