Great ocean walk track notes by andrew mitchell issuu. Walk 71km over 4 days your hike along the great ocean road walking track will be a challenging. Plan your visit to the great ocean road, australia. Choose from a collection of breathtaking walks, traversing windswept cliffs, wetlands, rivers and. The great north walk bushwalk from sydney to newcastle. Certified visitor information centres are indicated by the yellow and blue i signs and are located in lorne, apollo bay and port campbell. A visitors guide to the best walks of the great ocean road is the most comprehensive walking guide for those wishing to hike off the beaten path and discover more. Our great ocean road map highlights 50 of the best attractions to see, suggested stops, and things to do on a drive along the victorian coast to the 12 apostles and into the great otway national park. It is three hours and 200km west of melbourne australia, via.
The idea to create the great ocean walk was originally rejected in 1974. Professional guiding, excellent catering and unique accommodation make this a mustdo getaway. Great ocean walk, great trails, victoria, australia. The great ocean road australia travel guide rough guides. Map great ocean walk the great ocean walk, great ocean. The great ocean road will tempt your tastebuds with sumptuous local produce, great dining and excellent wineries. Starting at apollo bay and finishing at gibson steps, the 8 day 100km walk takes in the great otway and port campbell national parks and the iconic twelve apostles. Great ocean road drive 2020 self itinerary with map of. Journey on foot along the great ocean walk from castle cove to the twelve apostles. Whether youre an experienced hiker or a novice, walking solo or in a group, we will plan a unique, selfguided walk for you. Sections of the great north walk have been impacted, especially in the north. When travelling towards geelong use an inland route. Always check npws park alerts and rfs fire conditions before heading out for a walk.
This is a great ocean road map of attractions along the coast, and in the otway nation park, to save or print and take with you during your trip. Connecting the great ocean road to the mornington peninsula and phillip island, the 40 minute crossing is a great alternative to the 3 hour drive around the bay. They can be purchased locally in shops and information centres but this should not be relied on as they often. All are of a high quality produce, refreshments are also provided at various rest stops along the walk this includes tea, co.
Each campsite accommodates a maximum of 3 people 1 tent per site. Its not easy to find information about the great ocean walk, the 106 km track that hugs australias southern coastline known to drivers on the tourist trail as the great ocean road. Taken as a multiday adventure, the easttowest epic has been labelled a mild to wild journey as its remoteness and ruggedness increases the further towards the 12 apostles you step. Great walks topographic maps department of environment.
Fact sheet the great ocean walk gow is located between the great ocean road and the sea. Stretch your limits on the epic great ocean walk, surf coast walk or great south. The great ocean walk gow is an unforgettable eight day, one direction long distance walk. The text and photos are just to wet your appetite its so much better in real time. This great ocean walk map has loads of information which can be very useful, especially if you are camping on track. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Starting point, finishing point, distance, approx time, grade. Get to or from the great ocean road aboard searoad ferries, the car and passenger ferry service sailing between queenscliff and sorrento.
Great ocean road walk 9 12 march 2018 hugging the coastline for 71km, you will experience the iconic natural beauty of the great ocean road in a new and memorable way your challenge in support of the evident foundation. Map of the world oceans, january 2015 january 2015 boundary representation is not necessarily authoritative. The definitive map for the great ocean walk is the one shown below, which is a detailed topographic map on a 1. This official information guide and map to the great ocean walk is a full colour parks victoria map and gives all the details youll need to navigate the great ocean walk safely. Aug 08, 2006 the great ocean road has long been one of australias top attractions. From there the great ocean walk signs direct you to walk right through the caravan park, and only then does it feel like its going somewhere interesting. It is well worth the walk onto the beach via some steep steps cut into the cliff face. The track makes extensive usage of ecofriendly facilities. Great ocean walk is a great opportunity to connect with nature, destress your body, clear your mind and meet new friends. Walk the entire 104 km great ocean walk, one of australias most iconic trails, over seven days with inspiration outdoors on this guided walking tour.
The spectacular walk weaves its way through the national park which is full of tall forests, coastal heathlands, wild rocky shores and windswept cliff tops presenting amazing views. To complement your daily wilderness explorations on foot, we offer energising and restorative yoga and meditation sessions, along with delicious homemade meals, using. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here. Great ocean road map 50 places to visit, attractions. The 7 day great ocean walk was a challenging adventure for two reasonably fit 70 year olds without previous trekking experience. Great ocean walk official walkers map booklet and information guide. If you walk towards the formations to the right when facing the sea you are looking at the first two of the twelve apostles. Takes the map and cuts up into half day maps with all the information to help you have a great. Apollo bayblanket bay marengoshelley beach the route follows the coast on walking track and beaches from farmland to coastal forests. Six of the ten great walks of queensland have brochures with topographic maps.
