Hammond Road Campground (Great Otway National Park)

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Hammond Road Campground (Great Otway National Park)

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 generators
No firearms allowed
Fees apply
No dogs allowed

Warnings

Water hazards
Dam
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.

Canyon Walking Track Closure

Due to a damaged pedestrian bridge, Canyon walking track will be temporarily closed until maintenance works can be undertaken.

Big Hill Campground seasonal closure

Big Hill Campground in Great Otway National Park will be closed over the winter season, from 1 July 2024 to 1 October 2024.

Sharps Campground permanently closed

Permanently closed due to environmental and safety risks.

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

Melba Gully - Large bus access

Melba Gully Walk Track and picnic area is accessible for large coaches. Toilet facilities are available on site

Maits Rest Carpark- bus access

Maits Rest Carpark is suitable for small coaster buses only. Large buses or coaches are advised to use Melba Gully walk track near Lavers Hill.

Great Otway National Park > Otway Coast - Wind Warning

Wind Warning

Tree risk in the landscape remains enhanced following recent high velocity wind events.
Trees and limbs will fall in windy conditions in heavy forest and National Park environments.

South West forecast > 18 to 22 September 2024

Cold fronts embedded in W’ly airflow maintaining windy conditions with locally damaging gusts.
Widespread W to NW’ly wind gusts 50-70km/h, locally 80km/h in the south.
Damaging wind gusts 90-100km/h possible near the southwest and central coasts.
Showers mostly southern and mountain areas with totals 1-5mm, isolated falls 10-20mm
Small hail possible with showers in the south. Snow level lowering to 1200 metres.
Stay aware of conditions, warnings and incidents