Great South West Walk, Victoria
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bucketeer
S 38° 20.758 E 141° 36.444
54H E 553076 N 5755623
The Great South West Walk is a 250km loop from Portland to Nelson via the coast and return via the Glenelg River and Cobboboonee Forest
Waymark Code: WM6A84
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/01/2009
Views: 7
The coastal cliffs of this trail between Portland and Cape Bridgewater offer spectacular views.
The section of the trail along the Glenelg River, is for the most part, a Gorge through limestone.
There are many entry points to the trail so short walks can easily be undertaken if desired. The river section section also offers the option of canoeing with camps built specifically for canoeists along the river. www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources05/05_0371.pdf
The official start of the trail is at the Visitor Information Centre in Portland.
Hiking distances between camps are ;
Portland to Cubby’s 20km
Cubby’s to Cut Out 15km
Cut Out to Cobboboonee 9.4km
Cobboboonee to Fitzroy River 12.5km
Fitzroy River to Moleside 22km
Moleside to Post and Rail 12km
Post and Rail to Murrells 9.5km
Murrells to Pattersons 8.5km
Pattersons to Simsons 17km
Simsons to Nelson Kiosk 3km
Nelson Kiosk to White Sands 10km
White Sands to Lake Monibeong (via beach) 12km
White Sands to Lake Monibeong (inland route) 13.3km
Lake Monibeong to Swan Lake 16.5km
Swan Lake to The Springs 21km
(Swan Lake to Tarragal 20km)
(Tarragal to The Springs 12km)
The Springs to Trewalla 15km
Trewalla to Mallee 17km
Mallee to Portland 16.5km
Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: S 38° 02.030 E 140° 59.882
Recommended number of days to complete: 10.00
Distance in miles or kilometres: 250 Km
Shelters?: Yes
Designated campsites?: Yes
Number of designated campsites: 16
Permit Required?: No
Trail Website: [Web Link]
Best Season to Hike?: Autum
Overnight parking fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Permit Fees?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Intermediate Trailhead 2: S 38° 25.832 E 141° 32.484
Overnight parking coordinates: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 1: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 3: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 4: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 5: Not Listed
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