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Great Ocean Walk Highlights – 5 Day – Self-Guided
Highlights
- Meander through towering mountain ash forests, experiencing the serenity of Australia's tallest flowering plants.
- Traverse pristine beaches, soaking in the breathtaking coastal scenery along the iconic Great Ocean Walk.
- Spot native wildlife like kangaroos and koalas, connecting with nature in their natural habitat.
- Explore massive sea cliffs, witnessing stunning vistas that define this remarkable landscape.
With its breathtaking coastal scenery, magnificent forests, abundant wildlife and sheer diversity of landscape, the Great Ocean Walk bears the mantle of being one of Australia’s most iconic walks.
As you walk you will meander your way through giant mountain ash forest, the tallest flowering plants in the world, and along some of the most remarkable pristine beaches in Australia, then traverse massive sea cliffs, that have made this location famous. There’s also ample opportunity to spot wildlife in their natural habitat, from kangaroos to wallabies, echidnas and koalas, to black cockatoos, sea eagles, wedge-tailed eagles, dolphins and whales.
Itinerary highlights
Cape Otway Lighthouse
Station Beach
Castle Cove
Milanesia Beach
Moonlight Head
Gables Lookout
Wreck Beach
12 Apostles
Loch Ard Gorge
Tour details
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Available from 1 February 2026 to 15 December 2027
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Auswalk Walking Holidays
The highlights of an Auswalk walking holiday go far beyond exploring the iconic landmarks that you are going to experience on the track.
Auswalk allows you to discover Australia’s greatest landscapes in comfort. You will be carrying only a day pack as your luggage is transferred on to your next accommodation while you progress along the track. Arrive each evening to your next comfortable accommodation, ready to enjoy another display of the local produce. Rest assured that a wine list will also never be too far away.
On group guided trips you will travel with a group of like-minded people, accompanied by two professional guides allowing for the flexibility of easier and harder walk options.
For the ultimate adventure and flexibility Auswalk’s self guided inn-to-inn trips allow you to walk any day in the season, with your own group of two or more people. You will still enjoy their full support as you progress along the track from one accommodation to the next with luggage transfers, marked maps and detailed walk notes.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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