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With its breathtaking coastal scenery, magnificent forests, abundant wildlife, and sheer diversity of landscape, the Great Ocean Walk is one of Australia’s most iconic walks.
Walk the 104km Great Ocean Walk track from end to end as it meanders its way through manna gums with koalas only a few steps away, to traversing massive sea cliffs that have made this location famous.
A local shipwreck historian will give incredible insight into the local shipwreck history. One of the most fascinating stops along the Great Ocean Walk is the geological formations and shipwreck of Loch Ard Gorge.
We move you along the coast staying in excellent accommodation as we go. We take care of every last detail and with 2 expert and very experienced guides looking after you, you can pace yourself and with options to shorten the walk if you prefer.
We will depart Melbourne at about 8.30 am from pick up at the Mercure Southbank in Melbourne. Travel on the Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay with regular stops to other places like Lorne, taking in this magnificent area. In the afternoon, we’ll leave the tourists behind as we walk along the coast away from Apollo Bay. Observe the colony of fur seals that frequent Marengo Reef Marine Sanctuary. The track hugs the coast at first before heading inland through tall eucalypt forest and patches of rainforest to Shelly Beach.
Accommodation: Apollo Bay
Meals: Lunch and a two-course dinner
Walking: Easy / 6 km / 1.5 – 2 hrs
Walk down to Elliot river admiring the crashing waves of the southern ocean as you cross at the estuary. Ascend to begin the meander through delightful mountain ash forest to Blanket Bay, then through coastal forests and along the cliff tops to Parker Inlet – a postcard setting and one of our favourites. The Mountain Ash trees through here are some of the biggest trees in Australia, making for superb walking.
Continue through manna gum forests that are home to large numbers of koalas, emerging at Point Franklin.
Admire the Cape Otway Lighthouse from afar while meandering the stunning coastline, and tour it after today’s hike.
Accommodation: Apollo Bay
Meals: Cooked breakfast, lunch and a two-course dinner
Walking: Moderate / 20 km / 6-7 hrs / shorter options are available
Leaving from Point Franklin, we enjoy the morning rays lighting up one of the most important lighthouses on mainland Australia on our way to spectacular Station Beach. An optional side-trip to Crayfish Bay is an added highlight.
The track continues through the wind-sculpted sand tracks and along the cliff-tops to the Aire River estuary and surrounding wetlands. After stopping for lunch at Aire River we will continue on to Castle Cove where you will be treated to stunning coastal scenery on the route. The views along the towering cliffs towards Castle Cove are some of the best on the track.
Accommodation: Cape Otway (on select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2)
Meals: Cooked breakfast, lunch and two-course dinner
Walking: Easy to moderate / 19.2 km / 6-7 hrs / a shorter option is available
Today’s section has some of the most spectacular coastal views of the entire track. It’s also a great day for wildflowers with colourful heathlands and extraordinary grass trees. Another highlight is the long, white, sandy expanse of Johanna Beach, one of the best surf beaches in Australia and also one of the most beautiful.
Accommodation: Cape Otway (on select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 5)
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two-course dinner
Walking: Easy to moderate / 16.7 km / 5-6 hrs / a shorter walk is available
Today’s the hardest day of all the walks but the most satisfying – the views and diversity of terrain are outstanding. Walk steadily down from the gate to Milanesia Beach, a bit of a secret that not many people get to see, making it all the more special. From here, the track continues along the cliff tops looking all the way back to Cape Otway lighthouse. High sea cliffs, breathtaking views and coastal forests lead to Moonlight Head. Our next stop is Gables Lookout, perched on top of one of the highest sea cliffs in mainland Australia. There is also an opportunity to see an amazing sunset at London bridge.
Accommodation: Port Campbell in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, lunch and two-course dinner at a local restaurant
Walking: Moderate to challenging / 18.2 km / 6.5-7.5 hrs / a shorter walk is available
Start the day with a gentle forest walk to finish atop the cliffs at Wreck Beach. A timber staircase descends to the Wreck Beach where the remains of two shipwrecks can be inspected. Onwards along an undulating track and the cliff tops to the Gellibrand River wetlands. On this section, we get our first impressive views of the Twelve Apostles, a group of limestone sea stacks that are constantly changing their composition. Descend Gibson’s Steps which have been cut into the limestone cliff by early settlers and explore the boardwalks and viewing platforms around the Apostles.
