Great Ocean Walk, VIC

Length: 104km, never too steep, 7 days Recommended age: 10+ Not suitable for baby carriers. Known as the most beautiful drive in the country, Victoria’s coastline from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles is also home to a brilliant walking track that weaves through national parks and along beaches. Wildlife includes wallabies, kangaroos, echidnas and koalas, as well as penguins, seals and other marine life. In one of the most convenient holiday services for families, several companies, such as Raw Travel, will transport your gear between beautiful accommodation along this stretch, so you have nothing to carry but lunch and swimmers, and they will pick you up and drop you off each day. One of the best places to stay is the Great Ocean Ecolodge in Cape Otway, where you can also get a night spotlighting tour to see the wildlife after dark – a family adventure to remember forever.

Alternative walks in the area: Any part of this walk can be done separately for those who don’t have time to tackle it all, and the area is full of little paths down to beaches or iconic spots such as The Twelve Apostles. If your family is interested in staying overnight, there are some great possibilities for overnight walks stretching from one all the way to seven nights for those with enough stamina.