Fire-affected parks remain closed as others reopen.

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Jamieson Creek Campground

A couple walk through a coastal campground with BBQ facilities and tent sites surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and the ocean in the background.

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Jamieson Creek Campground

Enjoy panoramic views just meters from the campground looking out over the ocean and surrounding landscapes.

Set among coastal woodland and tall eucalypts, a short distance from Wye River, Jamieson Creek Campground is perfectly positioned to explore 4WD trails, Jamieson Creek walking track and nearby Cumberland River and Lorne trailheads.

Jamieson Creek Campground contains 24 campsites, each accommodating up to six people. Campsites 10-19 have no direct vehicle access and are suitable for tents only. A central carpark is located close by.

Sites 4 and 7 are suitable for caravans, while all remaining campsites cater to tents, camper trailers and campervans. All campsites are unpowered. Campground facilities include non-flush toilets and shared fireplaces - please bring your own firewood. Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round.

From the campground explore the Jamieson Creek Walking Track. This undulating track with staircases and creek crossings is 5.5km one way and links to Wye River. Highpoints offer views through tall eucalypts to the Southern Ocean beyond. Learn about the history of the area from storyboards and listen for birdlife as you walk through forest above the Great Ocean Road. 


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Things To Do

Three friends follow the track alongside the Cumberland River near Lorne in the Great Otway National Park.

Cumberland Falls Walk

Explore the feeling of remoteness in one of the more beautiful river valleys in the Otway Ranges. Memories of dramatic cliffs, gentle streams and peaceful pools in which to cool off on a hot summer day will stay with you long after your visit.
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 Land Rover Defender attempts a river crossing in the Alpine National Park.

4WD

Enjoy a range of short and long 4WD trips in Victoria's parks. From the desert or mountains, to the rainforest or snow, 4WD tracks cater for all levels of skill and expertise.
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

Jamieson Creek Campground

Jamieson Creek Campground is nestled between Lorne and Wye River, approximately two and a half hours drive from Melbourne. Follow the Great Ocean Road and then Jamieson Track. The campground is accessible by 2WD.
Jamieson Creek 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.

Need to know

Jamieson Creek 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

Jameson Creek Campground is in the Great Otway National Park in the South West 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.

  • Great Otway National Park

    Great Otway National Park - closed

    Due to escalated fire risk, the Great Otway National Park is closed for public safety.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Great Otway National Park sites closed due to flash flooding event

    Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding has caused significant damage across parts of the eastern Great Otway National Park. 
     
    For public safety, the following areas are closed until further notice while assessments and clean-up works are undertaken:​
     
    Visitors are advised NOT to visit any sites within the Great Otway National Park between Aireys Inlet and Kennett River while assessments and recovery works continue. 
     
    Closures included but are not limited to :

    Erskine falls Road is currently closed which prevents access to Erskine Falls Visitor Area and Blanket Leaf Picnic Area


    Roads & Tracks 
    Wye Rd
    Curtis Track
    Godfrey Track
    Jamieson Track

    Walking tracks
    St George
    Phantom falls
    Lemonade ck
    Kalimna
    Henderson
    Sheoak Falls
    Sheoak picnic ground walking Nature Loop
    Cumberland
    Cumberland Garvey Link
    Kalimna Garvey Link
    Castle Rock
    Cora Lynn
    Erskine Falls Walking Track 
    Won Wondah
     
    Many roads, tracks and visitor facilities are impacted by debris, flooding and unstable conditions.  

    The Great Ocean Road has been impacted,
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    Always follow safety signage and directions from response crews, and do not enter any closed areas.
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    Thank you for your patience and understanding as works are undertaken to make these popular areas safe to visit again.

    Lake Elizabeth - CLOSED

    Due to EXTREME fire danger and going fires in the northern Great Otway National Park, Lake Elizabeth camp ground,  day visitor area and loop walk are CLOSED.



    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! 

    Redwoods and Hopetoun Falls Car Parks Full

    The Redwoods (Aire Valley Reserve) and Hopetoun Falls carparks within the Great Otway National Park are consistently full over this busy summer period.

    We advise all our visitors to these iconic areas to remain patient and vigilant for all other users of these areas.

    Visitors also need to be aware that large log trucks also use the Binns Road as part of their logging operation.

    Thank you all for your co-operation and please enjoy these and other areas of the Great Otway National Park. 

  • Aire Crossing Campground (Aire River Heritage River, Great Otway National Park)

    Aire Crossing access and campsite - CLOSED

    As a result of ongoing bushfires and increased fire danger, access to Aire Crossing and the campsite is CLOSED.

    Do not enter CLOSED areas of National Parks.

    Parks Victoria, FFMVic and Conservation Regulator authorised officers will patrol this area.  For you safety please do not enter closed areas of National Parks.

    National Park Regulations Apply 

  • 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.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Extreme Fire Danger and Total Fire Bans

    Important camping and visitor information for
    1. Great Otway National Park
    2. Great Ocean Walk 
    3. Port Campbell National Park and
    4. Bay of Islands Coastal Park
     
    • National Parks and State Forests CLOSE during a CATASTROPHIC fire danger rating
    • NO FIRES  can not be lit in the open during Total Fire Bans.  No fires are permited along or at Great Ocean Walk campsites.
    • Caution and planning should be applied during an EXTREME fire Danger Rating.
     
     
    • Camping is only permitted in designated campgrounds in the Great Otway National Park with a valid permit booking.  This includes the Great Ocean Walk.
    • Camping or sleeping in vehicles is not permitted in car parks, lookouts or other visitation sites outside of designated campgrounds in any national park.
    • There are no campgrounds in Port Campbell National Park or Bay of Islands Coastal Park; overnight stays are not permitted in these parks.  National Park Regulations apply.
    • Be prepared for campgrounds, roads and tracks to close at short notice if conditions change.
    • Have a clear plan for what you will do if conditions change suddenly, including how you will leave early and where you will go.
    • Do not light any campfires or solid fuel barbecues during a Total Fire Ban.
    • Stay informed via official emergency and park information channels and follow all instructions from rangers and emergency services.
     

Similar experiences

 
A shelter and tent set up between the trees at Parker Hill Campground at Great Otway National Park

Parker Hill Campground

The campground is situated within the Great Otway National Park on top of a hill overlooking a secluded cove that is accessible via walking track. Great views are obtainable only meters away looking out over the cove and surrounding landscape.
Setting up tents at Blanket Bay Campground in the Great Otway National Park

Blanket Bay Campground

This campground is situated within the Great Otway National Park just a short stroll from the beach which is accessible via walking tracks. Picturesque views are obtainable only meters from this campsite looking out over the beach and surrounding landscapes.
A couple in their later twenties enjoy a joke while at their campsite at Lake Elizabeth Campground in the Great Otway National Park.

Lake Elizabeth Campground

Lake Elizabeth Campground is a dogs-on-lead camping area sheltered by tall eucalypt trees and nestled beside the Barwon River.
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