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- Michael&HelenEsperance, Australia3 contributionsHike2Camp Great Ocean WalkWe have just completed the Great Ocean Walk with Hike2Camp, run by Wilson Bath. The forests and coastline were stunning. Wilson’s management of the camping for our six day walk was excellent, and his morning briefings before we started walking were delightful, and thorough. Sharing the experience of completing the challenging walk through the unique Cape Otway with the ten other members of our group was an unexpected joy. We highly recommend Hike2Camp for the Great Ocean Walk.Written 17 February 2024
- Sonia L.Gympie, Australia6 contributionsHike 2 CampA group of 6 friends have just completed the Great Ocean Walk, doing 110kms all up. We decided to do it through a company called Hike2Camp, and they were fantastic and we highly recommend! It was a 6 day and 5 night experience, with 3 nights camping in tents and 2 nights in a hostel. Hike2Camp provided all of the equipment and food, setting up our tents every night and packing them up the next day. We were briefed each morning of the day ahead by the lovely Wilson and Alan, and then we made our way approx 20kms each day. Just wonderful!Visited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 19 April 2024
- j0hnc62Beaconsfield, United Kingdom26 contributionsFantastic ExperienceMy wife and I originally planned this trip in 2020, but Covid got in the way. As we live in the UK it took a while before we could rearrange. During this time, Wilson Bath (owner of Hike2Camp) was excellent with his communication. We did the walk in March and this proved to be an excellent month - not too hot, too cold or too wet! The walk started at 7am on Sunday morning when Alan met us in Apollo Bay and handed over a map, poncho, first aid kit, transponder, lunch and a HUGE bag of snacks. After that, we were on our way. You can choose your own pace and whether to walk alone or with others. Navigation is fairly simple. This walk turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. The organisation of Wilson & Alan was first class. Every dietary wish was catered for and it was impossible to go hungry. The scenery was varied and superb, including most of the wildlife that we had expected. Wilson puts the tents up at the campground, takes them down the next morning and transports luggage from camp to camp. All we needed to carry was a small day pack. There was a briefing every morning, lunch was issued and we were able to top up our snack bag. Then we were on our way. Day 4 of the 6-day itinerary is the hardest day, but if you are reasonable walking fit you will be OK. We still finished by 3pm and Wilson was on hand to transport us to the hostel at Princetown where we stayed for 2 nights. On reflection, the GOW with Hike2Camp was an excellent choice of activity. We are so glad that we experienced it. Thank you, Wilson and Alan!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 April 2024
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j0hnc62
Beaconsfield, UK26 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
My wife and I originally planned this trip in 2020, but Covid got in the way. As we live in the UK it took a while before we could rearrange. During this time, Wilson Bath (owner of Hike2Camp) was excellent with his communication. We did the walk in March and this proved to be an excellent month - not too hot, too cold or too wet! The walk started at 7am on Sunday morning when Alan met us in Apollo Bay and handed over a map, poncho, first aid kit, transponder, lunch and a HUGE bag of snacks. After that, we were on our way. You can choose your own pace and whether to walk alone or with others. Navigation is fairly simple.
This walk turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. The organisation of Wilson & Alan was first class. Every dietary wish was catered for and it was impossible to go hungry. The scenery was varied and superb, including most of the wildlife that we had expected. Wilson puts the tents up at the campground, takes them down the next morning and transports luggage from camp to camp. All we needed to carry was a small day pack. There was a briefing every morning, lunch was issued and we were able to top up our snack bag. Then we were on our way. Day 4 of the 6-day itinerary is the hardest day, but if you are reasonable walking fit you will be OK. We still finished by 3pm and Wilson was on hand to transport us to the hostel at Princetown where we stayed for 2 nights.
On reflection, the GOW with Hike2Camp was an excellent choice of activity. We are so glad that we experienced it. Thank you, Wilson and Alan!
This walk turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. The organisation of Wilson & Alan was first class. Every dietary wish was catered for and it was impossible to go hungry. The scenery was varied and superb, including most of the wildlife that we had expected. Wilson puts the tents up at the campground, takes them down the next morning and transports luggage from camp to camp. All we needed to carry was a small day pack. There was a briefing every morning, lunch was issued and we were able to top up our snack bag. Then we were on our way. Day 4 of the 6-day itinerary is the hardest day, but if you are reasonable walking fit you will be OK. We still finished by 3pm and Wilson was on hand to transport us to the hostel at Princetown where we stayed for 2 nights.
On reflection, the GOW with Hike2Camp was an excellent choice of activity. We are so glad that we experienced it. Thank you, Wilson and Alan!
