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12 Apostles Great Ocean Walk 3 Day Tour

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    Walk 91

    The concept of Walk 91 was an idea that came to life in the early 2000s. When the walk first opened to the public in 2005 it was 91 kilometers long, instead of the 104 kilometers, it is now. We didn’t realize that the walk’s length would change after its opening or we would have chosen a different name! It has been wonderful to see the walk extended to end at the iconic 12 Apostles, rather than at the previous finishing point of Glenample. The Great Ocean Walk has now become an iconic must-do trip for walkers and tourists from all over the world.

    • Self-Catered or Catered
    • Standard or Premium Options
    • Aire River to Twelve Apostles

    The 12 Apostles Walk is a 3-day tour of the Great Ocean Walk, spanning a little over half of the entire trek. While our 3-day Hike the Cape Tour is on the milder side of the walk, this 12 Apostles stretch is the more isolated, more rugged final three days of the Great Ocean Walk. This remote 58km section of track is known as the ‘Wild Side’ and is perfect for the adventurer short on time looking for a concise 3-day Great Ocean Walk itinerary. Walking pack free, you’ll end your trip at the iconic Twelve Apostles. If you have a little more time and would like a similar but slightly longer journey spread over 4 days, check out our 4-day Great Ocean Walk Wild Side Tour. Otherwise, keep reading below to find out all the features of this 3-day Great Ocean Walk tour. And please contact us if you have any questions.

    Highlights

    • Cozy Accommodation & Friendly Hosts
    • Well Marked & Easy to Navigate Tracks
    • No Technical Expertise Required
    • Locally prepared, Healthy Catered Options

    Standard and Premium Accommodation Pricing

    AU$882 per person based on double occupancy 

    1 person – AU$1,521 per person
    2 person – AU$882 per person
    3 person – AU$882 per person
    4 person – AU$832 per person
    5 person – AU$832 per person
    6 person – AU$782 per person

    Meals included: None
    Accommodation: 2 nights. Queen or twin share available with private bathroom. One room per 2 people.
    Rating: Comparable to 3.5 to 4 star
    Groups: For more than 6 people see our group walks page

    Standard + Catered:

    AU$1,059 per person based on double occupancy

    1 person – AU$1,698 per person
    2 person – AU$1,059 per person
    3 person – AU$1,059 per person
    4 person – AU$1,009 per person
    5 person – AU$1,009 per person
    6 person – AU$959 per person

    Meals included: 2 breakfasts, 3 pack lunches, 2 dinners
    Accommodation: 2 nights. Queen or twin share available with private bathroom. One room per 2 people.
    Rating: Comparable to 3.5 to 4 star
    Groups: For more than 6 people see our group walks page

    Premium + Catered:

    AU$1,948 per person based on double occupancy 

    1 person – AU$3,790 per person
    2 person – AU$1,948 per person
    3 person – AU$1,948 per person
    4+ person – AU$1,848 per person

    Meals included: 2 breakfasts, 3 pack lunches, 2 dinners
    Accommodation: Private 3 bedroom lodge (queen or twin beds available). Sleeps up to 6 people.
    Rating: Comparable to 4 star
    Groups: For more than 6 people see our group walks page

    Note: These prices do not include Christmas, Easter, Public holidays and January. Please enquire for a price & availability for these times. Please note we do not operate on Christmas Day

    Price Includes

    • Private Walk Briefing
    • 2 Nights’ Accommodation
    • Return to Apollo Bay on Day 3
    • Daily Transport
    • Bag Transfers
    • Great Ocean Walk Map
    • Walk Notes
    • Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
    • Cape Otway Lighthouse Ticket

    Price Excludes

    • Snacks
    • Alcohol

    Good to Know

    • You may extend your walk to include a night’s stay in Port CampbellPlease ask us for a quote, more details are available on the FAQ page
    • We can lend you walking poles if you would like them
    • We can lend you a mobile phone if you are visiting from overseas
    • Transfers to and from your start and finish points are included where required
    • Detailed transportation options to and from Apollo Bay are available on the FAQ page
    • We are happy to cater for any special dietary needs (please let us know when you book)
    • It’s important to be prepared for your walkSee our FAQ page for some tips!
    • If this particular walk is too long or too short for you, please refer to our other multi-day walking options or call us for a chat on (+61 3 5237 1189)

