Blanket Bay Campground (Great Otway National Park)

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Blanket Bay Campground (Great Otway National Park)

Camp on the eastern shores of Cape Otway between open Manna Gum forest and the sheltered beach. Swim, snorkel, explore rockpools or wander inland and spot koalas feeding in the twisted Manna Gums. In spring, view a vivid display of wildflowers in bloom and watch for colourful birds.

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Blanket Bay Campground (Great Otway National Park)

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Blanket Bay 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 generators
Speed restrictions apply

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care
Animals and pests
Beware feral bees

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.

Kalimna Tramline link walk and Upper Kalimna is closed

The Kalimna Tramline link walk is closed due to damage to a pedestrian bridge. Walkers can still access the Lower Kalimna Waterfall via the Kalimna Falls Walking Track, which starts at Sheoak Picnic Area. Upper Kalimna Falls closed until further notice.

Cora Lynn Cascades Walking Track Closure

Cora Lynn Cascades walking track is currently closed due to damaged infrastructure. Please note this closure will affect you if you plan to walk from Allenvale through to Erskine falls and vice versa.

Aire River West campground - Sites 24 - 40 - CLOSED

Aire River West Camp ground - camp sites CLOSED
Sites 24 to 40 at the Aire West Campground are CLOSED due to potential for flooding.
Due to ongoing river mouth closures these sites are prone to inundation and not suitable for camping.
Sites will require time to dry out once any river opening occurs.
Sites 24 to 40 are advised as closed until at least 30 April 2025
Sites 1 -23 are not impacted > at this point.
The Great Ocean Walk hike in camp sites are not impacted.
Closed areas can not be booked nor camped in.
National Park Regulations apply.
Flood water can be hazardous.
Visitors and campers should avoid flood water.

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.

Night closures of park tracks in Great Otway National Park for conservation work

Parks Victoria will be conducting conservation shooting programs at night throughout the Great Otway National Park between April and June 30th 2025. To ensure the safety of park visitors and staff, track closures will occur at night around shooting operation areas.

Campgrounds and campground access will remain open, as will most visitor sites. Track closures will be temporary and should not cause too much inconvenience for park visitors. Should you require more information, please email westregiondcp@parks.vic.gov.au or call Parks Victoria on 13 19 63.