Great South West Walk - Simsons Camping Area to Lake Mombeong Camping Area (Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River, Nelson Streamside Reserve)

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Great South West Walk - Simsons Camping Area to Lake Mombeong Camping Area (Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River, Nelson Streamside Reserve)

Switch riverside views for wild ocean vistas along the Simson Camping Area to Lake Mombeong Camping Area section of the Great South West Walk. Take a civilised break at Nelson, a quaint town before following the long, lonely beach towards your next camp.  

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Great South West Walk - Simsons Camping Area to Lake Mombeong Camping Area (Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River, Nelson Streamside Reserve)

Great South West Walk - Simsons Camping Area to Lake Mombeong Camping Area (Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River, Nelson Streamside Reserve)

Facilities

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Carpark
Toilets

Need to know

Great South West Walk - Simsons Camping Area to Lake Mombeong Camping Area (Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Lower Glenelg National Park, Glenelg River Heritage River, Nelson Streamside Reserve)

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 drones without a permit
  • No firearms allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No generators
  • No camping
  • No bicycles
  • Management vehicle only
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Rough Surf
    • Shallow water
    • Deep water
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care

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.

Bridgewater Lakes Toilet Facilities Closed

Toilet facilities at Bridewater Lakes are closed until further notice.

Lifejackets Required For Rock Fishers from March 1, 2022

A two-year trial of new laws that require rock fishers to wear a lifejacket at high-risk locations will commence on 1 March 2022.
 
For Discovery Bay Coastal Park this includes:
 
  • Rock platform near blowholes carpark at Cape Bridgewater
 
This factsheet includes maps of the affected areas.
 
Fines apply if you don’t wear a lifejacket at these sites.
 
To find out more, visit Victorian Fisheries Authority 

Princess Margaret Rose Cave and Princess Margaret Rose campground closed for infrastructure repair and upgrades.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave and Princess Margaret Rose Cave campground will be closed until further notice to accommodate infrastructure repair works. This includes access via vehicle or boat on the Glenelg River. Camping is not permitted on the site or in the picnic area.
The toilets, picnic area and walking tracks in the remain open. 

Wilson Hall Campground maintenance closures

Wilson Hall Campsite will be closed from March 13 2024 through to 31 August 2024 to undertake site upgrades as part of the Victorian Great Outdoors Program

Battersbys Campground maintenance closures

Battersbys Campsite will be closed from March 13 2024 through to 31 August 2024 to undertake site upgrades as part of the Victorian Great Outdoors Program

Forest Camp South Campground maintenance closures

Forest Camp South Campsite will be closed from March 13 2024 through to 31 August 2024 to undertake site upgrades as part of the Victorian Great Outdoors Program

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