Hike the Great Ocean Walk

7 Days | Explore coastal Victoria’s diverse and awe inspiring landscape.

5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews submitted.
Walking & trekking
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USD $2,108

This seven-day hiking tour takes you from Melbourne to Cape Otway National Park and on to the famous 12 Apostles passing fur seal colonies, beaches, forests, sea cliffs, light stations and lookouts along the way. This trip explores the landscapes of the Eastern Maar and Wadawurrung people and showcases why the Great Ocean Walk is regarded as one of the world’s best coastal treks. With two knowledgeable leaders to guide the way, you’ll experience a landscape that has been shaped by the elements over thousands of years, immerse yourself in local maritime history, and enjoy delicious picnic lunches surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery. If you love immersing yourself in nature, the Great Ocean Walk is calling your name.

Trip overview

Map of Hike The Great Ocean Walk including Australia
Start
Melbourne, Australia
Finish
Melbourne, Australia
Theme
Walking & trekking
Destinations
Australia
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
PJXO
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Why you'll love this trip
  • Explore diverse and beautiful landscapes on foot – from pristine beaches and rocky terrain to stunning coastline.
  • Traverse this classic Victoria track with not one but two expert local leaders to share their knowledge about the region and take care of all the details along the way.
  • Walk the entire 104km Great Ocean Walk with nothing but a day pack as you unpack once and return to the same comfortable accommodation each night.
  • Marvel at the incredible 12 Apostles – the finishing point and final reward for your incredible efforts.
  • With almost every meal included, you’ll enjoy wonderful fresh picnics in incredible locations, delicious breakfasts and hearty homecooked dinners.

Is this trip right for you?
  • This is a 104km walking trip so you will need to have good physical fitness to fully enjoy it. On Days 2 and 3 we will walk over 19km each day so you will need to be confident that you can walk this distance two days in a row. Walking along the Great Ocean Road means different terrain from sandy beaches to rocky paths. You must bring appropriate footwear and clothing to be able to tackle these famous paths. Please note that the itinerary may change depending on local conditions and the weather.
  • This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.
  • There is some driving included in each day as you will mostly be based in Johanna, rather than in a new place each night. Therefore, we need to drive to the start and then from the end of each day’s walking.

Itinerary

Map of Hike The Great Ocean Walk including Australia

Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle, Walking

Accommodation

Motel (2 nights), House with Shared Facilities (4 nights)

Activities
  • Great Ocean Road - Apollo Bay to Shelly Beach walk
  • Great Ocean Road - Shelly Beach to Parker Inlet walk
  • Great Ocean Road - Parker Inlet to Castle Cove walk
  • Great Ocean Road - Castle Cove to Milanesia Track walk
  • Great Ocean Road - Milanesia Track to The Gables Lookout walk
  • Great Ocean Road - The Gables to Gibson Steps walk
  • Great Ocean Road - Gibson Steps to The Twelve Apostles walk

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Important notes

START & END TIMES
This trip begins with a pick-up in Melbourne's CBD on day 1 at 8am and finishes in the late afternoon on the last day upon arrival back into Melbourne. Please keep this in mind when booking your arrival and departure arrangements.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Due to the types of accommodation used on this tour a single supplement will not always mean a king/queen bed and own bathroom.

OPERATOR
This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.

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5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews submitted.
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Hike the Great Ocean Walk
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USD $2,108