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

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

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)

Facilities

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Need to know

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

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.

All abilities access

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No camping
No bicycles

Warnings

Animals and pests
Beware European wasps
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

Trees may fall take care

Unpatrolled area

Vehicles
Water hazards
Rough Surf

Strong currents
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks

Slippery surface

Uneven ground

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.

Big Hill Campground is currently closed during seasonal road closure period

The Big Hill Campground is closed during seasonal road closures. As the Campground is situated along Big Hill track which is seasonally closed due to wet weather. The Campground will reopen 30 October 2020

Herbert's Campground closed

Herbert’s Campground is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees.

Temporary Road Closure

Allardyce Track in the Great Otway National Park is temporarily closed for public safety.

Temporary Closure - Maits Rest Rainforest Walk

Maits Rest Rainforest Walk is temporarily closed due to visitor safety concerns relating to hazardous trees at the site.

Aire River West and East campgrounds- Temporary Closure of sites

Aire River East and West Campgrounds in the Great Otway National Park are currently closed due to recent flooding.

Seasonal road closures 2020

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. View the list of 2020 seasonal road closures for details and check the corresponding map numbers with the seasonal road closure 2020 index map for locations of the closures or visit the seasonal road closures page for more information.