Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road, VIC

Trails in Great Ocean Road

All 109 trails, ranked by Parkwolf, with length, time, and difficulty.

Trails
109
Easy
42
Moderate
59
Hard
8

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The Twelve Apostles

All Great Ocean Road trails

109 trails

1Challenging100 km · 1.5 daysAudioGreat Ocean WalkA 100 km westbound trek through forests, beaches and sea cliffs.2Easy0.8 km · 30 minAudioMaits Rest Rainforest WalkA quick boardwalk loop through giant fern gullies and old rainforest.3Moderate2 km · 1 hrAudioTriplet Falls WalkThree cascades, old sawmill relics and a stair-heavy rainforest loop.4Moderate0.8 km · 36 minAudioHopetoun Falls WalkA short descent through tree ferns reaches a 30-metre waterfall.5Moderate0.7 km · 30 minAudioErskine Falls WalkA short stair walk to a 30-metre waterfall in a ferny gully.6Challenging41.5 km · 10.3 hrSurf Coast WalkA 41 km coastal point-to-point from Torquay to Fairhaven.7Moderate2.5 km · 1 hrAudioSheoak Falls and Swallow Cave WalkA short, steep creek walk to a waterfall and shaded cave.8Moderate4.5 km · 1.8 hrLake Elizabeth Loop WalkA ferny river walk opens onto a lake of drowned trees.9Moderate7.6 km · 2.5 hrAudioGreat Ocean Walk: Princetown to Twelve ApostlesCross wetlands, climb sandy dunes, and finish at the Apostles.10Moderate3 km · 1.3 hrAudioBeauchamp Falls WalkA ferny descent to a 20-metre falls, with a steep climb back.11Moderate11 km · 3.8 hrAudioBlanket Bay to Cape Otway WalkA coastal stage with a tidal inlet and a steep stair alternative.12Challenging2.4 km · 1.5 hrAudioWreck Beach WalkA low-tide walk to two shipwreck anchors beneath rugged cliffs.13Easy6.5 km · 2.5 hrAudioLower Kalimna Falls WalkA ferny creek walk to a waterfall with a cave-like overhang.14Moderate1.4 km · 42 minAudioMadsen’s Track Nature WalkA shaded river loop through rainforest to Anne’s Cascades.15Moderate8.2 km · 2.5 hrAudioIronbark Basin Walk, Bells Beach to Point AddisSand, steps, sheltered forest, then three Point Addis lookouts.16Moderate3.5 km · 1.5 hrAudioAllenvale Mill to Phantom Falls WalkA riverside climb to falls framed by tree ferns.17Moderate4.4 km · 1.5 hrAudioPort Campbell Discovery WalkA creek bridge and 191 steps open to Shipwreck Coast views18Challenging8.5 km · 3 hrAudioThe Canyon CircuitThree waterfalls and a mossy rock cleft, linked in one rugged loop.19Easy1 km · 20 minStevensons Falls WalkA 1 km easy walk through redwoods to a tiered Otways waterfall20Easy3.2 km · 48 minAudioThe Bells TrackA 3.2 km clifftop walk from Bird Rock to Bells Beach.21Easy2.2 km · 1 hrAudioTwelve Apostles to Gibson Steps WalkA short gravel out-and-back to Gibson Steps’ cliff-top view.22Moderate9.6 km · 3.8 hrAudioCape Otway to Aire River WalkFollow coastal heath and cliff tops from the Lightstation to Aire River.23Easy0.9 km · 40 minAudioLoch Ard Gorge Geology WalkA level clifftop stroll to two limestone lookouts.24Moderate6 km · 4 hrAudioCumberland River TrailA waterfall walk that turns into a rocky scramble above Jebb’s Pool.25Moderate4.7 km · 2.5 hrAudioMarengo to Shelly Beach HikeTwo beach crossings and Bald Hill lead to Shelly Beach.26Moderate8 km · 2.3 hrAudioAnglesea Heath: Point Addis