Federation Walks

Bookings are open for this exciting event - to be held at Portland on 10-11 October 2026.  Host club is the Friends of the Great South West Walk.

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WHERE

Come and explore one of Australia’s best kept secrets!

The Great South West Walk (GSWW) is a 262km walking trail located in the beautiful south west corner of Victoria, Australia. The first 200km of the GSWW was created by Portland High School staff, students, and their families on public land in 1980-1982. The Friends of the GSWW was formed in 1983, subsequently expanding the walk to a 262km circuit. This dedicated group of volunteers have maintained this walking trail ever since – a truly amazing community achievement.

WHEN

The 2026 event will be held in Portland on the weekend of 10-11 October 2026.

ACCOMMODATION

All participants will need to organise their own accommodation.
There are many options on the internet and also on the WikiCamps App. https://www.wikicamps.com.au/ This has a map which is a great searching tool.
Portland Accommodation guide is HERE
Remember: the HUB is central, St. Stephens Anglican Church (Hall) corner of Percy St & Julia St. (Friday evening, Saturday & Sunday)
The Saturday night dinner is on the edge of town at the Portland Golf Club. (For people without transport on Saturday evening. There is a shuttle minibus option that will take people from the HUB to the Golf Club and return for a small fee, $5 each way).

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Many thanks to the volunteers for taking on responsibility for organising this event.  Friends of the Great South West Walk is the host club for FedWalks 2026. Activity Leaders are sourced from a number of bushwalking clubs around Victoria.

ORGANISING CLUBS

This film features the insights and experiences of three walkers who traveled through this rugged and beautiful landscape. This unforgettable journey winds around three National Parks, the pristine Glenelg River and the vast Southern Ocean. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this production, including the Friends of the Great South West Walk, the Portland Field Naturalists Club, Powerhouse Productions, Glenelg Shire Council and the many volunteers who assisted in so many ways.

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