Accommodation: Port Campbell in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, lunch and two-course dinner at a local restaurant
Walking: Moderate / 18.8 km / 5.5-6.5 hrs / a shorter walk is available
After breakfast, we will head to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. You will have time to explore the area and its many tracks before we make our way back to Melbourne, stopping en route for lunch, arriving about 4.30 pm back at Southbank.
Meals: Cooked breakfast and lunch
Walking: Easy / 3km / 2 hrs
We provide very comfortable ensuite rooms for the 6 nights of this holiday. We stay 2 nights in Apollo Bay right on the foreshore. The hotel has all the modern conveniences you’d expect and we make sure there’s enough time to explore this very lovely quaint seaside town.
We then move from Apollo Bay to Cape Otway into modern ensuite cabins. The property is expansive, and you are once again free to roam (on select departures the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5).
The last two nights are spent at Port Campbell in private rooms with ensuites. Port Campbell is a gorgeous little town and a great place to swim. It is one of the rare places along the coast where there is a break in the cliffs and where you can sit on the beach or swim safely. There are limited single rooms available on this walk so please speak to the office if you need one.
By shifting along the track from accommodation to accommodation we greatly reduce the time spent in a vehicle each day. It is up to a two-hour drive from one end of the track to the other.
We provide healthy and delicious food for breakfast and dinner, including a la carte meals on most nights.
The comprehensive lunches are taken in cafes for four of the mornings and the remainder laid out in the morning by our guides. The local cafes are excellent and the local restaurants we dine in at are all of good quality.
We take great care to ensure that our walkers are always well fed and of course ensure that you remain hydrated throughout the day. Please bring at least 2 water bottles.
The motel on the first night is the best of its type in Apollo Bay. It is almost opposite the start of the Great Ocean Walk Trailhead and within easy walking distance to central Apollo Bay and all the restaurants. All the rooms have ensuites. (On select walks the accommodation may stay the same on night 3)
The motel on the first night is the best of its type in Apollo Bay. It is almost opposite the start of the Great Ocean Walk Trailhead and within easy walking distance to central Apollo Bay and all the restaurants. All the rooms have ensuites. (On select walks the accommodation may stay the same on night 3)
The motel on the first night is the best of its type in Apollo Bay. It is almost opposite the start of the Great Ocean Walk Trailhead and within easy walking distance to central Apollo Bay and all the restaurants. All the rooms have ensuites. (On select walks the accommodation may stay the same on night 3)
The motel on the first night is the best of its type in Apollo Bay. It is almost opposite the start of the Great Ocean Walk Trailhead and within easy walking distance to central Apollo Bay and all the restaurants. All the rooms have ensuites. (On select walks the accommodation may stay the same on night 3)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The trip starts and finishes in Melbourne. Most walks range from 18-22 km on well-formed tracks with a few short beach sections. Whilst the walking is mainly easy to moderate, there are a few steep hills making it tiring in some places. Those that want to walk the whole track will be able to do so. This trip operates with two professional guides ensuring that you have both a safe and enjoyable walking holiday. Knowledgeable of the region and specific area, they can offer easier and harder walk options along the way. Please contact the office if you need further advice, or if you wish you can speak with one of our guides.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
For what to bring please refer to the Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
Our pick up location for this trip is the Mercure Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Melbourne, with an early departure of 8:30 am (we request you be there by 8.15 am). It would be beneficial to stay near here as it is near everything. There are many options, however, we can also recommend the nearby Quay West Suites, or the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Melbourne.
We arrive back in Melbourne on the last day at approximately 4.30 pm.
We only offer this holiday during the very best periods to walk, autumn and spring, when daily temperatures are usually mild. It can sometimes still be quite warm, too hot on occasions but there is usually an opportunity for a refreshing swim. See the Bureau of Meteorology for information about temperatures and rainfall ahead of time to ensure proper clothing.
Source; BOM
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@stroll.com
With its breathtaking coastal scenery, magnificent forests, abundant wildlife, and sheer diversity of landscape, the Great Ocean Walk is one of Australia’s most iconic walks.
Walk the 104km Great Ocean Walk track from end to end as it meanders its way through manna gums with koalas only a few steps away, to traversing massive sea cliffs that have made this location famous.
A local shipwreck historian will give incredible insight into the local shipwreck history. One of the most fascinating stops along the Great Ocean Walk is the geological formations and shipwreck of Loch Ard Gorge.
We move you along the coast staying in excellent accommodation as we go. We take care of every last detail and with 2 expert and very experienced guides looking after you, you can pace yourself and with options to shorten the walk if you prefer.
