About this tour
Walk a 1.4-kilometre track through the Otways with a conservation expert who'll help you spot native wildlife in grassland, forest and fern gully habitats. Your entry fee funds the Conservation Ecology Centre's research into endangered species on the Great Ocean Road. The 75-minute guided walk includes binoculars and wireless headsets so you can hear the guide as you move quietly through the landscape, plus a stop at the research hub to see conservation projects in action.
Highlights
- Spot native wildlife in their natural bushland habitat
- Flat, accessible 1.4km track through varied ecosystems
- Wireless headsets and binoculars provided
- Learn about Otways ecology and species protection research
- Tour profits support the Conservation Ecology Centre directly
- Visit the active research hub mid-walk
What to expect
You'll walk a gentle, well-maintained path suitable for all fitness levels, moving through different vegetation zones—open grassland, dense forest, and cool fern gullies—as your guide points out resident wildlife and explains how the Centre's research protects threatened species. The headsets mean you hear clearly without needing to bunch together, keeping disturbance to animals minimal. Halfway through, you'll pause at the research hub to see conservation work in progress. Expect a mix of walking, pausing to observe, and learning—not a casual stroll or a naturalist lecture, but an active engagement with how conservation actually happens here.
Good to know
The track is fully accessible for wheelchairs and prams. Bring water and wear layers—the Otways can be cool even in warmer months. Early morning and late afternoon visits often yield better wildlife sightings. Service animals are welcome.
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