GREAT OCEAN WALK
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More information about The Great Ocean Walk
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Check the tides for your walk along as you will not be able to cross the beach in high tide in some sections.
More information about The Great Ocean Walk
More information about The Great Ocean Road
More information on The Great Otway National Park
Check the tides for your walk along as you will not be able to cross the beach in high tide in some sections.
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
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