Great Ocean Walk + Grampians with the Super Crew

12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road with the Super Crew.

3 Day Great Ocean Road + Great Ocean Walk + Grampians Tour

Trip Report & Photos

See imagery below from a fantastic few days with my new favourite American family who booked me in so they could experience the Great Ocean Walk. The original plan was to do 2 days on the GOW and then bounce back to Melbourne to explore the Yarra Valley but once we were down at Aire River West campground after day 1 on the Great Ocean Walk, I raised the idea of visiting the Grampians and they were keen to make it happen.

The photos below are from hiking the Great Ocean Walk from Blanket Bay to Johanna Beach (arguably Victoria’s best overnight coastal hike) and an afternoon visiting the 12 Apostles before camping in the Grampians, hiking the Pinnacles Lookout and then finishing the trip with a visit to Best’s and Seppelt wineries in Great Western.

The Route

3 Day Great Ocean Walk and Grampians route.

Trip Highlights

  • Bells Beach
  • Split Point Lighthouse
  • Lorne
  • Koalas at Kennett River
  • Great Ocean Walk hike from Blanket Bay to Johanna Beach
  • Camping at Aire River West Campground
  • Melba Gully
  • 12 Apostles
  • Camping in the Grampians
  • Pinnacles Hike
  • Bests Great Western and Seppelt wineries

Imagery

Driving to Parker Inlet campsite where I can meet my guests and ensure they are are doing fine.
Driving to Parker Inlet campsite where I can meet my guests and ensure they are are doing fine.
Great Ocean Walk Tours - Parker Inlet Hike
The stunning Parker Inlet on the Great Ocean Walk
A local Swamp Wallaby near Parker Inlet Campsite on the Great Ocean Walk
A local Swamp Wallaby near Parker Inlet Campsite on the Great Ocean Walk
Walking back along the trail so I can meet my guests and make sure they are enjoying themselves.
Walking back along the trail so I can meet my guests and make sure they are enjoying themselves.
My personal favourite beach in Victoria - The stunning Crayfish Bay
My personal favourite beach in Victoria – The stunning Crayfish Bay
A section of narrow trail leading to spectacular coastal views
A section of narrow trail leading to spectacular coastal views
Taking the low tide route around Seal Point towards Crayfish Bay
Taking the low tide route around Seal Point towards Crayfish Bay
Looking towards Cape Otway Lightstation from Seal Point at low tide.
Looking towards Cape Otway Lightstation from Seal Point at low tide.
Cape Otway lightstation on the Great Ocean Walk
Cape Otway Lightstation
Koala at Aire River West Campground on the Great Ocean Walk Tour
Local Koala hanging out at Aire River West Campground
Great Ocean Walk Tour - Good Times Tours
Tidy little camp at Aire River West Campground.
Aire River on the Great Ocean Road
Aire River at dusk
Hiqh quality snags for dinner (salads and wines not included in picture)
Hiqh quality snags for dinner (salads and wines not included in picture)
Chairs, firewood and wine all sorted for a relaxing evening at camp
Chairs, firewood and wine all sorted for a relaxing evening at camp
Koalas at Aire River West Campground.
Mother Koala with her little one.
Quickly drying out the tents before meeting my guests at Castle Cove with the van so I could give them a drink, snacks and check in with them.
Quickly drying out the tents before meeting my guests at Castle Cove with the van so I could give them a drink, snacks and check in with them.
Castle Cove - Great Ocean Walk
Looking back on the trail from Castle Cove Lookout where the Great Ocean Walk trail meets the Great Ocean Road.
Castle Cove - Great Ocean Walk
Locals out for a surf.
We stopped in at Melba Gully so I could show my guests the contrasts between the coastal scenery of the Great Ocean Walk and the temperate rainforest of the Otways.
We stopped in at Melba Gully so I could show my guests the contrasts between the coastal scenery of the Great Ocean Walk and the temperate rainforest of the Otways.
The Apostles!
The Apostles!
Camp setup in the Grampians
Camp setup in the Grampians
Halls Gap is the best place to camp in Victoria if you want to make friends with a few Kangaroos.
Halls Gap is the best place to camp in Victoria if you want to make friends with a few Kangaroos.
Always a few Kookaburras around in the Grampians.
Always a few Kookaburras around too.
One of the cutest little Joey's I've come across - Grampians
One of the cutest little Joey’s I’ve come across.
Quick check for the house keys.
My favourite rock on the Pinnacles hike.
My favourite rock on the Pinnacles hike.
A moody Pinnacles Lookout in the Grampians National Park
A moody Pinnacles Lookout in the Grampians National Park
Spring in the Grampians
Spring in the Grampians
Finishing an awesome 3 days together with a wine tasting at Seppelt Great Western.
Finishing an awesome 3 days together with a wine tasting at Seppelt Great Western.

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