The map above shows the coastal route from Aire River West campground to Castle Cove and then finishing at Johanna Beach. This 14km section is one of the absolute best of the whole trail.
The trail from Aire River slowly ascends up to the cliff edge which opens up incredible coastal views and then the trails descends down to the waters edge which means you have these incredibly large cliffs to your right hand side before slowly making your way up to the Castle Cove lookout where the trail meets the Great Ocean Road for the first and only time.
Google Earth image shows the terrain from Castle Cove to Johanna Beach. Note that whilst the track is not shown, the trail joins the beach just to the right of centre on the above image. This means hikers have a solid 1km long walk along soft sand to finish at Johanna Beach.
Slowly making our way down to the waters edge before a short gradual climb up to Castle Cove lookout.
Hikers nearing Castle Cove lookout.
Looking back towards Castle Cove and Aire River.
Looking down at Johanna Beach.
Arriving at Johanna Beach. It’s roughly a 30min walk along the beach to the Johanna Beach campground.
Choose Good Times Tours For Your Great Ocean Walk Experience
Jono Ingram from Good Times Tours is Melbourne based so can provide return transport for public & private groups.
I setup camp and cook for you. You simply walk with your day pack.
I provide high quality tents, thermarest sleeping pads, pillows, down sleeping bags, camp chairs and a 6x3m waterproof marquee as camping equipment for all of our guests.
I offer an an affordable option for groups up to 11 in size, looking for a no-fuss and flexible experience.
I can cater for groups looking to spend anywhere between 2-4 days on the Great Ocean Walk.
Good Times Tours operates a 12 seat Toyota Hiace with trailer for all Great Ocean Walk Tours
