1. Evolution of a ‘Great Walk’

3. IDEAS Germination Breeding Keeping the flame alight

4. GREATNESS Does size count? No it is the experience!

5. Victoria’s outstanding long distance coastal walk www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

6. The Great Ocean Road region The Otways and shipwreck coast www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

7. Stretching 91km from Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

8. 8 days and 7 nights Day 1 (10 km) - Apollo Bay (Marengo) to Elliot Ridge Day 2 (11 km) - Elliot Ridge to Blanket Bay Day 3 (10 km) - Blanket Bay to Cape Otway Day 4 (10 km) - Cape Otway to Aire River Day 5 (12.5 km) - Aire River to Johanna Beach Day 6 (11 km) - Johanna Beach to Melanesia Beach Day 7 (15 km) - Melanesia Beach to Devils Kitchen Day 8 (11 km) - Devils Kitchen to Glenample Homestead www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

9. For a Short Walk For a Day Walk For an Overnight Walk Take the Hike www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Step on - Step off

10. Camp in the park An intimate, secluded site or socialise in an open setting Off park - roofed Seek some comfort in basic to luxury accommodation pampering to your needs www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Where to stay

11. Transport services Baggage services Quality interpretation Guided walks Food provision www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Future options for walkers

12. PRINCIPLES Quality experience Resource protection Partnerships and economic benefits

13. QUALITY EXPERIENCE Engaging & Enlightening Diverse & interesting Rewarding & Memorable Social Show DVD

14. RESOURCE PROTECTION Understand what we have Research what we don’t know Terrain assessment Decision making

15. PARTNERSHIPS & ECONOMICS Relationships Economic need Opportunity

16. ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS In places of scenic beauty or rich cultural heritage Eg, Swiss Alps

17. A GOOD TRACK Well located and constructed track Eg Tasmania

18. ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Status and recognition Eg. Milford track

19. ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Appropriate resourcing Cost recovery, Volunteering Eg Cinque Terre

20. ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Product matching Eg Dolphin Trail

21. ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Hiker expectations are met or exceeded Eg Torres Del Paine

22. ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Combination with accommodation and transport Eg Dolomites

23. ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Managed levels of use to protect the natural resource Eg Otter Trail

24. WILL IT BE A ‘GREAT WALK’ ? Shared vision Commitment Strong principles Learning from others The Journey continues