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Great Ocean Walk - Day 1 - Apollo Bay to Elliot Ridge (Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve, Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)
How to get there
Great Ocean Walk - Day 1 - Apollo Bay to Elliot Ridge (Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve, Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)
Need to know
Great Ocean Walk - Day 1 - Apollo Bay to Elliot Ridge (Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve, 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
Restrictions
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
- No camping
- No bicycles
- No firearms allowed
- No drones without a permit
- No vehicles
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Vehicles
- Unpatrolled area
- Trees may fall take care
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Water hazards
- Deep water
- Strong currents
- Rough Surf
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Animals and pests
- Beware European wasps
- Snakes
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
- Uneven ground
- Slippery surface