Fire-affected parks remain closed as others reopen.

Before you leave home, check for park closures and download the VicEmergency app.

Baileys Road (Bay of Islands Coastal Park)

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Baileys Road (Bay of Islands Coastal 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 camping
  • No firearms allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • No drones without a permit

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery surface
    • Unstable cliffs

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.

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.
 

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