Allenvale to Phantom Falls Walk

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Allenvale to Phantom Falls Walk

Follow the St George River upstream and skirt the edge of an orchard before descending to the base of Phantom Falls surrounded by ferns and tall eucalypt trees where the St George River cascades into a deep pool below.

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Allenvale to Phantom Falls Walk

Allenvale to Phantom Falls Walk

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Allenvale to Phantom Falls Walk

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 drones without a permit
  • No camping
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No bicycles
  • No firearms allowed
  • No vehicles

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Vehicles
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
    • Slippery rocks
    • Slippery surface
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Water hazards
    • Flash flooding
    • Deep 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 Flood Closures

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
Cumberland
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.

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