Lighthouse Walk (Cape Nelson Lighthouse Reserve, Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Cape Nelson State Park)

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Lighthouse Walk (Cape Nelson Lighthouse Reserve, Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Cape Nelson State Park)

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Lighthouse Walk (Cape Nelson Lighthouse Reserve, Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Cape Nelson State Park)

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Lighthouse Walk (Cape Nelson Lighthouse Reserve, Discovery Bay Coastal Park, Cape Nelson State Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No dogs, cats, pets allowed
  • No camping
  • No bicycles
  • No vehicles
  • No firearms allowed
  • No generators
  • No drones without a permit

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground

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.

Cape Nelson Lighthouse temporarily closed

Cape Nelson Lighthouse will temporarily close from Monday 14 November until further notice to enable refurbishment works of the Lighthouse station. Please note the accommodation and café will remain open for trading during this period, and a new access route has been implemented for the Great Southwest Walk through the Reserve and State Park to allow access to Isabella's Café. Additional wayfinding has been installed and the track assessed to ensure public safety.

Lifejackets Required For Rock Fishers from March 1, 2022

A two-year trial of new laws that require rock fishers to wear a lifejacket at high-risk locations will commence on 1 March 2022.
 
For Discovery Bay Coastal Park this includes:
 
  • Rock platform near blowholes carpark at Cape Bridgewater
 
This factsheet includes maps of the affected areas.
 
Fines apply if you don’t wear a lifejacket at these sites.
 
To find out more, visit Victorian Fisheries Authority 

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