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Wye to Kennett River Walk (Great Otway National Park)
This undulating 4.6km coastal track with steps and creek crossings links the townships of Wye River and Kennett River. High points of the track offer views through tall eucalypts to the Southern Ocean beyond. Learn about the history of the area through storyboards and listen for birdlife as you walk through forest above the Great Ocean Road.
Commencing at the Wye River hotel and winding through the streets of the township, the trail begins at the top of Morely Avenue. A meandering track with some challenging steep sections, this walk follows the coastline above the Great Ocean Road before descending into Kennett River.
Kennett - Wye River is located in Great Otway National Park 15 minutes east of Lorne. The coastal and forest setting is less developed than nearby Lorne providing a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere. There are a small number of areas to camp, walk or take in the sites along the Great Ocean Road. Facilities in this area are more basic.
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Wye to Kennett River Walk (Great Otway National Park)
Need to know
Wye to Kennett River Walk (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
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Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Restrictions
- No fires permitted
- No motorbikes/trailbikes
- No drones without a permit
- No firearms allowed
- No bicycles
- No camping
- No dogs allowed
- No horses
- No vehicles
Warnings
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Other warnings
- No mobile phone reception
- Trees may fall take care
- Limbs may fall take care
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
- Uneven ground
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.
Kalimna Tramline link walk and Upper Kalimna is closed
Aire River West Camp ground - Sites 24 - 40 - CLOSED
- Sites 24 to 40 at the Aire West Campground are CLOSED due to flooding
- Due to an ongoing river mouth closure these sites are inundated and not suitable for camping.
- Sites 1 -23 are not impacted.
- The Great Ocean Walk hike in camp sites are not impacted.
- Closed areas can not be booked nor camped in.
- National Park Regulations apply.
- It is anticipated these sites may be next be availed for booked campers from March 2025.
- Flood water can be hazardous.
- Visitors and campers should avoid flood water.
Colac Tree Road Open, Skinners Track Closed
Aire Crossing Campground - CLOSED
Cora Lynn Cascades Walking Track Closure
Large Haulage Trucks Carting Timber Within the Aire Valley
Great Ocean Walk Water Tanks Low or Empty
Great Ocean Walk @ AIre River
- The Aire River estuary mouth remains closed.
- Hikers on approach from the east towards the Aire River hike in campsite will be exposed to high river levels.
- Knee deep water may be anticipated in parts.
- Hikers are advised to go around deeper water.
- The Aire West hike in campground is not impacted.
- Should water levels become unsafe; a track closure may be needed.
- If hikers can not negotiate river water they are advised not to proceed west from Cape Otway.
- The river mouth may open naturally at any time, or can be encouraged to do so when safe and suitable conditions allow.