Great Ocean Walk
Great Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia
Point-to-point trail in Great Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia. Hiking.
- Distance
- 60 mi (96.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,831 ft (2,387 m)
- Est. Time
- 23 hr 15 min
- High point
- 915 ft (279 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Apollo Bay Recreational Reserve 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Beach: Shelly Beach 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Elliot River Falls 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Waterfall: (Lower) Elliot River Falls 5.6 mi (9 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Elliot Ridge Great Ocean Walk Campsite 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Lower Blanket Bay Falls 13 mi (20.9 km) from start
- Shelter 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Blanket Bay Great Ocean Walk Campsite 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from start
- Shelter 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Blanket Bay Campsite 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Blanket Bay Campground 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Point Lewis Lookout 14 mi (22.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Iluka Falls 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Mirage Falls 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from start
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Questions about Great Ocean Walk
How long is Great Ocean Walk?
Great Ocean Walk is 60 mi (96.5 km) long. Most people take about 23 hr 15 min. It climbs 7,831 ft (2,387 m) in total, up to a high point of 915 ft (279 m).
How hard is Great Ocean Walk?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great Ocean Walk?
Parking at the start. 17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great Ocean Walk?
Drinking water on the way at 5.9 mi (9.6 km), 6 mi (9.6 km), 42.4 mi (68.3 km), 42.4 mi (68.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 1.1 mi (1.7 km), 13.3 mi (21.4 km).
Is Great Ocean Walk shaded?
Partly shaded (64% under trees).
What can you do on Great Ocean Walk?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Great Ocean Walk?
Dooley's Premium Ice Cream, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: IGA Apollo Bay Plus Liquor, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 8 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Great Ocean Walk?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Great Ocean Walk
- Apollo Bay to Skenes Creek Coastal Trail Victoria · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Elliot River Loop Walk Great Otway National Park · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- H P Track Great Otway National Park · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Beauchamps Falls Walking Track Otway Forest Park · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Oregon Track Victoria · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Coopers No. 2 Track Great Otway National Park · Easy · 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Kennett Road Great Otway National Park · Moderate · 12.5 mi (20.1 km)
- Tonys Track Otway Forest Park · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
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