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

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

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.

How to get there

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

Facilities

Carpark

Toilets

Lookout

Need to know

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

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, cats, pets 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.

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