(WB5) Five day hike: Complete walk to the 12 Apostles, Catered or Self Catered Recommended for ‘fit and fast’ walkers only 4 nights’ accommodation (or option to ‘extend’ your stay with an additional night in Port Campbell) Daily departures subject to availability The below time estimations and distances are as stated on the official ‘Great Ocean Walk Map’. These times are a guide only, and intended for walkers carrying heavy packs. As Walk 91 hikers are only carrying a day pack, we have kept to the Park Victoria time guidelines, but hope that this generous timing will allow you sufficient time for lunch and short rests along the track. Note: the walk is officially 104km but with small paths to lookout points, a lighthouse visit, detours at Rainbow Falls and a small loop lookout walk at Wreck Beach (which are optional) you can expect to walk up to 112km in total. Bed linen included. Evening before walk No walking. Private walk briefing in Apollo Bay No accommodation included. You book your own in Apollo Bay (depending on your budget). N/A No food included. Day 1 26.5km Apollo Bay - Parker Inlet Medium/ Hard 8 hrs Lovely Cabins surrounded by gum trees on the edge of the National Park-en suite PM transfer included Self catered: No food included. Please bring provisions for your walk. (We can lend you lightweight ice bags & will transfer your food with your luggage.) There are cafes/ shops in Apollo Bay. OR Catered: Dinner included. Day 2 25km Parker Inlet to Castle Cove (including rainbow falls optional 1.6km & visit to the Lighthouse) Medium 8 hrs Lovely Cabins surrounded by gum trees on the edge of the National Park-en suite AM & PM transfers included Self catered: No food included. OR Catered: Continental breakfast (Self serve), pack lunch and dinner included.
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(WB5) Five day hike: Complete walk to the 12 Apostles, Catered or Self Catered
Recommended for ‘fit and fast’ walkers only
4 nights’ accommodation
(or option to ‘extend’ your stay with an
additional night in Port Campbell)
Daily departures subject to availability
The below time estimations and distances are as stated on the official ‘Great Ocean Walk Map’. These times are a guide only, and intended for walkers carrying heavy packs. As Walk 91 hikers are only carrying a day pack, we have kept to the Park Victoria time guidelines, but hope that this generous timing will allow you sufficient time for lunch and short rests along the track. Note: the walk is officially 104km but with small paths to lookout points, a lighthouse visit, detours at Rainbow Falls and a small loop lookout walk at Wreck Beach (which are optional) you can expect to walk up to 112km in total.
Bed linen included.
Evening before walk
No walking.
Private walk briefing in Apollo Bay
No accommodation included. You book your own in Apollo Bay (depending on
your budget).
N/A No food included.
Day 1
26.5km Apollo Bay - Parker Inlet
Medium/ Hard
8 hrs Lovely Cabins surrounded by gum trees on the edge
of the National Park-en suite
PM transfer included
Self catered: No food included.
Please bring provisions for your walk. (We can
lend you lightweight ice bags & will transfer your food with your luggage.) There are cafes/ shops
in Apollo Bay. OR Catered:
Dinner included.
Day 2
25km Parker Inlet to Castle Cove (including rainbow falls optional 1.6km & visit to the Lighthouse)
Medium 8 hrs
Lovely Cabins surrounded by gum trees on the edge
of the National Park-en suite
AM & PM transfers included
Self catered: No food included.
OR Catered: Continental breakfast
(Self serve), pack lunch and dinner included.
Day 3
16km Castle Cove to Milanesia Gate
Medium 5 hrs En suite cabin surrounded by
bush and paddocks (Spa available for
guests)
AM & PM transfers included
Self catered: No food included.
OR Catered: Continental breakfast
(Self serve), pack lunch and dinner included.
Day 4
18km Milanesia to The Gables
Medium / Hard
7 hrs
En suite cabin surrounded by
bush and paddocks (Spa available for
guests)
AM & PM transfers included
Self catered: No food included.
OR Catered: Continental breakfast - (Self serve), pack lunch
and dinner included.
Day 5
19.5km The Gables – 12 Apostles (including 1.6km for look out at Wreck Beach -optional)
Medium 7 hrs
No accommodation included in Apollo
Bay
Return to Apollo Bay – 5.30pm
7.30am departure from accommodation 4pm* Set departure from the 12 Apostles to Apollo Bay. Option to extend your stay: Visit Port Campbell and stay the night. See below
Self catered: No food included.
OR Catered: Continental breakfast -
(Self serve) & pack lunch included.
