Lemonade Creek Walk (Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)

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Lemonade Creek Walk (Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)

This lovely walk meanders through open woodland and fern-capped gullies. Start at Blanket Leaf Picnic Ground and follow the creek to Erskine Falls. You can extend your walk down to Erskine Falls (20 mins) or follow the Erskine River all the way to Lorne if you are well prepared.

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Lemonade Creek Walk (Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)

Lemonade Creek Walk (Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)

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Lemonade Creek Walk (Great Otway National Park GORCAPA)

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 dogs allowed
  • No bicycles

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.

Great Otway Natonal Park - flood damge impact

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

We are pleased to advise that some areas have now reopened, while others remain closed to ensure public safety during assessment and repair work.

The following areas are now open to visitors:
  • Moggs Creek Picnic Area
  • Distillery Creek Picnic Area
  • Ocean Track
  • Castle Rock
  • Sheoak Falls to Swallow Cave Track

Parks Victoria has reopened sections of the Kalimna Falls Walking Trail, providing:

  • Access from Sheoak Picnic Ground
  • Walking access to Lower Kalimna Falls
  • Return via the same route or continuing through to Garvey Track
✅ Open sections are marked in green on park signage/maps
❌ Closed sections remain in red and must not be entered
Visitors should remain on marked open tracks and follow all onsite signage.


⚠️ Important Visitor Advice
  • Always follow posted signage and staff directions
  • Stay within reopened (green-marked) track sections
  • Do not enter closed areas under any circumstances
  • Conditions may change without notice

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