Turning the Tide Newsletter – Summer 2024
Great Ocean Challenge
Take on the Great Ocean Walk alongside like-minded ocean lovers and tackle 100 kms to help raise $100K for Australia’s oceans and marine life.
The Great Ocean Walk is a one-way, longdistance walk traversing 105km. This once-in-a-lifetime hike will take you seven days.
Starting at Apollo Bay, passing through Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park on the way. You’ll conclude your journey at the world-famous Twelve Apostles.
Every day is different, as the stunning coastal landscapes pass beneath your feet. Weave your way through tall forests, coastal heathlands and beside rocky shore platforms. Cross creeks and rivers and pass above wild-rocky shores and deserted beaches with panoramic views from windswept cliff-tops.
The Great Ocean 100KM Challenge isn’t just an epic adventure, it’s a powerful way to protect Australia’s oceans and marine life.
Highlights
- Challenge yourself as you trek 105 kms over seven exhilarating days
- Witness some of the most dramatic and iconic scenery in Australia, from sheer limestone cliffs to deserted beaches, and mountain ash forests
- Raise vital funds for AMCS’s ocean protection work and make friends with likeminded people when you travel for good
Fast Facts
TRIP DURATION: 7 days
DATE: 13-19 October 2024
CHALLENGE GRADE: 3/5
TREKKING DISTANCE: 105 kms
FUNDRAISING TARGET: $3,500
TRAVEL COST: $3,499
ACCOMMODATION: 3-Star Twin-share
Spaces are limited, register now to secure your spot on the team!
By taking part in the Great Ocean 100KM Challenge and pledging to raise $3,500, you will do your part to raise an incredible $100,000 – all of which goes directly to AMCS to support ocean conservation.