Stretching from Torquay along the Great Ocean Road and deep into the Otways hinterland, The Great Otway National Park is shaped by contrast. Rugged coastline gives way to tall forests, fern gullies, waterfalls and winding trails beneath towering eucalypts.
The park is home to some of Victoria’s most recognised landscapes and experiences. Walk sections of the Great Ocean Walk between Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles, explore the historic Cape Otway Lightstation, or follow walking tracks through rainforest, coastal heath and mountain forest.
Along the coast, surf beaches, rockpools, cliffs and headlands sit within landscapes shaped by the wild Southern Ocean. Inland, waterfalls including Erskine Falls, Triplet Falls and Hopetoun Falls flow through the forest, while campgrounds and hike-in campsites provide access to longer stays across the park.
Whether you’re planning a short stop along the coast, a multi-day walk, a camping trip or a deeper exploration of the Otways, you’ll find information here on places to visit, things to do, walking tracks, camping and how to plan your stay.
Wild coastlines. Hidden bays. Fewer crowds.
The Jewel of the Otways, and one of the wettest places in the state.
A hidden underwater world beneath the Great Ocean Road
The Great Otway National Park is managed by GORCAPA.
To report an issue please phone 1300 736 533 or email info@greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au.
Emergency:
In the event of an emergency, contact 000.
To raise an issue with the road:
For all urgent on road hazards, call VicRoads on 13 11 70