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6 DAY COMPLETE WALK, SELF-GUIDED

  • Self-Catered or Catered
  • Standard or Premium Options
  • Apollo Bay to 12 Apostles
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Our most popular walk! You’ll walk the whole 104kms of the spectacular Great Ocean Walk trail in six days, staying in comfortable accommodation in wonderful locations.

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

Standard and Premium Accommodation Pricing

  • Standard + Self-Catered: $1292 per person based on double occupancy (click for more pricing)

    1 person – AU$2,422 per person
    2 person – AU$1,292 per person
    3 person – AU$1,292 per person
    4 person – AU$1,192 per person
    5 person – AU$1,192 per person
    6 person – AU$1,142 per person

    Meals: none
    Accommodation: 5 nights. Queen or twin share available with private bathroom. One room per 2 people.
    Rating: comparable to 3.5 to 4 star
    Tour code: WC6-SC
    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: $1668 per person based on double occupancy (click for more pricing)

    1 person – AU$2,798 per person
    2 person – AU$1,688 per person
    3 person – AU$1,668 per person
    4 person – AU$1,568 per person
    5 person – AU$1,568 per person
    6 person – AU$1,518 per person

    Meals: 5 breakfasts, 6 pack lunches, 5 dinners
    Accommodation: 5 nights. Queen or twin share available with private bathroom. One room per 2 people.
    Rating: comparable to 3.5 to 4 star
    Tour code: WC6-C
    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: $2228 per person based on double occupancy (click for more pricing)

    1 person – AU$3,718 per person
    2 person – AU$2,228 per person
    3 person – AU$2,228 per person
    4 person – AU$2,148 per person
    5 person – AU$2,148 per person
    6 person – AU$2,108 per person

    Meals: 5 breakfasts, 6 pack lunches, 5 dinners
    Accommodation: 5 nights. Queen or twin share available with private bathroom. One room per 2 people.
    Rating: comparable to 4 star
    Tour code: WP6
    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

  • Included: Private Walk Briefing • 5 Nights’ Accommodation • Return to Apollo Bay on Day 6 • 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 WALK 104KM OF THE GREAT OCEAN WALK IN 6 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
Day 4: Castle Cove to Milanesia Gate – 16km
Day 5: Milanesia Gate to The Gables – 18km
Day 6: The Gables to Twelve Apostles – 19.5km

Before Your Adventure Begins

Walk91 will provide a short, personalised briefing the day before you start your walk. We’ll give you a map, tide chart, walk notes and emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). Plus, we’ll answer any questions you have and explain your itinerary and other important information. Remember that we are never far away and you can call us 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 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Easy / Medium
  • Approximate Duration: 8 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. Admire the grazing horses, lazily wandering in the property’s rolling green paddocks. The cabin is very comfortable with a lounge/dining room area, full en-suite and kitchenette. There is a small shop on the premises selling basic food items. Internet and laundry facilities are available for a small fee.

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

  • Distance: 17.5 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Medium
  • Approximate Duration: 6.5 hours
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    This 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 kitchen facilities and a fridge available for your use.

    Self-catered: We transfer your food with your luggage to your accommodation.
    Catered: Dinner, continental breakfast and pack lunch for day 4 are included.

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    This guest house, a converted historical farmhouse, is in a wonderful location with great views from the stunning veranda. The homestead dates originally from the 1890s, and overlooks the lakes of a river wildlife reserve and the Great Otway National Park.

    The owner, who is a wonderful chef, enjoys cooking with her own vegetables, herbs and fruits picked from the garden each evening for dinner. Enjoy a candlelit dinner by the log fire in winter, and in summer, dining is on the veranda overlooking the reserve.

    Meals: Dinner, continental breakfast and pack lunch for day 4 are included.

Day 4 - 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.

  • Distance: 16 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Medium
  • Approximate Duration: 5 hours
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    This 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 a pack lunch for day 5 is included.

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    Accommodation and included meals are the same as night three.

Day 5 - 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.

  • Distance: 18 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Medium / Hard
  • Approximate Duration: 7 hours
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    Accommodation and included meals are the same as night four.

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    This cabin accommodation sits in the heart of the Otway Ranges, surrounded by views of the bush and wide open paddocks. Kangaroos often appear in the evenings at sunset and the area is teeming with birdlife. There is a comfortable seating area where you can unwind and enjoy your evening, as well as a private spa for relaxing those tired muscles! Your friendly hosts will make sure your stay is a memorable one.

    Meals: Dinner, continental breakfast and pack lunch for day 6 are included.

Day 6 - The Gables to the Twelve 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 4pm and transfer you back to Apollo Bay (arriving at approx 5:30pm).

  • Distance: 19.5 kilometres
  • Parks Vic Grading: Medium
  • Approximate Duration: 7 hours

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 let us know when you book).
  • It’s important to prepare for your walk. See the FAQ page for some tips!
  • Chelsea Fletcher
    Our food and luggage were transported between accommodation, and our drivers were flexible, accommodating and enthusiastic about the walk.
  • Sally
    The walk was energetic, challenging and a lot of fun. We are so glad we did it, and highly impressed with Walk 91.
  • Claudia Stone
    The accommodation providers added greatly to our enjoyment of the walk and I couldn't recommend them or their accommodation highly enough... we had superb food and slept well each night.
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