We will depart Melbourne at about 8.30 am from pick up at the Mercure Southbank in Melbourne. Travel on the Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay with regular stops to other places like Lorne, taking in this magnificent area. In the afternoon, we’ll leave the tourists behind as we walk along the coast away from Apollo Bay. Observe the colony of fur seals that frequent Marengo Reef Marine Sanctuary. The track hugs the coast at first before heading inland through tall eucalypt forest and patches of rainforest to Shelly Beach.
Accommodation: Apollo Bay
Meals: Lunch and a two-course dinner
Walking: Easy / 6 km / 1.5 – 2 hrs
Walk down to Elliot river admiring the crashing waves of the southern ocean as you cross at the estuary. Ascend to begin the meander through delightful mountain ash forest to Blanket Bay, then through coastal forests and along the cliff tops to Parker Inlet – a postcard setting and one of our favourites. The Mountain Ash trees through here are some of the biggest trees in Australia, making for superb walking.
Continue through manna gum forests that are home to large numbers of koalas, emerging at Point Franklin.
Admire the Cape Otway Lighthouse from afar while meandering the stunning coastline, and tour it after today’s hike.
Accommodation: Apollo Bay
Meals: Cooked breakfast, lunch and a two-course dinner
Walking: Moderate / 20 km / 6-7 hrs / shorter options are available
Leaving from Point Franklin, we enjoy the morning rays lighting up one of the most important lighthouses on mainland Australia on our way to spectacular Station Beach. An optional side-trip to Crayfish Bay is an added highlight.
The track continues through the wind-sculpted sand tracks and along the cliff-tops to the Aire River estuary and surrounding wetlands. After stopping for lunch at Aire River we will continue on to Castle Cove where you will be treated to stunning coastal scenery on the route. The views along the towering cliffs towards Castle Cove are some of the best on the track.
Accommodation: Cape Otway (on select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2)
Meals: Cooked breakfast, lunch and two-course dinner
Walking: Easy to moderate / 19.2 km / 6-7 hrs / a shorter option is available
Today’s section has some of the most spectacular coastal views of the entire track. It’s also a great day for wildflowers with colourful heathlands and extraordinary grass trees. Another highlight is the long, white, sandy expanse of Johanna Beach, one of the best surf beaches in Australia and also one of the most beautiful.
Accommodation: Cape Otway (on select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 5)
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two-course dinner
Walking: Easy to moderate / 16.7 km / 5-6 hrs / a shorter walk is available
Today’s the hardest day of all the walks but the most satisfying – the views and diversity of terrain are outstanding. Walk steadily down from the gate to Milanesia Beach, a bit of a secret that not many people get to see, making it all the more special. From here, the track continues along the cliff tops looking all the way back to Cape Otway lighthouse. High sea cliffs, breathtaking views and coastal forests lead to Moonlight Head. Our next stop is Gables Lookout, perched on top of one of the highest sea cliffs in mainland Australia. There is also an opportunity to see an amazing sunset at London bridge.
Accommodation: Port Campbell in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, lunch and two-course dinner at a local restaurant
Walking: Moderate to challenging / 18.2 km / 6.5-7.5 hrs / a shorter walk is available
Start the day with a gentle forest walk to finish atop the cliffs at Wreck Beach. A timber staircase descends to the Wreck Beach where the remains of two shipwrecks can be inspected. Onwards along an undulating track and the cliff tops to the Gellibrand River wetlands. On this section, we get our first impressive views of the Twelve Apostles, a group of limestone sea stacks that are constantly changing their composition. Descend Gibson’s Steps which have been cut into the limestone cliff by early settlers and explore the boardwalks and viewing platforms around the Apostles.
Accommodation: Port Campbell in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, lunch and two-course dinner at a local restaurant
Walking: Moderate / 18.8 km / 5.5-6.5 hrs / a shorter walk is available
After breakfast, we will head to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. You will have time to explore the area and its many tracks before we make our way back to Melbourne, stopping en route for lunch, arriving about 4.30 pm back at Southbank.
Meals: Cooked breakfast and lunch
Walking: Easy / 3km / 2 hrs
We provide very comfortable ensuite rooms for the 6 nights of this holiday. We stay 2 nights in Apollo Bay right on the foreshore. The hotel has all the modern conveniences you’d expect and we make sure there’s enough time to explore this very lovely quaint seaside town.
We then move from Apollo Bay to Cape Otway into modern ensuite cabins. The property is expansive, and you are once again free to roam (on select departures the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5).
