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Great Ocean Walk - Day 3 - Blanket Bay to Cape Otway Lighthouse (Great Otway National Park)
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Great Ocean Walk - Day 3 - Blanket Bay to Cape Otway Lighthouse (Great Otway National Park)
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Great Ocean Walk - Day 3 - Blanket Bay to Cape Otway Lighthouse (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
Restrictions
- No drones without a permit
- No horses
- No fires permitted
- No vehicles
- No dogs allowed
- No bicycles
- No camping
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf
- Strong currents
- Deep water
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Other warnings
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Terrain hazards
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Animals and pests
Be Prepared
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
Cora Lynn Cascades Walking Track Closure
Aire East campground- Temporary Closure
Seasonal Partial Closure Notification – Aire West Campground
Seasonal Closure Notification – Aire East Campground
Halls Ridge Rd - Seasonally CLOSED
- Halls Ridge Rd in the Great Otway National Park is seasonally closed from late May 2025 until re-opening in Spring 2025.
- Aire Crossing camp ground can be accessed via Phillips Tk and Aire Crossing Tk to the north.
- Closed areas of the National Park are subject to National Park Regulations.
Maits Rest Carpark- bus access
Night closures of park tracks in Great Otway National Park for conservation work
Lake Elizabeth - 7 JUNE 2025
- Limited Car Parking: Due to event activities, car parking at Lake Elizabeth will be limited.
- Recommended Access Times: To avoid congestion, non-race visitors are advised to plan their visit after the event concludes, following the race presentation at approximately 2pm.
- Campground Access: The Lake Elizabeth campground will remain open.
- Camping Regulations: Camping is permitted only in booked sites. Please ensure you have a reservation in a booked site only before setting up camp. Vehicle camping is prohibited.
- Park Regulations: All visitors must adhere to National Park regulations during their visit.