Day 6
No walking No food included in Port Campbell. There is a
pub, cafes, restaurants & shops
*Set departure. Please note that there is an early start of approx. 7.30am on your last day of walking. Your transfer in our vehicle, back to Apollo Bay, leaves at 4pm from the 12 Apostles. This is approximately an hour and a half drive back to Apollo Bay. This timing is generous and allows time to view the 12 Apostles. If you do not wish to walk as far as the itinerary suggests on your last day, you can stop walking at Princetown and we can drive you in to see the 12 Apostles at the visitor centre. Please note that you cannot catch the v-line bus out of Apollo Bay on Day 5, as we cannot get you back into Apollo Bay in time. Please arrange to stay an additional night in Apollo Bay this evening if you do not have a car. Alternatively speak to us about a private transfer to Colac (to catch the train to Melbourne), Geelong, Avalon airport or Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Option to extend your stay in Port Campbell:
Please note that the Great Ocean Walk ends at the 12 Apostles. You cannot walk from the 12 Apostles to Port Campbell as there is no track. This option is for those who have more time to explore the area.
Options on Day 6: If you have left your car in Apollo Bay we return you to your car by picking you up at approx. 11am from Port Campbell, stopping at Loch Ard Gorge for a short visit/ photo op. If you have used public transport to get to Apollo Bay on the v-line service you can choose to;
A) Return to Apollo Bay at approx. 11am- (via Loch Ard Gorge) in time to catch the v-line bus to Melbourne/ Geelong –usually departs early afternoon. Bus/train link: https://www.vline.com.au/ Click on plan trip/buy tickets.
B) We will arrange a taxi/transport to take you to Camperdown Station to catch a train to Geelong /Melbourne/Warrnambool. Please advise the time you would like the taxi booked – allow 1hr to travel by taxi to Camperdown to catch your train. Check out of accommodation is 10am but you may want to leave your bags at your accommodation, while you explore the area, and let us know what time you would like your taxi booked to the station. The cost of the taxi is included in this price. Bus/train link: https://www.vline.com.au/ Click on plan trip/buy tickets. The cost of the taxi is included in this price.
Please note that v-line bus fares are NOT included in this price/itinerary. Walkers need to arrange & pay the bus/train tickets themselves using the link provided and let us know what bus/train you would like to catch.
If some walkers are fitter than others: Please note that this 5 day walk includes the whole walk and requires a higher level of fitness.
We recommend that everyone ‘trains’ to prepare for their Great Ocean Walk. It is not an extremely difficult walk but sometimes old injuries can resurface after a long day’s walk and walking consecutive days. (Blisters can also be a problem if you do not wear suitable boots & wear them in before arrival). If this happens – do not distress! We are always happy to help you out by offering alternative walking options/distances based on what we are able to logistically offer you on the day. This depends on where there is vehicle access on the walk & when (time wise) our driver can arrange pick you up if you are struggling to complete distances. If you cannot walk at all on a certain day, that is fine too. We can arrange for you to rest in the accommodation and transfer you (when we move the luggage) to your next accommodation. However – the best thing to do is be prepared as much as you physically can so you can really enjoy everything this wonderful walk has to offer. Please note that Day 4 is the hardest due to the more undulating track. However you are not scrambling up rocks, there are well established tracks. You may borrow poles from us free of charge. Poles (if requested) and an ‘epirb’ (emergency beacon) will be lent to you at your private walk briefing on your arrival in Apollo Bay.
Please read Walk 91s booking conditions and ‘General Information’ pages. The Price includes: Night 1 & 2: Cabins on the borders of the Otway National Park
This cabin accommodation is located in the Otway National Park, set in amongst magnificent forests of tall manna gums. Surrounded by trees housing koalas and birds, you'll hear Kookaburras, Rosellas, Magpies, Blue Wrens, Robins and the carolling Shrike-Thrush. The cabin is very comfortable with a lounge/dining room, full en-suite and kitchenette with stove top (no microwave or oven due to limited power – available in the camp kitchen). The cabin is in a complex with outdoor dining areas. BBQs are available and firewood (small fee applies). Internet is also available and laundry facilities (small fee applies).There is a small shop on the premises selling basic food items. If you choose the catered option you eat in the dining room, catered for by the house chef.
Night 3 & 4: En-suite cabin accommodation surrounded by bush and paddocks
This accommodation sits in heart of the Otway Ranges surrounded by trees and paddocks. The views at this location are wonderful and kangaroos often appear in the evenings at sunset. The guest sitting room includes a well equipped kitchenette with oven, sink, bar fridge, microwave oven, toaster, cutlery & crockery and tea / coffee making facilities. BBQ facilities are also available. If you choose the catered option the owners provide a wonderful home cooked meal.
MEALS as listed above: Self catered - We transfer the food you buy in Apollo Bay to the Cabin / B&B in cool bags. (Only lightweight soft ice /cool bags permitted). The B&B has a full kitchen (with oven & fridge) for your use and a dining area. OR Catered as listed above. Breakfasts are self-serve so that hikers may eat when they wish in the mornings before they walk. A packed lunch is provided and a home cooked evening meal. On evening two only, you warm up your evening meal when you wish to eat. Your meal will be prepared by a local chef and left for you at your accommodation. You will be given a menu in advance to select from. Note - Alcohol is not included but available on request. We can drop it out with your luggage if you would like to bring some with you.
