Great Ocean Road Long Weekend - Family Friendly Walks
January 6-8, 2027
$2,095 per child*, $2,395 per adult
January 13-15, 2027
$2,095 per child*, $2,395 per adult
Available on request for private groups
We love walking with families. Our walks are nature-made adventures, perfect for engaging children. Our naturalist guides are keen to share their passion for nature through story-telling and in-the-field activities. Our walks provide a great way for families to share and overcome challenges, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and join us for three-days of unwinding on the coastal trails of the Great Ocean Road and the Great Otways National Park. With shorter walk days, you'll have more time to relax in our private eco-lodge. Disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with nature. Indulge your senses with private footspas and long table dinners awash with fresh seafood and local produce, plus drinks for hikers both young and old.
Your three-day guided walk covers 30 kilometres of stunning Victorian coastline. Prepare for untouched beaches and towering Eucalypts. Spot koalas and learn about local flora and fauna and history of the Great Otway's from our expert guides.
For all enquiries and bookings please contact Tasmanian Walking Company on (03) 6392 2211 or email
enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au.
*Child prices apply for children aged 8-12. Please make a special request for children under the age of eight.
Family-friendly walks
- Quick Facts
- The minimum age is eight. Children and adults need to have the fitness and capacity to walk the distances.
- Our standard terms and conditions apply.
- The minimum number for group guests to confirm a departure on the Great Ocean Road Long Weekend is five.
- We are happy to offer a new family-friendly departure date for groups of five or more.
- Please request about the rules for private groups available to private groups of 10 guests (terms and conditions apply).
- There are no co-joined tents. Bedding in each tent can be arranged as twin or double.
- Please note that bathrooms are shared and uni-sex.
- Menu - we provide for certain special dietary requests. No other changes are possible due to our remote locations.
- Dinner time is for everyone and is set according to the walk itinerary. Snacks are provided, but please feel free to bring your own for your children to enjoy between meals.
- Alcohol-free drinks are provided.
- Families are responsible for providing raincoats, backpacks and any medication for children.
- Our Family Friendly walks are available on the Three Capes Long Weekend, Bruny Island Long Weekend and Great Ocean Road Long Weekend itineraries
Please call (03) 6392 2211 or email enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au if you have any questions. We're here to help.
Great Ocean Road Long Weekend (3-days)
Reconnect with nature with breathtaking day walks, carrying day-packs only, indulge in local food and wine, beer and alcohol-free drinks and spend nights in our private lodge. Experience the magic of the Great Ocean Road on a three-day guided walking escape.
Day 1: Blanket Bay to Cape Otway
Approximately 3 hours walking
The adventure begins as you meet your guides and fellow travellers in Melbourne. From there, we embark on a road trip filled with anticipation.
The day's walk takes you through some of the most scenic sections of the Great Ocean Walk. From tranquil eucalypt forests to the majestic cliffs overlooking the sea onto pristine sandy beaches and the iconic Cape Otway Lighthouse, you'll be captivated by the beauty of your surroundings. As you walk, breathe in the fresh ocean air and savour the feeling of being truly immersed in nature.
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In the afternoon, we return to our private eco-lodge nestled in rainforest surrounds. Our host meets you with canapes and champagne before serving a long-table dinner starring Apollo Bay seafood and fresh local produce.
Day 2: Moonlight Head to Wreck Beach
Approximately 3.5 hours walking
After a restful night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, we set off on another day of exploration. This time, we meander through native stringybark forest, where the scent of eucalyptus fills the air. If the tide allows, we descend onto Wreck Beach, a hidden gem that forms part of a treacherous coastline rich in maritime history and responsible for some 180 shipwrecks over the years. After lunch, we visit the enchanting rainforest trail of Melba Gully with towering Mountain Ash and Beech Myrtle with an understory of tree ferns and a soundscape of flowing waterfalls.
