NOTICE TO PARK VISITORS
A permitted trail running event will be operating on the Great Ocean Walk trail system on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
Event: Great Ocean Trail Ultra
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
Time: 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM (20 hours)
Route: Apollo Bay to Princetown Recreation Reserve via Great Ocean Walk
Participants: Up to 400 registered runners (100km and 45km events)
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AFFECTED AREAS AND TIMES
Morning Activity (Higher Impact Period)
• Apollo Bay vicinity: 4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
• Blanket Bay Day Use Area: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
• Cape Otway Lightstation Car Park: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
• Aire River West Campground: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Peak Activity Period
• Castle Cove Lookout: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Johanna Beach Day Use Area: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (includes 45km event start)
• Parker Access Track/Great Ocean Road: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Evening Activity
• Princetown Recreation Reserve: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM (finish line area)
• GOW Lookout Car Park (near 12 Apostles): 1:30 PM - midnight
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WHAT TO EXPECT
For Great Ocean Walk Users:
• The Great Ocean Walk remains fully open to public use
• You may encounter trail runners throughout the day
• Participants are required to give way to walkers and be courteous
• Event marshals positioned at key locations to assist
Facility Access:
• All public toilets and facilities remain available
• Car parks accessible (brief periods of increased activity expected)
• Campground facilities protected - event routes bypass overnight camping areas
• Walk-in campsites not affected by event operations
Traffic Considerations:
• Minimal road impact - event follows walking trails
• Brief activity at Great Ocean Road crossings with marshal supervision
• "Event in Progress" signage displayed at key locations
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ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES
Parks Victoria confirms the following protective measures are in place:
• Mandatory compliance with cinnamon fungus prevention protocols
• Leave No Trace principles enforced for all participants
• Waste management systems - all event waste removed from parks
• Professional medical support and emergency response procedures
• Regular monitoring by experienced event management team
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WEATHER AND CONDITIONS
This event is subject to cancellation or modification due to:
• Track closure requirements
Event organisers monitor conditions closely and will cancel if necessary to ensure public and participant safety.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Parks Victoria Information Centre:
📞 13 1963
Great Ocean Road Coast & Parks Authority (GORCAPA):
📞 1300 736 533
Event Information:
Emergency Services: 000
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This notice will remain in effect until Monday, 27 October 2025
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Eastern Maar People as Traditional Owners of these lands and waters and recognises their ongoing connection to Country.