The last two nights are spent at Port Campbell in private rooms with ensuites. Port Campbell is a gorgeous little town and a great place to swim. It is one of the rare places along the coast where there is a break in the cliffs and where you can sit on the beach or swim safely. There are limited single rooms available on this walk so please speak to the office if you need one.
By shifting along the track from accommodation to accommodation we greatly reduce the time spent in a vehicle each day. It is up to a two-hour drive from one end of the track to the other.
We provide healthy and delicious food for breakfast and dinner, including a la carte meals on most nights.
The comprehensive lunches are taken in cafes for four of the mornings and the remainder laid out in the morning by our guides. The local cafes are excellent and the local restaurants we dine in at are all of good quality.
We take great care to ensure that our walkers are always well fed and of course ensure that you remain hydrated throughout the day. Please bring at least 2 water bottles.
The motel on the first night is the best of its type in Apollo Bay. It is almost opposite the start of the Great Ocean Walk Trailhead and within easy walking distance to central Apollo Bay and all the restaurants. All the rooms have ensuites. (On select walks the accommodation may stay the same on night 3)
The motel on the first night is the best of its type in Apollo Bay. It is almost opposite the start of the Great Ocean Walk Trailhead and within easy walking distance to central Apollo Bay and all the restaurants. All the rooms have ensuites. (On select walks the accommodation may stay the same on night 3)
The motel on the first night is the best of its type in Apollo Bay. It is almost opposite the start of the Great Ocean Walk Trailhead and within easy walking distance to central Apollo Bay and all the restaurants. All the rooms have ensuites. (On select walks the accommodation may stay the same on night 3)
The motel on the first night is the best of its type in Apollo Bay. It is almost opposite the start of the Great Ocean Walk Trailhead and within easy walking distance to central Apollo Bay and all the restaurants. All the rooms have ensuites. (On select walks the accommodation may stay the same on night 3)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
From Apollo Bay, it is on to Cape Otway where you will stay at Bimbi Park. Bimbi Park offers excellent cabins with ensuites in beautiful manna gum woodland setting. There is an abundance of native fauna in the Bimbi Park area. Wake up to Koalas in the trees above you. Owner and chef Frank takes great care in ensuring everyone has delicious and nutritious meals. (On select walks the accommodation may be the same as night 2 or 5)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The motel in Port Campbell is centrally located and is very comfortable. All the rooms have ensuites and have the modern conveniences that you’d expect.
It is a short walk to the beach and the safest place to swim on the walk.
Dinners and breakfast are at local restaurants and cafes and are all meals are prepared by professional chefs. (On select walks the accommodation may be this also on night 3)
The trip starts and finishes in Melbourne. Most walks range from 18-22 km on well-formed tracks with a few short beach sections. Whilst the walking is mainly easy to moderate, there are a few steep hills making it tiring in some places. Those that want to walk the whole track will be able to do so. This trip operates with two professional guides ensuring that you have both a safe and enjoyable walking holiday. Knowledgeable of the region and specific area, they can offer easier and harder walk options along the way. Please contact the office if you need further advice, or if you wish you can speak with one of our guides.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
For what to bring please refer to the Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
Our pick up location for this trip is the Mercure Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Melbourne, with an early departure of 8:30 am (we request you be there by 8.15 am). It would be beneficial to stay near here as it is near everything. There are many options, however, we can also recommend the nearby Quay West Suites, or the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Melbourne.
We arrive back in Melbourne on the last day at approximately 4.30 pm.
We only offer this holiday during the very best periods to walk, autumn and spring, when daily temperatures are usually mild. It can sometimes still be quite warm, too hot on occasions but there is usually an opportunity for a refreshing swim. See the Bureau of Meteorology for information about temperatures and rainfall ahead of time to ensure proper clothing.
Source; BOM
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@stroll.com
The Great Ocean Walk has been on my list of Australia walks for a while and I am so glad I have completed it. It was great to be able to walk and then return to a nice accommodation and meal at night rather than camping out. The weather with great not too hot or rainy. I am grateful to have been able to take some lovely photos and short videos of the landscape and wildlife especially the koalas.
The Great Ocean Walk is fabulous. Scenery was amazing, accommodation brilliant and the Stroll App made navigating simple . The large map gave a good overview and others in our group liked the book for all the info in it of things to look at. The food at both places we stayed was fabulous. Overall a fantastic Stroll adventure
This is a fabulous walk – such a beautiful coastline and with enough challenges to ensure we felt it was a great achievement when we finished! I really enjoyed the beautiful Great Ocean Walk and will highly recommend it to my friends. Stroll organised everything so well – the accommodation and the food was great and the guides were fabulous.
