Surf Coast Walk - Torquay to Anglesea

*** Please read the description below.
You need at least an average level of fitness or experience to attend this hike.

*** This hike will be co-hosted wi0th Melbourne Young Hikers.

*** You must be fully vaccinated with at least two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine to attend this hike. Please do not attend the hike if you have any cold or flu symptoms.

*** The Organiser reserves the right to cancel this hike, in the event of extreme weather conditions being predicted for this day. In that event, all attendees will be informed via email.

*** The no-show policy applies for this event.

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This will be a spectacular walk from Torquay via Bells Beach to Point Roadknight near Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road. It follows a spectacular stretch of coastline that includes wild open beaches, massive cliffs, colourful rock platforms and some interesting coastal woodland and heathland.

After meeting near Torquay, we’ll proceed along the coast, passing features such as Bells Beach, Jarosite Headland and Addiscott Bay. We’ll then reach the spectacular cliffs and protected cove at Point Addis, which will serve as our lunch spot. For those interested, they’ll be an opportunity to have a swim during our lunch break.

After lunch, we’ll cross Point Addis and continue walking along a wild beach on the western side of the point to Red Rocks Point, named for its dark red –coloured rocks. The remainder of our hike continues along clifftops all the way to Point Roadknight, from which we’ll catch a bus back to our starting point.

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Grade: Moderate – Australian Walking Track Grade 4
Walking on a mix of sand, rocks and clifftop walking tracks. Some scrambling over rocky platforms. Some short steeps uphill and downhill sections along the clifftop tracks, especially between Point Addis and Anglesea.

Distance: Between 22 and 25km return (approx.)

What’s Special: Pristine ocean beaches, spectacular jagged cliffs, diverse coastal scenery including Moonah woodland and heathland, birdlife viewing opportunities, excellent swimming opportunities along the way.

What to Bring: A detailed gear list will be provided to confirmed attendees.

Distance from Melbourne: 105km
Distance from Geelong: 22km

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I look forward to seeing you there :)