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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)
Facilities
Need to know
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
Restrictions
- No camping
- No bicycles
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Unpatrolled area
- Trees may fall take care
- Vehicles
- Limbs may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Uneven ground
- Slippery surface
- Slippery rocks
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Water hazards
- Strong currents
- Rough Surf
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Animals and pests
- Beware European wasps
Be Prepared
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
Upper Kalimna Falls are Closed
Garvey Track is Closed
Gentle Annie Track Closure
Cora Lynn Walk-in Campsite closed due to hazardous trees.
Areas of Croajingolong National Park Closed due to Fire Damage
Mallacoota Inlet Day Visitor Areas:
Other affected Sites and Facilties - Croajingolong:
· Wilderness Coast Walk (between Shipwreck Creek and Bemm River)
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
Lifejackets Required For Rock Fishers from March 1, 2022
- Artillery Rocks, west of Lorne
- The rock platform opposite Sheoak Falls, south of Lorne
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.