Federation Walks
Planning for the 2026 event is well underway - to be held at Portland on 10-11 October 2026. Host club is the Friends of the Great South West Walk.
This website will be updated as information comes to hand.
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.
A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT!
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.