Apollo Bay hiking tips Archives

A person with a backpack walks along a trail by a beach. A signpost reads "Great Ocean Walk" and indicates Ryans Den GOW Campsite is 3.3 km away. Coastline and hills are visible in the background.

Top Campsites On The Great Ocean Walk

Discover the best campsites on the Great Ocean Walk with our local guide. Learn about hike-in and drive-in campgrounds, facilities, distances, safety tips, and how Walk91 can support your camping or pack-free Great Ocean Walk adventure.

A person wearing sun-protective clothing and carrying hiking poles walks along a sandy beach with waves in the background, waving at the camera during the scenic Great Ocean Walk hike.

10 More Great Ocean Walk Tips Only Locals Know (Part 2)

Discover 10 insider tips for the Great Ocean Walk from local experts with 20 years’ experience. Learn how to prepare, pace your days and walk with confidence.

Two people with hiking poles stand on a coastal trail, surrounded by greenery and ocean cliffs beneath a cloudy sky—capturing the spirit of adventure in Walk91’s 10 Essential Tips for Hiking the Great Ocean Walk.

Guide to Walking the Great Ocean Walk Independently

Plan your own Great Ocean Walk with confidence. Learn how to navigate, pack, manage tides, stay safe and enjoy a supported self-guided, pack-free adventure.

A group of eight women posing outdoors with the white Cape Otway lighthouse and the ocean in the background on a sunny day, whilst enjoying The Great Ocean Walk with Walk91

Walk91 – The Premium Difference: Personalised, Not Packaged

Discover why Walk91 is the premium choice for the Great Ocean Walk — with flexible itineraries, real-time local support, expert safety systems, and over 20 years of Apollo Bay experience. Walk pack-free, stress-free, and with a team who truly knows every tide, track and turn.