Great Ocean Track hiking
As well as driving along the Great Ocean Road through Lorne, Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles near Port Campbell, you can hike along the newly connected and signed Great Ocean Track. I spent five days hiking in mid-February 2006 (ie the height of summer) walking from Apollo Bay to Cape Otway Lighthouse. You can go further to Aire River and beyond.The hiking is not difficult and there are often great views of the ocean and walks along quiet beaches. There are really good, natural camping areas at Elliot River, Blanket Bay and Parker River. Minimal cost- a few dollars. Provided: natural bush camping sites- levelled ground and bush between you and the next site. Drop toilets- the new ones have windows at eye level and skylights. There is a tap at Blanket Bay for water and a tank with tap at Elliot River, but no water at Parker Hill site. At Elliot River there is a new three sided, roofed...
