Great Ocean Walk, 104kms-6days Apollo Bay-12 Apostles

[@JoeCarmona]

The Great Ocean Walk in southwest Victoria owes it's rugged beauty to the sculpting forces of waves & wind of the Great Southern Ocean & it can be calm one day & treacherous the next, I walked this track from January 2-7 middle of summer yet on consecutive days we had 20ml & 50ml of rain & 113km winds yet ended it in blazing hot sun, that is the nature of this wild & beautiful landscape

[@akachovich]

Thank you for showing the maps...its very informative 👍

[@JoeCarmona]

You're welcome I hope that by showing the aerial layout you can get a clearer picture of what's before you, happy hiking

[@janiebarker2687]

Beautifull looking forward to ❤️

[@JoeCarmona]

Thanks Janie it's a fabulous hike with some spectacular wild coastal scenery

[@janiebarker2687]

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[@elenaalfonsin4152]

Thank you Joe. This video of the thee ocean is wonderfull. Beatiful experience . I am to the Argentina.

[@JoeCarmona]

Thank you Elena I am glad that you enjoyed a slice of our rugged, beautiful & wild ocean landscape that Australia has. Espero que algun dia podras verlo con tus propios ojos de Canberra, Australia un saludo

[@elenaalfonsin4152]

Gracias Joe. Ojalá. Los sigo viendo.

[@Elcondor2014]

Thanks for the video Joe, I will start March the 22nd !

[@JoeCarmona]

Thanks enjoy the walk not as long as a Camino but it's rugged remoteness & stunning views makes it an unforgettable experience

[@bartbara7594]

Hi, what program are you using to see the terrain? many thanks and looks great!!

[@JoeCarmona]

Thanks I am glad that you enjoyed it I use Google Earth & Google Earth Studio they 're all free you can upload a KLM file & it will plot your trip or you can create your own tour then once finished you can record it & I have used it extensively in my KZbin channel as it saves the use of a drone & can give an aerial view that aids in explaining the certain terrain that you're transversing.

[@rachelwhiting4953]

Thank you for sharing your walk, I am hoping to do the Great Ocean Walk in March. How many hours did you walk each day?

[@JoeCarmona]

Thanks Rachel, I did it in 6 days doubling up in the first 2 stages- 22kms & 21kms as they are relatively easy & still finished those days around 4pm starting after 9 am, the other stages I walked roughly between 6 to 7 hours though the distances averaged about 14kms there was a fair of climbing & descending but above all there were the fantastic views that you had to absorb & video & it was worth not rushing through & take it all in. I did it between January 2-7 & you saw from the video first 2 days 20ml & 50ml rain so expect all kinds of weather, the campsites Johanna Beach, Devils Kitchen & Ryans Den are perched on top of a ridge & the views are magnificent & if you're lucky enough to have a brilliant sunset it will be unforgettable. Enjoy

[@rachelwhiting4953]

@@JoeCarmona Thanks Joe, just trying decide if i am going to double up the first sections as you did.

[@Elcondor2014]

I am also doing the GORW in March , starting from Apollo Bay on the 22nd, what are your dates ? Good luck and Buen Camino !

[@JoeCarmona]

@@rachelwhiting4953 Only you know your own capabilities, the first 2 stages are easier I got to 1st campsite in the forest by midday leaving after 9am, it's the most likely place to spot koalas, I didn't see any but constantly heard the males crying out (they sound like wild pigs). The lighthouse is a good place to stop over as it's easy to spend some hours exploring the area, enjoy the walk either way

[@rachelwhiting4953]

@@Elcondor2014 Hi I don't have a set date yet, travelling down from QLD so fingers crossed the border stays open. If leaving around your date I will let you know. Enjoy

[@Joiedevivredesilives]

Fantastic walk no doubt but As a limey don't do Venomous snakes I would be shit scared to camp there or walk or anything else inbetween

[@JoeCarmona]

Ha Ha, unfortunately everything that moves Down Under can kill you but you have to be wary & treat them with respect. The statistics of death are quite low & you can't let those magnificent views in Oz go, I am quite sure with your background in cycling if you lived here you would be exploring every corner. All the best

[@Joiedevivredesilives]

@@JoeCarmona I used to visit 4 times a year as my daughter was in Melbourne . Its stunning but did come across a diamond back on a walk and shit myself. I like how in the Uk 🇬🇧 I can sit on any grass without looking

[@michellem3455]

I'm doing this through an online virtual challenge I'm 40.8km along I would love to do this for real but I'm scared of snakes lol

[@JoeCarmona]

Hope you get through to the finish, the last 2 days have the best views

[@michellem3455]

Thank you just wish I was actually able to be there for real looks amazing x