TRANSPORT: 4pm set departure from the end of your walk returning you back to Apollo Bay (or to Port Campbell if you extend your stay.) All other transfers to / from meeting points are included to complete the above itinerary. TRANSFERS: Of your ‘luggage’ packs to your accommodation - So you only need to carry a daypack with you on the walk. PRICE ALSO INCLUDES:
Tickets to the Cape Otway Light Station for each walker. Tour the 18 metre, 150 year old Light Station,
and learn a little of the lives of the hard-working, isolated, and incredibly resourceful lighthouse keepers, who received supplies only twice a year. Visit the Telegraph Station built in 1859 and World War ll radar station. Enjoy the spectacular ocean views, littered with what remains of the wrecks whose cargoes included migrants, hopeful gold miners and convicts. You are able to rest and have a coffee here if desired at your own cost.
An Official Parks Victoria ‘Great Ocean Walk’ Map. (One map will be issued on arrival for every 2 people walking. Additional maps can be purchased on arrival if you require extras.)
Walking notes and detailed itinerary, emailed through on booking confirmation
A Photographic laminated Indigenous Plants Chart for the group to share
A Photographic laminated Indigenous Wildlife Chart for the group to share
A Photographic laminated Indigenous Fungi Chart for the group to share. (The above laminates are purchased from the Southern Otway Landcare Network, and help to fund their work, such as revegetation in the local area.)
Walking poles are available FOC if required.
A mobile phone can be provided on request for overseas visitors.
Free rental of an ‘EPIRB’ (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) 1 per group/ booking
REMEMBER – Walk 91 is based in Apollo Bay at the start of the walk, so we are always here if you need us!
You will meet us for a private walk briefing before you walk.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS WALK: The scenic start of the Great Ocean Walk sets the standard for the rest of your journey. The walk follows the magnificent coastline, with sweeping views of the Great Otway National Park and the Cape Otway region. Decide whether to walk along beaches or on cut tracks, past farmlands and coastal forests. Upon arriving at Shelly Beach the track starts meandering into the rainforest of the Otway National Park. Hikers walk past tree ferns and tall eucalypts found in the wet gullies. The tall rainforests are home to Black Wallabies who dominate this walk along old forest tracks. As you approach the coast again with wonderful views over Parker Inlet, the vegetation changes to dry coastal forests, inhabited by Echidnas and King Parrots. Experience spectacular views of Bass Strait along the cliff tops, which lead you to Victoria’s oldest Light Station. Remember to look out for the Manna Gums, as they are home to the local Koalas. After visiting Cape Otway Light Station, you will pass the old Light Station Cemetery, in the direction of the Aire Heritage River. The tombstones reflect the hardships earlier settlers experienced, when first inhabiting this challenging southern coastline. Leaving the cemetery the track heads towards Station Beach, taking you past coastal wattle and bearded heath. Admire wind-sculpted slopes and cliff tops with sensational views and visit a spring fed waterfall, cascading onto rocky platforms below. This section of the walk also features a river estuary, rocky escarpments and stunning coastal views .You will pass heath land, wildflowers and grass trees. Be prepared for some beach walking as you drop down onto beautiful Johanna Beach. Look out for majestic Wedge-tailed eagles and White bellied Sea eagles. Passing the beach, you climb upwards alongside a picturesque farmland valley, and follow a winding country road. The road then descends into the dramatically rugged Milanesia Beach. As the track rises back to the cliff tops you are presented with outstanding views from the coastal forests, high on the sea cliffs. Finally walk amongst the Sheoak trees, dropping down onto historical Wreck Beach. Admire the old anchors rising out of the sand, as testament to why this region is referred to as the Shipwreck Coast. Once past the beautiful Gellibrand estuary the track climbs up for the last 5 kilometres of the Great Ocean walk, finishing with impressive and unforgettable views of the 12 Apostles.
Please note: Prices do not include public holidays or walking in January. Please enquire for a price.
WB5-SC) 5 days, 4 nights - returning to Apollo Bay on Day 5 at approx 5.30pm
Double or twin share with a private bathroom. Please advise sleeping arrangements preferred
Total deposit: Total deposit: Total deposit: Total deposit: Total deposit: Total deposit:
$455 $815 $1,169 $1,559 $1,874 $2,248
Optional: Motel in Port Campbell – close to cafes, restaurants and shops
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Please refer to FAQ on our website CAR PARKING: If you are driving along the Great Ocean Rd to Apollo Bay, a suggestion is that you park your car close to the police station in Nelson St whilst you are on your walk. Walk 91 cannot guarantee that your car will be safe, but as yet we have not had any incidents of damage or theft to vehicles. Please note: Walk 91 will not take any responsibility for the safety of your vehicle. Walk 91 will not take any responsibility for any outcome, resulting from any recommendations given regarding parking locations. Vehicles are left at your own risk.
