Big Hill Campground

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    Big Hill Campground

    Unwind in nature after a day of mountain biking or four-wheel driving. Relax at camp and enjoy the company of native wildlife.

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    Set in an open, easily accessible grassy area surrounded by tall forest, Bill Hill Campground is ideally positioned for mountain biking, four-wheel driving or relaxing in nature. Keep an eye out around the campground for brightly coloured King Parrots and Crimson Rosellas, and if you’re lucky you may even see a koala.

    The campground offers 13 campsites, each accommodating up to six people. Sites 1-7 are suitable for tents only, while sites 8-13 cater for camper trailers and caravans. All campsites are unpowered. Campground facilities include non-flush toilets, shared fireplaces and shared low tables/seats. Remember to bring your own firewood to protect the surrounding wildlife habitat. Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round.

    Things To Do

     
    Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall.

    Erskine Falls

    Erskine Falls are at the end of Erskine Falls Road 10km north west of Lorne. There is a viewing point above the falls and a walking track, steep in places, leads to the base of the falls. The falls cascade over one of the highest drops in the Otways.
    A couple stand and admire Sheoak Falls near Lorne in the Great Otway National Park.

    Sheoak Falls

    The Sheoak Falls Walk weaves its way from the coastal woodland at the mouth of the Sheoak Creek and through wet forest to the hidden cascades of Sheoak Falls.
    A 4WD climbs to the top of the Blue Rag Range Track.

    Victoria's Iconic 4WD Adventures

    With Victoria's Iconic 4WD Adventures, you can experience six of the very best four wheel drive touring routes, with tracks for everyone from the experienced driver to the relative novice.
    Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall.

    Lorne

    The coastal town of Lorne is where the bush meets the beach. Expect white sandy beaches, clifftops and incredible coastal vistas, numerous waterfall walks and picnic areas fringed by lush fern gullies.

    How to get there

    Big Hill Campground

    Big Hill Campground is located near the intersection of Big Hill Track and Lorne-Deans Marsh Road, Benwerrin. 
    Big Hill Campground

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    When you're there

    While the campground caters for self-contained comfort, you should bring your own drinking water and firewood, and take all rubbish home with you.

    Fuel stoves or gas barbecues are preferred for cooking.

    Big Hill Campground

    Set in an open, easily accessible grassy area surrounded by tall forest, Bill Hill Campground is ideally positioned for mountain biking, four-wheel driving or relaxing in nature. 
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    Need to know

    Big Hill 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.

    • 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. 

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Seasonal road closures 2021

      Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but may be extended due to seasonal conditions. Visit the seasonal road closures page for maps and more information.

    • Aire River West Campground (Great Otway National Park, Aire River Heritage River)

      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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    Three friends follow the track alongside the Cumberland River near Lorne in the Great Otway National Park.

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    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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