• SELF-GUIDED
  • 13 DAYS
  • Moderate
PRICE FROM $ 1,670 per person
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $ 395 per person

OVERVIEW

The Great South West track has got to be Victoria’s best-kept secret – a 250km continuous loop of untouched environment, from dramatic isolated coast with massive limestone cliffs and pristine beaches, to meandering rivers and remote bushland teeming with wildlife. Aboriginal heritage sites, the mighty Southern Ocean and freshwater lakes make this one of the most varied walks in Australia.

The first stage of this walk is the Cobboboonee Forest containing the headwaters of the Surry and Fitzroy Rivers. Next is the picturesque Glenelg River, which carves its way through a spectacular limestone gorge. Onto the pristine sandy beaches, rocky outcrops and freshwater lakes of Discovery Bay Coastal Park. The grand finale is the Three Capes and Bays section where the track hugs the clifftop all the way.

The full Great South West Walk option is a real challenge. There’s also the choice of the Great South West Walk Highlights, a challenge in itself, but in a more manageable 8 days.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Cobboboonee Forest with its abundance of wildlife
  • Picturesque Glenelg River section with plentiful opportunities to take a dip
  • The stunning sandy beach of Discovery Bay
  • Sparkling and inviting large freshwater lakes
  • Tackling Mt Richmond with its colony of koalas
  • The Three Capes section and a wonderful seal colony
  • Excellent clifftop hiking to Cape Nelson Lighthouse

AT A GLANCE

TRIP LENGTH
13 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate
PRICE FROM
$ 1670 per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 395 per person

ITINERARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 13 day pack free walking holiday
  • Vehicle transfers and luggage transport
  • We shift you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region
  • 12 nights’ accommodation with ensuites (except at Nelson)
  • Cooked breakfasts except at Seaview where we have a continental breakfast, substantial Walkers Lunches every walking day and 6 two-course dinners
  • National Park admission
  • Worry-free navigation with Stroll’s navigation app, travel book, maps & info pack
  • Insulated lunch bag and luggage tags

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

This hike has you supported all the way. We have you walk in and out of remote towns and stay at small bed and breakfasts and lodges. Your hosts have been with us in some cases for decades. They love accommodating and feeding our walkers. All of the rooms have ensuites except at Nelson. Nelson Lodge was an old police station with real character, and you will most likely have the place to yourself. The views from your room at Bridgewater make you feel like you never left the track.

The Bridgewater cafe or a local restaurant prepares the food in Bridgwater Bay.

Each day whilst you’re walking, you’ll be provided with a substantial Walkers Lunch and get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A Walkers Lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.

Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

GENERAL INFO

This trip starts and finishes in Portland, which is a 5-hour drive from Melbourne, or a 6-hour drive from Adelaide. If you prefer, there are regional airports located at Warrnambool, VIC and Mt. Gambier, SA that service’s Portland by onwards coach travel from far afield of either Melbourne or Adelaide. Alternatively, the public transport offers a combination of trains and coaches from Melbourne or Adelaide also. Contact us for more details.

We have rated this walk as moderate as some days are quite long. Full-day walks average about 22km, 5 to 7.5 hours walking each day. The walking is mostly flat over reasonably well-walked paths, bush tracks and some sandy sections. This is a great opportunity for fit walkers to rack up some long distances.

For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.

WEATHER

This walk can be done any time of the year except for the winter months of June, July and August. September to April is the ultimate time of the year for walking. Sea breezes usually keep the temperatures comfortable in summer, although there can be a period of quite hot weather, especially during February.

Warning about tide times – we may have to be a little flexible with your start date to make sure that walking on the beach at high tide is avoided.

This walking holiday includes some sections of beach walking, so you need to take into account the tide times when choosing a starting date. To check tide charts, go to the Bureau of Meteorology and select your location as Portland. We can assist you if you need help understanding the charts.

INSURANCE

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.

INFORMATION PACK

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.

CONTACT

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 . 

