A local business in Apollo Bay, at the start of the 104km Great Ocean Walk, ‘Walk 91′ will plan About Us.
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The Great Ocean Walk is a coastal track of approximately 100km, split into sections so that you can hop on and off the track. Facts & History. ‘Walk 91’ was created by Mark Kininmonth, a Parks Victoria Ranger who lives in Apollo Bay. As Walk 91 is based locally in Apollo Bay, you can hike in confidence, knowing that Mark and his team are never far away should you need us. Self Guided Accommodati
on Packages There is no accommodation on the actual track itself, but we select accommodation close by for you, changing accommodation as you progress along walk. Packages also include a private walk briefing before you walk, a safety beacon (epirb), small first aid kit, maps and walking notes. You can request the use of walking poles, and overseas visitors can also borrow a mobile phone if needed. All itineraries listed include transport to and from the walk each day, and bag transfers. So all you have to do is carry a small day pack, and enjoy your holiday!
06/12/2024
Shelly Beach is one of the first ‘stop offs’ or exit points on the Great Ocean Walk, so if you want a short first day’s walk of about 8km from Apollo Bay, this is the perfect walk for you! 🍃🥾
We heard lots of grunting koalas on the way down to the beach, but the trees are so tall here we couldn’t quite spot them, but I’m sure they had their eyes on us! 👀🐨
There are decision points to consider so check the tides and swell before you head off. If tides are low you can choose a little more beach walking if you prefer 😀 www.walk91.com.au
01/12/2024
We have some interesting visitors on the sand at the moment. The pretty blue shells are actually violet sea snails. They float on the oceans surface and create a bubble raft of mucus to float.
Washed up by the recent easterlys, they are not as big as the blue bottle washed up next to them, but just as amazing in colour
23/11/2024
A wonderful Great Ocean Walk adventure 🐨🚶♀️🚶🚶♂️🍃Thanks for walking with us Cindi 😊 www.walk91.com.au
20/11/2024
Peekaboo! We couldn’t spot this little fella at first but we could hear him grunting. Then we saw his little face looking down at us 😀🐨 very cute!
12/11/2024
If you are heading down to the Great Ocean Walk,look forward to seeing some pretty great rock formations! 😀🚶🚶♀️🚶♂️🥾 www.walk91.com.au
07/11/2024
Princetown to the 12Apostles is a wonderful section at the end of the Great Ocean Walk. This is us walking approximately 6kms through coastal bush, gradually seeing these amazing limestone stacks come into view. 🚶🚶♀️🚶♂️🚶♂️Remember to stop for a photo op at Glenample and visit Gibsons Steps, before ending at the magnificent viewing platform.
It is certainly a walk to remember! 😍
Just get in touch if you need any help planning your trip www.walk91.com.au 😁🐨🍃
06/11/2024
There was a warm wind today but the sun just managed to peek through ☀️⛅️
02/11/2024
Look out where you step on the Great Ocean Walk! 🥾The blue tongue lizzard sticks out their tongue as a defense mechanism, hissing and flattening themselves to appear bigger and can grow up to 60cm long. They like basking in the morning sun and can be hard to spot 😳😀
29/10/2024
Amazing days on Johanna Beach on the Great Ocean Walk. 😍🚶🚶♀️🚶♂️If you walk from Castle Cove to Johanna Lookout (9B on the map) this is a wonderful section of track of approximately 8.5km long, so perfect even for a day tripper!
25/10/2024
There are so many beautiful trees along the Great Ocean Walk, deep in the Great Otway National Park. Some walkers are surprised by the many number of tree lined tracks along this magnificent walk. It’s not all about sandy beaches and cliff top ocean views! 🌊
Some of the most peaceful moments are when you are walking through tall Mountain Ash with just the sound of the birds to keep you company. 🥰
17/10/2024
An outstanding beach you won’t want to miss whilst on the Great Ocean Walk is Johanna. 🚶🏽♂️🚶♀️🚶🏿
This is a wild and windswept stretch of coastline.
🌊However, although this beach looks pretty safe, caution must be taken where the river crosses the beach to meet the Great Southern Ocean. 🐟🐠Depending on the tides and swell, the water crossing can get quite deep, so remember to check your tide chart before you set out.
If its really deep and unsafe to cross you may have to turn back! (If you walk with us we will check the tides & swell and will support you all the way!) 🐳🦀
After you have navigated the crossing, you will head towards the two Johanna Beach Lookouts.
⛺️Here you may choose to camp in the day visitor area or in the Great Ocean Walk campsite, or be whisked off to your accommodation for a warm shower and a nice meal.
🌿🌿Check out our 5-Day walking options.🥾🥾
09/10/2024
A magical day here today at the start of the Great Ocean Walk😍
You will walk past our pretty Apollo Bay harbour on the first leg of your hike, which is approximately 8.5km to Shelly Beach. This is an easy section of the trail and a superb walk on a day like this!
🚶🏿🚶♀️🚶🏽♂️🥾 www.walk91.com.au for more tips and info 🐨🌿
08/10/2024
If you are ending your walk at the 12 Apostles, remember to nip down Gibson’s Steps to explore the beach if you have time (and the tide and swell conditions allow). 🚶🏽♂️🚶♀️🚶🏿🥾
Our days are getting longer now that daylight savings has begun, so it’s a great chance to take a lovely late afternoon shot of these amazing huge limestone stacks.🌅❤️
We have just had two magnificent days of blue skies here in Apollo Bay, at the start of the Great Ocean Walk; and it looks like kids on school holidays have been out enjoying it too! 😍
🌼🦋 Exciting news! There are lots of butterflies and dragonflies flitting on and around the Great Ocean Walk right now! 🌞
The warm weather and recent rainfall have created perfect conditions for these beautiful insects to thrive. With plenty of blooming flowers providing nectar along the trail, they’re out in full force!