to AngleseaPoint Addis to Anglesea: 7.9 km of beach, cliffs, and heath27Moderate2.5 km · 2.5 hrAudioLittle Aire Falls WalkA fern-lined climb to an elevated waterfall platform.28Easy3.2 km · 1.5 hrAudioLoch Ard Gorge Living on the Edge WalkClifftop paths link Thunder Cave, Muttonbird Island and Broken Head.29Moderate7 km · 2.5 hrAudioCastle Cove to Johanna Beach WalkFrom clifftop bush to Johanna’s beach and river crossing.30Moderate2 km · 1 hrAudioPoint Addis Koorie Cultural WalkA short Wadawurrung walk to a lookout above Addiscott Beach.31Moderate9.4 km · 3.5 hrAudioSheoak Falls–Castle Rock CircuitCreekside forest, Swallow Cave, Sheoak Falls and a coastal lookout.32Moderate13.8 km · 5.3 hrAudioAire River to Johanna Beach WalkCoastal heath, Castle Cove, and a long beach finish.33Easy5 km · 1.5 hrAudioHalladale Walking TrackCoastal heath, wreck reefs, and a looping walk past small coves.34Easy3.3 km · 54 minAudioSurf Coasting Walk: Point Danger to Bird RockA short clifftop link from surf beaches to two sweeping coastal lookouts.35Easy2.7 km · 54 minAireys Clifftops WalkAn easy clifftop walk from Sunnymead Beach to Split Point Lighthouse.36Moderate22 km · 6.5 hrAudioAnglesea Perimeter WalkA full loop from river boardwalks to heathland and clifftop views.37Moderate11.5 km · 5 hrAudioStation Beach and Rainbow Falls WalkA long sandy walk to a spring-fed waterfall above the surf.38Easy3.6 km · 1.5 hrAudioWon Wondah and Henderson Falls WalkTwo waterfalls, a giant eucalypt, and a ferny gully at the end.39Moderate3 km · 1.5 hrAudioCumberland River–Jebbs Pool WalkA short gorge walk with rock pools and a river crossing.40Easy1.4 km · 50 minAudioLoch Ard Gorge Shipwreck WalkA short cliff-top walk into the Loch Ard shipwreck story.41Challenging11.9 km · 5 hrMilanesia Gate to Moonlight Head WalkA rugged coast walk where the tide decides whether you can start.42Moderate1.8 km · 45 minShelly Beach WalkFern gullies and coastal scrub descend to Shelly Beach.43Moderate1.6 km · 45 minAudioTeddy’s Lookout and Queens Park Lookout LoopA compact Queens Park circuit for three coastal and Otway lookouts.44Moderate4.5 km · 2 hrAudioMoggs Creek Ocean View WalkForest climbs open to a broad Great Ocean Road lookout.45Easy0.8 km · 30 minAudioThe Gables Lookout WalkA short sheoak walk opens onto Moonlight Head’s rugged coast.46Moderate2.4 km · 1 hrAudioOtway Fly Treetop WalkA gently swaying steel walkway climbs into the rainforest canopy.47Moderate4.5 km · 2.3 hrYan Wirring Mirr LoopA 4.5 km heath loop with coast, creek and wildflowers.48Moderate7 km · 3 hrAudioCastle Rock WalkSteep forest climb to a rugged coastal lookout above Cumberland River.49Moderate4.5 km · 2 hrElliot River Loop WalkA 4.5 km loop with river rocks, steep steps and lush forest50Challenging8 km · 2.5 hrAudioErskine River TrackStone crossings, ferny falls and rapids on the walk to Lorne.51Easy0.7 km · 30 minAudioThe Grotto WalkA short walk to a limestone window above the Southern Ocean.52Moderate1 km · 30 minAudioMarriners Lookout WalkA short, steep climb for Apollo Bay's wide coastal view.53Moderate4.6 km · 2.5 hrAudioWye to Kennett River WalkSteep coastal climbs, creek gullies, and views over the Southern Ocean.54Moderate4.5 km · 