Great South West Walk Tour - AllTrails Walking Tours

Pssst! Have you heard about Southwest Victoria’s best kept secret?

The Great Southwest Walk (GSWW) is a unique and serene walking trail tucked away in a quiet pocket of Victoria. Noted for its diverse scenery, the GSWW meanders through quiet forests, untouched beaches, rugged clifftops and along the magnificent Glenelg River. With hardly another human to be seen (beyond the camaraderie of our special group), the over-abundant wildlife may be the only other company you’ll keep.

And there’s no need to lump heavy bags and camp! By joining AllTrails on our fully supported and ensuite-accommodated tour, you can walk the track by day with a light daypack and relax in comfort by night. Enjoy morning tea and lunch stops set up for you along the route, quality evening dinners, first-aid qualified guides, safety briefings, vehicle support, luggage transfer, great camaraderie and of course, rejuvenate nightly with a little luxury, and a lot of fun!

This tour will cover the GSWW circuit in two distinct stages; the first stage is based at the Portland (Eastern) end of the circuit and the second stage is based at the Nelson (Western) end. Walkers can do a single stage or both. Over the full 15 walking days there are no missing sections. The daily distances are achievable, and you walk at your own pace - no group marches here!

This is why walking with AllTrails is the best step you’ll take…

At an average of 17km/day with shorter options available, our distances are achievable and enjoyable.
Take your time to soak it all in. There’s no whip cracking here!
Full trail circuit with no missing sections.
We provide superior ensuite accommodation. No communal group lodges or shared bathroom facilities.
We provide restaurant dinners - There are no “crew cooked” meals.
Pack-free walking with trail snacks and refreshments provided.

AllTrails has been taking groups for multi-day tours around Australia for over 25 years. Join us as we apply the winning AllTrails formula to this emerging walking track that won’t be a secret for much longer…

THE TOUR AT A GLANCE

Dates:
Both Stages: 7-23 April 2026 (16 nights)
Stage One: 7-14 April 2026 (7 nights)
Stage Two: 15-23 April 2026 (8 nights)
Distance: 131km per stage
Average Daily: 17 km (shorter options available)
Surface: Coastal, forest and riverside tracks with compact earth. Sand/beach/dune sections and rock cliff tops.
Terrain: Flat to undulating
Accommodation: Quality ensuite accommodation all the way
Meals included: 16 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 11 dinners (full tour) plus trail snacks
Staff: Walking guide, support vehicle driver
Group Size: Approx 10-15

Pricing (AUD)

From: $8890 pp twin share (full tour). Single stage from $4190 pp

The tour in detail

Our ‘Tour Brochure’ PDF (below), contains the ‘day to day’ itinerary, daily distances, map, answers to common questions and full pricing details.

Tour Brochure (PDF)

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Some of the highlights:

• Experience the Great South West Walk with guide support
• Pack-free walking with trail snacks provided
• Optional visit to Princess Margaret Caves
• Visits to Mt Gambier’s Blue Lake, Sunken & Caves Gardens

• Wonderful mix of cliffs, forests, beaches and river walking
• Scenery teeming with wildlife
• Accom in Portland (8 nts) and Mt Gambier (8 nts) - full tour
• Superior private hotel rooms with ensuites on all nights

• Refuel with quality meals and daily morning teas on the trail
• Daily transfers to and from the track
• Achievable distances - enjoy your time on and off the track
• Shorter walk options available or take a day off