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 SMALL GROUP GUIDED WALK - SOUTHERN OCEAN 

Torquay to Lorne

Walk from accommodation to accommodation - 7 days / 6 nights
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Much more than the famous road!  This walk covers a superbly varied section of the famous Great Ocean Road area - one that offers a range of experiences for the explorer on foot.  Walk along sheer cliff tops with dramatic ocean vistas.  Stroll along the clean, white, sandy beaches of the Southern Ocean.  Head inland through majestic forests, past cascading waterfalls, fern gullies and the brilliant wildflower displays of winter and springtime.  In stormy weather, experience the exhilaration of the wind in your hair as the huge rollers relentlessly pound the coast.  On hot, summery days, enjoy a refreshing dip along the way.  Wildlife lovers will not be disappointed - there are plenty of native animals to see including kangaroos, koalas, colourful birds and many nocturnal animals.  With its enormous variety, this holiday is a delight at any time of the year.  
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7 day / 6 night Southern Ocean Surf Walk Itinerary Guided 
Truly Ref. 1654
Includes 5 days of walking.
Day 1:  Starts in Torquay any time after 2pm.  There is no walking scheduled for today but the beach is a delightful place for a stroll.  Accommodation: Torquay

Day 2:  Begin walking at world Bells Beach, one of Australia's most famous surf beaches.  Walk along spectacular cliff tops with panoramic ocean views.  Learn about the history and lifestyles of the local Aboriginal tribes on the 'Koori Culture Walk'.  There should be opportunities en route see kangaroos in the wild!  Accommodation: Anglesea
Day 3:  A nature lovers bonanza!  Numerous native flowers have been identified on this section of the walk, in season, and you can see many birds as you pass by the Coogorah wetlands.  Continue via pristine, sandy beaches with huge cliffs towering overhead.   Your destination is Aireys Inlet, close to Split Point Lighthouse, known locally as the White Lady.  Try hand feeding colourful native parrots at tonight's bushland bed and breakfast. Accommodation: Aireys Inlet 

Day 4:  A circuit walk today.  Australia is fortunate to have so many clean, white, uncrowded beaches like this one. A nother special treat today is the ironbark forest - tall eucalypts with deeply rutted, very black trunks.  Look out for the tiny native orchids that grow here in winter. Photo opportunities abound with extensive views over the coast and the Split Point Lighthouse.  Accommodation: Aireys Inlet

Day 5:  After a short vehicle transfer, walk inland along the cascading Sheoak River on the 'Waterfalls Circuit' trail - one of the region’s best kept secrets.  Descend into a mini canyon that is home to ancient tree ferns before reaching the dramatic Phantom Falls.  Accommodation: Lorne

Day 6:  The walk today begins in dense eucalypt forest.  Marvel at the huge Mountain Ash, the tallest flowering plant in the world.  Step from rock to rock as the track criss-crosses pretty Erskine River on its climb to the spectacular Erskine Falls. Back in Lorne, there’s time to explore the tourist shops, craft stores and galleries.  Accommodation: Lorne
Day 7:  The itinerary finishes in Lorne after breakfast
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Southern Ocean Surf Small Group Guided Walk  - GENERAL NOTES
DEPARTURE DATES:  
Every day, with a minimum of 2 people booking together and subject to a guide and accommodation being available

LOCATION:  The Southern Ocean Surf Walk commences in Torquay, a seaside town about 2 hours SW of Melbourne.  The itinerary concludes further west at Lorne. There are daily train/coach services from/to Melbourne. 

TRANSPORT:  Luggage transfers plus transfer of walkers by vehicle as required for the itinerary
GRADING:  Sandy beaches, cliff top and forest walking tracks.  Mostly gentle terrain with a few short climbs. 60% easy, 35% moderate, 5% harder.  Longest day has 5.5 hours walking (can be reduced). 
ACCOMMODATION:  Typical accommodation includes comfortable bed and breakfasts, a home-stay and cottages - private rooms with en suite bathrooms.

MEALS:  6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
BEST TIME TO GO:  December through February is usually warm to hot with excellent swimming weather. Book well in advance for January because of the Australian summer school holidays.  March through May is usually cooler, with long sunny days, perfect for walking.  The winter months (June - August) are cool and sometimes stormy, providing exhilarating walking along the beaches. In winter the hills are covered with pink heath, Victoria's floral emblem.  September and November are usually cool to warm and this is when most of the colourful wildflowers appear.

GUIDING: You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable and highly experienced guide.  The guide's role is to lead you safely through the range of environments, provide information about the areas you are walking through and generally assist you to get the most out of your holiday.  Group sizes vary – it is possible that you will be the only people on this trip but there may be others who have booked for the same date.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:  Guiding by a personable, experienced guide, 6 nights accommodation, 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, luggage transfers, transfers of walkers as required for the itinerary, information pack, insulated lunch bag, map case, National Park fees, walking notes, maps.
NOT INCLUDED:  Alcohol, meals not listed in itinerary, getting to Torquay and back from Lorne.

NOTE: The itinerary may be modified without notice

A guided trip is for those who enjoy the camaraderie of a group, want to meet other like minded walkers or prefer to walk with a knowledgeable guide.  Come with a friend or come alone - either way you will soon make new friends.   The group sizes are always small - usually 2 - 14 people.  Participants can be of any nationality, any age, alone or accompanied.  Some are experienced walkers, some first timers.  People travelling alone will share a twin room with someone of the same sex, or else pay a single supplement for a private room. Click General Information about small group guided walks.
 
PRICES: SMALL GROUP GUIDED Walking
SOUTHERN OCEAN 		 Until 31 March 2009 1 Apr'09 - 31 March'10 Truly
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Per person per tour  Share Twin Single Supp Share Twin Single Suppl.
Southern Ocean Surf Guided Walking: 7 days/6 nights A$2087* A$426* Request Request 1654
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* A high season supplement applies 20Dec08- 31Jan09 (approx. A$230 per person)
See the 'General Notes' and the 'Itinerary' (above) for details of what is included in prices shown.
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