MAP

DEPARTURE DATES

  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    Single Occupancy
    Details
  • 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    AVAILABLE

    from $ 2030

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 453

    13 day itinerary

  • 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
    FULL

    from $ 2140

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 480

    13 day itinerary

  • 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
    AVAILABLE

    from $ 1670

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 395

    13 day itinerary

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Overview

The Great South West track has got to be Victoria’s best-kept secret – a 250km continuous loop of untouched environment, from dramatic isolated coast with massive limestone cliffs and pristine beaches, to meandering rivers and remote bushland teeming with wildlife. Aboriginal heritage sites, the mighty Southern Ocean and freshwater lakes make this one of the most varied walks in Australia.

The first stage of this walk is the Cobboboonee Forest containing the headwaters of the Surry and Fitzroy Rivers. Next is the picturesque Glenelg River, which carves its way through a spectacular limestone gorge. Onto the pristine sandy beaches, rocky outcrops and freshwater lakes of Discovery Bay Coastal Park. The grand finale is the Three Capes and Bays section where the track hugs the clifftop all the way.

The full Great South West Walk option is a real challenge. There’s also the choice of the Great South West Walk Highlights, a challenge in itself, but in a more manageable 8 days.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Cobboboonee Forest with its abundance of wildlife
  • Picturesque Glenelg River section with plentiful opportunities to take a dip
  • The stunning sandy beach of Discovery Bay
  • Sparkling and inviting large freshwater lakes
  • Tackling Mt Richmond with its colony of koalas
  • The Three Capes section and a wonderful seal colony
  • Excellent clifftop hiking to Cape Nelson Lighthouse
Itinerary
What’s Included
  • 13 day pack free walking holiday
  • Vehicle transfers and luggage transport
  • We shift you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region
  • 12 nights’ accommodation with ensuites (except at Nelson)
  • Cooked breakfasts except at Seaview where we have a continental breakfast, substantial Walkers Lunches every walking day and 6 two-course dinners
  • National Park admission
  • Worry-free navigation with Stroll’s navigation app, travel book, maps & info pack
  • Insulated lunch bag and luggage tags
Accommodation & Dining

This hike has you supported all the way. We have you walk in and out of remote towns and stay at small bed and breakfasts and lodges. Your hosts have been with us in some cases for decades. They love accommodating and feeding our walkers. All of the rooms have ensuites except at Nelson. Nelson Lodge was an old police station with real character, and you will most likely have the place to yourself. The views from your room at Bridgewater make you feel like you never left the track.

The Bridgewater cafe or a local restaurant prepares the food in Bridgwater Bay.

Each day whilst you’re walking, you’ll be provided with a substantial Walkers Lunch and get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A Walkers Lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.

Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

General Info

This trip starts and finishes in Portland, which is a 5-hour drive from Melbourne, or a 6-hour drive from Adelaide. If you prefer, there are regional airports located at Warrnambool, VIC and Mt. Gambier, SA that service’s Portland by onwards coach travel from far afield of either Melbourne or Adelaide. Alternatively, the public transport offers a combination of trains and coaches from Melbourne or Adelaide also. Contact us for more details.

We have rated this walk as moderate as some days are quite long. Full-day walks average about 22km, 5 to 7.5 hours walking each day. The walking is mostly flat over reasonably well-walked paths, bush tracks and some sandy sections. This is a great opportunity for fit walkers to rack up some long distances.

For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.

WEATHER

This walk can be done any time of the year except for the winter months of June, July and August. September to April is the ultimate time of the year for walking. Sea breezes usually keep the temperatures comfortable in summer, although there can be a period of quite hot weather, especially during February.

Warning about tide times – we may have to be a little flexible with your start date to make sure that walking on the beach at high tide is avoided.

This walking holiday includes some sections of beach walking, so you need to take into account the tide times when choosing a starting date. To check tide charts, go to the Bureau of Meteorology and select your location as Portland. We can assist you if you need help understanding the charts.

INSURANCE

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.

INFORMATION PACK

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.

CONTACT

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 . 

Map
Departure Dates
  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    Single Occupancy
    DETAILS
  • Date
    1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    AVAILIBILITY
    AVAILABLE
    PRICE
    from $ 2030
    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 453
    DETAILS

    13 day itinerary

  • Date
    1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
    AVAILIBILITY
    FULL
    PRICE
    from $ 2140
    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 480
    DETAILS

    13 day itinerary

  • Date
    1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
    AVAILIBILITY
    AVAILABLE
    PRICE
    from $ 1670
    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 395
    DETAILS

    13 day itinerary

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