The ultimate gourmet walking tour. Relaxed pace, award-winning luxury accommodation, fabulous food and wine. Small groups (maximum 10)
Immerse yourself in nature and savour the dramatic, ever-changing views of the stunning coastline of the Great Otway and Port Campbell National Parks. The 91km trail takes you through a wide-ranging variety of coastal environments with a diverse array of flora and fauna - towering gum trees, deserted beaches and fertile farmland. Let us bring alive the history of the Shipwreck Coast and experience a sense of wilderness on this iconic walk.
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What's included?
- Experienced and knowledgeable guides who will look after your every need and bring this stunning area to life.
- Luxury accommodation.
- All meals including wine.
- Gourmet picnic lunches each day and snacks en route
- Dinner in a variety of superb restaurants.
- Support vehicle, enabling you to walk as little or as much of the trail as you please
- Transport to/from Melbourne in air-conditioned minibus
- Comprehensive pre-trip information.
- Luggage transported for you so all you need to carry is a small backpack with water etc.
Itinerary
 Trip starts and ends in Melbourne, Victoria. International airport and excellent train/coach services.
Day 1: Melbourne to Apollo Bay (3½ hour drive)
- Meet 2pm for transfer from Airport/CBD
- Time to unwind in Apollo Bay
Day 2: Marengo to Blanket Bay (17.7km) 
- Easy coastal walking track a perfect way to warm up
- Shelly Beach - chance for a refreshing swim
- Unspoilt mountain ash forest, home to black wallabies
Day 3: Blanket Bay to Cape Otway (11.6km)
- Picturesque Parker Inlet with stunning views
- Clifftop path through manna gums
- Possibility to see echidnas, king parrots and koalas
- Free time to explore Historic Lighthouse at Cape Otway
Day 4: Cape Otway to Castle Cove (15.5km)
- Rainbow Falls
- Fascinating geology and wind-sculpted landscape<
- Remote Station Beach
- Castle Cove
Day 5: Castle Cove to Milanesia Beach (12.2km)
- Heathland with abundant wildflowers in Springtime
- Feel the soft sand between your toes on Johanna Beach
- Chance to spot hooded plovers and peregrine falcons
- Unsurpassed open views
Day 6: Milanesia Beach to Moonlight Head (16.2km)
- Hidden gem of Milanesia beach, only accessible by foot
- High sea cliffs
- Sensational views of our entire route
Day 7: Moonlight Head to Princetown (12.3km)
- Blue gum forest, casuarinas trees and lush farmland
- Evocative Wreck Beach
- 12 Apostles Marine National Park
- Friendly village of Princetown overlooking Gellibrand River
Day 8: Princetown to Twelve Apostles (5.5km)
- Majestic limestone stacks of world famous 12 Apostles
- Loch Ard gorge - hear the story of this tragic shipwreck
- Look back in awe at the walk you've just completed
Day 9: Port Campbell to Melbourne (4 hours)
- Return to Melbourne for 1pm
Accommodation
We have selected luxury accommodation close to the trail to guarantee your comfort and to minimise driving times at the start and end of each day. At Johanna Seaside Cottages some accommodation shares a bathroom with one other bedroom (a 2-bedroom cottage with one bathroom) 
Day 1: Sandpiper Motel, Apollo Bay
Days 2 & 3: Great Ocean Ecolodge
Days 4 & 5: Johanna Seaside Cottages
Days 6 & 7: Moonlight Retreat
Day 8: Waves, Port Campbell
Walking
 Moderate Walking
Some mountaineous terrain
Significant (up to 1000m) ascents/descents
6+ days of walking
Shortest day 5.5km
Longest day 17.7km
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Paths vary from wide farm and forestry tracks to narrow paths through coastal scrub and along cliff tops. Hilly in places. Some beach walking, depending on tides.
Dates
7th-15th March 2009
Weather
We operate the trip in late Spring/early Summer and again in late Summer. The sea is warm enough for swimming and one can expect warm sunny days with occasional rain.
| |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Mean Max. (°C) |
21.3 |
21.5 |
20.2 |
17.9 |
15.6 |
13.6 |
12.9 |
13.8 |
15.1 |
16.8 |
18.2 |
19.8 |
| Mean Min. (°C) |
13.2 |
13.8 |
13.2 |
11.6 |
10.0 |
8.5 |
7.5 |
7.8 |
8.5 |
9.5 |
10.7 |
12.0 |
| Mean Rain (mm) |
44.4 |
42.1 |
55.2 |
71.0 |
91.0 |
98.4 |
105.2 |
102.6 |
90.6 |
81.9 |
64.3 |
52.8 |
| Mean Rain Days |
9.4 |
8.4 |
11.9 |
14.7 |
17.7 |
18.5 |
19.7 |
19.8 |
18.1 |
16.4 |
13.4 |
11.7 | 
Price:
9 days AU$3385
The price represents the true cost of your holiday. No hidden extras.
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(Australia) +61 (03) 5755 2307 
