Great Walks of Australia: 4-Day Twelve Apostles Walk

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Take an immersive, four-day trek through the spectacular scenery of the Great Ocean Road - a journey that is celebrated as a Great Walk of Australia. Follow a network of moderate trails that traverse the beaches, forests and cliffs of one of the world's most beautiful coastlines. The tour includes three nights of eco-luxe lodging, many gourmet meals, an expert guide, ground support and a thrilling helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostles for a grand finale. Numbers are limited to 12 for a personalized small-group experience.

Great Ocean Road 4-day walking tour
Walk through pristine coastal forest to secluded beaches
Join a guided hike and finish the walk on a helicopter tour over the 12 Apostles
3 nights of comfortable lodge accommodation included
Healthy and nutritious dinners, hearty breakfasts and packed lunches are included

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This unforgettable four-day trip along the Great Ocean Road is one of eight Great Walks of Australia - a curated collection of immersive multi-day walks through Australia's wildly diverse landscapes. Consisting mostly of moderate tracks, this walk is great for all experience levels. Explore famous surf beaches, peaceful eucalyptus groves, the lush rain forest of the Ottway Ranges and the dramatic limestone cliffs of Australia's 'Shipwreck Coast.' For a grand finale, get an aerial perspective of the famous Twelve Apostles rock formations with a thrilling helicopter ride. An experienced guide will lead a small group of no more than 12 participants. Return to the same accommodations each night - a comfortable eco-lodge designed specifically for hikers. Refuel along the journey with gourmet, locally-sourced meals served with regional wines. See Itinerary below for complete tour details.ItineraryDay 1: Castle Cove -- Johanna Beach, 5 miles (8 km) of walking (L, D)Your tour starts with pickup from Melbourne's central Travelodge Southbank for a relaxing 3-hour journey by road. Today's walk takes you from Castle Cove to Johanna Beach, a favorite section for many walkers. The route takes you above cliffs dropping sharply down to the ocean, flanked by eucalyptus trees. Pass by forests of grass trees and wildflowers before reaching Johanna Beach and your overnight walking lodge. Relax in the evening with chef-prepared dinner accompanied by a selection of wines.Overnight: Johanna walking lodgeDay 2: Johanna Beach -- Moonlight Head, 12.5 miles (20 km) of walking (B, L, D)After breakfast at your lodge, experience the wild side of the Great Ocean Road on a day walk that takes you from Moonlight Head along grassy hills and country lanes to the highest point of the entire trail. Dramatic changes in elevation deliver wild and remote Southern Ocean views. You'll arrive at the secluded Milanesia Beach that can only be accessed on foot. Follow undulating goat trails leading off the beach and along the cliff for exclusive vistas, and feel on the edge of the world at remote Ryan's Den. Return to the lodge to unwind and relax, and perhaps make use of the soothing foot spa!Overnight: Johanna walking lodgeDay 3: Moonlight Head -- Princetown, 10 miles (16.5 km) of walking (B, L, D)Following breakfast at your lodge, be returned to Moonlight Head to begin today's gentle forest walk to the Gables -- the highest ocean cliff lookout on the walk. If the tide is out you can take the 366 stairs down to Wreck Beach for a glimpse of shipwrecks and anchors embedded in the sandstone. If the tide is in, take the high road past Devil's Kitchen for a bush 'cuppa' with a stunning view, before being returned to the walking lodge at Johanna.Overnight: Johanna walking lodgeDay 4: Princetown -- Twelve Apostles, 5 miles (8.5 km) of walking (B, L)The final day of your 4-day walk takes you to the Twelve Apostles, one of Victoria's signature sights. Take the guided walking tour and enjoy a sensational helicopter flight over the Twelve Apostles for an aerial view of your route. The round-trip transport returns you to Melbourne at around 5pm.Accommodation: All nights of the walk are at the one lodge, which means there's no packing up until the last day, and you'll only carry day-packs containing lunch, water and personal needs.Walks start and end at the 4-star walking lodge in Johanna, specially designed to ensure walkers have all the comforts they need at the end of a hard day on the trail: a hot shower, a comfortable bed and a gourmet meal. The purpose-built retreat is ideally positioned halfway along the Great Ocean Walk and features best practice sustainable design and a serene bush setting. In the evenings, fabulous regional food prepared on-site by an internationally trained chef is served, along with some of Victoria's best wines. There is no single-room surcharge.

Great Walks of Australia: 4-Day Twelve Apostles Walk

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