Organised
Achievable distances
Good support from guides
The entire walk went extremely well
Our recent trip was excellent across the board, from the accommodations to the meals and the guides. Each motel had its own appeal: Lochard boasted spacious rooms, Bimbi Park offered koala spotting from the cabins, and Sandpiper Motel provided a quiet, comfortable stay. All featured comfy beds and hot showers. The flexible meal ordering system was a definite highlight, with Waves in Port Campbell being a particular standout for delicious options. We especially enjoyed creating our own fresh salads with wraps or bread for lunch at Bimbi Park. Our guides were superbly organised, helpful, and informative. Lee, in particular, made the experience even better with his wit and local expertise. We also loved being able to support local businesses, and the thoughtful touches like memorable breaks, the surprise afternoon tea at the end of each day’s walk, and delicious treats throughout truly enhanced our trip. It was a highly recommended experience!
Excellent, well organised walk with fantastic accommodation and terrific guides. The choice of cafes and restaurants was very good.
Entire trip went extremely well and foods were of good quality. On the other hand, Georgie and Neil were amazing so attentive and informative – really appreciated them.
The Great Ocean Walk was fabulous. Amazing scenery. We did it in 7 days and the distance was good for us. Trip notes very helpful. Transport. food and accommodation all five stars from us. We would love to do another Stroll trip in the future.
Guides were knowledgeable about the walk and surrounding area and very quickly understood the dynamic of our group and the way we like to walk (some fast, some very slow). They were able to adapt to make sure everyone felt comfortable.
Loved the guides. Very appreciate to our age group and, noise level, various walking abilities and our group of strong personalities. The guides fitted in well with us and were calm and clear when we needed specific instructions
Great accommodation
Exceptional food/service
Terrific guides
Beautiful scenery
Very good walking tracks
Fabulous company
Top trip
This is my second walk with Stroll and I have thoroughly enjoyed each walk. It was very professionally organised from booking the walk to actually completing the walk. The accommodation each stay was excellent, the food in restaurants for breakfast and dinner was delicious and the packed lunches were perfect for a walk.
The scroggan (walking snacks) the guides Katie and Georgie prepared for us each morning was plentiful and catered to all tastes
It was a fabulous hike. Great guides, excellent food and accommodation. Every aspect was taken care of. Can’t recommend highly enough Stroll.
It was a challenging walk for me. The guides were wonderful and good and accommodation superb. Spectacular in every way
The variety of trail surfaces, vegetation types and scenery was better than expected. A big shout out to Katie, Georgie and Naomi who were great: friendly, cheerful, relaxed and very helpful with minor details. Their knowledge of the track was excellent and we enjoyed many informative and sometimes funny stories. Naomi was also easy to relate to and was always on the lookout for ways to be helpful to walkers. She was also great at spotting koalas!
All four guides were lovely. They are all really knowledgeable and clearly love their jobs which made the walk very well.
The guides were very helpful as usual and the handover from one to another seemed to work well. I was very appreciative of Katie and Georgie’s help with my heel issues, leech and heat issues. They were kind, professional and good hearted. It was a good group with lots of fun
The Great Ocean Walk is fabulous. It was not an easy bar the first day (only 8km). Scenery was amazing, accommodation brilliant and the Stroll App made navigating simple . The food at both places we stayed was fabulous. Overall a fantastic Stroll adventure.
The Great Ocean Walk is a fantastic way to see this part of Australia. The track is well laid out, and the views of the ocean along the way are amazing. Stroll did a great job organizing this and communicated well with us during the whole booking process.
The whole trip worked really well. Organisation was great, all the people supporting us, transport, accommodation were extremely helpful and really friendly.
I urge anyone who enjoys walking with stunning scenery to do this walk. With medium fitness anyone can do it.
Strolls attention to detail was immaculate.
The accommodation picked for us was wonderful and the food amazing. We were never hungry but always excited to see what was on the menu.
The transfer companies used to transfer us each day were always prompt and really helpful adjusting pickup times.
The information supplied regarding each day’s itinerary was well delivered and easy to follow.
Amazing 7 days. Could not fault anything!!!
Thank you
Our guides were excellent. They were patient, informative and very well organised. The biggest tick to our guides and their organisation. Great walk, ran smoothly even on the toughest days. Georgie, Neil and Chris – thank you
The Great Ocean Walk was described well in the information and paralled what was described.
