A person walks on rocky terrain covered with green moss by a beach, part of the Great Ocean Walk Walk91 from Parker Hill to Point Franklin, with waves crashing against cliffs and the Eric the Red Shipwreck under a cloudy sky.

Walking from Parker Hill to Cape Otway Lighthouse: Tides, Safety & Local Tips

Walk from Parker Hill to Point Franklin and uncover one of the Great Ocean Walk’s best-kept secrets — the historic shipwreck of Eric the Red. This stunning coastal section combines rainforest, clifftop views and a rare glimpse into the Shipwreck Coast’s dramatic past.
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A person crouches beside moss-covered wooden logs partially buried in sand near a riverbank, with forested hills in the background. Experience similar scenery when you Walk Parker Hill to Point Franklin on the Great Ocean Walk Walk91.

Eric the Red, the Martha and the Shipwreck Coast

Walk from Parker Hill to Point Franklin and uncover one of the Great Ocean Walk’s best-kept secrets — the historic shipwreck of Eric the Red. This stunning coastal section combines rainforest, clifftop views and a rare glimpse into the Shipwreck Coast’s dramatic past.
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