Teds Ridge Walk (Great Otway National Park)

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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 horses
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.

Aire West Campground – Partial Seasonal Closure

Visitors are advised that sites 17–40 at Aire West Campground in Great Otway National Park are temporarily closed from 29 May to 25 September 2026 due to seasonal conditions.

What to expect:

Sites 17–40 are closed and unavailable for camping or vehicle access during this period

Remaining sites may still be accessible, subject to conditions

Important information:

The closure period may be extended if conditions remain too wet to safely support camping and vehicle access

Visitors are asked to follow any on-site signage and avoid closed areas to prevent damage to the campground and ensure safety.

The Great Ocean Walk hike in camp site is not impacted.

Entering into or camping within closed areas is subject to National Park regulations

We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect the park during these conditions.

Aire East Campground – Seasonal Closure

Aire East Campground in Great Otway National Park will be closed from 29 May to 25 September 2026 as part of the annual seasonal winter closure.

This closure is necessary to protect the campground and access tracks during periods of wet weather, when conditions are highly susceptible to damage from vehicle use and camping activity.

What to expect:

No visitor or vehicle access to the campground during the closure period.

Campground and toilet facilities will be unavailable.

Important information:

The closure period may be extended if conditions remain too wet to safely support vehicle access and camping.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and consider alternative campgrounds.

Entering into or camping within closed areas is subject to National Park regulations

We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect the park environment during this time.

Surf Coast walk/ Ironbark Nature trail closure

The Ironbark Nature trail loop is undergoing storm damage repairs. It will be closed for the duration of the works. The section of the Surf Coast Walk between Ironbark carpark and Point Addis stairs will be closed also.

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

Maits Rest Carpark – Temporary Partial Closure

Visitors are advised that maintenance works will be undertaken at the Maits Rest Carpark in Great Otway National Park on Monday 22 June 2026

These works involve repairing and resurfacing sections of the carpark affected by pothole damage.

What to expect:

Partial closure of the carpark during works
Reduced parking availability
Construction activity and machinery on site

Access:

The carpark will remain partially open, with approximately half of the parking area available
Access to the Maits Rest Rainforest Walk will remain open at all times
Visitors are asked to follow all signage and directions from contractors to ensure safety.

We appreciate your patience while these essential maintenance works are completed.