Hike the Great Ocean Walk
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Family
- Customizable
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 7 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 15-99 yrs
- max group size 12
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-40696
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Explore diverse and beautiful landscapes on foot – from pristine beaches and rocky terrain to stunning coastline.
- Traverse this classic Victoria track with not one but two expert local leaders to share their knowledge about the region and take care of all the details along the way.
- Walk the entire 104km Great Ocean Walk with nothing but a day pack as you unpack once and return to the same comfortable accommodation each night.
- Marvel at the incredible 12 Apostles – the finishing point and final reward for your incredible efforts.
- With almost every meal included, you’ll enjoy wonderful fresh picnics in incredible locations, delicious breakfasts and hearty homecooked dinners.
This seven-day hiking tour takes you from Melbourne to Cape Otway National Park and on to the famous 12 Apostles passing fur seal colonies, beaches, forests, sea cliffs, light stations and lookouts along the way. This trip explores the landscapes of the Eastern Maar and Wadawurrung people and showcases why the Great Ocean Walk is regarded as one of the world’s best coastal treks. With two knowledgeable leaders to guide the way, you’ll experience a landscape that has been shaped by the elements over thousands of years, immerse yourself in local maritime history, and enjoy delicious picnic lunches surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery. If you love immersing yourself in nature, the Great Ocean Walk is calling your name.
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Day 1: Melbourne / Great Ocean Walk / Apollo Bay
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Day 2: Great Ocean Walk / Johanna
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Day 3: Great Ocean Walk / Johanna
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Day 4: Great Ocean Walk / Johanna
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Day 5: Great Ocean Walk / Johanna
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Day 6: Great Ocean Walk / Port Campbell
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Day 7: Great Ocean Walk / Melbourne
- Motel (2 nights), House with Shared Facilities (4 nights)
- 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners
- Private Vehicle , Walking
- An expert tour leader
- Great Ocean Road - Apollo Bay to Shelly Beach walk
- Great Ocean Road - Shelly Beach to Parker Inlet walk
- Great Ocean Road - Parker Inlet to Castle Cove walk
- Great Ocean Road - Castle Cove to Milanesia Track walk
- Great Ocean Road - Milanesia Track to The Gables Lookout walk
- Great Ocean Road - The Gables to Gibson Steps walk
- Great Ocean Road - Gibson Steps to The Twelve Apostles walk
- Any international flights to/from Melbourne are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Hike the Great Ocean Walk tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
- Protected Travel within your own bubble.
- Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
- Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
- Earn US$ 78+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Hike the Great Ocean Walk tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 24 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 June 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceHike the Great Ocean Walk tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Hike the Great Ocean Walk tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Is this trip right for you- This is a 104km walking trip so you will need to have good physical fitness to fully enjoy it. On Days 2 and 3 we will walk over 19km each day so you will need to be confident that you can walk this distance two days in a row. Walking along the Great Ocean Road means different terrain from sandy beaches to rocky paths. You must bring appropriate footwear and clothing to be able to tackle these famous paths. Please note that the itinerary may change depending on local conditions and the weather.
- This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.
- There is some driving included in each day as you will mostly be based in Johanna, rather than in a new place each night. Therefore, we need to drive to the start and then from the end of each day’s walking.
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.