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Great Ocean Walk 3 Day Hiking Tour

  • Self-Catered or Catered
  • Standard or Upgrade Options
  • Apollo Bay to Castle Cove
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This 3-day itinerary along the Great Ocean Walk is known as the ‘Mild Side’ of the Great Ocean Walk. This 50.5km ‘Hike the Cape Walk’ is great for beginners and experienced walkers alike, and it’s the counterpart to the slightly more challenging 12 Apostles Great Ocean Walk 3 Day Tour. Push both of these tours together and you have our Complete Great Ocean Walk 6 day Trip. But back to this Hike the Cape Walk: you will walk pack-free, whilst enjoying the historical Cape Otway Lighthouse, well-marked tracks & amazing views. Check out all the details below for this 3 day Great Ocean Walk Tour, and please contact us if you have any questions whatsoever, and check out our Custom Great Ocean Walk Tour Packages if you’d like us to create a completely personalised experience for you. Otherwise, consider our range of pre-designed Great Ocean Walk Tours!

  • Cozy Accommodation & Friendly Hosts
  • Well Marked & Easy to Navigate Tracks
  • No Technical Expertise Required
  • Locally prepared, Healthy Catered Options

Standard and Upgrade Accommodation Pricing

  • Standard + Self-Catered: $789 per person based on double occupancy (click for more pricing)

    1 person – AU$1,359 per person
    2-3 person – AU$789 per person
    4-9 person – AU$689 per person
    10-11 person – AU$589 per person

    Groups: Please get in touch and let us know your preferred sleeping arrangements and we will advise the best options available for you.

    Meals included: None
    Accommodation: 2 nights. Queen or twin share available with private bathroom. One room per 2 people.
    Rating: Comparable to 3.5 star
    Tour code: 3.1

    Note: These prices do not include Christmas, Easter, Public holidays and January. Please enquire for a price & availability for these times. Please note we do not operate on Christmas Day

  • Standard + Catered: $989 per person based on double occupancy (click for more pricing)

    1 person – AU$1,559 per person
    2-3 person – AU$989 per person
    4-9 person – AU$889 per person
    10-11 person – AU$789 per person

    Groups: Please get in touch and let us know your preferred sleeping arrangements and we will advise the best options available for you.

    Meals included: 2 breakfasts, 3 pack lunches, 2 dinners
    Accommodation: 2 nights. Queen or twin share available with private bathroom. One room per 2 people.
    Rating: Comparable to 3.5 star
    Tour code: 3.1

    Note: These prices do not include Christmas, Easter, Public holidays and January. Please enquire for a price & availability for these times. Please note we do not operate on Christmas Day

  • Upgraded personalised options: Tell us what your perfect walk looks like! (click for more pricing)

    Our standard option offers comfortable accommodation in great locations. But if you are looking for accommodation of a slightly higher standard, or just something a little bit different to what we have advertised we can custom make a walk especially for you. Please contact us for a chat, or email us if you would prefer, and we will provide you with some options which we hope will suit you perfectly!

    We have included a mixture of photographs in the upgrade sections on this page to give you an idea of the different accommodations available.

    Example of an alternative option:

    Meals included: 2 breakfasts, 3 pack lunches, 2 dinners (or self-catered).
    Accommodation: Private cabin/ lodge (queen or twin beds available). Two bedrooms or four bedrooms. Price differs depending on how many bedrooms/bathrooms you require. We will happily have a chat with you to discuss which option will suit you best.
    Rating: Comparable to 4 star
    Groups: Always welcome. We can fit 11 passengers in our vehicles, but we have several buses so please let us know how many walkers are interested in joining you and what your preferred sleeping arrangements would be.

  • Included: Private Walk Briefing • 2 Nights’ Accommodation • Return to Apollo Bay on Day 3 • Daily Transport • Bag Transfers • Great Ocean Walk Map • Walk Notes • Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) • Cape Otway Lighthouse Ticket
  • Not Included: Snacks • Alcohol

YOU'LL COMPLETE 50KM OF THE GREAT OCEAN WALK IN 3 DAYS

Day 1: Apollo Bay to Blanket Bay – 22km* or 13.5km
Day 2: Blanket Bay to Cape Otway – 10.5km
Day 3: Cape Otway to Castle Cove – 17.5km* or 11km

*  If you are unsure if these walking distances are too long for you, no worries – we are here to help! We will happily chat to you about which distances will suit you best before you walk, or we can even change the meeting points once you start walking if you are finding the walk too challenging. We are here to help find the perfect walk for you!

