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Welcome to The Great South West Walk.
Established in 1981
This website is proudly sponsored by Merv Gay. Find out more here
The Great South West Walk has been developed as a walking trail
suitable for a broad cross-section of the community. There are short 2 hour loop
walks, full day walks or for the intrepid, the whole 250km loop that begins and ends at the Maritime Discovery and Visitor Information Centre in Portland Victoria.
The GSWW is often described as 'Nature's own symphony in four movements' . The four
movements being the natural environments of the forest, the pristine
river, the white sandy bays and the rugged capes. In addition to the natural scenic
beauty, the district can rightfully lay claim to an abundance of native flora and fauna, some of which are unique to the area.
Australasian Gannet Rookery on Point Danger
The GSWW is approximately midway between Adelaide and Melbourne and because
of its remote locality and size, does not attract large numbers or overcrowding.
Fees or bookings are not required as with some other trails located near major cities,
however we do advise individual walkers and in particular, groups of walkers, to contact
our walker liaison co-ordinator during your planning
or prior to your arrival.
Why not try one of the 17 shorter sections or tackle the entire 250 km walk,
either way you are destined to experience some of Australia's most beautiful
natural scenery and wildlife. On the other hand, if you prefer to return in the evening to a comfortable bed,
shower and civilised cuisine, you can enjoy many of the integrated short loop
walks that this internationally renowned walking track has to offer.
So if you like a walk that's moderately challenging, remote,
full of surprises and which takes you through some of Victoria's magnificent National
and State Parks, then the Great South West Walk is just for you!
RACV-101 Must do things---The GSWW is rated number 37. Read the
unsolicited comments made by others about our walk.
FIRE INFORMATION
The GSWW is wholly located
within the Glenelg Shire. There are 5 Total Fire Ban (TFB) Districts in
Victoria.
Glenelg Shire is in the SOUTH WESTERN
TBF District. It is an offence to light a fire in the open on a
declared TFB day.
(CFA) Country Fire Authority - Victoria---Link here for TFB and other fire related information.
Links for information on current weather conditions and tides.
Portland/Cape Nelson weather forecast---A link to Portland's weather details and the 7 day outlook.
Mount Gambier RADAR---Link here to B.O.M. real time rain distribution. (Not advisable for dial-up connection)
Portland Tides---A link to Portland's tide heights and times for 7 days from your selected date.
The GSWW proudly hosts and supports two outstanding artistic events.
The art exhibition "Walk" opens at Shepparton
Art Gallery Victoria on Saturday the 18th of July 2009 for 6 weeks, then
finally at Counihan Art Gallery in Brunswick Victoria on the 28th of
August 2009 for a further
4 weeks.
more here...or...Visit NET'S Website
"Discovery" a symphony in four movements by Music Glenelg 2007/2008.
Collectors DVD and CD on sale NOW!
Are you interested in becoming a Friend of the Great South West Walk?---more here
Site last updated June 2009
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