Ryans Den is a hike-in campground on the Great Ocean Walk (GOW), perched high on a ridge above the Victorian coastline.

It sits roughly 14 km from Johanna Beach and is reached only on foot — the final approach from Milanesia Beach involves relentless steep ups and downs, widely regarded as some of the hardest terrain on the entire GOW.

The campsites are compact, dusty, and hard-packed, with limited space and no car access, so early booking is essential. Group camping is not permitted.

At the far end of the campground, a superb viewpoint looks out in both directions along the coast — a popular spot for watching both sunsets and sunrises among fellow walkers.