Lake Elizabeth Day Visitor Area

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Lake Elizabeth Day Visitor Area

Picnic on the banks of the East Barwon River, relax and unwind or walk to or around Lake Elizabeth and enjoy the abundance of birds that frequent the area. During the wetter months the East Barwon River flows and frogs can be heard nearby.

How to get there

Lake Elizabeth Day Visitor Area

Need to know

Lake Elizabeth Day Visitor Area

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 allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

No generators
No vehicles
No camping
No fires permitted
No horses
No firearms allowed

Warnings

Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

Trees may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Uneven ground
Animals and pests
Beware European wasps

Snakes
Water hazards
Strong currents

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.

Planned Burning In The Area

Cowley Track will be closed between Tuesday 28th April and Monday 4th May due to planned burns in the area and visitors may see smoke.

Cowley Track is to the north east of Lake Elizabeth within the Great Otway National Park.

These planned burns are being monitored and patrolled.

Visitors are reminded to obey all closure signs within the area.