Charity & Conservation

At Walk91, we believe that every step on the Great Ocean Walk should help protect the land it passes through and support the people who call it home. Through our Self-Guided Great Ocean Walk Tours and Guided Great Ocean Walk Tours, Walk91 is proud to support a number of conservation and community initiatives. 

When you walk with us, you’re also walking for something bigger.

The Cape Otway Conservation Ecology Centre was founded with the intention of restoring diversity and protecting the unique species that call Cape Otway home, such as the Tiger Quoll and Long-nosed Potoroo. We hope that, with the support of our walkers, we can join the Ecology Centre in their goal of protecting the Otways forever as a healthy and resilient environment. If you are in town, remember to also check out ‘Wildlife Wonders’ as it is a fabulous cause.

Australia’s Indigenous people have an important place in building strong and resilient communities across our country. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation was formed after a desperate need was recognised among remote Indigenous communities for access to literacy education and culturally appropriate stories with a focus on their first language. We have been supporting this cause through donations with every booking we take through Walk91.

“Being able to read opens so many doors. But in very remote Indigenous communities, books are all too scarce and literacy levels are so much lower than anywhere else in Australia. Our purpose is to make a difference to the lives of Indigenous families by not only gifting thousands of new culturally appropriate books – with a focus on early literacy and first language – but also by running programs to inspire the communities to tell and publish their own stories.”

We would like to take this opportunity to pay our respects to the Gadubanud people, the traditional custodians of the Cape Otway Coast, and to elders past, present, and emerging.

This not-for-profit community club plays an important role in our small town and has done so since even before 1935. It not only helps local kids and adults stay fit but also helps nurture lasting relationships within the community. Without the financial support of local businesses, this club would not be able to function. We are proud to be able to support the friendly and inclusive atmosphere generated within the club.

💙 Thank You for Walking with Us

We deeply appreciate the trust every guest places in us when booking a Great Ocean Walk itinerary.
Together, we’re protecting wildlife, nurturing community, and ensuring this extraordinary coastline continues to thrive.