* GSWW Long Walk 2026
Each year we host a Group Long Walk and the next walk will be held from 15th – 28th March, 2026. Registrations are now open to members, with the general public able to register from 1st July.
This walk is the complete 262km taking 14 days, with walkers carrying day packs. Walkers’ food and gear is transported daily to the next campsite.
Guest speakers, visitors and special surprises along the way make this a very memorable group walk.
Enquiries to Sarah 0417 051020.
* GSWW Half-Lap Spring Walk 2025
This Spring we are offering a Half-Lap Spring Walk leaving from Nelson and walking anti-clockwise to Portland along the Glenelg River and through the Lower Glenelg National Park and the Cobboboonee Forest.
Bookings are now open for members – with only 12 spaces they will fill quickly.
The 7 day / 6 night walk will be held 19th – 25th October 2025. Enquiries now to Danita 0426 932404
* GSWW Half-Lap Autumn Walk 2026 - to be confirmed
* Walk Leaders Training Day - Sept 13th 2025
Bushwalking Victoria is leading a Walk Leaders Training Day in Portland on 13th September 2025. Those interested in learning more about leading walks are encouraged to attend. Enquiries to Sarah 0417 051020
Email friends@greatsouthwestwalk.com if you are interested in joining any of our planned walks or events.
Recreational Day Walks 2025
The Recreational Walks team has an exciting walks program for 2025. Due to high interest in walks we are hosting walks on Mondays (16-22km), Thursdays (10-16km) and Saturdays (5-10km). The program is now available on the ‘Walks’ page. Interested walkers are invited to join us – the groups are friendly, supportive and walk together. We hope to see you out on the GSWW sometime soon.
* Membership Renewals
It’s membership renewal time and we thank all those who have already renewed or go to our membership page to renew online.
The Friends of the Great South West Walk is a not for profit organisation that is largely self-
funded. We depend on members, supporters and sponsors’ contributions, sales of
merchandise, donations and government grants to continue to maintain and upgrade the Walk.
Become a Member, Supporter or Sponsor today! https://greatsouthwestwalk.com/members/