Great Ocean Walk 4 Day Itinerary
Walk 71.5kms of the ‘Wild Side’ of the track on this 4 Day Great Ocean Walk Tour. Explore the tougher stretch of this incredible walking path without having to carry your pack (we transport it to each accommodation) and without having to find and book accommodation (we do this for you). This is the perfect choice if you don’t have time to complete the whole Great Ocean Walk as you will still see most of it while staying in comfortable accommodation at the end of each day’s trek. This is a 4-day Great Ocean Walk itinerary with loads to offer, but you’re looking for the complete experience, check out our 6-day Great Ocean Walk Itinerary or if you are super fit challenge yourself to doing the whole walk in 4 Days! Browse our entire range of pre-designed Great Ocean Walk Tours and check out our Custom Great Ocean Walk Tours if you’d prefer a personalised experience made just for you. Read the details below to find out all of the features and what you can expect each day on this 4-day tour. Explore the shipwreck coast along, stopping to take in the sights along the way, and end your adventure at the spectacular 12 Apostles! If you have any follow-up questions before booking, please get in touch.
Standard and Upgraded Accommodation Pricing
YOU'LL COMPLETE 71.5KMS OF THE GREAT OCEAN WALK IN 4 DAYS
Day 1: Cape Otway to Castle Cove – 17.5km * or 11km
Day 2: Castle Cove to Milanesia Gate – 16km* or 13km
Day 3: Milanesia Gate to The Gables – 18.5km* or 12km
Day 4: The Gables to Twelve Apostles – 19.5km* or 13.5km
* 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!
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 - Cape Otway to Castle Cove
We will provide you a pack lunch when we drop you off at your starting point. Today you’ll visit to the Cape Otway Lighthouse. Walk up the 18 metre, 150 year old lightstation for views of the rugged coastline. Learn about the hard-working, isolated and incredibly resourceful lighthouse keepers. Visit the telegraph station built in 1859, the World War ll radar station and the Indigenous Cultural Centre.
Passing the old cemetery you’ll see tombstones reflecting the hardships experienced by the early settlers here. The track meanders on towards 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!
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Standard Accommodation Option
Show MoreThis is a great location to stay on the Great Ocean Walk, being positioned just a short distance from the track and beach. You walk into your cosy accommodation in the afternoon, and out again the following morning. If you still have the energy, after a relaxing dinner, walk back down to the beach to enjoy a wonderful evening sunset! Each room has a private bathroom and if you are self-catering there are tea and coffee facilities, microwave and a fridge available for your use.
Self-catered: We transfer you to a cabin in Cape Otway as there are no kitchen facilities.
Catered: Dinner, continental breakfast and pack lunch for day 2 are included.
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Upgrade Accommodation Options
Show MoreDepending 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.
Enjoy stunning ocean views, waking up to the sight of kangaroos feeding just outside your window, and appreciate the abundance of native birdlife, from bold laughing Kookaburras and Petit Blue Wrens to Sulphur Crested Cockatoos and cheeky Magpies. On a clear night enjoy amazing views of the Milky Way; the celestial beauty is pristine as there is no ambient city light here.
The cottages/ lodges photographed are private to you or your group and offer options for different sleeping arrangements. E.g. two bedrooms with one bathroom, or four bedrooms, two bathrooms, queen beds or split kings. 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 is included.
Day 2 - Castle Cove to Milanesia Gate
This section of the walk features rocky escarpments and coastal views. You will pass heath land, wild flowers and grass trees. Be prepared for some beach walking as you drop down onto Johanna Beach. Look out for birds such as the majestic wedge-tailed eagles and white bellied sea eagles. Then you climb upwards alongside a picturesque farmland valley before heading towards Milanesia.
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Standard Accommodation Option
Show MoreThis wonderful accommodation is in a great location close to the Great Otway National Park and offers sweeping views of the bush and the surrounding countryside. Relax in the evening with private views of the valley looking west towards glorious sunsets. Kangaroos graze close to the property in the late afternoons. Your comfortable accommodation is en suite with a living room area and a well-equipped kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities. The accommodation hosts are happy to share their knowledge and love of this magical place with you.
Self-catered: We transfer your food with your luggage to your accommodation.
Catered: Dinner, continental breakfast and pack lunch for day 3 are included.
Day 3 - Milanesia to The Gables
The trail descends onto the rugged shoreline of Milanesia Beach. As the track rises back to the cliff tops you are presented with outstanding views from the coastal forests, high on the sea cliffs. Walk on through the blue gums, ending amongst the heath at the breathtaking Gables Lookout.
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Upgrade Accommodation Option
Show MoreThis wonderful lodge offers private luxury accommodation close to the Great Ocean Walk.
Enjoy stunning ocean views from the master bedroom of your lodge, wake up to the sight of kangaroos feeding just outside your bedroom window, and appreciate the abundance of native birdlife, from bold laughing Kookaburras and Petit Blue Wrens to Sulphur Crested Cockatoos and cheeky Magpies. On a clear night, the signature sky windows offer a spectacular vision of the Milky Way; the celestial beauty is pristine as there is no ambient city light at the lodge.
The lodge is private to you or your group and has four bedrooms, the Master with an en-suite and three others that share a bathroom.
Each of these rooms has a king-sized bed that can be split into two king singles.
The owners ensure your wonderful evening meal is cooked to perfection and waiting for you in a slow cooker in your private kitchen. All you have to do is plate up and enjoy a beautiful home-cooked gourmet meal.
Day 4 - The Gables to the 12 Apostles
Your last day will start with a walk through the Sheoak trees, dropping down onto historical Wreck Beach with its old anchors rising out of the sand. Hike on towards the Gellibrand estuary and as the track climbs up to the last section of the walk you will see the iconic 12 Apostles in the distance. At the end of your walk you can celebrate with a photo from the official 12 Apostles viewing platform. We will collect you at approx. 3pm and transfer you back to Apollo Bay (arriving at approx 4:30pm).
GOOD TO KNOW
- You may extend your walk to include a night’s stay in Port Campbell. Please ask us for a quote. More details are available on the FAQ page.
- 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.
