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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.
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
Erskine Falls
Sheoak Falls
Victoria's Iconic 4WD Adventures
Lorne
How to get there
Big Hill Campground
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.
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.
Be prepared and stay safe
Big Hill Campground is in the Great Otway National Park in the Central fire district. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your responsibility to check current and forecast weather conditions. Campfires cannot be lit on days of Total Fire Ban, however gas cookers can be used for preparing food.
Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Kalimna Tramline link walk and Upper Kalimna 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 closed until further notice.Closure due to Bushfire
Parts of Great Otway National Park that were closed due to fire activity in the area have now reopened. Cape Otway Lighthouse remains closed but may reopen soon.
The following sites have reopened: Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, Cape Otway Lookout Walk, Great Ocean Walk and all associated campgrounds including Blanket Bay Campground, Parker Hill Campground, Aire River East Campground, Aire River West Campgrounds, Elliot Ridge Hike-in Campground, Blanket Bay Hike-in Campground, Cape Otway Hike-in Campground and Aire River Hike-in Campground.
Aire River Estuary - River closed
Parks Victoria and GORCAPA local operations are monitoring a closure of the Aire River mouth in the Great Otway National Park.The Great Ocean Walk on approach to the Aire West campground, and low areas of this campground and estuary will observe high water levels, until such time as the mouth reopens to the sea.If water levels become unsafe then closures may be required.Great Ocean Walk destination car parking at the Twelve Apostles visitor center during summer & Peak Visitation periods
During the busy peak visitation period at the Twelve Apostles precinct (from summer through to early autumn including school holidays, public holidays, long weekends & busy peak visitation weekends concluding after Chinese New Year / Easter), due to the sheer volume of visitors onsite, a traffic management program is in place to maximize public safety & ensure visitor experience. If you are planning to park your vehicle at the Twelve Apostles before walking the Great Ocean Walk (or sections of it including section 8) during this period, please communicate this information to onsite traffic control staff at the entrance & they will do their best to accommodate your vehicle in the main carpark. This will avoid your car remaining in the overflow carpark area which needs to be cleared and locked each night. Similarly, if you arrive at the Twelve Apostles to park your car at a time when traffic control are not onsite, or setting up, please park your vehicle in the main carpark area. Your assistance is greatly appreciated! -
Cora Lynn Cascades Walk (Great Otway National Park)
Cora Lynn Cascades Walking Track Closure
Cora Lynn Cascades walking track is currently closed due to damaged infrastructure. Please note this closure will affect you if you plan to walk from Allenvale through to Erskine falls and vice versa. -
Lake Elizabeth Campground (Great Otway National Park)
Lake Elizabeth Campground Upgrades
Lake Elizabeth Campground and the associated campground car park will be closed from: Tuesday 27th January 2026 to Tuesday 31st March 2026. We ask visitors to stay clear of the campground and campground carpark which will have signed closures in place.The closure is for enhancing the camping experience and these renovations have been funded by the Victorian Government’s Victoria’s Great Outdoors program. Victoria’s Great Outdoors is a $106.6 million investment by the Victorian Government into better campgrounds, walking trails, 4WD tracks and visitor facilities across Victoria’s parks and state forests.All other areas at Lake Elizabeth will remain open, including ablutions, day use areas, walks to and around the lake.Lake Elizabeth Campground Upgrade Information
Lake Elizabeth Campground and the associated campground car park will be closed from: Tuesday 27th January 2026 to Tuesday 31st March 2026. We ask visitors to stay clear of the campground and campground carpark which will have signed closures in place.As you plan for your holidays please do not attempt to book the Lake Elizabeth campground from Tuesday 27th January - Tuesday 31st March 2026.The closure is for enhancing the camping experience and these renovations have been funded by the Victorian Government’s Victoria’s Great Outdoors program. Victoria’s Great Outdoors is a $106.6 million investment by the Victorian Government into better campgrounds, walking trails, 4WD tracks and visitor facilities across Victoria’s parks and state forests.All other areas at Lake Elizabeth will remain open, including ablutions, day use areas, walk to and around the lake. -
Aire Crossing Campground (Great Otway National Park, Aire River Heritage River)
Aire Crossing Campground Closed
The Aire Crossing track and the Aire Crossing campground will be closed from the 12th -16th January 2026 for urgent maintenance works.The Youngs Creek track will also be closed to prevent access to Aire Crossing campground.Aire Crossing Campground Closure 12th-16th January
Aire Crossing Campground, Aire Crossing Track and access from Youngs Creek Track will be closed from the 12th - 16th January 2026 for urgent track maintenance. -
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk (Great Otway National Park)
Maits Rest Carpark- bus access
Maits Rest Carpark is suitable for small coaster buses only. Large buses or coaches are advised to use Melba Gully walk track near Lavers Hill.
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