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Great Ocean Walk - Day 5 - Aire River to Johanna Beach (Great Otway National Park, Aire River Heritage River)
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Great Ocean Walk - Day 5 - Aire River to Johanna Beach (Great Otway National Park, Aire River Heritage River)
Need to know
Great Ocean Walk - Day 5 - Aire River to Johanna Beach (Great Otway National Park, Aire River Heritage River)
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 camping
- No bicycles
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Unpatrolled area
- Trees may fall take care
- Vehicles
- Limbs may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Uneven ground
- Slippery surface
- Slippery rocks
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Water hazards
- Strong currents
- Rough Surf
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Animals and pests
- Beware European wasps
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.
Aire East - CLOSED
- Following ongoing wet conditions the the Aire East drive in camp ground is CLOSED until 31 October 2024.
- Soft ground in the camp ground can not safely hold vehicles until it dries out.
- Do not enter a closed area of National Park.
- Regulations apply.
Aire West Campground - Reduced capacity - Sites Closed
- Following recent estuary flooding all sites from #17 and above are CLOSED at the Aire West campground
- Sites 1-16 are OPEN for booked, permit holder campers
- The Aire West Great Ocean Walk hiker camp is fully OPEN
- Camping in areas without a permit, or in areas that are not open, will attract a penalty under National Park Regulations 2013
- Under reg.83 the infringement value penalty is currently $395 per camper