Aire Crossing Campground (Great Otway National Park)

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Aire Crossing Campground (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 dogs allowed
No firearms allowed
No fires permitted
No generators
No horses
No dogs allowed
No drones without a permit
No horses
No fires permitted
No bicycles
No firearms allowed
No motorbikes/trailbikes
No generators
No horses
No motorbikes/trailbikes
No fires permitted
No firearms allowed
No drones without a permit
No dogs allowed
No bicycles
Speed restrictions apply

Warnings

Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

No mobile phone reception

Trees may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks

Slippery surface

Uneven ground

Deep hole

Slippery rocks

Slippery surface

Steep track
Animals and pests
Snakes

Snakes
Water hazards
Deep water

Flash flooding

Shallow water

Strong currents

Submerged obstacles

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.

Big Hill Campground seasonal closure

Big Hill Campground in Great Otway National Park will be closed over the winter season, from 1 July 2024 to 1 October 2024.

Canyon Walking Track Closure

Due to a damaged pedestrian bridge, Canyon walking track will be temporarily closed until maintenance works can be undertaken.

Sharps Campground permanently closed

Permanently closed due to environmental and safety risks.

Aire River East and West Campgrounds- temporary closure of sites due to wet conditions until September 30 2024.

Due to high rainfall the Aire East campground and sites 19- 40 at Aire West campground will be closed. Site 1-18 at Aire West are unaffected.

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 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.