Written 24 April 2024
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Justythetesty
19 contributions
Apr 2021
Amazing experience! We covered the ~100kms over 5 days. If you only have one day and can cover about 20 kms I highly recommend our 4 th segment, which is Melanesia Beach to the Gables Look out. We shuttled in and out with cars at the beginning and end of each day, but the camp sites we saw along the way makes me want to go back and camp out.
Written 11 April 2021
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Jax B
Wangara, Australia71 contributions
Nov 2021
Reserve this hike on your bucket list!
There are many options to complete the roughly 100klm walk.
We condensed our end to end hiking & camping into 4 nights, 5 days.
It is achievable for amateur hikers who don't mind carrying a load & not showering.
Alternatively the hike can be broken into segments, with optional stays at accommodation & shuttle services.
There is something for everyone to enjoy: history; Australian fauna & nature; escarpment, beach & rainforest walking & views.
Camp sites are really cheap & well located. The hike in sites reward your efforts offering distinct, autonomous facilities.
The tracks are well maintained. Parks Victoria also provided friendly and flexible booking services.
This walk easily sits on the international hiking stage.
There are many options to complete the roughly 100klm walk.
We condensed our end to end hiking & camping into 4 nights, 5 days.
It is achievable for amateur hikers who don't mind carrying a load & not showering.
Alternatively the hike can be broken into segments, with optional stays at accommodation & shuttle services.
There is something for everyone to enjoy: history; Australian fauna & nature; escarpment, beach & rainforest walking & views.
Camp sites are really cheap & well located. The hike in sites reward your efforts offering distinct, autonomous facilities.
The tracks are well maintained. Parks Victoria also provided friendly and flexible booking services.
This walk easily sits on the international hiking stage.
Written 29 November 2021
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Dr D
Husborne Crawley, UK11 contributions
July 2022
We did a private 2 day tour, but our guide did actually take us on short section of the walk. It seems very well kept and looked after, and the walkers saw on the walk looked like they were having a whale of a time. And speaking of whales......we spotted 2 whales playing just off the coast of Lorne. Lovely to see this magnificient creatures in their natural habitat.
Written 8 July 2022
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julie d
Geelong, Australia22 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
We did this 106 k hike with #hike2camp Wilson Bath he is amazing and setting up camp and tonnes of food provided all we had to do we walk with a day bag he also supplied us with water.
The walk itself is amazing plenty of wildlife even scary snakes, oceans views, beach walks beautiful Forrest. country side we did this hike in 6 days but there is more campsites to stay in if you do do it yourself.
I would do this hike again
The walk itself is amazing plenty of wildlife even scary snakes, oceans views, beach walks beautiful Forrest. country side we did this hike in 6 days but there is more campsites to stay in if you do do it yourself.
I would do this hike again
Written 11 March 2022
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Michael&Helen
Esperance, Australia3 contributions
We have just completed the Great Ocean Walk with Hike2Camp, run by Wilson Bath. The forests and coastline were stunning. Wilson’s management of the camping for our six day walk was excellent, and his morning briefings before we started walking were delightful, and thorough.
Sharing the experience of completing the challenging walk through the unique Cape Otway with the ten other members of our group was an unexpected joy. We highly recommend Hike2Camp for the Great Ocean Walk.
Sharing the experience of completing the challenging walk through the unique Cape Otway with the ten other members of our group was an unexpected joy. We highly recommend Hike2Camp for the Great Ocean Walk.
Written 17 February 2024
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Sonia L.
Gympie, Australia6 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
A group of 6 friends have just completed the Great Ocean Walk, doing 110kms all up. We decided to do it through a company called Hike2Camp, and they were fantastic and we highly recommend! It was a 6 day and 5 night experience, with 3 nights camping in tents and 2 nights in a hostel. Hike2Camp provided all of the equipment and food, setting up our tents every night and packing them up the next day. We were briefed each morning of the day ahead by the lovely Wilson and Alan, and then we made our way approx 20kms each day. Just wonderful!
Written 19 April 2024
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LizENZA
Canberra, Australia4 contributions
Mar 2021
Highly recommend Hike2Camp for the 'great' walk along the ocean. No need to leave the track, camp by the ocean with spectacular views and nothing to do but enjoy dinner with plenty of food, hot drinks and treats - and koalas in the trees above! There were 12 of us (6 couples in our 60s/70s) - nothing was too much trouble for Wilson and William!! Thank you so much. It was such fun and a week to remember. Highly recommend.
Written 7 April 2021
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danielle c
Sydney, Australia33 contributions
Jan 2020
Just finished the 6 day - 100km hike from Apollo Bay to 12 Apostles with Hike2camp. They set up camp for us each day, provided food, water & snacks. Also gave us daily briefing, maps, safety beacon and first aid kits. Wilson & Jean were fabulous & I recommend them - such an easy way to hike.
It goes without saying this coastline is stunning. Such diverse country, so much wildlife. It was a privilege to experience.
