The Surf Coast Walk is an adventure that boasts total immersion in nature and the sanctuary of coastal villages within easy reach along the way.
This world-class 44-kilometre multi-use trail is located at the start of the Great Ocean Road region from Torquay to Aireys Inlet. The trail’s easy access and 12 trail heads make it perfect for short, long or multi-day experiences.
Use the interactive maps below to view the entire length of the Surf Coast Walk and explore the key features along the way. The Surf Coast Walk is 44km from end-to-end but it doesn’t have to be done in one go.
The great thing about the Walk is that it can also be split into 12 distinctive trails. Each of the trails have an identified start and end point and are usually located at a car park. Below the main map, is a link to each of the 12 trails. If you click on one of the trails, you will find a shorter interactive map plus more details of the sights and features of that particular trail.
Take a browse through the various trails and decide how far you would like to go…
Or download a PDF of the Surf Coast Walk map here
Explore traditional Wadawurrung Aboriginal country, windswept sand dunes and coastal vegetation on this easy walk.
Torquay Enjoy the perfect Torquay promenade on this flat, kid-friendly, easy shared path.
See how the Surf Coast got its name on this clifftop trail linking lookouts over many famous surf breaks.
Venture inland through the sheltered forest of the Ironbark Basin in the Great Otway National Park.
Venture inland through the sheltered forest of the Ironbark Basin in the Great Otway National Park.
This trail takes in the colours of the coast: vivid ochre cliffs, brilliant blue ocean and dappled green heathland
This easy and accessible riverside stroll is close to BBQs, playgrounds and cafes.
From the convenience of the Anglesea township, rise up to the bluff and back down to idyllic Point Roadknight Beach
Relax, slip off your shoes and get some sand between your toes on this long, uncrowded beach walk
Take a walk on the wild side through rugged coastal bushland in Great Otway National Park.
This easy walk, on a well-made track, is a favourite of locals to explore around the Lighthouse.
Discovery stroll from the Split Point Lighthouse and lookouts, past whale sighting spots, through Wathaurung country.
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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage and the connection to their traditional lands. We commit to building genuine and lasting partnerships that recognise, embrace and support the spirit of reconciliation, working towards self-determination, equity of outcomes and an equal voice for Australia’s first people.
