The Great Ocean Walk long-distance walking trail carved under big skies, through outstanding landscapes in one of the world’s most remarkable locations.
Savour the freedom of wide, open spaces, then wind your way through rugged bush tracks and towering forests. Enjoy majestic views of wild rocky coastlines and feel the ocean spray on your face as you descend the cliffs to deserted beaches. No two days are alike.
Whether you decide to walk the full eight days of over 100km or pick a smaller section to enjoy, the astounding scenery will make every moment of your walk special.
Walk this way
Stretch your boundaries and delve into the wilderness of the sublime Great South West Walk. Looping 250km from Portland, the walk is remote but accessible, traversing the communities of Cape Bridgewater and Nelson, as it weaves through four National Parks, along the pristine Glenelg River and into stunning, untouched forests. Start and finish anywhere, with 15 shorter sections, or tackle it all in one go.
Start your day with a latte, end it with a glass of wine, and enjoy the best of nature in-between, on the stunning Surf Coast Walk. Stretching along more than 40km of dramatic coastline from Torquay to Aireys Inlet, the easy-access trail can be enjoyed on foot or bike, meandering over spectacular clifftops, through leafy-green eucalypt forests and along sandy surf beaches. surfcoastwalk.com.au
Peel off a section with kids
Introduce the kids to the Surf Coast Walk with the flat, easy-walking 1.6km Yellow Bluff to Point Danger section. You’re in sight of a fascinating ship’s graveyard and in earshot of treacherous reefs, but never far from Torquay’s creature comforts.
For a short section on the Great South West Walk, try walking from Cape Bridgewater to the Blowhole. It will take you through spectacular scenery including Bridgewater Bay, a seal colony, the awe inspiring Petrified Forest, and, of course, the Blowhole.
Driving the Great Ocean Road, its understandable to want to walk along it. Now, it’s possible on a brand new 4.6km trail connecting Wye River to Kennett River. This track takes in a spectacular section of coastline and even better – there’s a cold (or warm) beverage waiting at either end.
