Great Ocean Walk planning Archives

Four adults wearing hiking gear stand together on a wooded trail along the Great Ocean Walk 20 years, with trees and a small wooden structure in the background.

Great Ocean Walk Safety Tips: Lessons from Search and Rescue

Walking the Great Ocean Walk safely is about preparation, choosing the right sections, and knowing what to expect. These practical tips help you plan a confident and enjoyable walk.

Two people walk along a sandy beach bordered by rocks and sparse trees, with waves crashing in the distance under a partly cloudy sky—much like scenes found along the Great Ocean Walk. Which Great Ocean Walk Map Should You Use? Ask Walk91 for tips!.

The Easiest Section of the Great Ocean Walk: Apollo Bay to Shelly Beach via Marengo

Walk the easiest and most accessible section of the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to Shelly Beach via Marengo. This flexible coastal walk includes beach options, wildlife spotting, local tips and the historic Marengo Beacon.

Which Great Ocean Walk Map Should You Use?

The Great Ocean Walk and Great Ocean Road are open. Read the latest safety, travel and access updates and plan a safe visit while supporting local businesses.

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Great Ocean Walk & Great Ocean Road Open: Travel & Safety Update

The Great Ocean Walk and Great Ocean Road are open. Read the latest safety, travel and access updates and plan a safe visit while supporting local businesses.

Aerial view of the Twelve Apostles, limestone stacks along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia, with cliffs and ocean waves.

Two-Week Australian Itinerary Featuring the Great Ocean Walk

Plan a two-week Australian trip featuring Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and the Great Ocean Walk, with smart flight routes and highlights.

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The Best Family-Friendly Activities On The Great Ocean Road

Find out the best family-friendly activities on the Great Ocean Road & the Great Ocean Walk, from wildlife encounters to scavenger trails, and berry picking. Click to read more!

A hiker with a backpack uses trekking poles to walk down a narrow path towards a sandy beach with turquoise waves. Dense greenery surrounds the path, and distant hills extend along the coastline.

Best Time to Walk the Great Ocean Walk (Month-by-Month Guide)

Join Walk 91 and learn all about the best time of year to experience the Great Ocean Walk and Road. Click to read more…

Two people in hats and outdoor clothing stand barefoot by a stream on a sandy beach at Johanna on the great Ocean Walk, with hills and ocean in the background—a tranquil scene inspired by 10 Essential Tips for Hiking the Great Ocean Walk | Walk91.

First-Time Multi-Day Great Ocean Walkers: What to Consider Before You Book

Join Walk 91 as we offer some guidance to those hoping to journey along the Great Ocean Walk for the first time. Read more…

Broccolini on a bed of couscous, topped with chopped almonds and two lemon wedges—a fresh dish inspired by the Parker Hill to Cape Otway Lighthouse walk on the Great Ocean Walk.

Self-Catering on the Great Ocean Walk: What You Need to Know Before You Go

If you want to self-cater on the Great Ocean Walk, you need to be prepared. There are no shops on the Great Ocean Walk. Read Walk91's tips on planning your adventure

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Food on the Great Ocean Walk: A Local Story, Grown, Cooked & Carried with Care

Discover some of the delicious food you can expect to enjoy on the great Ocean Walk. Walk91 provides healthy food options that respect our environment and local community.