Jarosite Mine Walk (Great Otway National Park)

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Jarosite Mine Walk (Great Otway National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • No horses
  • No bicycles
  • No vehicles

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.

Kalimna Tramline link walk and Upper Kalimna is closed

The Kalimna Tramline link walk is closed due to damage to a pedestrian bridge. Walkers can still access the Lower Kalimna Waterfall via the Kalimna Falls Walking Track, which starts at Sheoak Picnic Area. Upper Kalimna Falls closed until further notice.


Cora Lynn Cascades Walking Track Closure

Cora Lynn Cascades walking track is currently closed due to damaged infrastructure. Please note this closure will affect you if you plan to walk from Allenvale through to Erskine falls and vice versa. 

Temporary night closures of sections of the Great Otway National Park

Between Monday 17th February 2025 and Friday 4th April 2025,  rolling closures park closures will occur between dusk and dawn Great Otway National Park to enable staff to safely undertake park conservation programs.  For your safety and for safety of park staff and contractors, please adhere to park closure signage.
 
Visitor sites that may  be impacted by temporary closures include:
 
Surf Coast Walk between Southside and Anglesea  
Ironbark Basin
Point Addis
Eumeralla Area - including all mountain bike tracks
Anglesea Heath
Old rifle range between Cecil and Woodland Tracks
Distillery Creek
Moggs Creek

Other areas that may be impacted by temporary closures include:
Carlisle Heath, Kennedys Creek  and Chapple Vale areas
 
 
Parks Closures will only occur at night and for short periods of time.  Closures will be signposted, supervised and patrolled by Parks Victoria staff and Authorised Officers.

For further information please email: westregiondcp@parks.vic.gov.au

Aire River West campground - Sites 24 - 40 - CLOSED

  • Aire River West Camp ground - camp sites CLOSED
  • Sites 24  to 40 at  the Aire West Campground are CLOSED due to potential for flooding.
  • Due to ongoing river mouth closures these sites are prone to inundation and not suitable for camping. 
  • Sites will require time to dry out once any river opening occurs.
  • Sites 24 to 40 are advised as closed until at least 30 April 2025
  • Sites 1 -23 are not impacted > at this point.
  • The Great Ocean Walk hike in camp sites are not impacted.
  • Closed areas can not be booked nor camped in.
  • National Park Regulations apply. 
  • Flood water can be hazardous.
  • Visitors and campers should avoid flood water.

Great Ocean Walk - Important Notice

Parks Victoria is received increasing reports of concerning observations on the Great Ocean Walk .

This includes use of bikes, horses, unrestrained dogs, campfires and hikers arriving at their pre-booked campsites only to find them already occupied.

🔹 All hikers must book a campsite before their trip, even though camping is free.
🔹 Camping without a booking or outside designated areas is not permitted.
🔹 Campfires are NOT permitted at any Great Ocean Walk hike-in campsite.
🔹 Only medical certified companion animals are permitted (on lead).
🔹 The Great Ocean Walk is a walking/hiking trail - not a  long distance horse, trail bike or Mountain bike course.

National Park Regulations Apply.
 
Parks Victoria Authorised Officers patrol the Great Ocean Walk.  
Evidence of a booking must be shown to a Parks Victoria Ranger on request.
 
To ensure a fair and safe experience for all:
✅ Book your campsite before starting your walk.
✅ Only camp in designated areas and at your assigned site.
✅ Respect fellow hikers by only using the site you have booked.
✅ Do not light campfires—use fuel stoves for cooking.
✅ Do report observations of concern.

If you observe:
🚨 A campfire, bikes, animals other than native ones or hikers occupying an already booked site, please report it immediately (when safe to do so) to Parks Victoria on 131 963.

⚠️ Parks Victoria cannot respond to emergency situations involving hikers and campers who have not booked a campsite.

Thank you for helping us protect the Great Ocean Walk and ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone.
For bookings and further information, visit Parks Victoria’s website.

Parks Victoria
Caring for Country, Connecting People

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.

Aire Crossing Campground

  • Camping: Aire Crossing Campground has five (5) unbooked campsites, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping outside these designated sites—including in the car park or along the Aire River—is strictly prohibited.
  • Campfires: Not permitted at any time.
  • Access: The campground is accessible via Aire Crossing Track. A 4WD is recommended.
  • Halls Ridge Track (4WD only) is seasonally closed and frequently inaccessible outside these periods. Use is not advised.
  • Vehicle Recovery: If your vehicle becomes stranded, retrieval must be arranged privately at your own cost.
  • Fire Danger > South West Fire District Closures:
  • The campground may close on Extreme Fire Danger Rating days.
  • It will be closed on Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days.
  • Weather & Track Conditions: Conditions can change rapidly due to wind and rain, leading to potential track closures.
  • Tree Hazards: Trees and branches may fall at any time, even in calm weather. Please be aware of the risk.
  • Phone Signal: No mobile reception is available at Aire Crossing.
  • Regulations & Enforcement:
  • National Park Regulations apply.
  • The area is regularly patrolled by Parks Victoria Authorised Officers, Rangers, Forest Fire Management Victoria, and the Conservation Regulator.

Access to The Redwoods along Binns Road from the Great Ocean Road closed

The Colac Otway Shire has announced that Binns Road access from the Great Ocean Road (southern end) will be closed for two weeks, from the 18th March, to fix a landslip.

Access from this side of the road will prevent access to the Aire Valley (Redwoods) and Hopetoun Falls within the Great Otway National Park.

Binns Road will remain open from the Beech Forest (northern end) which will allow access to visitor sites including Aire Valley (Redwoods), Hopetoun Falls and Beauchamp Falls.


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