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Triplet Falls Picnic Area (Great Otway National Park)
Enjoy a picnic amongst huge Mountain Ash trees over 200 years old and typical of the Otway Ranges before enjoying one of the fantastic walks in the area. The area provide homes for a variety of birds and animals including Powerful Owl, Yellow Bellied Glider and the Golden Whistler.
How to get there
Triplet Falls Picnic Area (Great Otway National Park)
Need to know
Triplet Falls Picnic Area (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 camping
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Vehicles
- Trees may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Steep track
- Uneven ground
- Slippery surface
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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.
Great Otway National Park Flood Closures
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on 16 January 2026
has caused significant damage across parts of the eastern Great Otway National
Park.
For public safety, the following areas are closed until
further notice while assessments and clean-up works are undertaken:
Closures included but are not limited to :
Erskine falls is limited to the top viewing platform.
Access to the base of the falls and along the river track is closed.
Roads & Tracks
Wye Rd
Curtis Track
Godfrey Track
Jamieson Track
Walking tracks
St George
Phantom falls
Lemonade ck
Kalimna
Henderson
Cumberland
Cumberland Garvey Link
Kalimna Garvey Link
Walking tracks
St George
Phantom falls
Lemonade ck
Kalimna
Henderson
Cumberland
Cumberland Garvey Link
Kalimna Garvey Link
Cora Lynn
Erskine Falls Walking Track
Won Wondah
Alternative walking tracks can be found at:
Moggs Creek picnic area
Distillery Creek picnic area
Ocean Track
Castle Rock
Sheoak Falls to Swallow caves
Many roads, tracks and visitor facilities are impacted by
debris, flooding and unstable conditions.
The Great Ocean Road has been impacted,
Always follow safety signage and directions from response
crews, and do not enter any closed areas.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as works are
undertaken to make these popular areas safe to visit again.
Hurst Road Planned Burn
Planned burning operations are scheduled in the Great Otway National Park which will result in closure of the Eumeralla MTB tracks from the time the burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe.
Ignition of the burn is scheduled from Thursday 14 May 2026 and is subject to favourable weather.
Local traffic only on Hurst RD
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.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect the park environment during this time.
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 from 2 June to 4 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