Australia Active Journeys SelfSelf----GuidedGuided & Guided Hiking tour Tour descriptions & distances Day 1 Arrive Apollo Bay Day 2 22.km Cape Otway Day 3 11 km Circular Route Day 4 13 km Castle Cove Great Ocean Walk Day 5 15 km Great Ocean Walk is another of our fully supported inn to inn walking holidays, in a magnificent, Johanna Beach scenic region near the Great Ocean Road. Hike from one delighul accommodaon to the next, while we have your luggage moved. The Great Ocean Walk traverses dramac coastline from Day 6 13 km Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles, hiking is the very best way to experience this region. The Princetown seng is the Great Otway Naonal Park, one of Victoria’s newest parks and the largest coastal park in the state. The breathtaking coastal scenery, remote terrain, magnificent forests, abun- Day 7 20km dant wildlife and colourful heathlands will ensure that this new walk will quickly become an Port Campbell iconic walk both within Australia and internaonally. Day 8 Highlights include the spectacular limestone sea-stacks of the Twelve Apostles, groves of Manna Depart Gums inhabited by koalas, prey spring-fed Rainbow Falls cascading to the sea plaorms below and deserted beaches featuring some of the highest sea-cliffs in Australia. Endless wildlife abounds. The animals you may spot on the walk range from kangaroos, walla- Tour Details 2017 bies, echidnas and koalas to sea eagles, wedge-tailed eagles, whales and dolphins. There is nev- er a dull moment along the Great Ocean Walk. It has plenty of variety following cliff tops, wide Self-Guided Tours: Daily Year Round forest tracks through forests, sandy beaches and even traversing short secons of private farm- land. Cost: $3295 per person (2 per. min) Length: 8 days / 7 nights Single Supplement: $795 Cost: $2295 per person (2 per. min) Length: 5 days / 4 nights Single Supplement: $650 December / January supplements: $225 Grade: Moderate / Intermediate stages Starts: Apollo Bay Ends: Port Campbell Fast Facts Included • Be pampered in historic guesthouses • Wreck Beach, Milanesia Beach, Staon 7 nights accommodaon, 7 breakfasts, 6 Guided: October 1, 9 November 12 Beach - remote, beauful, rarely visit- lunches, 5 dinners, entry to Cape Otway light ed staon, luggage transfers, vehicle transfers Cost: $2995 per person • Twelve Apostles limestone sea stacks required for the inerary, Naonal Park fees, Single supplement: $395 and wind-sculpted coastlines insulated lunch bag, maps, map case & info • Abundant nave wildlife - guaranteed 7 days/6 nights (See page 3 for details) pack. koala sighngs on the track Active Journeys Contact: 11----800800800----597597597----55945594 or 416416----236236236----50115011 Email: [email protected] ITINERARY Day 1 Apollo Bay arrival Oponal 4 km walk Oponal a ernoon walk to Marriners Lookout for panoramic views over the ocean and Apollo Bay village. Day 2 Cape Otway 22.5 km/ 6 or 7 hrs Leave the tourists behind as you walk along the coast away from Apollo Bay. The track hugs the coast at first before head- ing inland through tall eucalyptus forest and patches of rainfor- est. This is an excellent day in which to spot black wallabies along the trail. The walking finishes at delighul Blanket Bay – an ideal place for a swim. Day 3 Circular Walk 11 km / 3 hrs From Blanket Bay the trail contours through coastal forests and along the cliff tops to Parker Inlet – a picture-postcard seng and definitely one of our favourite places! An oponal side-trip to Crayfish Bay is also a highlight. The track connues through Manna gum forests that are home to large numbers of koalas, eventually emerging at Cape Otway Light Staon. The a er- noon is free to explore the lighthouse, museum and displays or spend me at the eco lodge. Day 4 Castle Cove 13.5 km / 5 hrs On to Staon Beach and an oponal short trek to prey Rain- bow Falls where a spring cascades down to the rocky coastal plaorms below. The track then connues through the wind sculpted sand dunes and along the cliff tops to the Aire River estuary and wetlands. Stunning coastal scenery awaits you on the route to Castle Cove. Day 5 Circular Walk 15 km / 5 hrs Today’s secon has some of the most spectacular coastal views of the enre track. It’s also a great day for wildflowers with colourful heathlands and numerous grass trees. In the winter months there are nave orchids and masses of pink heath – Victoria’s floral emblem. Another highlight is the long white, sandy expanse of Johanna Beach. Day 6 Princetown 13.5 km / 5 hrs Milanesia Beach is one of those secret beaches not many peo- ple get to and what a special place it is! From here the track connues along the cliff tops and you can see all the way back to Cape Otway lighthouse. High sea cliffs, breathtaking views and coastal forests lead you to Moonlight Head. Day 7 Port Campbell 20 km / 6-7 hrs The first highlight today is The Gables Lookout, perched on one of the highest sea cliffs in mainland Australia. This is a superb spot for whale watching between June and September. Conn- ue through a grove of casuarinas to Wreck Beach where the remains of two shipwrecks can be inspected. Today’s walk fin- ishes at the impressive 12 Apostles, a group of limestone sea stacks that are constantly changing. Day 8 A er breakfast you will be transported back to Apollo Bay (if you arrived by car) or to Camperdown for public transport con- necons. What to Expect What will the weather be like? December through February is usually warm to hot with excellent swimming Getting There weather. Book well in advance for January due to the summer school holi- days. March through May is usually cooler, with long sunny days, perfect for The trip starts in Apollo Bay, a sea- walking. The winter months (June to August) are cool and somemes side town about 3 hours South West stormy, providing exhilarang walking along the beaches. In winter the hills of Melbourne. There are daily train/ are covered with pink heath, Victoria's floral emblem. September and No- coach services from Melbourne. It vember are usually cool to warm and this is when most of the colourful wild- finishes with a transfer back to your flowers appear. car in Apollo Bay or to Camperdown for public transport connecons back How many hours of hiking a day? to Melbourne. Be prepared to hike between 5 to 6 hours daily, rarely on flat terrain. About half of it is easy, a third of it is moderate and a small poron is more strenu- ous, all on well marked trails. You will be hiking on bush tracks, short stretches of sandy beach, forests, undulang terrain and there are some long days. How fit do I need to be? The fier the beer, and past hiking experience is not required. The trip can be altered with your guide to suit your needs. What are the hotels like? We use good hotels, B&B’s and an award winning eco-lodge with twin- bedded rooms, all with private facilies. How to book your holiday • Contact our office to make sure there is space available. One of our travel planners will walk you through the enre booking process. • Download the reservaon form from our website and send in the completed form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is confirmed and a pre-departure packet will be sent im- mediately. • A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is due 60 Included in Guided tour: days prior to departure. Terms & condions are outlined on the • Two guides, all transport from Melbourne, 6 back of our Reservaon Form. nights accommodaon, 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 • Plan your air travel as soon as possible. dinners, entry and tour at Cape Otway Lightsta- on, Naonal Park fees, insulated lunch bag, • We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either through maps, map case & info pack. us or directly from a travel insurance provider. • Note that there are shared bathrooms in the • Ensure that you are in proper health for the trip. Contact us for lighthouse keepers' coages at Cape Otway and more informaon on vaccinaons, inoculaons, and fitness no single rooms on those two nights. requirements. .