Walk along a wild and wonderful coast on our Great Ocean Walk tours

Victoria’s Great Ocean Walk stretches east to west between Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles near Port Campbell, taking in a diverse range of landscapes from dense forests to rugged coastline, deserted beaches and dramatic clifftops. You can choose to experience the highlights in 4 days, or walk from end-to-end (104km) over 7 days.

We are the Great Ocean Walk experts. Our dedicated team of mature, experienced guides and drivers have been escorting groups along this trail since it opened in 2006. They are fun, friendly and very helpful, and well suited to looking after you, and ensuring you get the most out of your walking experience.

A moderate fitness level is recommended. You’ll be walking between 4 and 8 hours a day with regular stops to take in the natural beauty, and for snacks and lunch. The well-marked track is winding and follows the contours around the coastal headlands. You will walk down to isolated beaches and across soft sand and then walk up the other side over steps. There are forested areas where the track is firm under foot, while other sections can be muddy depending on weather conditions. The track progresses from ‘mild to wild’ as you draw further to cliffs of the western section and more climbing on the latter sections of headlands.

Some sections are more challenging, with steep climbs and remote stretches. If you’re unsure whether this hike is right for you, contact our team and they will be happy to give you more information.

March to May is the best time to walk because there are beautiful clear sunny days (18–22 degrees), making it ideal weather for walking, though of course this is not guaranteed! If you’re lucky enough you can see amazing sunsets at this time of year with ocean mists from pounding surf spray. September to November offers mild temperatures and the best time to see wildflowers along the track. October and November tend to be the busier months, though busy is a relative term as you’ll often have the track to yourself even during these months.

Yes. On our 4-day highlights trip you’ll walk the best parts of the trail, including Aire River, Johanna Beach, Milanesia Beach, Moonlight Head, Wreck Beach and the Twelve Apostles. If you are looking for more or less on your walk, we can customise the perfect itinerary for you. Contact our expert team for more information.

Our walkers stay in handpicked accommodation along the track that reflect the region’s character. We prioritise locally owned places with easy access to the track and provide transfers where needed to give you as seamless of a walking experience as possible.

The walk begins in Apollo Bay, which is about a 3-hour drive from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road. 

Yes, much of the trail runs through the Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park. These areas protect incredible ecosystems and provide habitat for koalas, wallabies and abundant birdlife.

Luggage transfers are included on all walking days, meaning you will only walk with a daypack. Victorian weather is notoriously changeable, so be prepared. Pack water, high-factor sunscreen, rainjacket, waterproof hiking boots, gaiters, sunglasses, warm jacket, walking poles and insect repellent. In addition to your smartphone with our navigation app, you’ll also need to carry a secondary navigation device like a map or guidebook.

The Great Ocean Road was built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and is the world’s largest war memorial, dedicated to those who served in World War I. Carved into rugged cliffs by hand, the road stretches over 240km along Victoria’s southern coast. It was designed to connect isolated towns and open up the region to tourism, passing through dramatic landscapes now famous for landmarks.