    Before Your Adventure Begins

    Walk91 look forward to welcoming you on arrival with your own personal walk briefing. We will hand you a map, tide chart, walk notes, emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) & phone, if needed. You will start your journey with our Walk91 team feeling relaxed, confident & safe in the knowledge that we are never far away and you can call us at any time!

    Itinerary

    Day 1Aire River to Milanesia Gate

    We’ll give you a packed lunch for your first day’s walk. This section of the walk features rocky escarpments and coastal views. You will pass heath land, wild flowers and grass trees. Be prepared for some beach walking as you drop down onto Johanna Beach. Look out for birds such as the majestic wedge-tailed eagles and white bellied sea eagles. Then you climb upwards alongside picturesque farmland valley before heading towards Milanesia.

    • Distance:20 kilometres
    • Parks Vic Grading:Medium
    • Approximate Duration:7 hours

    Standard Accommodation Option

    This wonderful accommodation is in a great location close to the Great Otway National Park and offers sweeping views of the bush and the surrounding countryside. Relax in the evening with private views of the valley looking west towards glorious sunsets. Kangaroos graze close to the property in the late afternoons. Your comfortable accommodation is en suite with a living room area and a well-equipped kitchen with tea / coffee making facilities. The accommodation hosts are happy to share their knowledge and love of this magical place with you.

    Self-catered: We transfer your food with your luggage to your accommodation.
    Catered: Dinner, continental breakfast and pack lunch for day 2 is included.

    Premium Accommodation Option

    This wonderful lodge offers private luxury accommodation close to the Great Ocean Walk.
    Enjoy stunning ocean views from the master bedroom of your lodge, wake up to the sight of kangaroos feeding just outside your bedroom window, and appreciate the abundance of native birdlife, from bold laughing Kookaburras and Petit Blue Wrens to Sulphur Crested Cockatoos and cheeky Magpies. On a clear night, the signature sky windows offer spectacular vision of the Milky Way; the celestial beauty is pristine as there is no ambient city light at the lodge.
    The lodge is private to you or your group and has four bedrooms, the Master with an en-suite and three others that share a bathroom.
    Each of these rooms has a king-sized bed that can be split into two king singles.
    The owners ensure your wonderful evening meal is cooked to perfection and waiting for you in a slow cooker in your private kitchen. All you have to do is plate up and enjoy a beautiful home-cooked gourmet meal.

    Meals: Dinner, continental breakfast and pack lunch for day 2 is included.

    Day 2Milanesia to The Gables

    The trail descends onto the rugged shoreline of Milanesia Beach. As the track rises back to the cliff tops you are presented with outstanding views from the coastal forests, high on the sea cliffs. Walk on through the blue gums, ending amongst the heath at the breathtaking Gables Lookout.

    • Distance:18 kilometres
    • Parks Vic Grading:Medium / Hard
    • Approximate Duration:7 hours

    Standard Accommodation Option

    Accommodation and included meals are the same as night one.

    Premium Accommodation Option

    Accommodation and included meals are the same as night one.

    Day 3The Gables to the 12 Apostles

    Your last day will start with a walk through the Sheoak trees, dropping down onto historical Wreck Beach with its old anchors rising out of the sand. Hike on towards the Gellibrand estuary and as the track climbs up to the last section of the walk you will see the iconic 12 Apostles in the distance. At the end of your walk you can celebrate with a photo from the official 12 Apostles viewing platform. We will collect you at 4pm and transfer you back to Apollo Bay (arriving at approx 5:30pm).

    • Distance:19.5 kilometres
    • Parks Vic Grading:Medium
    • Approximate Duration:7 hours
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