The views were breathtaking and the variety of scenery was perfect!
The paths and walkways were varied.
The options for shorter/longer walks were appropriate and enabled all of the group to join in to match their abilities and interests.
All went to plan accommodation was great and hosts more then helpful and the food was amazing – so much we could not eat it all.
The App was impressive! Stroll is always my preferred option for my walking trips. Accommodation and meals are always impressive. The App is amazing!
I thought the organisation of the walk, all the associated arrangements, accommodation, and transfers, were excellent Your information pack was exemplary and the App was also invaluable and easy to use. As an overseas customer, based in the UK, I found your organisation easy to deal with and you provided a high level of customer care. I would thoroughly recommend Stroll.
Exceeded my expectations, for me I found it physically challenging but with advise from the guides who were knowledgeable, friendly & reassuring ,I was able to select the best for my capabilities.
Toughly enjoyed the walking experience. Spending seven days with a great group of fellow walkers and two terrific guides
We couldn’t fault any of the experience provided by STROLL, Once we found the path in Apollo Bay, the path was clearly marked all the way , which was perfect for self-guiding. Accommodation was first class, transfers worked perfectly (and we appreciated that the transferer actually put our beer in the fridge so it was cold when we arrived). Meals were outstanding in every case.
What an amazing week we had on the Great Ocean Walk. I honestly couldn’t have asked for more. And the food? I was a bit worried about my food intolerances before the trip, but I needn’t have been – every meal was absolutely delicious, high quality, and carefully catered to my needs. The walk itself was just beautiful – the views of the coast are breathtaking. I particularly appreciated being able to skip a few stages to take it easy on my pre-existing Achilles tendon problems – this flexibility allowed me to enjoy the whole experience without worry. Thank you Stroll for creating such wonderful memories.
The trip was fantastic , transfers were always on time , col and Venessa made these transfers one of the highlights of the trip , accommodation was good and food was brilliant at chi farm , a seamless trip with a magnificent walk , we saw all the wildlife including koala , echidna , wallaby , kangaroo , deer , fox, black cockatoos , various other birds and yes brown , tiger and black snake ( and they left us alone)
5 stars this trip
I had the best time on the Great Ocean Walk! The walk was incredibly beautiful, the accommodation and staff were lovely and very well organised by Stroll!
We were so glad we arranged this walking holiday with STROLL as the attention to detail in the planning, communication, walking note booklets, booking summary and the app were excellent. All we really had to do was walk and enjoy ourselves. It was everything we’d hoped it would be and we look forward to planning more such walks.
I have just spent the best week walking the Great Ocean Walk with Stroll. The scenery was everchanging & spectacular. The walk itself was challenging in parts but for the most pretty easy going. We fluked fantastic weather for the time of year which made for a pleasant walking experience. There was so much food I don’t think I lost any weight despite walking every day. The food & accommodation was excellent – you did not need to spend any money on the trip, apart from drinks, as everything was provided. We are already looking at where our next Stroll trip might be. Thanks Lee & Bec for a fantastic week.
The Great Ocean Walk is amazing. Having Stroll organise everything from start to finish without a hiccup makes it a pleasure. The accommodation, food and guides could not be faulted.
Thank you
Fantastic, from beginning to end, and all the echidna and koalas on the way
We would like to say what a delightful group of people you have that looked after us. Apollo Bay Taxis were on time every time. They went above and beyond especially when Marions walking boots fell apart and had to be replaced. Thank you Vanessa, Colin and Sue.
Chi Farm (WOW). Magnificent fresh healthy food, and so much of it. I think we both had put on weight by the end of the walk. Thank you Jodie and Shane.
Cafe 153, Waves and Des at Portside Motel thank you all for making us so welcome.
It was obvious to us that they all highly value their relationship with Stroll, and this made the walk a thoroughly enjoyable experience for us.
Sharon H
The Great Ocean Walk has been on my list of Australia walks for a while and I am so glad I have completed it. It was great to be able to walk and then return to a nice accommodation and meal at night rather than camping out. The weather with great not too hot or rainy. I am grateful to have been able to take some lovely photos and short videos of the landscape and wildlife especially the koalas.
Phillip A
The Great Ocean Walk is fabulous. Scenery was amazing, accommodation brilliant and the Stroll App made navigating simple . The large map gave a good overview and others in our group liked the book for all the info in it of things to look at. The food at both places we stayed was fabulous. Overall a fantastic Stroll adventure
Shane T
This is a fabulous walk – such a beautiful coastline and with enough challenges to ensure we felt it was a great achievement when we finished! I really enjoyed the beautiful Great Ocean Walk and will highly recommend it to my friends. Stroll organised everything so well – the accommodation and the food was great and the guides were fabulous.
