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Allenvale Campground
Nestled on the banks of St George River just beyond the outskirts of Lorne, Allenvale Campground is perfectly positioned to explore the coast and the bush.
Relax at camp or explore one of the many walking trails in the area. Platypus are known to inhabit St George River, so be sure to keep an eye out at dawn and dusk.
Allenvale Campground contains 20 walk-in campsites, each accommodating up to six people. All campsites are unpowered and are suitable for tents only.
There is no direct vehicle access to the campsites. A carpark is located close by (approximately 230 meters). Campground facilities include non-flush toilets and low tables/seats.
There are no fireplaces provided, and fires are not allowed. Please bring your own fuel stove or gas barbeque for cooking.
Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round.
Things To Do
Lorne
Sheoak Falls
Erskine Falls
Sheoak Picnic Area
Cumberland Falls Walk
How to get there
Allenvale Campground
Allenvale Campground is located just beyond the outskirts of Lorne off Allenvale Road, approximately two hours drive from Melbourne.
Sites
When you're there
While the campground caters for self-contained comfort, you should bring your own drinking water, and take all rubbish home with you.
There are no fireplaces, and fires are not allowed. You will need to bring your own fuel stove or gas barbecue for cooking.
Need to know
Allenvale 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
Allenvale Mill 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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Great Otway National Park
Colac Tree Road Open, Skinners Track Closed
Colac Tree Road within the Great Otway National Park will re-open at 5pm on Monday 2nd December with a 40kph restriction.Skinners Creek Track, within the Great Otway National Park, will remain closed until further notice.These restrictions will be in place due to fire impacting the area. -
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.Large Haulage Trucks Carting Timber Within the Aire Valley
Visitors to the Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park will need to be aware that large Haulage Trucks will be using the Aire Valley area to harvest plantation timber.Hopetoun Falls, Aire Valley Reserve (The Redwoods) within the Great Otway National Park and Beauchamp Falls within the Otway Forest Park will be affected.Trucks will be using Binns Road, Beauchamp Falls Road and Seaview Ridge Road. Traffic Management signage and speed reductions will be implemented.Please take care when driving and visiting these areas.Aire River - East and West campgrounds - Tanks dry
- All water tanks at both the Aire East and Aire west campgrounds are reported as EMPTY.
- Dry conditions, vandalised infrastructure and inappropriate use has combined to fully drain all tanks.
- Empty tanks hold no water. Smashing an empty tank open will not make any water suddenly appear.
- Visitors are advised to fully self manage all water requirements at these sites.
- Aire River water must be fully and suitable treated if under consideration for any form of use.
Great Ocean Walk - Estuary closures
- Due to coastal environmental conditions both the Aire River and the Gellibrand River mouths are closed.
- Minor localised river flooding is being observed in tthese areas.
- The Aire River on approach to the Aire West campground is over the Great Ocean Walk.
- The Gellibrand River 500m south east of the Princetown Recreation Reserve is over the Great Ocean Walk.
- Hikers may need to walk through ankle/knee deep water in these sections of the walk.
- Estuaries may open naturally, or Parks Victoria may attempt an artificial opening if and when safe to do so.
- Campsites are not impacted.
- If the situation becomes a safety hazard closures will be required.
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Melba Gully Day Visitor Area (Great Otway National Park)
Melba Gully - Large bus access
Melba Gully Walk Track and picnic area is accessible for large coaches. Toilet facilities are available on site -
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. -
Aire River West Campground (Aire River Heritage River, Great Otway National Park)
Aire West Campground - Aire River estuary closure
- The Aire River mouth remains closed.
- Parks Victoria local operations are monitoring water levels in the Aire River, Great Otway National Park.
- Should the river mouth not open, sites 24 through 40 at the Aire West campground may become inundated.
- Booked campers will be contacted should this occur.
- Recent attempts have not been able to maintain an artificial opening.
- When tides, swell and conditions are safe and suitable, a further attempt will be made.
- Flood waters can be dangerous. Visitors should avoid flooded areas.
- ww.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
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