Erskine River Walk (Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)

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Erskine River Walk (Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)

Follow Erskine River from Lorne to Erskine Falls and experience wet forest, huge tree ferns and three waterfalls on this challenging trail then emerge at the base of Erskine Falls. Tread quietly and be rewarded by seeing wildlife. Multiple river crossings so do not attempt when the river is high.

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Erskine River Walk (Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)

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Erskine River Walk (Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)

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 bicycles
No camping
No vehicles
No horses

Warnings

Water hazards
Flash flooding
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care
Animals and pests
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.

Great Otway Natonal Park - flood damge impact

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on 16 January 2026 caused significant damage across parts of the eastern Great Otway National Park.

Recovery works are ongoing.

We are pleased to advise that some areas have now reopened, while others remain closed to ensure public safety during assessment and repair work.

The following areas are now open to visitors:

Moggs Creek Picnic Area
Distillery Creek Picnic Area
Ocean Track
Castle Rock
Sheoak Falls to Swallow Cave Track

Parks Victoria has reopened sections of the Kalimna Falls Walking Trail, providing:

Access from Sheoak Picnic Ground
Walking access to Lower Kalimna Falls
Return via the same route or continuing through to Garvey Track

✅ Open sections are marked in green on park signage/maps
❌ Closed sections remain in red and must not be entered

Visitors should remain on marked open tracks and follow all onsite signage.

⚠️ Important Visitor Advice

Always follow posted signage and staff directions
Stay within reopened (green-marked) track sections
Do not enter closed areas under any circumstances
Conditions may change without notice