Stage 1 – Apollo Bay to Elliot Ridge

Great Ocean Walk

Apollo Bay to Elliot Ridge

11kms

Easy/Moderate

The first stage of the Great Ocean Walk sees hikers depart from the town of Apollo Bay and follow the footpath along the Great Ocean Road until the Marengo Holiday Park. The path through the caravan park is easy to find and once you are past it, you really begin to feel like the walk is starting.

For what it’s worth, I wasn’t particularly fond of the first 11km’s to Elliot Ridge, because along the way you can see holiday houses overlooking the coast and the trail includes 4×4 tracks which in my opinion takes away from the experience. When I bring guests down to do the Great Ocean Walk, I start them at Blanket Bay and if you are short on time, then I’d consider this option as well. There are shuttle companies in Apollo Bay that can drive you the 45mins to Blanket Bay.

This Google Earth image gives you a great idea of the route from Apollo Bay township, past Marengo (caravan park is right on the coast) and along the beach right up to the Elliot Ridge Hike-In campground that was built specifically for Great Ocean Walk hikers.

Great Ocean Walk - Apollo Bay — **The trail passing private property on the way out to Elliot Ridge.**

Blue Wren Great Ocean Walk — **Blue wren’s are a common sight on the trail.**

Great Ocean Walk — **Low tide and exposed rock shelves are fun to explore.**

Explore more of the Great Ocean Walk

Stage 1 – Apollo Bay to Elliot Ridge

Stage 2 – Elliot Ridge to Blanket Bay

Stage 3 – Blanket Bay to Cape Otway

Stage 4 – Cape Otway to Aire River

Stage 5 – Aire River to Johanna Beach

Stage 6 – Johanna Beach to Ryans Den

Stage 7 – Ryans Den to Devils Kitchen

Stage 8 – Devils Kitchen to Princetown

Stage 9 – Princetown to 12 Apostles

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_20190207_233951_950-1-1024x1024.jpg — **Jono Ingram – Owner & Guide – Good Times Tours**

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.
We 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.