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On the Great Ocean Walk, you can pitch your tent anywhere you like.

Answer: Myth

Myth. The 100km-plus walk from Apollo Bay usually takes eight days, and its small campsites must be booked first.

100km+ · usually 8 days · book campsites first

It's designed to be walked east to west. Beach access and river crossings can become unsafe at high tide or in rough surf, so check tide times first.

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