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Ranger guided activities

5 months ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Unknown

Lake Elizabeth

6 months ago from Timothy

Location: Lake Elizabeth

Sheoak falls view of the Great Ocean Road

7 months ago from James Gordon

Location: Great Otway National Park

Marie Gabrielle Anchor at Wreck Beach

11 months ago from Debashis Talukdar

Location: Marie Gabrielle anchors

Fiji Anchor at Wreck Beach, Moonlight Head, VIC

11 months ago from Debashis Talukdar

Location: Fiji Anchor - Wreck Beach

Cape Otway Lightstation

1 year ago from Courtney

Location: Great Otway National Park

Allenvale Mill Campsite

1 year ago from Christine Trainor

Location: Allenvale

Lovely spot to picnic

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Sheoak Picnic Area

Sheoak Falls

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Sheoak Picnic Area

Scenery

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Sheoak Picnic Area

Beautiful blues

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Wreck Beach

The anchor

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Wreck Beach

Aerial view

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Johanna Beach

Aire River

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Aire River (West)

Camping at Johanna Beach

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Johanna Beach

Sandy beach

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Johanna Beach

Lush green ferns

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Triplet Falls

Erskine Falls

1 year ago from Claire HarveyParks Victoria

Location: Great Otway National Park

Sunset over Anglesea, Photo: Jessica Smith.

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Great Otway National Park

Parker Inlet

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Great Otway National Park

Blanket Bay

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Blanket Bay

Great Otway NP

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Great Otway National Park

Triplet Falls

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Triplet Falls

Great Ocean Walk

1 year ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Great Ocean Walk

Add change of condition

Change of conditions

  • Works have commenced on the extension of the Great Ocean Walk from Gibson Steps to the Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre.During this time there is no overnight parking or pedestrian access from Gibson Steps to the Visitor Information Centre.Works are expected to be completed in Spring 2013. at Great Ocean Walk
    Wednesday 22 May, 2013 |
  • Aire River is in flood. The trail is passable from Aire River East to Aire River West but please note you will get your feet wet. at Great Ocean Walk
    Tuesday 21 May, 2013 |
  • Marriners Falls walk is closed until further notice. at Great Otway National Park
    Thursday 9 May, 2013 |
  • Hammonds Road Campground will be closed from 6 May 2013 until further notice due to a planned burn. at Hammond Road Campground
    Monday 6 May, 2013 |
  • The toilet at Urquhart Bluff is temporarily closed due to maintenance. at Great Otway National Park
    Friday 26 April, 2013 |
  • The following vehicle tracks are closed until further notice: Coopers No.2 track, Pipeline track, Five Mile track, Gum Gully track, No.9 Ridge road and Skinner Creek Track. at Great Otway National Park
    Friday 22 February, 2013 |
  • Beauchamp Falls walking track (managed by DEPI) is currently closed due to significant flood damage. at Camping in the Otways
    Monday 14 January, 2013 |
Barbeque
Bird watching
Camp fires
Camping
Canoeing
Dog walking
Fishing
Fossicking for gold
Four wheel driving
Horse riding
Long walk / Multi day walk
Medium walk / Day walk
Mountain biking
Picnicking
Short walk
Snorkelling/SCUBA Diving
Surfing
Swimming
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The Great Otway National Park stretches from Torquay through to Princetown and up through the Otways hinterland towards Colac. The park features rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, rock platforms and windswept heathland. In the north, the park features tall forests, ferny gullies, magnificent waterfalls and tranquil lakes.

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Popular things to do

Melba Gully

Known as the Jewel of the Otways, this is one of the wettest places in the state. The gully has prolific plant growth and is a dense rainforest of Myrtle Beech, Blackwood and Tree-ferns, with an understorey of low ferns and mosses. Perhaps the most unusual inhabitants of the area …

Cora Lynn

There are two tranquil campsites at Cora Lyn. Access is by foot via the track leading from the Blanket Leaf picnic area. Camping is free and on a first come, first served basis. Be self-sufficient with drinking water as there is none provided.

Aire River (West)

Aire River (West) is a big, flat and open camping area on the western side of the Aire River. It's a good place for large groups to camp. It has 50 grassy campsites suitable for tents and caravans. Camping here is free of charge and on a first in, first …

Blanket Bay

Blanket Bay Camping During the Summer and Easter holiday periods Blanket Bay campsites are allocated by ballot. Outside of this period the campground is available on a first-in first-served basis. Easter 2013 ballot Applications for the Easter 2013 Blanket Bay Ballot are now closed. Successful applicants will be notified by …

The Gables

The Gables Lookout Walk Distance: 800m return Departing from the car park, this easy return walk travels through a grove of Sheoak trees to a spectacular lookout over the ocean and the reefs around Moonlight Head. This is one of the highest sea cliff areas in mainland Australia. Keep a …

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Visitor experiences

Facilities Summary

  • Lighthouse
  • Boat Ramp
  • Rowing Launch
  • Campsites
  • Electric/Gas BBQ
  • Picnic table/seat
  • Information Shelter
  • Toilet
  • Gravel carpark
  • Sealed carpark

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Point Nepean National Park Master Plan and Quarantine Station

14 Apr 2013

The Victorian Government has released the Point Nepean National Park Master Plan and announced its intention to run a commercial Expression of Interest to seek private sector investment in development of the historic Quarantine Station precinct. For further information and to view the plan go to www.depi.vic.gov.…

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Park Statistics

Established

December 2005

Area

103190ha