Length of the Great Ocean Walk  - Adding the distances on the Parks Victoria Map Guide - 96 km (approx 59.5 miles)

How long does it take to walk - Depending on fitness level and weather conditions from 5 - 10 days

Track Notes, including altitude profiles 
These are available for purchase from Great Ocean Walk Pty Ltd for AUD$9.95
Tel Dom (03) 5237 5265 Int'l +61 3 5237 5265 or purchase on-line at our on-line shop - click here 

Access points to the Walk suitable for vehicles - Apollo Bay, Marengo, Shelly Beach Carpark, Blanket Bay, Cape Otway, Aire River, Castle Cove, Johanna Beach, Hiders Access (Old Coach Road, Milanesia Track, Milanesia Gate), Parkers Access off Moonlight Head Road - Moonlight Head, Gable Lookout Carpark, Wreck Beach Carpark, Old Coach Road - Princetown, Glenample - Information Bay.

Water Supply - Water MAY be available in the Great Ocean Walk Camp Sites but is not guaranteed nor is its potability. Recommendation carry more than you think you will need as some sections of the Walk are difficult (particularly Milanesia Beach-Moonlight Head). Bottled water and other supplies can be purchased at:
 
Cape Otway Lightstation - Cape Otway;
The Bend Cafe - Glenaire (seasonal);
Moonlight Retreat - Moonlight Head;
Princetown General Store and
Talk of the Town Cafe - Princetown

Off Park Accommodation

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and Cottage style properties available along the route of the Great Ocean Walk. Most are located some distance from the actual walking track:

Cape Otway
Hordern Vale (Aire River)
Castle Cove
Johanna
Moonlight Head - Moonlight Retreat B&B, Cottages and Transfers (Tel: 03 5237 5277) www.MoonlightRetreat.com
Princetown


Camp Sites - The Great Ocean Walk Camp Sites cannot be accessed by vehicles. There are 7 sites and camping is controlled by permits issued by Parks Victoria -

What Wildlife am I likely to encounter?

• Wallabies
• Kangaroos more likely on the western section Johanna - Moonlight Head
• Echidnas
• Koalas especially on Cape Otway Blanket Bay - Aire River
• Snakes (Tiger, Brown, Copperhead) do not approach or attempt to kill, that's how most people are bitten.
• Birdlife including Sea Eagles, Kookaburras, Yellow Tail Cockatoos, Crimson Rosellas, Superb Blue Wren,
  Wedge Tail Eagle, Hooded Plover, Eastern Spine Bill (Honeyeater) and others.
• Insects including spiders, ants including bull and jumping, flies (particularly during summer)