Southside Launch Day Visitor Area (Great Otway National Park)

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Southside Launch Day Visitor Area (Great Otway National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No fishing
  • No fires permitted
  • No dogs allowed
  • No camping

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Unstable cliffs

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

The Canyon walking track is currently closed due to damaged infrastructure. This closure will affect walkers trying to complete the "loop" from Phantom falls to Sheoak Picnic ground. Henderson, Won Wondah and Phantom Falls are all still open and accessible via alternate routes. 

Sharps Campground permanently closed

Permanently closed due to environmental and safety risks. 

Kalimna Tramline link walk and Upper Kalimna is closed

The Kalimna Tramline link walk is closed due to damage to a pedestrian bridge. Walkers can still access the Lower Kalimna Waterfall via the Kalimna Falls Walking Track, which starts at Sheoak Picnic Area. Upper Kalimna Falls closed until further notice.


Melba Gully - Madsens Track - Rainforest full loop walk - CLOSED

  • A large tree has fallen at Melba Gully on the Madsens Track loop walk.
  • The full loop track is CLOSED.
  • Visitors are advised not to walk further on  from the look out at the northern cascades.
  • The tree has damaged a bridge and passing through and around it, and/or through the gully is not safe.
  • The carpark, toilets and part of the walk remain open.
  • Parks Victoria Rangers are working on clearing the track, and assessing the bridge damage as soon as practicable.
  • Impact on glow worm population is currently low > however off track walking in the gully will cause impact.
  • National Park Regulations apply. 
  • See attached for further images and map.

Attachments: Tree Hazard Melba Gully 7 NOV 2024 (765KB)

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.

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