Otways, Apollo Bay & Lorne Overnight Camping Trip + 2 Hikes

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Join Social Walks for an epic overnight camping trip with koalas, campfires, great vibes and two iconic hikes in the Otways and Lorne!

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Join Nath and Ads for an epic Social Walks expedition to the Great Otway National Park and Great Ocean Road.This overnight camping trip features two world-class hikes, incredible scenery, and an amazing premium campsite that is also a koala habitat— yes, you’ll be sleeping under trees with koalas in them! 🐨Numbers are capped for this event so grab your ticket quickly if you’re keen. <h3>EVENT DETAILS 📍</h3>🗓️ Date: Saturday 8 November – Sunday 9 November 2025🕛 Start: Arrive from 12:00pm Saturday (check-in by 12:30pm)🕔 Finish: Around 6:00pm Sunday (return to Melbourne, allow for later arrival)📍 Meeting Point: Bimbi Park - 90 Manna Gum Dr, Cape Otway VIC 3233🚗 Please note: There is no public transport to the campground or local area. You will need your own vehicle or to arrange a carpool through our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialwalksmelbourne" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialwalksmelbourne" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook Group.</a> <h3>ABOUT SOCIAL WALKS 💬</h3>We are Social Walks, one of Melbourne’s largest outdoor social communities. With thousands of members and hundreds of events each year, our mission is to bring people together through nature, connection, and fun.✅ All events led by friendly, experienced and first aid trained hosts✅ Fully insured and licensed tour operators with Parks Victoria✅ When we hold events inside Parks Victoria parks, $2.40 from every ticket goes directly back into maintaining and protecting those spaces 🌿👉 Join our Facebook Group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialwalksmelbourne" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialwalksmelbourne" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Melbourne Social Walks</a>. This is where you can connect with our community, share photos, and organise car pooling. <h3>WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND EXPERIENCE 🌟</h3>✨ The wild beauty of the Great Otway National Park✨ Koalas, wallabies, kangaroos, echidnas and more✨ Towering forests, stunning coastlines and waterfalls✨ Apollo Bay beach, jetty swim and Lorne waterfalls circuit✨ Campfire vibes and starry skies (weather permitting) <h3>WHY JOIN SOCIAL WALKS 👥</h3>🌿 Explore one of Victoria’s most iconic destinations🌿 Share a weekend of nature, fun and adventure with a welcoming group🌿 Challenge yourself with rewarding hikes🌿 Relax with campfire chats and a true outdoor experience <h3>ABOUT THE CAMPSITE 🏕️</h3>🏡 Full camp kitchen with BBQs, gas cookers, fridge, kettles, wood-fired oven🚿 Bathrooms, toilets and hot showers🔥 Campfire area (permitted if no fire bans are in place)🍳 Camp store with basic supplies available👉 You must bring your own cooking and eating utensils <h3>THE HIKES 🥾</h3>Saturday: Station Beach &amp; Crayfish Bay – 12km, 250m elevation, moderateSunday: The Canyon (Lorne Waterfalls Circuit) – 8km, 300m elevation, moderateA good level of fitness is required for these hikes. <h3>WHAT TO BRING 🎒</h3>💧 2–4L of water for each hike (refills available at the campsite)🥪 Lunches and snacks for both days🍳 Food and drinks for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast (fridge available in the camp kitchen)⛺ BYO camping equipment: tent, sleeping bag, mat, pillow, chair, headlamp/torch🩱 Bathers and towel for a cold swim <h3>WHAT TO WEAR 👕</h3>👟 Comfortable walking shoes🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing for warm days and cool nights🧢 Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen🧣 Beanie or extra layers for night <h3>AFTER THE HIKES 🍻</h3>Saturday night: campfire cooking and BBQs at the campsiteSunday morning: breakfast at Apollo Bay and a swim at the JettySunday afternoon: convoy to Lorne waterfalls hike, then head back to Melbourne via Geelong <h3>GOOD TO KNOW ⚠️</h3>🔞 Ages 18+👨‍👩‍👧 Kids are welcome but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times⏱️ Overnight trip – plan for two full days of adventuring🌧️ Event goes ahead rain, hail or shine (rescheduled only for extreme weather)✅ Social Walks events are always fully insured and professionally hosted <h3>TICKETS 🎟</h3>🎟️ General Admission: $120BYO camping gear required <h3>YOUR HOSTS 👋</h3>This trip will be hosted by the Nath and Ads.We can’t wait to share an unforgettable weekend of hikes, campfires, and memories with you.

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