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Great Ocean Walk

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96 km Length
approx. 5 days Duration
2.600 m Elevation gain
2.550 m Elevation loss
276 m Highest point
Mar–May · Sep–Nov Best time to go

Overview of the Great Ocean Walk

Difficulty
Length 96 km
Elevation gain 2.600 m
Elevation loss 2.550 m
Highest Point 276 m
Lowest Point 0 m
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

96 km
2.600 m
2.550 m
276 m
0 m

Best time to go

March – May, September – November
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About the trail

The Great Ocean Walk runs for a length of 96 kilometers through Australia.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 5 days to walk the Great Ocean Walk.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight on campsites.

Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Great Ocean Walk

Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is not allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!

Getting there & route: Great Ocean Walk

Arrival

You will arrive to Great Ocean Walk via Melbourne International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Train. Duration approx. 5 hours.

Departure

Departure from Great Ocean Walk is via Melbourne International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 8 hours.

Accommodation

  • on campsites

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Great Ocean Walk

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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