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Point Franklin (Great Otway National Park)
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Point Franklin (Great Otway National Park)
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Point Franklin (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
Restrictions
- No camping
- No firearms allowed
- No dogs allowed
- No bicycles
- No fires permitted
- No horses
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Unstable cliffs
- Slippery rocks
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf
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Other warnings
- Unpatrolled area
Be Prepared
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
Big Hill Campground seasonal closure
Sharps Campground permanently closed
Aire East - CLOSED
- Following ongoing wet conditions the the Aire East drive in camp ground is CLOSED until 31 October 2024.
- Soft ground in the camp ground can not safely hold vehicles until it dries out.
- Do not enter a closed area of National Park.
- Regulations apply.
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk - CLOSED
- Due to wind and storm damage resulting in heavy timber tree fall, Maits Rest is closed for all access until further notice.
- Crews are aiming to have the area reopened by 18 SEP 2024
- It is unsafe to be in this area of the National Park.
- DO NOT ENTER CLOSED AREAS.
- Regulations apply.
Aire West Campground - Reduced capacity - Sites Closed
- Following recent estuary flooding all sites from #17 and above are CLOSED at the Aire West campground
- Sites 1-16 are OPEN for booked, permit holder campers
- The Aire West Great Ocean Walk hiker camp is fully OPEN
- Camping in areas without a permit, or in areas that are not open, will attract a penalty under National Park Regulations 2013
- Under reg.83 the infringement value penalty is currently $395 per camper
Melba Gully - Large bus access
Maits Rest Carpark- bus access
Melba Gully - Trees down - Hazard
- There are reports of trees down at the Melba Gully Day Visitor area and along the rainforest walk.
- These trees may prove hazardous to some walkers; as they are obstacles that need to be negotiated.
- Parks Victoria crews are working to clear tree obstacles when priorities allow.
- The walk remains open - however caution should be shown - as a degree of higher mobility is required.
- If further trees have fallen > and/or the path is blocked totally and unsafe call 131963.