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Tour Itinerary

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.

Countries Visited

Australia

Cities Visited

Melbourne

  1. Day 1
    Melbourne / Great Ocean Walk / Apollo Bay
    Your adventure begins in Melbourne - Narrm in the language of the Wurundjeri people, who are the traditional owners of the land on which Melbourne is now located. Today, meet your group at 8am at a central CBD pick-up location and drive the scenic route to Apollo Bay. Travel through scenic farmland before making your way along the coastline to Apollo Bay through stunning stunted messmate and heath forests. This is Eastern Maar country, and was recently returned to the Traditional Owners in Victoria's first native title in a decade. On arrival, pick up lunch from a local bakery and enjoy it picnic-style at Marengo Beach. Grab any supplies before our first walk of the trip from Apollo Bay to Shelly Beach. We’ll head into the mighty forests of Great Otway National Park where you’ll inhale the scent of eucalyptus as you walk to Shelly Beach. Then, you’ll drive back to Apollo Bay where your accommodation, a warm shower and dinner await – the dream of every hiker!
    Meals:   Dinner
  2. Day 2
    Great Ocean Walk / Johanna
    Fuel up on a hearty breakfast today before embarking on the first big walk of the trip from Shelly Beach to Parker Inlet. Walk through the towering forest of Mountain Ash – a recognisable feature of this section of the Great Otway National Park. The Great Otway National Park stretches from Torquay to the Otway hinterland, along the incredible Great Ocean Road. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like black wallabies, echidnas and black cockatoos here. You’ll traverse a few inland hills before hitting the coast again at Blanket Bay – one of the few safe swimming spots along the walk. Enjoy lunch at the bay then continue on – meandering along stunning cliff tops and through incredible coastal forests to Parker Inlet. Spend some time here to relax after your walk and take in the views of the small cove and sandy beach that’s met by beautiful Australian bush.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  3. Day 3
    Great Ocean Walk / Johanna
    This morning, we’ll walk the inland trail, passing towering manna gums as we head toward Cape Otway. As the path sweeps toward the coast once again, you’ll marvel at the turquoise water of Crayfish Bay and catch glimpses of Cape Otway lighthouse in the distance. Prior to the lighthouse being built, thousands of lives were lost along this stretch of coast. Built in 1848, this lighthouse known as ‘the beacon of hope’ is the oldest on mainland Australia. Walk along wind sculpted landscapes of sand dunes, coastal scrubland and magnificent calcified cliffs. Continue through Aire River Valley before ending the day at Castle Cove lookout surrounded by towering cliffs, where you’ll watch as waves crash into shore and perhaps catch a glimpse of whales jumping in the distance.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  4. Day 4
    Great Ocean Walk / Johanna
    After breakfast, you’ll enjoy today’s walk through a variety of different landscapes – from cliff tops, through heathlands and forests, occasionally emerging to breathtaking views along the extensive coast. Keep your eyes peeled for Peregrine Falcons today, they’ve been spotted along this section of the trail. And, in spring, you can expect wonderful wildflower displays. Once you reach Johanna Beach, you’ll take in vistas over the sweeping sand dunes and enormous crashing surf – certainly a reward for all of today’s work. Finally, continue on towards Milanesia Track, through rolling hills with wildlife like Eastern Grey Kangaroos.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    Great Ocean Walk / Johanna
    Today’s hike showcases more spectacular highlights like Milanesia Beach, which is so isolated that it feels like this wildly rugged section of coastline is yours alone, and towering sea cliffs with views back to Cape Otway. From here, we’ll walk through coastal forests and farmland before reaching Ryan’s Den where you’ll soak up breathtaking views all the way back to Cape Otway and west to Cape Volney. Next up, it’s a steep climb to Moonlight Head, a hidden gem on the coastal walk, before you continue to The Gables Lookout which is perched on one of the highest sea cliffs in mainland Australia. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot seabirds and whales from June-September. Enjoy unspoiled views of the Southern Ocean and Great Ocean Road cliffs before making your way back to Apollo Bay for a home-cooked dinner and a little time to put your feet up and relax.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    Great Ocean Walk / Port Campbell
    After breakfast today, continue the walk from Gables through to Gibson Steps. After a walking through large stands of casuarina trees, we’ll come out at the aptly named Wreck Beach where the anchors from shipwrecks can still be seen at low tide. We’ll continue along the high tide route to the Devils Kitchen then follow a trail that hugs and meanders along the wild coastal cliffs, nicely protected by beautiful coastal heath, all the way to Princetown. From here, cross the Gellibrand River on a trestle bridge and start to see glimpses of the famous 12 Apostles along the walk through coastal scrub. Originally known as the Sow and Piglets, these iconic limestone formations were renamed The Twelve Apostles as part of a 1920s tourism campaign, despite the fact there were only nine pinnacles. Now there are eight. Today's walk ends just before Gibsons Steps with stunning views from the Shipwreck Coast's Great Ocean Walk Lookout. Head to the unique coastal town of Port Campbell, with a final dinner together at the local hotel with your walking crew and leaders. Put your feet up and relax as you toast to the incredible effort you’ve all made over the last six days on the Great Ocean Walk.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    Great Ocean Walk / Melbourne
    After one final delicious breakfast together, we embark on our final walk from Gibson Steps to the Twelve Apostles visitor Centre – officially marking the end of our Great Ocean Walk. Wander along the windswept boardwalks and viewing platforms and take in the breathtaking views of these natural beauties before the rush of the crowds. Afterwards, head to Loch Ard Gorge – just down the road – for morning tea. The perfect spot for a bite to eat before our route back to Melbourne, the gorge is picturesque with two yellow-washed cliff faces framing the smooth blue water below. Expect to arrive back in the city by late afternoon, where our epic journey together will come to an end.
    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

  • 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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6 Breakfast(s) Included
6 Lunch(es) Included
6 Dinner(s) Included

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

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Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

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Intrepid Tours Customer Reviews

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Accommodations
3.6
Itinerary
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Professional Staff
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Repeat with Operator
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Value for Money
3.7

Ratings based off 209 reviews about Intrepid Tours - currently showing 9 reviews with comments only

Intrepid is awesome. Our guide was superb. Everything went smoothly!

Our tour guide was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, fun, energetic, and made our week run very smoothly. The trip itself was fantastic! We saw a lot and the islands are absolutely beautiful. Great food, great new friends made on the tour, and would absolutely book with Intrepid again.

Intrepid tour is great company. Will use this company again.

The trip was both both educational and exciting. I very much enjoyed the sights and culture.

The itinerary was just as I expected! The guide was very good as were the accomodations

Intrepid did such a great job. I never had to worry about where I was supposed to be and it felt so good not to worry about a thing but just to enjoy myself. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about culture and history.

Taiwan people very friendly. Accommodation were centrally located and easily accessible. Did extra activities then in brochure which was greatly.

Larus our tour guide did an excellent job and was very attentive to our needs. He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor.

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