Big Hill Campground

Big Hill Campground

Big Hill Campground

Big Hill Campground

Big Hill Campground

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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.

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    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

     
    Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall.

    Erskine Falls

    Erskine Falls are at the end of Erskine Falls Road 10km north west of Lorne. There is a viewing point above the falls and a walking track, steep in places, leads to the base of the falls. The falls cascade over one of the highest drops in the Otways.
    A couple stand and admire Sheoak Falls near Lorne in the Great Otway National Park.

    Sheoak Falls

    The Sheoak Falls Walk weaves its way from the coastal woodland at the mouth of the Sheoak Creek and through wet forest to the hidden cascades of Sheoak Falls.
    A 4WD climbs to the top of the Blue Rag Range Track.

    Victoria's Iconic 4WD Adventures

    With Victoria's Iconic 4WD Adventures, you can experience six of the very best four wheel drive touring routes, with tracks for everyone from the experienced driver to the relative novice.
    Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall.

    Lorne

    The coastal town of Lorne is where the bush meets the beach. Expect white sandy beaches, clifftops and incredible coastal vistas, numerous waterfall walks and picnic areas fringed by lush fern gullies.

    How to get there

    Big Hill Campground

    Big Hill Campground is located near the intersection of Big Hill Track and Lorne-Deans Marsh Road, Benwerrin. 
    Big Hill Campground

    Sites

    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.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Garvey Track Closed until further notice.

      Garvey track will remain closed until further notice. Major road works are due to occur when conditions are suitable. 

    • Cora Lynn Campground (Great Otway National Park)

      Cora Lynn Campground Closure

      This campground is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees.

    • Kalimna Falls Walk (Great Otway National Park)

      Upper Kalimna Walking Trail Closed

      Walking trail to Upper Kalimna Falls closed until further notice due to storm damage. Lower Falls remain open.

    • Kalimna Tramline Link Walk (Great Otway National Park)

      Kalimna Tramline Trail Closed

      This walking track 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.

    • Great Otway National Park

      Curtis Track Closed

      Curtis Track is currently closed due to hazardous conditions. Conditions continue to be monitored and assessed.

      Delayneys Track Closed

      Delayneys Track is closed until further notice.

      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 

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Youngs Creek track closure

      This track is closed due to roadworks

      Great Ocean Walk - Wet and Muddy conditions

      As a result of ongoing rain in the Great Otway National Park over autumn and through winter 2023, conditions of the track on  the day 1 and day 2 sections of the Great Ocean Walk are advised to be very wet and muddy. 

      The Elliot Road section of walk is particularly unfavourable, and heavy conditions are anticipated to be ongoing until late Spring 2023.

      South West District Weather forecast

      Attachments: GOW May 2023 (540KB)

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Sheoak Picnic Area (Great Otway National Park)

      No All-Abilities Toilet at Sheoak Picnic Area

      No all-abilities toilet access at Sheoak Picnic Area. Portable toilets temporarily in use.

    • Other issues

      Blanket Bay - Bush Rats

      Following the success of our fox and feral cat management programmes population numbers of Rattus fuscipes have grown again in the Blanket Bay campground area of the Great Otway National Park.  
       
      The combination of less predators and conducive weather conditions has allowed a population to return that campers at Blanket Bay should be cautious of.
       
      The Bush rat has some specific features that can help you distinguish it from similar rats.
      ·         It has pointed head and rounded ears.
      ·         Its tail is smaller than the rat's body.
      ·         Another key feature is their front teeth - they are chisel-shaped with hard yellow enamel.
       
      These native rodents are known to scavenge on campers’ food, gnawing through tents to get to uncontained foodstuffs.
       
      Native bush Rats are protected wildlife in the National Park and may form part of your camping  experience while camping at Blanket Bay. 

      Attachments: Native vs Non-Native FS (779KB)

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    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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