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Great South West Walk - Mallee Camping Area to Portland (Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Nelson Bay Coastal Reserve)
The Mallee Camping Area to Portland section of the Great South West Walk follows the spectacular cliffline of Nelson Bay. Take in the expansive views over the Southern Ocean, be mesmerised by the twisted trees of the Enchanted Forest and meet a colony of Gannets that call this stretch of the coast home.
How to get there
Great South West Walk - Mallee Camping Area to Portland (Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Nelson Bay Coastal Reserve)
Facilities
Viewing Lookout - Cantilevered
Need to know
Great South West Walk - Mallee Camping Area to Portland (Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Nelson Bay Coastal Reserve)
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.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No bicycles
- No camping
- No dogs, cats, pets allowed
- No firearms allowed
- No fires permitted
- No generators
- No horses
- No vehicles
- No drones without a permit
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Unstable cliffs
- Slippery rocks
- Slippery surface
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf
- Strong currents
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.
Campground closure
As directed by the Chief Health Officer all campsites, camping grounds and caravan parks closed from midnight 25 March 2020.
People can continue to live on a closed caravan park or camping ground if it is registered as their primary place of residence or if they are staying in caravan parks as interim accommodation where their primary residence is not available. For further information go to parks.vic.gov.au/COVID19