It goes without saying this coastline is stunning. Such diverse country, so much wildlife. It was a privilege to experience.
Written 5 January 2020
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Kerrie A
Melbourne, Australia41 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We just completed the Hike2Camp Great Ocean Walk 6 Day.
The weather was woeful with all the rain, but the walk was amazing. There was plenty of mud and at times the treks seemed really hard, but so glad we did it and completed it.
Wilson who runs Hike2Camp is brilliant and very passionate about the area. Allen was also brilliant and passionate which made it all the more enjoyable.
Meals and snacks are plentiful, you never go hungry. Tasty as well!
Highly recommend this walk and business - Hike2Camp.
Will definitely do again when the weather improves and enjoy the scenery from a different perspective.
The weather was woeful with all the rain, but the walk was amazing. There was plenty of mud and at times the treks seemed really hard, but so glad we did it and completed it.
Wilson who runs Hike2Camp is brilliant and very passionate about the area. Allen was also brilliant and passionate which made it all the more enjoyable.
Meals and snacks are plentiful, you never go hungry. Tasty as well!
Highly recommend this walk and business - Hike2Camp.
Will definitely do again when the weather improves and enjoy the scenery from a different perspective.
Written 29 October 2022
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Is it possible to walk a few days staying at the designated campsites then take a day in accommodation say at johanna beach then continue the walk/ camp combo?
Written 11 March 2018
l am not sure Helen. I think this can be done but I would contact an information centre clode to the walk to check this out.
Written 8 April 2018
hi Raj, we willbe in Melbourne on Friday and plan driving to Adelaide. What would you say are the key stops along the Great Ocean Rd/ Ocean Walk.
We don't have much time to plan now so your help iss much appreciated.
Written 10 February 2018
Cape otway light house is a good point to work from as there are several short walks radiating from it towards the beaches and the areas where it is quite easy to spot koalas in the wild !
The 12 apostles are worth a visit and there are some beautiful cliff top walks with fabulous views... have a fab time !!!
Written 11 February 2018
How long is the walk and how much time would you needs
Written 25 January 2018
Hi .. the whole walk is 4 - 6 days and 100 k (about 63 miles). If you're happy walking over 20 k in a day, then 4 days, else go the 6. Remember you need to carry everything - water (although tank water is available at the camp sites), food, clothes for different weather conditions etc. The longer the walk the more you need to carry - just a consideration!
However, you do not have to do the whole walk. Many do just 2 days or there is a good 4 day option. Depends on what time you have, fitness etc.
All parts of this walk are amazing. No days are better than others, so whatever you elect to do you will have a fantastic time experiencing the rugged southern coast and the Australian outdoors.
The walk can be done totally independently or you can glamp it with a tour operator who will collect you each night and take you to a hotel nearby, or you can compromise between the 2 as we did and go with someone like Hike2Camp (Google them). You effectively carry a day pack and they do the rest. You're still in tents and the walking is still challenging, but you're not carrying 18-20 kgs on your back, and you don't have to go out and buy (or bring) all the camping gear.
My wife and I don't normally like organised tours - we are very independent as a rule when walking. But in reality, being late 50's, this walk would probably been a very difficult and overly challenging activity if we had done it on our own.
Some food for thought.
Written 8 February 2018
I'm living in Apollo Bay and want to do a one day hike. It it feasible to walk to the lighthouse and back? is it worth it just to do this part?
Written 22 January 2018
The coastal path is beautiful and although the light house is a good point to walk to we didn’t go in as we thought it was expensive, however, the views on the coast are fantastic with abundant wild life.. we saw koalas in the wooded areas...kangaroos ..beautiful birds... have a fabulous time! Take plenty of water ..
Written 11 February 2018
joyce8598
Penang Island, Malaysia
Hi. Me and my fiancee is planning to drive from kangaroo island and drive along the great ocean road in end of Nov 2017. We are planning to, o bring along our tent and sleeping bag and camp at any of a nice spot at great ocean road and hopefully can see australia sounthern aurora.
1. May I ask is there any recommended car park for us to park our rented car while we are hiking?
2. Do we need to apply camping permit at great ocean road?
Written 28 October 2017
Can my partner and I walk the great ocean walk without being organised or guided by a company?
Written 9 June 2017
Yes, you can easily do that. We went with RAW Travel because they have organised accommodation and baggage transfers for our Camino trip, which we are doing by ourselves, and this trip was a Camino training exercise giving us the opportunity to walk with other people who will also be doing the Camino at different times this year. So we were able to share stuff about the Camino and get advice from RAWs Camino expert. Are you planning to take a tent or stay in accommodation? The support vehicle took us back to the same accommodation place each night but you can probably walk from accommodation to accommodation. There are lots of places down there.
