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Hammonds Campground
Hammonds Campground is located 12km inland from Aireys Inlet in a natural bush setting. Relax at camp and enjoy the company of kangaroos and other native wildlife or explore one of the many walking and bike riding trails in the area.
Set among dry forest and woodland, Hammonds Campground is an ideal location for wildlife viewing and relaxation. Kangaroos and native birds frequent the area, and if you’re lucky you may even see a koala. Nearby Distillery Creek Day Visitor Area has a range of walks and shared trails for those looking for recreational activities.
The campground offers 16 campsites, each accommodating up to six people. Sites 1-4 provide direct vehicle access and are suitable for camper trailers and caravans. Sites 5-16 are suitable for tents only with a parking area situated close by. 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
Anglesea and Aireys Inlet
Lorne
Moggs Creek
Sheoak Falls
How to get there
Hammonds 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
Hammonds 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
Hammonds 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
Delayneys Track Closed
Delayneys Track is closed until further notice.
Wye Road Closure
Wye Road is temporarily closed for grading and landslip repair.Temporary park closures Great Otway National Park
Sections of the Great Otway National Park will be temporarily closed at night from Monday 15th April 2024 through to June 1st 2024 to allow for the safe delivery of park conservation work. Temporary closed areas will be clearly sign posted. All campgrounds will remain open during this operation. For further information please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63 or email westregiondcp@parks.vic.gov.au -
Other issues
Sharps Campground permanently closed
Permanently closed due to environmental and safety risks. -
Lemonade Creek Walk (Great Otway National Park)
Lemonade Creek Walking Track Closure
Due to multiple unsafe bridges the Lemonade Creek Walking Track will be closed indeffinately -
Aire Crossing Campground (Aire River Heritage River, Great Otway National Park)
Youngs Creek Track Closed Great Otway National Park
Following recent rainfall and current conditions, Youngs Creek track within the Great Otway National Park is currently closed.Safety for our visitors and protection of the environment has led to this decision. The nearby Triplet Falls and Aire Crossing visitor sites remain open along with the tracks leading to them. -
Jamieson Creek (Great Otway National Park)
Wye Road Temporary Closure
Wye Road will be closed temporarily for grading and landslip repair. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Planned Burn Operations Around Anglesea
Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the following areas being affected from the time a burn is approved for ignition, until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burns are scheduled from 12th April 2024 and are subject to favourable weather.Please adhere to all closure and advice signs in the area as planned burn activity commences.Check the status of current planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.auAreas Affected:Duckponds Burn:Ironbark SpurGentle Annie TrackDam Wall TrackMcKenzie Link TrackDuckponds TrackLoves TrackWoodlands Burn:Woodlands TrackHarrison NorthMotorbike Offload Area (Cecil)Informal Track west of Flaxbourne’s RoadCecil Burn:Cecil TrackMotorbike offload area (Tanners/Gumflat)Moggs Creek Track/Robyn Road:Oceanview TrackMoggs Creek Picnic AreaMoggs Creek TrackMoggs Creek Link TrackHammonds:Both Parks National Park and Otway Forest Park Campgrounds affected, check planned burn updatesHammonds RoadBreakfast Creek:Hammonds RoadBreakfast Creek RoadBoth Hammonds CampgroundsRed River BurnYan Wirring Miir LoopDenhams TrackRed River TrackBunjil LookoutPlease take your rubbish home
Reminder to campers and visitors to please take your rubbish home. Please do not put rubbish in toilets. Visitors have been placing rubbish in the pit toilets making human waste removal difficult. Parks appreciates your assistance in looking after the Park. -
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. -
Great Ocean Walk - Day 8 - Devils Kitchen to Twelve Apostles (Great Otway National Park)
Great Ocean Walk Devil’s Kitchen to Twelve Apostles Impacted
- The Corangamite Shire
managed bridge over the Gellibrand River is closed to all vehicle movement.
- Following engineering
advice received by Council the temporary floating bridge and Old Coach
Road is closed from 11 APRIL 2024.
- This is due to the
rising river levels which is affecting the design and structural function
of the bridge.
- Currently access remains
for walkers over the bridge.
- Parks Victoria are
monitoring conditions with the Shire.
- If access across the
bridge by foot becomes unsafe, this section of the Great Ocean Walk will
be subject to a closure.
- The Corangamite Shire
managed bridge over the Gellibrand River is closed to all vehicle movement.
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Blanket Bay Day Visitor Area (Great Otway National Park)
Blanket Bay Campground- water supply
Blanket Bay campground in Great Otway National Park water supply is very low. Campers are advised to bring their own water. -
Aire River West Campground (Aire River Heritage River, Great Otway National Park)
Aire River West Campground flooding
Aire River West campground is currently subject to flooding. The river mouth is closed and an attempt to open will be undertaken on Friday the 19th of April.