1.5 hrAudioIronbark Gorge TrackA gorge loop with rocky views, creek bridges and ferns.55Easy2.1 km · 45 minAudioLighthouse Discovery WalkEasy coastal lookouts from Split Point to Fairhaven56Easy3 km · 1 hrParker Hill Campground and Stringybark Loop WalkA short forest climb opens onto sweeping views of Parker Inlet.57Moderate4.5 km · 2 hrAudioBlanket Bay to Parker Hill WalkCoastal forest, two lookouts, and a finish at Parker Inlet.58Moderate4 km · 1.5 hrMilanesia Beach WalkA steep drop to a remote beach; a harder climb back.59Easy1.5 km · 1 hrAudioIronbark Basin Nature TrailA short bushwalk to a valley dam and old grasstrees60Challenging5.5 km · 3 hrRyans Den to Moonlight Head WalkA steep one-way coastal walk from Ryans Den to Moonlight Head61Moderate4 km · 2.3 hrAudioSabine Falls WalkA steep rainforest descent to a waterfall across a fern-filled valley.62Moderate4 km · 2 hrAudioAire River Escarpment Lookout WalkA moderate coastal walk to views across estuary, wetlands and sea.63Easy1.9 km · 45 minAudioMoggs Creek Circuit WalkFour small timber bridges thread through a ferny gully.64Moderate18.4 km · 6 hrWest Barwon Dam to Lake Elizabeth CircuitA full-day circuit to a landslide lake and tree-fern shore65Easy2.7 km · 40 minAudioPoint Roadknight WalkBlufftop views reward an easy walk to Point Roadknight Beach.66Easy0.5 km · 20 minAudioCarisbrook Falls WalkA quick uphill walk to falls across a steep gorge.67Moderate5 km · 2 hrAudioSt Georges River LoopClimb through eucalypts, then follow a fern-lined river back.68Moderate4 km · 1.5 hrAudioLemonade Creek TrackA fern-rich crossing links picnic ground and falls car park.69Moderate19.3 km · 4.8 hrPoorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng Timboon–Port Campbell TrailA 19.3 km crossing from dairy country to the Southern Ocean.70Moderate5 km · 2.5 hrJamieson Creek to Separation Creek WalkOcean glimpses, creek crossings and forest returning after fire.71Easy2.5 km · 45 minAudioPainkalac Nature WalkSeven QR stops unpack the estuary's plants, animals and pressures.72Moderate3 km · 45 minAudioUrquhart Bluff to Sunnymead WalkA short, rough coastal leg to Sunnymead’s secluded cove73Easy1.3 km · 30 minAudioSheoak Picnic Ground Nature WalkA fern-gully loop with tall gums and a suspension bridge74Moderate2.7 km · 1 hrAudioSt George River WalkA mostly flat river walk through fern gullies and past rocky pools.75Moderate4.5 km · 1.5 hrAudioUrquhart CircuitRock pools and a low-tide scramble on the coast.76Easy1 km · 20 minAudioStony Creek Lily Pond WalkA short creek stroll to a layered cascade.77Easy1.4 km · 45 minMoggs Creek Coastal Heathland WalkA short, steep climb to a wide Great Ocean Road panorama78Moderate4.5 km · 1.3 hrAudioBeach Combing Walk (Point Roadknight to Urquhart Bluff)Walk the beach at low tide with Split Point Lighthouse in view.79Moderate3.1 km · 1.3 hrAudioKatabanut LoopA forest loop climbs to Upper Blanket Bay Falls.80Moderate1.5 km · 30 minAudioLorne Tramway Track Stage 1A short coastal walk tracing Lorne's old timber tramway to the river.81Easy2.6 km · 45 minWadawurrung Country WalkA short, easy coastal stage through dunes to Yellow Bluff.82Moderate7 km · 2.5 hrAudioFiji Memorial WalkA coastal memorial walk