Experience The Breathtaking Great Ocean Walk

The Great Ocean Walk (GOW) is located between the Great Ocean Road and the wild southern ocean. It is just under three hours and 200km west of Melbourne Australia, via Geelong along the coast or Colac over the Otway Ranges.

The GOW is an approximately 91 kilometre track which stretches from the seaside haven of Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead, adjacent to the Twelve Apostles, and passes through the Great Otway and Port Campbell National Parks.

The walk goes from ‘mild’ in the east to ‘wild’ in the west. As walkers hike west the walk becomes more remote and challenging.

Walkers will experience spectacular coast and forest scenery including rocky platforms, sheltered beaches, rivers, forests and coastal heathland. Wildlife includes Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Black Wallabies, evidence of echidnas on the ground and koalas in the trees around Cape Otway.  At vantage points along the trail walkers have the opportunity to see dolphins and, from June to September, migrating whales.

Crossing the Aire River along the Great Ocean Walk near Cape Otway Cottages

Cape Otway is renowned for its shipwreck history and evidence of this can be seen at Wreck Beach where walkers can visit the anchors of the Marie Gabrielle and Fiji, embedded in the sand.

  
The Cape Otway Lightstation and natural Cape Otway forest

Walking above Station Beach near Cape Otway

Cape Otway Cottages are centrally located along the Great Ocean Walk, close to the Aire River
step-on/step-off point.

The four self-contained and completely secluded cottages offer the ideal base for bush walkers.
The two bedroom Stone Cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests and is ideal for small groups walking the Great Ocean Walk together.
MoonLight, MoonRise and GrassTrees Cottages are designed for couples and offer studio style Otways accommodation.

Relax in a hot spa at the end of a days hiking.........
Curl up by the cosy Wood Fire with a glass of wine.........
Relax on the deck and admire the view of the Otway Ranges...........

 

Great Ocean Road Shuttle Service offers a personalised pick up and drop off service from your cottage.

Based at Cape Otway. Victoria.
Your host: Abby.
Phone: +61 03 52379278
Mobile: 0428 379278