Little Aire Falls (Great Otway National Park)

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Little Aire Falls (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 fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No bicycles
No vehicles
No generators
No firearms allowed

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Animals and pests
Snakes

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.

Canyon Walking Track Closure

Due to a damaged pedestrian bridge, Canyon walking track will be temporarily closed until maintenance works can be undertaken.

Big Hill Campground seasonal closure

Big Hill Campground in Great Otway National Park will be closed over the winter season, from 1 July 2024 to 1 October 2024.

Sharps Campground permanently closed

Permanently closed due to environmental and safety risks.

Maits Rest Closed

Due to heavy timber tree fall and associated ongoing tree risk, Maits Rest is closed for all access until further notice.

Crews will be cleaning up when safe to do so. It is unsafe to be in this area of the National Park. DO NOT ENTER CLOSED AREAS.

Aire East Campground - Closed

Due to ongoing wet conditions Aire East Campground is closed until late October 2024.

Aire West Campground - Closed

Due to estuary flooding the Aire West Campground is under water and is closed.

The campground is not accessible via Sand Road or Hordenvale Road due to flooding.

Great Ocean Walk - Day 4 -9 - Closed > Tree Risk and Flooding

Due to current extreme tree risk, forecast severe weather and estuary flooding, the Great Ocean Walk is CLOSED from Cape Otway through to the Twelve Apostles.
Closures apply to the walk and all Great Ocean Walk campsites in these areas
The Aire River estuary mouth is closed and flooding is occurring. Flooding has cut the Great Ocean Walk at it is impassable at the Aire River. Flooding has occurred at the Gellibrand River.
Hundreds of large trees are reported down are tree risk is extreme.
Trees damaged from previous winds will be further impacted by more severe winds and weather.
Tree heads and limbs will fall posing major risk to hikers in these areas.
Parks Victoria crews are working, when safe to do so, at clearing the hazards as soon as practicable.
Tree and limb strikes can be fatal.
It is unsafe to be in this area. National Park Safety Regulations apply.

https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

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.

Severe Weather Impact

Severe weather has impacted South West Victoria.
Coastal, cliff and beach erosion has occurred.
Heavily treed areas of parks areas have had wind damage and tree risk is now extreme.
Trees can drop limbs without notice following these events.
Visitors to these areas should be aware of the risks and maintain safety.
Sites may be closed at short notice once determined safety is compromised.
Ask yourself "is it safe to be here?"
Report trees down on access tracks and paths when safe to do so to Parks Victoria on 131963.
Do not enter closed areas. National Park Regulations apply.

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