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Blanket Bay Day Visitor Area (Great Otway National Park)
Drive through the heart of Cape Otway, past twisted Manna Gums under the watchful but sleepy gaze of koalas. Be welcomed by the peaceful shores of Blanket Bay. Enjoy a picnic or make the most of the stunning beach - swim, snorkel or explore the rockpools or explore the Katabanut Walk.
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Blanket Bay Day Visitor Area (Great Otway National Park)
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Blanket Bay Day Visitor Area (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 generators
- No horses
- No fires permitted
- No drones without a permit
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
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Other warnings
- Unpatrolled area
- Limbs may fall take care
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Animals and pests
- Beware European wasps
- Snakes
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.
Triplet Falls Access Closed For Roadworks
All access tracks to Triplet Falls and Little Aire Falls within the Great Otway National Park will be closed from Monday 19th May-Thursday 22nd May 2025.
Phillips Track and Youngs Creek Track will be closed during this time.
Triplet Falls Closed For Roadworks
Triplet Falls and Little Aire Falls access tracks within the Great Otway National Park will be closed for roadworks from Monday 19th May-Thursday 22nd May.
Phillips Track and Youngs Creek Track will be closed for the duration of this time and there will be no access to the waterfalls.
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.
Great Ocean Walk - River estuary conditions
🚶♀️🌊 Great Ocean Walk Update 🌊🚶♂️
Parks Victoria is monitoring water levels at the Aire River and Gellibrand River estuary mouths. Hikers may notice high water in these areas.
⚠️ If levels rise and pose a safety risk, track closures may be required.
🏕️ Aire River West campground is open, including lower areas near the river. However, sites 24–40 may need to close if the Aire estuary remains closed and water levels increase.
🌧️ Estuaries may open naturally at any time or be artificially opened when safe to do so. Forecast catchment rainfall may see these conditions change quickly .
🗺️ Check conditions before your walk or stay, and take extra care near river crossings.