River Walk - Ross on Wye — Local services in Ross-on-Wye

My partner and I recently completed a walk at Wye River, and it was both breathtaking and demanding. Nestled along the Great Ocean Road, the area is famous for its stunning coastal views, towering gum trees, and the ever-present sound of waves crashing in the background.

The trail starts off deceptively easy, winding through dense bushland, where the air is thick with the scent of eucalyptus. As you climb higher, the terrain gets rougher, with steep sections that test your endurance. At points, the path narrows to barely more than a foot wide, with uneven rocks and loose gravel keeping you on your toes.

But all the effort is worth it. At the peak, you're rewarded with sweeping views of the ocean, stretching endlessly, merging with the sky in a blur of blue. On a clear day, you can see for miles, and the solitude at the top makes you feel like you're the only person in the world.

There are moments when the walk feels tough—especially on the steeper sections—but it’s one of those experiences that leaves you feeling deeply satisfied. Wye River offers the perfect combination of challenge and beauty, making the walk a must for anyone keen on testing their limits while being rewarded with nature at its finest. Just bring good shoes, plenty of water, and an appreciation for rugged,...

I have been spending time here for as long as I can remember, the Wye is one of my favourite places. Ideal for a short walk, picnic, canoe trip, fishing or just a place to sit and relax. But not swimming, river gets deep towards Wilton. Reasonably well maintained, but watch where you tread, sadly not all dog walkers clean up after them! There is a public toilet (check out the lion sculpture), a lovely public garden and pub, the Hope and Anchor (currently closed). Couple of interesting metal sculptures by local artist...

Its just terrible what's happened to the river....its dead full of raw sewage it smells really bad on hot day's....there's no river weeds for the wildlife like it was years ago just a horrible brown stinking slime that covers the whole river bed.....how can this of been allowed to happen...it used to be beautiful here year's ago when i first brought my children here to go fishing swimming and canoeing....it's an absolute travesty what's...