with a powerful 1891 shipwreck story.83Easy0.4 km · 20 minAudioKennett River Nature WalkFourteen small nature lessons beside the Kennett River.84Easy1 km · 20 minAudioDoug Stirling WalkAn easy foreshore walk links Lorne's surf club and its pier.85Easy1.5 km · 20 minTorquay Promenade WalkA flat foreshore stroll from Yellow Bluff to Point Danger.86Moderate7.5 km · 2.5 hrAudioDistillery Creek to Moggs Creek WalkForest tracks and Painkalac Dam, with a car shuttle to Moggs Creek.87Easy10 km · 2.5 hrTiger Rail TrailA timber bridge and old rail line carry you into the forest.88Moderate2.4 km · 1 hrAudioOcean Walk/Cherry Tree Creek WalkA wooded climb beside St George River to Allenvale Road.89Easy5.5 km · 1 hrAudioApollo Bay Foreshore WalkA coastal footpath threads past Apollo Bay’s foreshore sculptures.90Moderate7.9 km · 3.5 hrShiney Eye CircuitWildflowers, open heath and views over Anglesea.91Moderate8 km · 3 hrFive Mile TrackA one-way rainforest walk with two Little Erskine River crossings.92Challenging49.2 km · 13 hrOld Beechy Rail TrailA 49.2 km rail trail through Otway forest, farmland and small towns.93Easy4.5 km · 1.5 hrAudioAireys Inlet Woodland CircuitIronbark woodland shifts to a leafy creekside track.94Easy0.4 km · 20 minWest Barwon Reservoir WalkA quick return to the dam wall for broad reservoir views.95Moderate10.1 km · 3.5 hrAudioMoggs Creek to Coalmine Creek WalkIronbark and messmate forest, with a ridge crossing to the coast.96Easy0.9 km · 24 minSpring Creek Nature Reserve WalkA short gravel walk beneath moonahs beside Spring Creek.97Easy1 km · 30 minFern Gully WalkA short forest walk to tree ferns, creek crossings and boardwalks.98Moderate7 km · 2.8 hrHarrison Track NorthFollow a sandy valley track to stepping stones and seasonal flowers.99Moderate4 km · 1.5 hrDistillery Creek–Ted’s Ridge Track CircuitClimb to Ted’s Ridge for coastal views on a short woodland loop.100Easy1.6 km · 1 hrAudioBert Alsop WalkCross the Swing Bridge for a Melaleuca-lined foreshore walk.101Easy1.2 km · 24 minDeep Creek WalkA short creekside walk through Torquay’s remnant woodland.102Moderate7 km · 2.5 hrHaggarts–Allardyce TracksHeathy woodland opens to ocean views and seasonal wildflowers.103Easy0.3 km · 9 minBlue Spruce WalkA short gravel leg beside the Gellibrand River104Easy1.3 km · 30 minRed Rocks Lookout WalkA short coastal path to Red Rocks views and beach access.105Easy1.6 km · 45 minTed’s Ridge TrackA short heath walk for grass trees, orchids and spring flowers.106Moderate6 km · 2 hrLoves TrackStringybark forest leads to a sweeping Split Point panorama.107Easy1.4 km · 20 minAudioAnglesea Riverbanks WalkA flat river path from Anglesea’s river mouth into town.108Easy1.2 km · 20 minAudioLorne Swing Bridge CircuitAn easy river loop over Lorne’s Swing Bridge and boardwalk.109Easy0.3 km · 15 minAudioDistillery Creek Ephemeral Wetlands WalkA short boardwalk ends at a wetland that comes and goes.
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“You're coming up on the Twelve Apostles, the limestone towers standing offshore beside a long line of cliffs. If you're choosing just one big coastal lookout, this is the one I'd keep.”

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