Sarah W
Organised
Achievable distances
Good support from guides
The entire walk went extremely well
Megan G
Our recent trip was excellent across the board, from the accommodations to the meals and the guides. Each motel had its own appeal: Lochard boasted spacious rooms, Bimbi Park offered koala spotting from the cabins, and Sandpiper Motel provided a quiet, comfortable stay. All featured comfy beds and hot showers. The flexible meal ordering system was a definite highlight, with Waves in Port Campbell being a particular standout for delicious options. We especially enjoyed creating our own fresh salads with wraps or bread for lunch at Bimbi Park. Our guides were superbly organised, helpful, and informative. Lee, in particular, made the experience even better with his wit and local expertise. We also loved being able to support local businesses, and the thoughtful touches like memorable breaks, the surprise afternoon tea at the end of each day’s walk, and delicious treats throughout truly enhanced our trip. It was a highly recommended experience!
Alex G
Excellent, well organised walk with fantastic accommodation and terrific guides. The choice of cafes and restaurants was very good.
Jess H
Entire trip went extremely well and foods were of good quality. On the other hand, Georgie and Neil were amazing so attentive and informative – really appreciated them.
Des C
The whole process was seamless, and completely enjoyable.
Roz G
The Great Ocean Walk was fabulous. Amazing scenery. We did it in 7 days and the distance was good for us. Trip notes very helpful. Transport. food and accommodation all five stars from us. We would love to do another Stroll trip in the future.
Kate C
Guides were knowledgeable about the walk and surrounding area and very quickly understood the dynamic of our group and the way we like to walk (some fast, some very slow). They were able to adapt to make sure everyone felt comfortable.
Charlotte G
Loved the guides. Very appreciate to our age group and, noise level, various walking abilities and our group of strong personalities. The guides fitted in well with us and were calm and clear when we needed specific instructions
Great accommodation
Exceptional food/service
Terrific guides
Beautiful scenery
Very good walking tracks
Fabulous company
Top trip
Julie S
This is my second walk with Stroll and I have thoroughly enjoyed each walk. It was very professionally organised from booking the walk to actually completing the walk. The accommodation each stay was excellent, the food in restaurants for breakfast and dinner was delicious and the packed lunches were perfect for a walk.
The scroggan (walking snacks) the guides Katie and Georgie prepared for us each morning was plentiful and catered to all tastes
Paula G
It was a fabulous hike. Great guides, excellent food and accommodation. Every aspect was taken care of. Can’t recommend highly enough Stroll.
Lesley R
It was a challenging walk for me. The guides were wonderful and good and accommodation superb. Spectacular in every way
Andre A
The variety of trail surfaces, vegetation types and scenery was better than expected. A big shout out to Katie, Georgie and Naomi who were great: friendly, cheerful, relaxed and very helpful with minor details. Their knowledge of the track was excellent and we enjoyed many informative and sometimes funny stories. Naomi was also easy to relate to and was always on the lookout for ways to be helpful to walkers. She was also great at spotting koalas!
Susan B
Good walking group
Good weather
Good guides and positive
Laura H
All four guides were lovely. They are all really knowledgeable and clearly love their jobs which made the walk very well.
Judith NB
The guides were very helpful as usual and the handover from one to another seemed to work well. I was very appreciative of Katie and Georgie’s help with my heel issues, leech and heat issues. They were kind, professional and good hearted. It was a good group with lots of fun
Philip
The Great Ocean Walk is fabulous. It was not an easy bar the first day (only 8km). Scenery was amazing, accommodation brilliant and the Stroll App made navigating simple . The food at both places we stayed was fabulous. Overall a fantastic Stroll adventure.
John B
The Great Ocean Walk is a fantastic way to see this part of Australia. The track is well laid out, and the views of the ocean along the way are amazing. Stroll did a great job organizing this and communicated well with us during the whole booking process.
Brian S
The whole trip worked really well. Organisation was great, all the people supporting us, transport, accommodation were extremely helpful and really friendly.
Pauline G
I urge anyone who enjoys walking with stunning scenery to do this walk. With medium fitness anyone can do it.
Strolls attention to detail was immaculate.
The accommodation picked for us was wonderful and the food amazing. We were never hungry but always excited to see what was on the menu.
