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Aire River East Campground
Nestled in the shadow of the Otway Ranges, enjoy a stay by the heritage-listed Aire River at Aire River East Campground.
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This small campground is located in a shady spot on the Aire River and is a great place for kayaking. The best place to launch your kayak is near the bridge. The peaceful estuarine waters are also ideal for canoeing, standup paddle boarding and fishing, while the ocean swells of Glenaire Beach attract experienced surfers looking for the perfect break.
Advanced bookings and payment at Aire River East Campground are required year-round. Aire River East Campground contains 20 grassy campsites. Each campsite accommodates a maximum of six people. Campsites 1-4 are only suitable for smaller tents, while campsites 10-20 can cater to large caravans too. All campsites are unpowered.
Advanced bookings and payment at Aire River East Campground are required year-round. Aire River East Campground contains 20 grassy campsites. Each campsite accommodates a maximum of six people. Campsites 1-4 are only suitable for smaller tents, while campsites 10-20 can cater to large caravans too. All campsites are unpowered.
Things to do
Canoeing and Kayaking
Canoeing and kayaking are great ways to explore beautiful waterways. Enjoy the tranquility and spot wildlife that hikers don’t normally see.
Great Ocean Walk
The Great Ocean Walk extends just over 100km between Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles near Princetown. The spectacular walk weaves its way through tall forests, coastal heathlands, wild rocky shores, river estuaries and windswept cliff-tops presenting amazing views.
Fishing
In quiet lakes and gently flowing rivers, in the pounding surf or in the depths beneath your boat – the waters of Victoria’s parks and reserves offer some prize catches.
How to get there
Aire River East Campground
Aire River lies approximately three hours' drive west of Melbourne and is positioned on the western edges of Cape Otway. It can be reached via the Great Ocean Road or via Lavers Hill. Head west on the Princes Highway from Melbourne before joining up with Cape Otway Road and following signs to Apollo Bay. Here, join up with the Great Ocean Road and turn off onto Horden Vale Road to reach Aire River East Campground.
When you're there
While the campground caters for self-contained comfort, you should bring your own drinking water and take all rubbish home with you.
Camping & accommodation
Aire River East is a small campground located in a shady spot on the Aire River, which is a great place for kayaking.Need to know
Aire River East Campground
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Great Otway National Park
Garvey Track closure
Garvey Track is closed from Sheoak picnic area to Sharps Road from 28/10/2021 - 01/06/2021. A culvert has collapsed making the track unsafe for vehicles. The area is still accessible to walkers while the closure is in place.Gentle Annie Track Closure
Gentle Annie Track will be closed to the public between Old Coach Road and Moggs Creek Track while track maintenance works are being undertaken. This closure will remain in place from 29 October to 30 November 2021. -
Beauchamp Falls Reserve (OTWAY FOREST PARK)
Beauchamp Falls is currently closed for upgrades.
Beauchamp Falls walk and campground are closed for upgrades. This location is scheduled to re-open November 2021. -
Triplet Falls Walk (Great Otway National Park)
Triplet Falls Walk Partial Closure
A section of the Triplet Falls loop walk is currently closed due to damage to the boardwalk by a fallen tree, and is not accessible.
The walk to the Triplet Falls lookout remains open and now is a great time to see the falls.The walk to the Little Aire Falls remains open.Triplet Falls Walk Partial Closure
A section of the Triplet Falls loop walk is currently closed due to damage to the boardwalk by a fallen tree, and is not accessible.
The walk to the Triplet Falls lookout remains open and now is a great time to see the falls.The walk to the Little Aire Falls remains open. -
Lemonade Creek Walk (Great Otway National Park)
Lemonade Creek Walking Track Closure
Due to an unsafe pedestrian bridge, Lemonade Creek Walking Track will be closed for the foreseeable future. -
Aire River West Campground (Aire River Heritage River, Great Otway National Park)
Aire River West Campground site closures- sites 16 to 40
Aire River West campground sites 16 to 40 will be closed until November 2021 due to wet conditions, sites 1 to 15 remain available. -
Aire River East Campground (Aire River Heritage River, Great Otway National Park)
Aire River East Campground site closures- sites 10 to 20
Aire River East campground sites 10 to 20 will be closed until November 2021 due to wet conditions, sites 1 to 9 remain available. -
Great Ocean Walk - Day 6 - Johanna Beach to Ryans Den (Great Otway National Park)
Melanesia Track damage- walkers take care
Melanesia Track and the Great Ocean Walk between Johanna and Ryans Den have been damaged by 4WD activity. Walkers are advised to take care while accessing Melanesia Beach as the track is very slippery and rutted.
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Bunga Arm
Accessible only by boat, Bunga Arm was formed over many thousands of years when sand, deposited by the sea, built up between the original bay (now Lake Victoria) and the ocean. Approximately 250 metres divides the tranquil waters of Bunga Arm from the pounding surf of Bass Strait - and you can stay at one of the seven boat-based bush campsites located there. If you don’t have your own boat to access Bunga Arm, you can hire one at one of the lakeside towns.
