Great Ocean Walk - Day 4 - Cape Otway to Aire River Walk (Great Otway National Park, Aire River Heritage River)

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Great Ocean Walk - Day 4 - Cape Otway to Aire River Walk (Great Otway National Park, Aire River Heritage River)

Wind your way through a wind-sculptured landscape of sand dunes, coastal scrub and calcified cliffs, taking in views of the wild Southern Ocean vistas before heading towards the tranquil Aire River. Take a break at Station Beach en-route or take a detour to the mesmerising spring-fed Rainbow Falls.

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Great Ocean Walk - Day 4 - Cape Otway to Aire River Walk (Great Otway National Park, Aire River Heritage River)

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Great Ocean Walk - Day 4 - Cape Otway to Aire River Walk (Great Otway National Park, Aire River Heritage River)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No camping
No bicycles

Warnings

Other warnings
Unpatrolled area

Trees may fall take care

Vehicles

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Uneven ground

Slippery surface

Slippery rocks
Water hazards
Strong currents

Rough Surf
Animals and pests
Beware European wasps

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Kalimna Tramline link Walk is closed

The Kalimna Tramline link walk is closed due to damage to a pedestrian bridge. Walkers can still access the Lower Kalimna Waterfall via the Kalimna Falls Walking Track, which starts at Sheoak Picnic Area.

Upper Kalimna Falls are Closed

The Upper Kalimna Falls viewing platform and access track are closed due to damage to the platform. Walkers can still access the Lower Kalimna Waterfall via the Kalimna Falls Walking Track, which starts at Sheoak Picnic Area.

Garvey Track is Closed

Garvey Track is closed due to damage. Sharps Track is a suitable detour if required.

Gentle Annie Track Closure

Gentle Annie track is closed to vehicles between Moggs Creek Track and Old Coach Road while road upgrades are taking place. This closure will be in place until June 2022. As works progress, more targeted closures will also include restricting access to walkers, bike riders and horse riders to ensure public safety is maintained. Further closures will be communicated through the Parks Victoria website. These closures are flexible based on local conditions and contractor movements.

Cora Lynn Walk-in Campsite closed due to hazardous trees.

Cora Lynn Walk-in Campsite is closed due to hazardous trees.

Areas of Croajingolong National Park Closed due to Fire Damage

The following areas of Croajingolong National Park remain closed:

Mallacoota Inlet Day Visitor Areas:

· Gravelly Point, including Jetty.

· Kingfisher Point, Including Jetty.

Other affected Sites and Facilties - Croajingolong:
· Wilderness Coast Walk (between Shipwreck Creek and Bemm River)

· Thurra River Campground

· Point Hicks Road (South of Bald Hills Track)

· Cicada Trail

· Wingan Inlet Rapids Walk

· Gale Hill Track

· Rame Head Track

The Parks Victoria Team apologise for the inconvenience and thank-you for your patience and understanding as recovery works progress.

Early seasonal road closures 2022

The following roads in the Great Otway National Park are subject to early seasonal road closures from 1 June 2022: Halls Ridge Road (Maps 18A and 18B). See Map 18A: Great Otway National Park (West) and Map 18B: Great Otway National Park (Central) for locations of the closure. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information.

Lifejackets Required For Rock Fishers from March 1, 2022

A two-year trial of new laws that require rock fishers to wear a lifejacket at high-risk locations will commence on 1 March 2022.

For Great Otway National Park this includes:

Artillery Rocks, west of Lorne
The rock platform opposite Sheoak Falls, south of Lorne

This factsheet includes maps of the affected areas.

Fines apply if you don’t wear a lifejacket at these sites.

To find out more, visit Victorian Fisheries Authority

Great Ocean Walk track works east of Devils Kitchen

Contractors will commence track works on the Great Ocean Walk to the east of the Devils Kitchen campground commencing on the 16th of May until approximately the start of June, depending on weather and conditions.

The walk will not close during the works and it is anticipated that they will cause little disruption to hikers walking in the area. There will be a small number of workers and minor plant and equipment in use. Signage will mark the area so that walkers are aware that track works being conducted.