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Great Ocean Walk in Great Otway National Park
Booked one camp per night, in order

Great Ocean Walk Permit

Great Otway National Park · Victoria, Australia

Multi-day walk designed to be walked from east to west. Each night and hike-in campsite must be booked before you walk, and up to 3 guests may share a site.

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Nights
7

7 nights: Elliot Ridge Hike-in Campground to Devils Kitchen Hike-in Campground

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How booking the Great Ocean Walk works

Great Ocean Walk: Great Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia. Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority takes the bookings. Each night and campsite is booked separately with the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority on its own booking system.

Checked against the agency page on 29 October 2026.

Great Ocean Walk elevation profile

Landmark

Apollo Bay Visitor Centre

Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 100 km (62.1 mi)
0 km Apollo Bay Visitor Centre100 km Twelve Apostles
Distance
0 km (0 mi)
Elevation
≈4 m (13 ft)

Great Ocean Walk landmarks

Map of the Great Ocean Walk, Apollo Bay Visitor Centre to Twelve Apostles

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Landmark

Apollo Bay Visitor Centre

KM 0 · ≈4 m (13 ft)

© Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia) 2017. · SRTM data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

How to get a Great Ocean Walk permit

Type
Backpacking
Location
Great Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia
Distance
≈100 km (62.1 mi)

  1. Step 1: How it is booked

    Each night and campsite is booked separately with the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority on its own booking system.

  2. Step 2: Book with the agency

    Book Great Ocean Walk on greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.

  3. Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens

    If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.

  4. Step 4: Check the agency page before you go

    Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.

Book at greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au
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Great Ocean Walk gear list

In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.

Great Ocean Walk FAQ

How do I book the Great Ocean Walk campsites?

Use the booking link on the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority page. Pick the date of your first night, choose the campground, add it to the cart, and repeat for each night. Each night and campground is added separately.

How many people can stay at a Great Ocean Walk campsite?

The authority lists each hike-in site as unpowered with a maximum of 3 guests per site.

Which direction do you walk the Great Ocean Walk?

East to west, from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles. The authority says the walk is designed for that direction.

How many days does the Great Ocean Walk take?

The full walk is usually completed over eight days, though you can walk a shorter overnight hike, a day walk or a few sections.

Which are the Great Ocean Walk hike-in campgrounds?

Elliot Ridge, Blanket Bay, Cape Otway, Aire River, Johanna Beach, Ryans Den and Devils Kitchen.

Can I get a Great Ocean Walk campsite if my dates are full?

Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.

Guides to the Great Ocean Walk

Campgrounds and huts in Great Otway National Park