Great Otway National Park & Otway Forest Park 

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At around 102 500 hectares, the Great Otway National Park is a new and distinctive national treasure. It links what was the Otway National Park, Angahook - Lorne State Park, Carlisle State Park, Melba Gully State Park and state forest areas. Otway Forest encompasses almost 40 000 hectares of mountain and foothill forests extending from the main ridge of the Otway Ranges to the undulating plains and plateaus further inland.

The Otway's are perfect for a wide variety of recreational and nature based activities. Some of the most rugged and inaccessible coastline in Victoria lies in the parks. View abundant wildlife - Swamp Wallabies, koalas, Ring-tailed Possums and Grey Kangaroos are common, and Tiger Quoll and Yellow-bellied Gliders are present, though rarely seen. Rainforests and mountain ash trees contrast with coastal heathlands and open woodlands. Towering Myrtle Beech trees and their under-storey of dense tree-ferns can be seen on the Maits Rest walk and at Melba Gully.

Things to do

• Picnic at Blanket Leaf, Sheoak, Distillery Creek, Grey River or Moggs Creek
• There are excellent camping facilities in the park
• Horse ride or mountain bike. A permit is required in some parts of the park. Many roads and tracks provide ideal trails that do not require permits
• Mountain bike the 12km trail that links West Barwon Reservoir and Lake Elizabeth
• Visit Erskine, Phantom, Kalimna and Sheoak Falls
• There are a range of 4WD tracks to enjoy
• Try the range of established short or long walks the park has to offer

Site Description  National Park

Site Facilities  BBQ Area, Camping Ground, Picnic Area, Public Toilets

Tour Types  Guided Tours

Activities  Birdwatching, Bushwalking, Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Horse Riding, Surfing, Swimming, Walking, Water Activities

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