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Great Ocean Walk 3 Day Hiking Tour

  • Self-Catered or Catered
  • Standard or Premium 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 counter part 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.

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

Standard and Premium Accommodation Pricing

  • Standard + Self-Catered: $663 per person based on double occupancy (click for more pricing)

    1 person – AU$1,265 per person
    2 person – AU$663 per person
    3 person – AU$663 per person
    4 person – AU$613 per person
    5 person – AU$613 per person
    6 person – AU$583 per person

    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: CS3
    Groups: For more than 6 people see our group walks page

    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: $798 per person based on double occupancy (click for more pricing)

    1 person – AU$1,420 per person
    2 person – AU$798 per person
    3 person – AU$798 per person
    4 person – AU$768 per person
    5 person – AU$768 per person
    6 person – AU$738 per person

    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: CC3
    Groups: For more than 6 people see our group walks page

    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

  • Premium + Catered: $1,139 per person based on double occupancy (click for more pricing)

    1 person – AU$1,989 per person
    2 person – AU$1,139 per person
    3 person – AU$1,139 per person
    4+ person – AU$1,039 per person

    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 4 star
    Groups: For more than 6 people see our group walks page

    Peak prices: 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

  • 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 50.5KM OF THE GREAT OCEAN WALK IN 3 DAYS

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

* If 22km is too far for you, we can drop you at Shelly Beach to start the walk (making it 14km).

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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 14 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Medium / Hard
  • Approximate Duration: 22 kms - 8 hours | 14kms - 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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    This Conservation Centre is a magnificent post and beam, mud brick structure, set within kangaroo meadows. Integrating beautifully with nature and adjoining the Great Otway National Park, the multi award-winning centre offers superb dining and exquisite surroundings in the beautiful setting of the Otways. The centre is certified as an advanced eco-tourism destination and also has a library and nature studies room. The comfortable accommodation which is solar powered has en-suite bedrooms.

    Feel free to ask the knowledgeable staff about the flora and fauna and the rehabilitation of local and injured wildlife. If desired, they will take you on a tour of the grounds in the golden light of the evening. The centre’s founders, Lizzie and Shayne, are qualified scientists dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and ecological systems, recognised by the Banksia Foundation, the UN and the Australian Prime Minister.

    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: 5 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 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Medium
  • Approximate Duration: 6.5 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 let us know when you book).
  • 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)
  • 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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