Grey River Picnic Area (Great Otway National Park)

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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 camping
No firearms allowed
No dogs allowed

Warnings

None applicable

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.

Aire West Campground – Partial Seasonal Closure

Visitors are advised that sites 17–40 at Aire West Campground in Great Otway National Park are temporarily closed from 29 May to 25 September 2026 due to seasonal conditions.

What to expect:

Sites 17–40 are closed and unavailable for camping or vehicle access during this period

Remaining sites may still be accessible, subject to conditions

Important information:

The closure period may be extended if conditions remain too wet to safely support camping and vehicle access

Visitors are asked to follow any on-site signage and avoid closed areas to prevent damage to the campground and ensure safety.

The Great Ocean Walk hike in camp site is not impacted.

Entering into or camping within closed areas is subject to National Park regulations

We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect the park during these conditions.

Aire East Campground – Seasonal Closure

Aire East Campground in Great Otway National Park will be closed from 29 May to 25 September 2026 as part of the annual seasonal winter closure.

This closure is necessary to protect the campground and access tracks during periods of wet weather, when conditions are highly susceptible to damage from vehicle use and camping activity.

What to expect:

No visitor or vehicle access to the campground during the closure period.

Campground and toilet facilities will be unavailable.

Important information:

The closure period may be extended if conditions remain too wet to safely support vehicle access and camping.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and consider alternative campgrounds.

Entering into or camping within closed areas is subject to National Park regulations

We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect the park environment during this time.

Great Otway National Park Flood Closures

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on 16 January 2026 has caused significant damage across parts of the eastern Great Otway National Park.

For public safety, the following areas are closed until further notice while assessments and clean-up works are undertaken:

Closures included but are not limited to :

Erskine falls is limited to the top viewing platform. Access to the base of the falls and along the river track is closed.

Roads & Tracks

Wye Rd

Curtis Track

Godfrey Track

Jamieson Track

Walking tracks
St George
Phantom falls
Lemonade ck
Kalimna
Henderson
Cumberland
Cumberland Garvey Link
Kalimna Garvey Link

Cora Lynn

Erskine Falls Walking Track

Won Wondah

Alternative walking tracks can be found at:

Moggs Creek picnic area

Distillery Creek picnic area

Ocean Track

Castle Rock

Sheoak Falls to Swallow caves

Many roads, tracks and visitor facilities are impacted by debris, flooding and unstable conditions.

The Great Ocean Road has been impacted,

https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

https://traffic.transport.vic.gov.au/

Always follow safety signage and directions from response crews, and do not enter any closed areas.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as works are undertaken to make these popular areas safe to visit again.

Surf Coast walk/ Ironbark Nature trail closure

The Ironbark Nature trail loop is undergoing storm damage repairs. It will be closed for the duration of the works. The section of the Surf Coast Walk between Ironbark carpark and Point Addis stairs will be closed also.