GREAT OCEAN WALK UPDATES
Great Ocean Walk track is closed between Johanna Beach and Ryan's Den during January. We are running a shuttle service between. To complete the full walk, we recommend organising transport between Johanna Beach and The Gables.
Please refer to Parks Victoria page link below for track updates and further details.
Great Ocean Walk Transport Service
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Your reliable, private and on demand Great Ocean Walk transport service for solo hikers, couples and small groups of up to 8 people. Ride with Us transport operates 24/7 by advance booking so you have the freedom to book your pick up and drop off from any location, at any time of day or night. From the 12 Apostles to Apollo Bay or anywhere in between, choose what works best for you to take on Victoria's iconic Great Ocean Walking trail.
We provide transport services to and from:
Prices and information for Great Ocean Walk transfers for groups of up to 42 people available upon enquiry. |
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Our Service
Please don't hesitate to call us on 0438 407 777 for all enquiries. Bookings can be made up to 72 hours in advance however we recommend booking well in advance to ensure you get your preferred pick up times. For last minute transfers, please call 0438 407 777.
For bookings of 1 to 4 people we will provide a comfortable sedan or van.
For bookings of 5 to 8 people we will provide transport in a comfortable van and bring additional luggage trailer.
Official Parks Victoria Great Ocean Walking Trail maps are available for purchase from Ride With Us. Cost per map is $21. Please request a map when you book your transport and we will supply to you when we pick you up.
For bookings of 1 to 4 people we will provide a comfortable sedan or van.
For bookings of 5 to 8 people we will provide transport in a comfortable van and bring additional luggage trailer.
Official Parks Victoria Great Ocean Walking Trail maps are available for purchase from Ride With Us. Cost per map is $21. Please request a map when you book your transport and we will supply to you when we pick you up.
Parking
No designated long-term parking exists for the Great Ocean Walk however there are a few unsecured parking options. There are public car parks on the foreshore between Apollo Bay and Marengo. We suggest parking on Pascoe Street near the backpackers in Apollo Bay.
Unsecured public parking exists in the Great Otway National Park at day-visitor car parks and camping areas including The Gables Lookout, Wreck Beach, Moonlight Head, Melanesia Gate, Johanna Beach, Aire River West, Cape Otway Lighthouse, Blanket Bay and Shelley Beach. We cannot access Ryan's Den or Devil's Kitchen by car, so pick ups are not available from these locations.
Relatively secure long term parking is available at Princetown Recreation Reserve for hikers (subject to availability). There is a small nightly fee (approx. $5 per night) and parking is required to be booked in advance. For contact details and to find out more: princetownrecreationreserve.com/
Great Otway and Port Campbell National Park car parks are open to the public at all times. Please note:
Unsecured public parking exists in the Great Otway National Park at day-visitor car parks and camping areas including The Gables Lookout, Wreck Beach, Moonlight Head, Melanesia Gate, Johanna Beach, Aire River West, Cape Otway Lighthouse, Blanket Bay and Shelley Beach. We cannot access Ryan's Den or Devil's Kitchen by car, so pick ups are not available from these locations.
Relatively secure long term parking is available at Princetown Recreation Reserve for hikers (subject to availability). There is a small nightly fee (approx. $5 per night) and parking is required to be booked in advance. For contact details and to find out more: princetownrecreationreserve.com/
Great Otway and Port Campbell National Park car parks are open to the public at all times. Please note:
- The Twelve Apostles car park is not patrolled after hours.
- Hikers leave their vehicles in these areas at their own risk.
- Please remember to remove valuables and lock your vehicle.
- It is NOT recommended that visitors use Gibson Steps car park for overnight parking. (very small, no facilities)
Arriving by Public Transport - Train or Bus
From Melbourne to Apollo Bay
Travel time to Apollo Bay from Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station) by train and bus is approximately 4 hours.
Train services operated by V/Line are available from Melbourne to Geelong or Warrnambool, stopping along the way in many of the major hinterland towns including Winchelsea and Colac. To reach Apollo Bay, see connecting bus information under ‘By Bus’. For train stops and timetables, please visit:Website: ptv.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1800 800 007
From 12 Apostles to Melbourne
Travel time from the 12 Apostles back to Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station) by train is approximately 3 hours plus a 50 minute drive from the 12 Apostles to Camperdown Station to catch your train.
We can pick you up at the end of your walk from the 12 Apostles and drop you off at the train station to return to Melbourne. The closest train station to the 12 Apostles to return back to Melbourne is Camperdown train station which is on the Warrnambool line. The train is a vline train and you can book your seat in advance. If you plan on travelling by train check out the timetable here: vline.com.au
Warrnambool Railway Line Timetable
Travel time to Apollo Bay from Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station) by train and bus is approximately 4 hours.
Train services operated by V/Line are available from Melbourne to Geelong or Warrnambool, stopping along the way in many of the major hinterland towns including Winchelsea and Colac. To reach Apollo Bay, see connecting bus information under ‘By Bus’. For train stops and timetables, please visit:Website: ptv.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1800 800 007
From 12 Apostles to Melbourne
Travel time from the 12 Apostles back to Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station) by train is approximately 3 hours plus a 50 minute drive from the 12 Apostles to Camperdown Station to catch your train.
We can pick you up at the end of your walk from the 12 Apostles and drop you off at the train station to return to Melbourne. The closest train station to the 12 Apostles to return back to Melbourne is Camperdown train station which is on the Warrnambool line. The train is a vline train and you can book your seat in advance. If you plan on travelling by train check out the timetable here: vline.com.au
Warrnambool Railway Line Timetable
I would like to provide feedback on the service provided to the Victorian Walking Club for our 8 day walk along the Great Ocean Walk.
The club and as organiser of the walk would like to thank Ride With Us for the exceptional service provided on our walk.
We had specific requirements that other companies could not meet and Ride With Us worked closely with me to meet our specific requirements – the bus was always on time at the points specified and the driver, Callum, was absolutely fantastic. Please pass on this feedback to Callum.
I could not praise Ride With Us or the driver more – fabulous customer service. I would recommend the company to anyone!!
Walking Club of Victoria
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