The transfer companies used to transfer us each day were always prompt and really helpful adjusting pickup times.
The information supplied regarding each day’s itinerary was well delivered and easy to follow.
Amazing 7 days. Could not fault anything!!!
Thank you
Blair A
Our guides were excellent. They were patient, informative and very well organised. The biggest tick to our guides and their organisation. Great walk, ran smoothly even on the toughest days. Georgie, Neil and Chris – thank you
Annette C
The Great Ocean Walk was described well in the information and paralled what was described.
The views were breathtaking and the variety of scenery was perfect!
The paths and walkways were varied.
The options for shorter/longer walks were appropriate and enabled all of the group to join in to match their abilities and interests.
Jude Mc
All went to plan accommodation was great and hosts more then helpful and the food was amazing – so much we could not eat it all.
Anne B
The App was impressive! Stroll is always my preferred option for my walking trips. Accommodation and meals are always impressive. The App is amazing!
Nick L
I thought the organisation of the walk, all the associated arrangements, accommodation, and transfers, were excellent Your information pack was exemplary and the App was also invaluable and easy to use. As an overseas customer, based in the UK, I found your organisation easy to deal with and you provided a high level of customer care. I would thoroughly recommend Stroll.
Lynette N
Exceeded my expectations, for me I found it physically challenging but with advise from the guides who were knowledgeable, friendly & reassuring ,I was able to select the best for my capabilities.
Paula M
Toughly enjoyed the walking experience. Spending seven days with a great group of fellow walkers and two terrific guides
Graham R
We couldn’t fault any of the experience provided by STROLL, Once we found the path in Apollo Bay, the path was clearly marked all the way , which was perfect for self-guiding. Accommodation was first class, transfers worked perfectly (and we appreciated that the transferer actually put our beer in the fridge so it was cold when we arrived). Meals were outstanding in every case.
Andrea P
What an amazing week we had on the Great Ocean Walk. I honestly couldn’t have asked for more. And the food? I was a bit worried about my food intolerances before the trip, but I needn’t have been – every meal was absolutely delicious, high quality, and carefully catered to my needs. The walk itself was just beautiful – the views of the coast are breathtaking. I particularly appreciated being able to skip a few stages to take it easy on my pre-existing Achilles tendon problems – this flexibility allowed me to enjoy the whole experience without worry. Thank you Stroll for creating such wonderful memories.
David N
The trip was fantastic , transfers were always on time , col and Venessa made these transfers one of the highlights of the trip , accommodation was good and food was brilliant at chi farm , a seamless trip with a magnificent walk , we saw all the wildlife including koala , echidna , wallaby , kangaroo , deer , fox, black cockatoos , various other birds and yes brown , tiger and black snake ( and they left us alone)
5 stars this trip
Madeleine J
I had the best time on the Great Ocean Walk! The walk was incredibly beautiful, the accommodation and staff were lovely and very well organised by Stroll!
Suzanne P
We were so glad we arranged this walking holiday with STROLL as the attention to detail in the planning, communication, walking note booklets, booking summary and the app were excellent. All we really had to do was walk and enjoy ourselves. It was everything we’d hoped it would be and we look forward to planning more such walks.
Kristy C
I have just spent the best week walking the Great Ocean Walk with Stroll. The scenery was everchanging & spectacular. The walk itself was challenging in parts but for the most pretty easy going. We fluked fantastic weather for the time of year which made for a pleasant walking experience. There was so much food I don’t think I lost any weight despite walking every day. The food & accommodation was excellent – you did not need to spend any money on the trip, apart from drinks, as everything was provided. We are already looking at where our next Stroll trip might be. Thanks Lee & Bec for a fantastic week.
Trish W
The Great Ocean Walk is amazing. Having Stroll organise everything from start to finish without a hiccup makes it a pleasure. The accommodation, food and guides could not be faulted.
Thank you
Terri S
Fantastic, from beginning to end, and all the echidna and koalas on the way
Geoffrey G
We would like to say what a delightful group of people you have that looked after us. Apollo Bay Taxis were on time every time. They went above and beyond especially when Marions walking boots fell apart and had to be replaced. Thank you Vanessa, Colin and Sue.
Chi Farm (WOW). Magnificent fresh healthy food, and so much of it. I think we both had put on weight by the end of the walk. Thank you Jodie and Shane.
Cafe 153, Waves and Des at Portside Motel thank you all for making us so welcome.
It was obvious to us that they all highly value their relationship with Stroll, and this made the walk a thoroughly enjoyable experience for us.