Need help navigating the Great Ocean Walk? We have a free downloadable pdf planning map! Beginning in Apollo Bay and ending at the 12 Apostles, the Great Ocean Walk is one of the most epic treks in Australia. The route is officially 104 kilometres, but you can expect to walk up to 109-112 kilometres in total.
There are a number of pick-up spots, small paths, and highlights that you may want to include as part of your route. Along with our map, we’ve created the short guide below so you know what to expect on your journey.
The Great Ocean Walk Official Parks Victoria Map is available as a booklet or a fold-out map and is included in the price of your walking package with Walk91, whether that’s a Self-Guided Great Ocean Walk Tour or a Great Ocean Road Guided Walking Tour. You may also buy these maps online if you are planning your own walk.Â
See below for more details on the route of the Great Ocean Walk. If you have any questions about our tours, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.
While the entire Great Ocean Walk is approximately 104 kilometres, you can break up the hike into smaller sections over a number of days.
This is the approximate distance between the main points along Walk91 itineraries, from start to finish:
If you are walking between camping spots without going off the track, these are the approximate distances:
Total distance: 100km
If you wish to base yourself in Apollo Bay rather than staying at the campsites, we also offer a Great Ocean Walk Shuttle Service from Apollo Bay to transfer you between each point.
If you need to go off the track, you can step off at the following points:
Along the Great Ocean Walk, there are a number of notable attractions you’ll want to stop at. Passing through two national parks, the Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park, you’ll also be treated to breathtaking natural scenery.
Here are some highlights of the Great Ocean Walk:
Cape Otway Lightstation
The oldest remaining lighthouse on mainland Australia, the Cape Otway Lightstation is an iconic and historic attraction along the Great Ocean Walk. Built in 1848, the lighthouse is perched on the edge of treacherous cliffs which once saw hundreds of shipwrecks.
Rainbow Falls
The Rainbow Falls make for a stunning stop along the Great Ocean Walk, where water flows from a spring above the cliff. On a hot day, you’ll definitely want to stop here and cool down under the fresh and glistening water!
Wreck BeachÂ
To see remnants of shipwrecks this coastline is known for, head to the appropriately named Wreck Beach. Here, you can see the anchors of Marie Gabrielle and Fiji shipwrecks, which both ran aground in the 19th century.
12 ApostlesÂ
Of course, the highlight of the Great Ocean Walk is the 12 Apostles. Upon completing your epic trek, you will be treated to spectacular views of this coastline, which over hundreds of years has been eroded into a breathtaking masterpiece of nature.
If you have any further questions about our tours and routes, feel free to get in touch using the form below, or take a look at our entire range of Self-Guided Great Ocean Walk Tours.