Healthy ecosystems and conservation efforts are making a difference, giving these creatures the habitats they need to flourish
Take a moment to enjoy the vibrant life around us—it’s a wonderful reminder of Victoria’s incredible biodiversity! 🦋✨ www.walk91.com.au
30/09/2024
Sometimes the smallest things can be simply beautiful. Walking is the perfect activity to just tune out, let your mind wander, listen to the ocean and to stop and appreciate the small stuff 😍🚶🏽♂️🚶♀️🚶🏿 www.walk91.com.au
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26/09/2024
Wildly beautiful, even cloudy days are special down here in Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Walk 😍 🚶🏿🚶♀️
🚶🏽♂️If you have time a walk on the beach between Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay before you start the Great Ocean Walk trail is well worth it, but make sure it is low tide!
🌿Calling all solo walkers! 🚶♀️🚶🏿🚶🏽♂️ On the 24/11/2024 we have one solo walker booked in on our Great Ocean Walk Bus adventure, and need 1 more hiker to join them for the trip to go ahead.
Are you up for an unforgettable adventure along the Great Ocean Walk?
🐨 Our knowledgeable drivers look after you, giving you local advice each day before you start walking. (This is Peter, but you could be lucky enough to hang out with any one of our great team!)
🥾You can choose to join a 6 Day walk on the 24/11,
Or a 5 day on the 25/11,
Or even a 3 Day Walk to the 12 Apostles on the 27/11.
💰Use this code to receive a $150 discount if you choose the 6 day walk starting on the 27/11/24 - or a 20% discount on the above dates:
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If you choose to take your time and walk the Great Ocean Walk trail in 7 days, you can spend 6 wonderful nights too in the beautiful Otways ❤️
But if you would prefer a shorter break, you can still see some of the best bits in 3 days walking from Apollo Bay to Castle Cove or Castle Cove to the 12Apostles 🚶🏿🚶♀️🚶🏽♂️🥾
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Winter sun in Apollo Bay at the start of the Great Ocean Walk ❤️#walk91 #greatoceanwalk #walk91tours
Keep your eyes peeled on the Great Ocean Walk for so many wild and wonderful creatures.🐀🍃🐨
With the help of our wonderful Walk91 team the whole trail is just waiting to be explored.🚶🏿🚶🏽♂️🚶♀️
Watch Brad in action, and if you haven’t visited #wildlifewondersaus yet in Apollo Bay please do! These guys are our wildlife warriors! ❤️😄#walk91 #walk91locals #conservationecologycentre #apollobay #greatoceanwalk #greatoceanroadwalk #greatoceanroad #greatoceanwalk #visitvictoria
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Ready for a short walk over the Easter weekend? Start on Apollo Bay’s foreshore ( the beach this morning was so beautiful!) and walk to Shelly Beach. The first 8km of the walk offers wonderful views of the Great Southern Ocean 🥰 #walk91 #walk91tours #walk91greatoceanwalk
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Mist rolling in from the sea ☁️☁️☁️
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The wonderful beaches at the start of the Great Ocean Walk🏝🌊
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Explore Rainbow Falls on the Great Ocean Walk, at Station Beach Cape Otway. Remember; always check the tide and swell first 😊#walk91
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This is the last day of the Great Ocean Walk. Not sure if you can do 104kms? The best thing is that you can do as little or as much as you like. 😄😍🌿#walk91
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Another day on the wonderful Great Ocean Walk. And remember, snakes are more scared of you so stop and give them time to escape! #walk91🙂#walk91tours #greatoceanroadwalk
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At Walk 91 our passion is helping people from all over the world discover the beauty of the Great Ocean Walk…without the stress of planning. We are a local business based in Apollo Bay, on the Great Ocean Road, Australia, providing unique, self-guided walking experiences. Whether you’re a solo walker or a group, we can customise a walk for you. We offer fully catered or self-catered accommodation packages and we’ll transport your gear as you walk. You just have to carry a day pack, walk and enjoy!
Select walks ranging from 3 Days, walking the ‘mild side’ of the walk, or 3 Days walking ‘the wild side’ of the walk ending at the 12 Apostles (which is more challenging). Or choose from 4 Days, 5 Days, 6 Days or 7 Days (also ending at the iconic 12 Apostles).
You choose the date and pace you wish to walk. We aim to be as flexible as possible whilst you relax, and get back to nature! Itineraries include transport, bag transfers, and a shuttle to Apollo Bay or Port Campbell when your walk concludes.
A walk briefing, ‘Epirb’ (emergency personal positioning beacon), walking poles, Great Ocean Walk official topographical map and notes are provided, and a mobile phone for overseas visitors if required. The walk is well signposted, easy to navigate, and the tracks are well maintained.
ABOUT US
As a Parks Victoria Ranger in the early 2000s, Mark Kininmonth was heavily involved in constructing the Great Ocean Walk, sparking his decision to create Walk 91. As Walk 91 is based locally you can hike in confidence, knowing that Mark and his team are close by to assist if needed. You don’t need to be an experienced hiker to do the Great Ocean Walk, you just need a medium level of fitness and we’ll help you achieve the rest.
LARGER GROUPS? NO WORRIES!
If you wish to organise a walk for a group we’ll customise an itinerary tailor made to your groups schedule and walking ability. You can select your start date, walking lengths, and whether you wish to opt for catered or self-catered accommodation. We’ll take the stress out of planning your trip whilst you concentrate on enjoying everything this spectacular Great Ocean Walk has to offer!