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Back at our private eco-lodge, you'll have the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate with a soothing foot bath. Sip on bubbles and enjoy canapés before another delicious meal, perfectly complemented by local beverages. It's an evening of connection where we share tales of the trails before retiring to comfortable beds for a restful sleep.
Day 3: Princetown to the Twelve Apostles
Approximately 3 hours walking
As you savour another wholesome breakfast, the anticipation builds for the final leg of your journey. Today, we head to the Twelve Apostles, a collection of magnificent natural wonders that emerge slowly as the trail rises and falls. You'll know you've reached your destination when you arrive at the exclusive viewing platform reserved for walkers. Take in the breathtaking views and marvel at the sheer beauty of these iconic formations.
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We then move on to a well-deserved lunch, rounding off our produce story at our local suppliers at Schulz Dairy before returning to Melbourne. Your journey along the Great Ocean Road has come full circle, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
The Twelve Apostles Lodge
At the end of a day out on track, the Twelve Apostles Lodge is a forest-hugged refuge three hours from Melbourne. This is where the foot spa awaits, rainforest showers, kitchen garden, dining room stocked with local wines, and your king bedroom with spacious en-suite.
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The architecturally-designed lodge has been crafted with environmental sensitivity in mind. This translates to passive solar design, hydronic heating, low consumption electric and water fittings, on-site wastewater treatment and composting, plus a self-sufficient water supply. And there’s a reason this eco-development is award-winning, delivering modern comforts with equal rigour.
What’s more, the lodge is exclusively yours. The only way to stay is to join one of our walks. That means the moment you arrive, consider it home. Unpack your bags and get comfy. Five generous bedrooms can be converted to king or twin share - all enjoying access to private en-suite bathrooms.
The dining room has a lounge area well-suited for canapes when the fire pit isn’t crackling with friend-huddling flames. After a glass of regional red, move to the long table for your nightly three-course regional menu.
Itinerary Details
Great Ocean Road Long Weekend Family Friendly Walks
Price: $xxx per child*, $xxxx per adult
- Available on selected dates and for families and private groups by request
- 3-Day Guided Walk
- Each trip requires a minimum of 5 guests. The maximum is 10.
- An Underage Walker Action Plan is required for all walkers under the age of 12 years old, along with supporting documentation for proof of age, so that we are confident that children have the ability to complete the walk with parental support.
Bookings
- Phone: (03) 6392 2211
- Email: bookings@taswalkingco.com.au
- or complete the below enquiry form
Limited Edition Walks - Terms and Conditions
Our standard booking terms and conditions apply to all bookings. In addition:
- Cancellations
- more than 90 days from the scheduled departure date, a fee of $350 per person will be charged with the balance payment refunded;
- within 90 days of departure, no refund is available. Bookings are transferrable to another name.
- Children younger than 8yo will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Private Group Rules
- Full capacity paid for regardless of number of walkers
- Final payment is due 90 days prior - if places are unpaid for at this date they are released to the public
- Guest information forms are due 30 days prior to departure.
Inclusions
- Return transfers from Melbourne
- Daily walk transfers to/;from the lodge
- Accommodation at our lodge (twin share)
- All meals, non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of local beer and wines
- Use of a backpack and weather-proof jacket for the duration of the walk. (Adult sizes only.) Please bring a backpack and raincoat for your child.
- Linen and comfortable beds
- Two qualified guides for the duration of the walk
- National Parks Pass
- Foot baths including mineral salts
Single supplement
Each room contains either 1 king size bed or 2 singles. Single travellers may be required to share a twin room with another walker of the same gender if the departure fills to capacity. To guarantee a private tent for the duration of our walk, a supplementary price of 75% of full fee. This needs to be requested at the time of booking.
Public Holiday Surcharge
If your departure falls on a public holiday an increased walker rate will be automatically applied to your departure to cover the increased cost of operation.
Booking Terms and Conditions
Pricing: All prices are quoted per person in $AUD including GST and are on a seasonal basis.
View our full Booking Terms and Conditions
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