Downloadable Your FREE Great Ocean Walk Guide
Plan your walk with confidence — maps, sections, tide tips, wildlife info, packing lists & local insights.
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6 Day Great Ocean Walk | Self-Guided Walk with Accommodation
3 Day Great Ocean Walk – Twelve Apostles (Wild Side Walk)
4 Day Great Ocean Walk – Wild Side (Cape Otway to 12 Apostles)
What’s Inside Your Free Great Ocean Walk Guide
Your All-Purpose Great Ocean Walk Overview
A simple breakdown of the walk’s 104 km route from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles, including the 11 official sections and how difficult each one is.
(See page 4: “The most important information you should know…”)
Easy-to-Follow Track Sections
Clear distance, time and difficulty of every stage — from Marengo, to Cape Otway, Johanna, Ryan’s Den and beyond.
(Page 6 “Sections of the Great Ocean Walk” lists all distances and times.)
The Best Attractions & Hidden Gems
Discover the places most walkers miss — like Rainbow Falls, Wreck Beach anchors, Cape Otway Cemetery, Milanesia Beach, and more.
(See pages 8–18 for attractions & beaches.)
Tides, Rivers & Important Safety Notes
Know exactly how to safely cross Parker Inlet, Johanna River, Milanesia’s creek and how to avoid tide trouble.
(Pages 19–26 cover beach walking & river crossings.)
Wildlife Guide: Koalas, Kangaroos, Echidnas & More
Your guide includes local insight into wildlife, what to look for, and safety around snakes & insects.
(Pages 27–28: Animals & insects info.)
Flora & Rainforest Highlights
Learn about the trees, ferns and native plant species you’ll see through the Otways.
(Pages 29–30 list flora & fauna.)
Best Time of Year to Walk
Season-by-season weather insights with clear recommendations.
(Pages 31–35: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter guidance.)
Packing Lists & Gear Recommendations
Boots, gaiters, poles, jackets, layers and what not to forget.
(Pages 36–39 cover all packing advice.)
Top Photo Locations
A checklist of must-stop viewpoints and where to capture unforgettable shots.
(Page 40: Best photo opportunities.)
⭐ Bonus: Tips Direct From Local Walk91 Guides
Because Walk91 lives at the start of the trail in Apollo Bay, you’ll also get insider advice most travellers never hear.
Perfect For:
✔ First-time Great Ocean Walk hikers
✔ Anyone comparing tours vs self-guided options
✔ Walkers who want safe, accurate info
✔ Travellers planning around tides & seasons
✔ People unsure which sections to walk
✔ Those training for the Great Ocean Road Marathon but also considering sections of the Great Ocean Walk
What is the Great Ocean Walk?
This iconic walking route starts in Apollo Bay and finishes at the world-famous Twelve Apostles. During this east-to-west journey, you pass through two stunning national parks — Great Otway and Port Campbell.
And best of all, you can explore the Great Ocean Walk on your terms, be it the full route of 104kms or maybe smaller ‘bite-sized’ sections, based on your fitness levels and time constraints.
Expect walks through coastal heathlands and lush forests, across rivers and creeks, and beside rocky shore platforms. Take in awe-inspiring coastal landscapes, enjoy long walks on quiet beaches, and feel small under huge skies.
And don’t forget the famous Australian wildlife! Keep your eyes peeled for koalas in eucalypt trees, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, emus, and much more!
Take the First Steps on Your Great Ocean Walk Adventure Today!
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