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Aire Crossing Campground (Aire River Heritage River, Great Otway National Park)
Located in a dense rainforest with tall mountain ash forest and blackwood trees, a tranquil setting located near the Aire River.
Five non-bookable camping spots available on a first come first served basis, provide you with a chance to encounter the myriad of wildlife nearby, including Koalas and many species of birds.
No camping in the car park or along Aire River.
A 4WD is recommended to access and nearby Halls Ridge Track (4WD) is seasonally closed.
Extreme fire danger forecast may close site, and site closed on forecast Catastrophic days.
Rapid weather changes may also impact access.
Five non-bookable camping spots available on a first come first served basis, provide you with a chance to encounter the myriad of wildlife nearby, including Koalas and many species of birds.
No camping in the car park or along Aire River.
A 4WD is recommended to access and nearby Halls Ridge Track (4WD) is seasonally closed.
Extreme fire danger forecast may close site, and site closed on forecast Catastrophic days.
Rapid weather changes may also impact access.
How to get there
Aire Crossing Campground (Aire River Heritage River, Great Otway National Park)
Need to know
Aire Crossing Campground (Aire River Heritage River, Great Otway National Park)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No fires permitted
- No fires permitted
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No horses
- No horses
- No generators
- No generators
- No motorbikes/trailbikes
- No motorbikes/trailbikes
- No bicycles
- No bicycles
- No firearms allowed
- No firearms allowed
- No firearms allowed
- Speed restrictions apply
- No dogs allowed
- No dogs allowed
- No dogs allowed
- No drones without a permit
- No drones without a permit
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Uneven ground
- Deep hole
- Slippery rocks
- Slippery rocks
- Slippery surface
- Slippery surface
- Steep track
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
- Snakes
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- Trees may fall take care
- No mobile phone reception
- Limbs may fall take care
- Limbs may fall take care
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Water hazards
- Flash flooding
- Deep water
- Submerged obstacles
- Strong currents
- Shallow water
Be Prepared
Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.
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 sites closed due to severe flooding
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on 16 January 2026 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:
Closures included but are not limited to :
Erskine falls is limited to the top viewing platform. Access to the base of the falls and along the river track is closed.
Roads & Tracks
Wye Rd
Curtis Track
Godfrey Track
Jamieson Track
Walking tracks
St George
Phantom falls
Lemonade ck
Kalimna
Henderson
Sheoak Falls
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
Cumberland Garvey Link
Kalimna Garvey Link
Cora Lynn
Erskine Falls Walking Track
Won Wondah
Alternative walking tracks can be found at:
Moggs Creek picnic area
Distillery Creek picnic area
Ocean Track
Castle Rock
Sheoak Falls to Swallow caves
Many roads, tracks and visitor facilities are impacted by debris, flooding and unstable conditions.
The Great Ocean Road has been impacted,
Always follow safety signage and directions from response crews, and do not enter any closed areas.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as works are undertaken to make these popular areas safe to visit again.
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!