The Great Ocean Walk - 7 days solo hiking along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria

[@dnk7994]

Nicely done! Loved the video!

[@ervinslens]

Spectacular shots, this looks beyond amazing my friend. Overall quality here is brilliant. Such a professional looking upload!

[@scottogilvie467]

Thanks for a very informative video! Great to see how happy you always are! Doing this walk in a few months time. I'm a LSD hiker (long, slow distance).Those "short" days are relative of course, as a nearly 60, overweight hiker with a few arthritic aches happening, I find a 15km day to be nice, but anything over 20km knocks me around too much so I like these kinds of walks. I understand that most will find the days way too short but it is very hard to find walks that suit us "older" folk who still want to hike and do longer distances over multiple days yet have achievable (and relatively pain free) daily totals. Thanks again! A great resource!

[@andrewr171]

Just beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a boot sponsor!!!! Happy trails, Laura😎🫶🫶

[@michaelmcphee2930]

Lots of information professionally presented. What a delightful young lady you are.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

This is an amazing video . The Great Ocean Walk is better than the drive because you can see more if the beauty .

[@mattvann]

Great insight.

[@outtyrider]

Good to see no blisters this trip lol beautiful walk keep them bucket list trips coming

[@mikefuery7714]

Hey Laura, thanks for sharing your GOW journey. You’ve captured its environment beautifully. This is one of my favourite parts of the world; I have done it three times so far, and am due to head back again soon. Each time there Nature’s moods have been different and I’ve discovered new things about the trail and new things about myself. I agree with your point about distances and timing; I leave out a couple of campsites (stopping at Elliot and Cape Otway only for lunches) and use the remaining 5 overnight sites to make the distances fill the days a little better. Well done to you and great to see another solo hiker getting out into Nature.

[@catherineduc]

Very inspiring that you did the walk yourself and in such an effortless way too :) You would make a great presenter on Getaway! Did you need to bring a personal beacon?

[@IanTheOutdoorGuy]

Excellent video. I have hiked around Wodonga and the Alpine region but wish to explore more of Victoria's coast

[@ddduva4440]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@letsgohiking2034]

Well captured adventure, nicely filmed. I'll gladly subscribe to see more.

[@cycledelic44]

Nice part of the world thanks Laura.

[@axelpa2053]

I’m about to do the hike to

[@slrecio79]

Amazing! Thanks Laura. What time of the year did you go for this walk?

[@ourwanderingadventures]

Such a cool episode!

[@Pepe-VS73]

Hey, how about Food and Drinks at the campgrounds?

[@oldgold4u3971]

Hi Laura. Great video content and inspirational. What time of year was this? Thanks, Richard

[@andrewharris1837]

Perfect walk for the over 60's 😅

[@Bohemiahotrodandcustom]

I started that walk in 2014, injured my knee at about 55kms in, had to get evacuated to Portland hospital. I will be completing the walk at the beginning of 2025.

[@jipangoo]

A sphincter says What

[@BendigoAerial]

Awesome videography. This one is on the bucket list.

[@MoosebearAdventures]

Cool vid. 😊

[@Alys3]

Gorgeous walk ❤ thanks for the video 😊

[@annewaterhouse155]

Great upload, thanks as very informative. Out of interest did you carry your 7 days of food or pick up any on the way. Cheers & happy hiking.

[@kyliejwhyte]

Thank you for this informative video!

[@ronaldtremmel.mylifeafterc5686]

Great viedo, what kind of tent are you useing? And are you happy with it? Thank

[@brandonjcollins1062]

Hey Laura, great video! Thanks for sharing. Just wondering, what tent are you using in this hike?

[@JocelynBondu]

Hi Laura! I plan to do this hike in March. I already booked my campsites. Loved your video. Could you provide more info about showers? What did you do for washing? Any campsites have showers?

[@JourneyOfLight_ShamanOfMemory]

Hi Laura, thanks for posting this. I've been wanting to do this for a while but last 8 months suffered severe panic attacks which has given my confidence a whack, specially as my original intention was to do it solo. A step up from my usual 4 day multi hikes. Out of interest is the track still busy leading up to winter? I feel I need more Info than usual to feel calm and prepared. Thank you for the extra info... And lovely to see you enjoying the trip. 😊❤️

[@JourneyOfLight_ShamanOfMemory]

Also curious at how cold and windy it was at the sites? ❄️

[@Troyheinz]

Hello, thank you for your video but at 7:42 I can see your using a device? Could you please tell me what gas burner is that and what cup?

[@Raja-ww9qu]

😊

[@alexcheremisin3596]

Is it possible to camp in Australia for free? preferably with an option for a small fire?

[@headwerkn]

Short answer is yes, but it depends where and when. Australia is a huge place, made of seven states and two territories, all of which have their own categories of land management and rules to go with it. Popular places tend to have more restrictions and costs involved. Campfires also depend on the season ie. fire bans are common over summer.

[@thecrankyyankee5114]

The national parks do not allow for fires in Australia. This trail travels through more than one national park. The state parks are fairly cheap - like $6-$7 per person per night. There are plenty of free campsites throughout Australia that are free and allow fires. Wikicamps is a great way to find them.

[@headwerkn]

@@thecrankyyankee5114 Sorry mate, that’s an oversimplification and mostly incorrect. Rules for National Parks vary between states and even different Parks themselves have varying rules. For example here in Tasmania most of the well known National Parks - Cradle, Freycinet, Southwest, Walls of Jerusalem - are very much Fuel Stove Only, along with various surrounding Conservation Areas that make up the Tas Wilderness World Heritage Area. Other National Parks along the east (Maria, Douglas Aspley, Bay of Fires and Mt William) and northwest (Narawntapu) do allow campfires, though generally in designated areas eg. existing camps. That’s just for one small state - likely completely different elsewhere! Unfortunately theres no easy rule of thumb, you really do need to do your research for the area you want to visit. Generally the nearest National Parks office or Council is the best point of contact.

[@TheRoaring4orties]

What time of year did you go? I am planning a trip. Is there any advice?

[@gevattertod6650]

How did you film your videos? Did you use a camera or you phone?

[@tkoteacher1707]

In your future vids can we please just have one moment, just a moment ...where you look grumpy..I just wanna see what u look like..if you're at all recognisable :)

[@MizuRingo-owo]

once you finished, do you walk back?

[@thecrankyyankee5114]

No - you can only travel east to west on this trail. You can get a shuttle/bus back to the starting point of the trail.

[@joelcowley3695]

oh l hope that's not Sammy the Seal from Lorne..

[@KP-td5qz]

She’s French

[@deborahfleeton7088]

Found your channel as I was as scrolling through but can hardly understand what you’re saying. I think you need a better microphone

[@rebeccaozols1049]

Might be your speaker, I didn't have any problems hearing what she was saying.

[@michaelmcphee2930]

I didn't have a problem hearing or understanding any of the presentation It was not even necessary to have my hearing aids in. Could be your end.

[@micheledamschke2441]

No problem hearing. She speaks very clearly!

[@micheledamschke2441]

You do a great job, thank you!

[@thecrankyyankee5114]

I had no problem with understanding her.

[@jipangoo]

Why does she keep smiling????

[@LiamGuppy]

why not?

[@jipangoo]

@@LiamGuppy because it's just downright creepy

[@LiamGuppy]

@@jipangoo no its not just happy with life and happy with what she does

[@jipangoo]

A tickler that jiggles as she walks

[@tactickleturnip4382]

Lifes good if only you can truly live..