Johanna Beach Day Visitor Area (Great Otway National Park)

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Johanna Beach Day Visitor Area (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 vehicles
No motorbikes/trailbikes
No wildlife feeding, including birds
No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line roller blades, coasters or scooters on walking tracks
No solid fuel portable BBQs
No interference with vegetation
No scientific research without a permit
No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
No generators
No bicycles
No drones without a permit
No camping
No horses
No fires permitted
No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line roller blades, coasters or scooters
No solid fuel fires permitted
No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters, allowed on paths, tracks or roads (management vehicles excepted)
No firearms allowed

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Land slippage

Slippery surface

Unstable cliffs

Slippery rocks
Water hazards
Drop off

Strong currents

Rough Surf

Deep water

Submerged obstacles
Other warnings
Unpatrolled area

Vehicles

No mobile phone reception
Animals and pests
Sharks

Stingers

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.

Big Hill Campground Closed for Maintenance Works

Big Hill Campground is closed during weekdays until December 12th to allow important maintenance works to repair the toilet block to occur. Large excavators and concrete trucks will be on site during weekdays and it is necessary to close the campground for public safety. The site will be made safe for use on weekends during this period. We ask that campers use the portable toilets provided during this time.

Melba Gully - Madsens Track Nature Walk Loop - CLOSED

Due to significant large tree fall, and consequent track failure due to landslide subsidence, Madsens Track Nature Walk is CLOSED for safety reasons.

The Melba Gully Day Visitor Area, picnic ground and toilet block remain open.

Parks Victoria is working with GORCAPA and contractors to consider all possible options for reopening as soon as possible.

Please do not enter this unsafe and closed section of the National Park. Regulations apply.

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.

Lake Elizabeth Campground Upgrade Information

Lake Elizabeth Campground and the associated campground car park will be closed from: Tuesday 27^th January 2026 to Tuesday 31^st March 2026. We ask visitors to stay clear of the campground and campground carpark which will have signed closures in place.

As you plan for your holidays please do not attempt to book the Lake Elizabeth campground from Tuesday 27th January - Tuesday 31st March 2026.

The closure is for enhancing the camping experience and these renovations have been funded by the Victorian Government’s Victoria’s Great Outdoors program. Victoria’s Great Outdoors is a $106.6 million investment by the Victorian Government into better campgrounds, walking trails, 4WD tracks and visitor facilities across Victoria’s parks and state forests.

All other areas at Lake Elizabeth will remain open, including ablutions, day use areas, walk to and around the lake.