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Before Your Adventure Begins

Walk91 look forward to welcoming you on arrival with your own personal walk briefing. We will hand you a map, tide chart, walk notes, emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) & phone, if needed. You will start your journey with our Walk91 team feeling relaxed, confident & safe in the knowledge that we are never far away and you can call us at any time!

Day 1 - Apollo Bay to Blanket Bay

This morning you’ll collect your freshly packed lunch as you head out of Apollo Bay. The start of the walk commences with a stretch along the coastline offering sweeping views of the Cape Otway region. The track then meanders into the rainforest of the Great Otway National Park. Hike past tree ferns and tall eucalypts found in the wet gullies, through tall forests and along old forestry tracks. Spot black wallabies who inhabit this area, before winding down the trail onto beautiful Blanket Bay.

  • Distance: 22 or 13.5 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Medium / Hard
  • Approximate Duration: 22 kms - 8 hours | 13.5kms - 5 hours
  • Standard Accommodation Option

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    This accommodation is located in the Otway National Park. It is set within a magnificent forest of tall manna gums, housing koalas and a multitude of birds. The cabin is very comfortable with a lounge/dining room area, full en-suite and kitchenette. Internet and laundry facilities are available for a small fee. There is a shop on the premises selling basic food items.

    Self-catered: We transfer your food with your luggage to your accommodation.
    Catered: Dinner, continental breakfast and pack lunch for day 2 is included.

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    Depending on the number of walkers in your party you may stay in lodges or cabins most suited to your needs, and we are happy to discuss these options and prices with you in detail. These options all offer a touch of luxury in accommodation close to the Great Ocean Walk.

    The cottages/ lodges photographed are private to you or your group and offer options for different sleeping arrangements. Please let us know what would suit you best and we will prepare a personal proposal for you.

    The food is wonderful, made from fresh produce by a local chef. All you have to do is plate up and enjoy a beautiful home-cooked meal when you are ready to eat.

    Meals: Dinner, continental breakfast and pack lunch for day 2 are included.

Day 2 - Blanket Bay to Cape Otway

As you set off today you will enjoy wonderful views over Parker Inlet. The vegetation changes to dry coastal forests inhabited by echidnas and king parrots. Following the track to Victoria’s oldest lighthouse, enjoy the breathtaking views of the Bass Strait from the cliff tops. Remember to look up into the manna gums, as they are home to the local koalas.

Today you visit the Cape Otway Lighthouse where you can walk up the 18 metre, 150 year old lightstation and learn a little of the lives of the hard-working, isolated and incredibly resourceful lighthouse keepers. Visit the telegraph station built in 1859 and the World War ll radar station.

  • Distance: 11 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Medium / Easy
  • Approximate Duration: 11 kilometres - 4 hours
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    Accommodation and included meals are the same as night one.

     

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    Accommodation and included meals are the same as night one.

Day 3 - Cape Otway to Castle Cove

Setting off today you will pass the old lightstation cemetery. The tombstones reflect the hardships experienced by the early settlers here. The track then meanders on towards the wild and wonderful Station Beach, which is littered with driftwood. Take a small detour to Rainbow Falls, or carry on walking to enjoy sweeping views from the cliff tops. You’ll walk along the Aire Heritage River and over its bridge,  towards Castle Cove. This magnificent beach has its own lookout station; a great way to end your days walk! We will transfer you back to Apollo Bay at approximately 4pm.

  • Distance: 17.5 or 11 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Medium
  • Approximate Duration: 17.5 kms - 6 hours | 11kms - 4 hours

GOOD TO KNOW

  • We can lend you walking poles if you would like them.
  • We can lend you a mobile phone if you are visiting from overseas.
  • Transfers to and from your start and finish points are included where required.
  • Detailed transportation options to and from Apollo Bay are available on the FAQ page.
  • We are happy to cater for any special dietary needs (please see ‘question 15’ for what we can offer).
  • It’s important to prepare for your walk. See the FAQ page for some tips!
  • If this particular walk is too long or too short for you, please refer to our other multi-day walking options or call us for a chat on (+61 3 5237 1189). We can shorten your walk wherever possible.
  • Helen Silvesto
    Absolutely fabulous organisation, from enquiry through to booking and all the way through to final day of walk. Fabulous drivers, wonderful accommodation and hosts. Everyone friendly and accommodating. Thank you to the whole team!
  • Lee Hilton
    We knew about the Great Ocean Walk and found Walk91 through an internet search. I called you last year to get advice on the best time to do the walk, and you recommended this timing for the best experience.
  • Deb & Jen
    Everything went to plan and the accommodation was perfect. What a treat to arrive at these lovely places after a hard days walking.
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