The Great Walk is a non profit organisation that started in 1988 and has been running continuously ever since. It is run by a passionate committee of volunteers who order the food, plan walks, organise activities, and provide equipment including a bus, kitchen facilities and a marquee for shelter. Read more about the governance of the Great Walk Network.

• Nature first: Mother Nature is at the heart of all we do.
• Care: For each other, for the camp, for the earth.
• Inclusiveness: Embrace differences as a community of individuals working together.
• Contribution: Volunteer and share your skills generously, see something – do something.
• Honour our legacy: Preserve, share and build on our history.
• Emotional awareness: Take responsibility, set boundaries and resolve conflict with respect.