Written 9 June 2017
Where to start for a short walk on the great ocean road
Written 28 December 2016
The basic walk starts at Apollo Bay, but for a day hike, you could drop on/off the trail pretty much anywhere - you'd just need to stage cars at the different trailheads.
Written 15 March 2017
Hi,
I've been in Melbourne, Richmond for almost a month now and was planning to go to Cairns but have decided to do the 8 day great Ocean Walk first.
I'll be alone while I do this and already have some basic camping gear, a small two person tent, a sleeping bag, cushion mat, small cooking pot with bunsen burner type thing with two canisters of fuel, big repellant, a wind breaker, hat, sunscreen, silverware, water jug, and walking shoes. Do I need anything else? I'll put all my things that absolutely can' get wet into trash bags to keep inside my pack to remain dry if and probably will rain.
For food my plan is to have 8 bananas, 8 oranges, 8 apples, 10 granola bars, 2 bags of trail mix, lots of pasta, dehydrated sauce packets, 8 carrots, peanut butter, maybe instant coffee or probably just tea. Maybe ready to eat beans or lentils... The man at Mitchell's Adventures says to just boil water for 30 minutes and if I find it in a river it's drinkable but boil it 30 minutes just in case.
For clothes I'll just bring two shorts, two jeans, a north face wind breaker, a hat and some recently purchased walking shoes as I was told boots aren't needed since the walk isn't too intense. I plan to pack light, I'll be alone so my smell will be for me only haha
I am bringing an ipad to write I'll double bag in a trash bag to avoid getting wet with rain, my iphone for pictures and then my telstra for navigation and a spare battery charger.
I plan to start my walking everyday early like 5 or 6am to get to my camping spot and enjoy the area before the sun hits it's highest point.
I'm concerned about the weather, my airbnb ends towards the beginning of December and am planning to leave then for the walk but the weather has been a little random. Any suggestions?
So to sum of my questions for easier help:
1. From my general list of items, anything else you suggest, recommend against or plead towards? :)
2. How does my food list look? Suggestions?
3. How does my clothes list look?
4. Weather suggestions?
5. When would be ideal to go... should I wait or just go?
6. Am I miss anything?
I've never done anything like this but am trying to challenge myself so any and all tips help a lot. Please and thank you so much! Ahhhh I'm excited.
Written 25 November 2016
Hi,
I've been in Melbourne, Richmond for almost a month now and was planning to go to Cairns but have decided to do the 8 day great Ocean Walk first.
I'll be alone while I do this and already have some basic camping gear, a small two person tent, a sleeping bag, cushion mat, small cooking pot with bunsen burner type thing with two canisters of fuel, big repellant, a wind breaker, hat, sunscreen, silverware, water jug, and walking shoes. Do I need anything else? I'll put all my things that absolutely can' get wet into trash bags to keep inside my pack to remain dry if and probably will rain.
For food my plan is to have 8 bananas, 8 oranges, 8 apples, 10 granola bars, 2 bags of trail mix, lots of pasta, dehydrated sauce packets, 8 carrots, peanut butter, maybe instant coffee or probably just tea. Maybe ready to eat beans or lentils... The man at Mitchell's Adventures says to just boil water for 30 minutes and if I find it in a river it's drinkable but boil it 30 minutes just in case.
For clothes I'll just bring two shorts, two jeans, a north face wind breaker, a hat and some recently purchased walking shoes as I was told boots aren't needed since the walk isn't too intense. I plan to pack light, I'll be alone so my smell will be for me only haha
I am bringing an ipad to write I'll double bag in a trash bag to avoid getting wet with rain, my iphone for pictures and then my telstra for navigation and a spare battery charger.
I plan to start my walking everyday early like 5 or 6am to get to my camping spot and enjoy the area before the sun hits it's highest point.
I'm concerned about the weather, my airbnb ends towards the beginning of December and am planning to leave then for the walk but the weather has been a little random. Any suggestions?
So to sum of my questions for easier help:
1. From my general list of items, anything else you suggest, recommend against or plead towards? :)
2. How does my food list look? Suggestions?
3. How does my clothes list look?
4. Weather suggestions?
5. When would be ideal to go... should I wait or just go?
6. Am I miss anything?
I've never done anything like this but am trying to challenge myself so any and all tips help a lot. Please and thank you so much! Ahhhh I'm excited.
Written 25 November 2016
hi there
I would like to go on the great ocean walk. However I have no clue how to get there. I am going there in January 2017, Any suggestions that could help me to complete my trip please ?
Written 6 November 2016
Hi
Try hike2camp a local company that allows you to stay on the track but not carry a heavy pack. Whilst some may like the creature comforts of a bed, being driven each morning and night breaks the sense of a journey and accomplishment l think. January will be hit!
Written 12 December 2016
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