The complete guide to the Great Ocean Walk. Tours, shuttle services, track notes, walking distances, itinerary, map & where to stay.

There are two visitor information centres for the Great Ocean Walk. The first is in Apollo Bay at the start of the walk and the second is in Port Campbell just after the end of the walk. Apollo Bay: 100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 Phone: +61 3 5237 6529. Port Campbell: 26 Morris Street, Port Campbell, Victoria

Discover the Great Ocean Road and the iconic Twelve Apostles on foot. ONLYLUXE offers guided walking tours from 3 day walks in comfort to 8 day ‘end to end’ hikes along some of the best sections of the Great Ocean Walk. You’ll traverse through national parks, untouched beaches and rugged coastlines.

You have made a great decision to hike and camp on what has been described as Australia’s premier walking trail. The Great Ocean Walk stretches for just over 100 kilometres, beginning in the beautiful, fishing village of Apollo Bay and finishing at the world famous 12 Apostles.

Local information on all of the short walks along the Great Ocean Walk. Get an insider's view who knows where to go. Great photos.

From the very beginning of the walk at Apollo Bay to the very end at the 12 Apostles you will find plenty of short, easy strolls which will allow you to take in those spectacular ocean vistas. All of the walks listed below are car friendly so you won’t have to rely on a shuttle service or need to have one car at the start and one at the end.

The Great Ocean Walk is home to a host of Australia’s favourite animals. Whether you’re doing the walk from start to finish or just a few of the sections you will be sure to come across loads of interesting local fauna.

The Great Ocean Walk Immerse yourself in the wilds of the Otways at Wildlife Wonders, just 5km outside of Apollo Bay. Enjoy a 75-minute guided walk through the magical Otways bushland, where you’ll discover lush tree fern gullies, eucalypt woodlands and spectacular ocean vistas.

Glenaire is located just east of Johanna on the Great Ocean Road. Steep, rolling hills, forests of grey gums and the hauntingly beautiful Aire Valley. Castle Cove, one of the drive to locations on the Great Ocean Walk is here and as long as anyone can remember has been home to the peregrine falcon, the fastest bird in the world.

If you’ve completed the entire Great Ocean Walk and you’ve got more time and wondering what to do – don’t fret, there are plenty of beautiful, short walks very nearby the Great Ocean Walk. The Otways and the Shipwreck Coast are home to some of the most stunning locations in the country.