Great Otway National Park

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. 

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Protected marine paradise.

Port Campbell National Park

The wild Southern Ocean has carved the Port Campbell National Park coastline into formations that are world famous.

Twelve Apostles Marine National Park

A dramatic coastal wonder beneath the Southern Ocean.