Great Ocean Walk
The Great Ocean Walk to the Twelve Apostles - wild Otway coast, koalas and shipwreck history
The route
The line through Victoria, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Apollo BayTrailhead
Eastern start
- 2Blanket BayCamp
Hike-in camp
- 3Aire RiverCamp
River-mouth camp
- 4Cape OtwayJunction
Lighthouse
- 5Twelve ApostlesTrailhead
Iconic finish
Season & conditions
Year-round (walked east to west)
Coastal wind, rain, sun; tide-dependent bits
Walkable year-round; check tides for the beach/low-tide sections. Confirm.
On the trail
Cliff-top heath, forest, beaches and river mouths
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Popular in sections
Day sections; the finish at the Twelve Apostles
Getting there & staying
Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles
One-way; shuttle/tour transfers along the Great Ocean Road
Designated hike-in campsites (booked); many use tour vehicle support
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Apollo Bay; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Parks Victoria hike-in campsite bookings; walked one direction (Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Tides on low-tide-only sections, cliff edges, weather
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.