Sunday, April 4, 2010

Great Ocean Walk

So we made it back! 3 days on the Great Ocean Walk was great fun. We covered a little over 30Kms in average weather but it was still good to get away.
Day one took us from Apollo Bay to Elliot Ridge, walking along the coast line until the very end when we headed up hill (Steep) to the camp, nicely nesteled in the bush. It took about 3 hours with stops, and although we were not in any rush it was still a good days walk with fully loaded backpacks.
Day 2 was much easier. 11.6Kms but a nice gradual incline for about 6Kms and then all down hill to Blanket Bay. All in bush and very overcast but still good (until my feet flared up and gave in!). The camp site was another well set up site though with plenty of bushes to make you feel as though you are on your own.
Day 3, and Jo headed off with the other 2 for a beautiful days walk to the Cape Otway Light House. Very bummed I missed it as it sounded like the best day of scenery and best weather too! Givent hat I was not walking we loaded the packs up in the car and they travelled light for a welcomed easy day.
All in all I can highly recommend the Great Ocean Walk to any reasonably fit walker. We'll be posting some 'Dry packaged meal' reviews too. Very amusing!

No comments:

Post a Comment