Seven purpose-built Great Ocean Walk hike-in campsites are located at manageable intervals for multi-day walking along the Great Ocean Walk. Each campsite has eight individual camp ‘pads’ set into the surrounding bushland. Each camp pad has room for a 2-3 person tent. There is a maximum number of 12 people allowed per hiking party, booking no more than four hike-in campsites at each location. Registration fees apply at these campsites and hikers must book at least two weeks in advance.

Overnight hikers must register their walking and camping intentions. Registration assists in the adoption of minimal impact bushwalking practices, improves your walking experience and maintains the area’s remote qualities. 

The Campsites – East to West

1) Elliot Ridge – Apollo Bay Visitor Centre to Elliot Ridge 10.3km (3hr 30 min) Medium
2) Blanket Bay – Elliot Ridge Campsite to Blanket Bay 12km 4hr 30 min Easy
3) Cape Otway – Blanket Bay Campsite to Cape Otway 10.5km 3hr 45 min Easy/Medium
4) Aire River – Cape Otway Campsite to Aire River 10km 3hr 15 min Medium
5) Johanna Beach – Aire River Campsite to Johanna Beach 14km 5hr 15 min Medium
6) Ryans Den – Johanna Beach Campsite to Ryans Den 14km 5hr Medium/Hard
6) Devils Kitchen – Ryans Den Campsite to Devils Kitchen 13km 5hr 15 min Medium/Hard
7) Twelve Apostles – Devils Kitchen Campsite to Twelve Apostles 16km 5hr 15 min Easy/Medium