Great South West Walk

The Great South West Walk is a 250 km walking track, established in 1981 and situated in the south west of Victoria, Australia. It is administered, maintained and promoted by 'The Friends of the Great South West Walk Inc', a wholly volunteer organisation, in partnership with Parks Victoria.

This gem in the South West is a walking track which encompasses tranquil forests, majestic river gorges, high rugged cliff tops and sublime bays. Designed as a long distance walking track, it is also ideal for short walks and day walks, and can be easily accessed from Portland, Nelson and a number of road crossings. The walk invites all ages, abilities and tastes. There are 17 sections of varying lengths, 16 camp sites supplied with fresh water, wood barbecues, a cleared tent site and bush toilets.

The walk notionally begins and ends at the Visitor Information Centre, Portland.

The schedule recommended by the "Friends of the Great South West Walk" and printed by John and Lyn Daly in "Take a Walk in Victoria's National Parks" is as follows:
#Portland to Cubbys Camp, 18.5 km
#Cut-Out Camp, 13 km
#Fitzroy Camp, 22 km
# Moleside Camp, 22 km
#Pritchards Camp, 10.5 km
# Pattersons Camp, 21.5 km
# Nelson, 19 km
#Monibeong, 23 km
#Swan Lake, 16 km
#Tarragal Camp, 20 km
#Springs Camp, 12 km
#Trewalla Camp, 15 km
#Mallee Camp, 17 km
#Portland, 17 km.

External links

* [http://www.greatsouthwestwalk.com www.greatsouthwestwalk.com]