Great Ocean Walk

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"A 68-mile coastal trek along southwest Victoria that follows dramatic seaside cliffs and beaches, typically hiked westbound from Apollo Bay to finish at the spectacular limestone stacks known as the Twelve Apostles. Over roughly eight days you pass through Great Otway and Port Campbell national parks where koalas and whales are possible sightings; while the terrain lacks extreme elevation, walking on sand and long coastal distances present their own endurance challenges." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines