Great Ocean Walk Book Woodslane

The Great Ocean Walk is a beautifully conceived and practically indispensable guide for anyone planning to traverse Victoria’s famed 100-kilometre coastal trail from Apollo Bay past Cape Otway to the Twelve Apostles. Across 120 pages, Heyes and Mundy balance evocative imagery and readable narrative with rigorous detail: each of the eight official day segments is fleshed out with walking notes, elevation data, cautions, and optional itineraries for 4–9 day versions. The inclusion of “build your own walk” flexibility is especially helpful for walkers who prefer custom pacing.

The guide is richly illustrated with full-colour photographs and detailed maps that bring the dramatic coastal and forest scenery to life while also anchoring orientation and route planning. Further, contextual chapters on local history, flora, fauna and the environment deepen the experience beyond mere navigation.

One minor weakness is that the conciseness needed to fit all this into 120 pages occasionally leads to lighter commentary in sections where walkers might appreciate more descriptive texture or cautionary advice. But for its purpose—a reliable, inspiring, all-in-one companion for the Great Ocean Walk—this guide succeeds admirably. Whether for seasoned hikers or ambitious newcomers, it strikes a fine balance between practicality and encouragement.

Release Date: December 15, 2021
Format: PAPERBACK
Dimensions: 220 x 130 mm
Weight: 290 g
Pages: 120