The campsite available icon on the map indicates the available campsite locations where you can stay along the walk. These have been produced by queensland parks and wildlife service qpws, in the interests of visitor safety. Great ocean walk 4 day guided walking tour inspiration outdoors. Great ocean walk route comprehensive advice for each. But now theres an even better way to admire the southern coast. Covering the entire great ocean walk, this detailed map, with track notes and planning information, this is the only map you will require.
Four day guided walking tour on the great ocean walk. Return each evening to our private ecolodge where youll be served gourmet meals. Insights from a local shipwreck historian born in the cape otway lighthouse and a local. The great ocean walk begins in apollo bay and winds its way about 100 kms almost to the twelve apostles its relevance to a driving holiday is that there are many places where a drive from the great ocean road to the coast will cross this walk. We very sensibly used hike2camp to provide all our needs, carry all our belongings and set up our tents in each overnight camp. May 20, 2017 if theres one thing for certain, the best way to discover the great ocean road is to walk. The great ocean walk is a one way long distance walk extending east to west, just over a 100kms between apollo bay and the iconic twelve apostles.
Strap on your walking boots and hit the spectacular great ocean walk. Maps great ocean walk comprehensive free information and. Great ocean walk walk 91 great ocean walk, apollo bay. Weve operated trips along victorias great ocean walk for more than 10 years. We found hike2camp run a very professional and friendly service. Walk 91s passion is helping you discover the natural beauty and wonderful local history of the great ocean walk without the stress of planning. Beaches, forest, wildlife, waterfalls, and so much more. Choose from these itineraries to plan your hiking adventure according to how much time you have, and how frequently you would like to stop and camp overnight, in the great ocean walk purpose built campsites. Great ocean road route map planning your itinerary.
Great ocean walk for its trips meal inclusions all meals are included except breakfast on the. Great ocean walk guided walking tour inspiration outdoors. Pdf the official information guide and map to the great ocean walk can be purchased from the great ocean road apollo bay visitor information centre in person or over the phone on 0 689 297. Great ocean road itinerary 7 days self guided walk. Accommodation booked along the route to reduce transfer times. Australians joke that americans tend to spend their trips down under ticking off visits to the three rsthe reef, the rock, and the road. We offer safety and local support, including raws private transfer vehicle, plus epirbs beacons and comprehensive trip notes for selfguided walkers, and a satellite phone if youre with a group. For seafood, visit the lorne fisheries coop to taste the local fishermens morning catch the freshly shucked oysters are a must or the apollo bay fishermens coop for delicious flake and chips. Nsw has recently experainced serious bushfires, flooding and storms. These brochures come in numerous languages are a must for international travellers.
It starts in torquay and it goes through almost 30 places to visit till the 12 apostles, the london arch and childers cove. The great ocean walk is a walking trail located on victorias southwest coast in australia, traversing several areas of historical and cultural significance. The official information guide and map to the great ocean walk can be purchased from the great ocean road apollo bay visitor information centre in. Visit great ocean walk on your trip to apollo bay or australia.
It commences in the small victorian coastal village of apollo bay around three hours west of melbourne and finishes at the iconic twelve apostles. With each section you will find a brief description and a few photos. This is a great location to stay on the great ocean walk, being positioned just a short distance from the track and beach. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to the great ocean road. The great ocean walk, great ocean road and region, victoria. Our team on the ground is the most experienced youll find. Ideal for short walks or the entire 8 day trek allowing you to explore the tall otway forests, the wild coastline or the spectacular gullies. The official touring map for the great ocean road region with inspiration for your journey. At all other times take the signposted great ocean walk gow inland route. Please find below all of the official sections along the great ocean walk. The walk starts right in the middle of apollo bay, and basically involves walking on a footpath to marengo at the end of the next beach south.
The latest product from parks victoria for the great ocean walk. Our group of 9 friends did the selfguided 6day great ocean walk from apollo bay. You walk into your cozy accommodation in the afternoon, and out again the following morning. If you still have the energy, after a relaxing dinner, walk back down to the beach to enjoy a wonderful evening sunset. Logistics where to stay and how to get to and from the track is the gow difficult. Engage your mind, body and soul as you weave your way through the great otway and port campbell national parks. Frequently asked questions for the walk are available here. Just finished walking the 100km great ocean walk over 6 days as a self guided walk with hike2camp.
Great ocean walk apollo bay 2020 all you need to know. A guide to the great ocean walk, victoria, australia. Visitors guide to the best walks of the great ocean road. Official great ocean walk maps and brochures are available for purchase at surrounding certified visitor information centres. Looking further on you can see one of the twelve apostles lookouts. If you are planning to complete the full great ocean walk stages 17, you can book campsites at all locations subject to availability. Each walk day is different and unique with natures drama unfolding at every step. Information guide and offical map the great ocean walk is an unforgettable eightday, pointtopoint longdistance walk. Great ocean road touring map 2018 by great ocean road. A great budget option, a fraction of the price of a fully guided andor accommodated walk, for those of us who arent up to carrying all our gear ourselves and prefer to just have.
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