The Ultra Journey Run Camp 2026 – Great Ocean Road Extravaganza 🏃♀️🏃♂️
The details for this year’s Ultra Journey Camp are below. It’s time to lock in the annual leave. As with every camp to date, this one is shaping up to be something special.
🗓 Camp Overview
The Ultra Journey Camp: Great Ocean Road Extravaganza
Dates: Departs Adelaide Wednesday the 22nd July return Sunday the 26th July 2026
Accommodation: Wye River Holiday Park
🚌 Travel
We’re traveling together on our own team bus: “The Adventure Express” – yes, we named it! This will make group travel easier (and way more fun) as we head out for runs and adventures throughout the trip.
🏞 Itinerary (Subject to Minor Tweaks)
Wednesday – Departure + Deans Marsh Run
- Depart 6:30am from Ultra Journey HQ
- Lunch stop in Horsham
- Afternoon run near Deans Marsh
- Arrive, unpack, and settle in at Wye River
- Dinner at approx. 7:00pm
Thursday – Lorne Double Run Day
- Breakfast: 6:30am (provided)
- Depart: 7:15am
- Run 1: Erskine Falls Loop
- Lunch: Burger & Shake at The Bottle of Milk
- Run 2: Waterfall Loop
- Dinner: Provided at accommodation
Friday – Long Run Day (Cape Otway to Apollo Bay)
- Breakfast: 6:30am (provided)
- Depart: 7:15am
- Long run along the stunning coast
- Lunch: Café 153, Apollo Bay
- Free afternoon + optional drinks at the pub (4:00pm)
- Dinner: Provided
Saturday – Anglesea Adventure
- Breakfast: Wye General Store
- Run: Leg 2 of the Surf Coast Century
- Lunch: Provided
- Dinner: Wye Beach Hotel
Sunday – Sunrise Send-Off
- Sunrise run in Wye River
- Breakfast
- Return trip home
📅 Camp Cost & RSVP
- $1800 + GST
- A 50% deposit is required to confirm your spot
- Remaining balance due 1 month prior to departure
- RSVP 30th April 2026
- Places are limited – we can only take 1 mini bus!
✅ Inclusions
- Return travel on The Adventure Express
- All group run transport (pick-up/drop-offs)
- 4 nights accommodation
- Group meals at the accommodation
- National Park entry fees
- A memorable, inspiring running adventure with an awesome crew
- Coach planned and guided runs
- You don’t have to think – just jump on the bus
❌ Exclusions
- Meals out (as listed in the itinerary)
- Drinks
- Personal snacks and on-run nutrition
Can’t wait to hit the trails, soak in the views, and share another epic Ultra Journey Camp with you all. Let me know if you have any questions.
I’m excited!
Nick
Photo: All smiles on last years trail run camp in the Flinders Rangers.