Great Ocean Walk
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Australia Australia
General information about 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
96 km
2.600 m
2.550 m
276 m
0 m

The best time to hike the Great Ocean Walk is:

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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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The best time to hike the Great Ocean Walk is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
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!
Route planning

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
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