Lorne Trails Network - Flood Recovery

We are repairing and reopening flood damaged trails, bridges, lookouts and visitor infrastructure throughout the Lorne region and Great Otway National Park. 

The January 2026 flash flood event had significant impacts on trails around Lorne, with entire trails, bridges and other infrastructure totally washed away which meant they had to be temporarily closed to ensure public safety.  

Since the flood event, GORCAPA has been working hard to repair and reopen trails, picnic areas and waterfalls as fast as possible. This includes taking a pragmatic approach to reopen sections where we could put in place temporary walk arounds or detours while the larger and longer repairs continue.  

Priorities to reopen include the Erskine Falls Lower Platform, Henderson Falls, Won Wondah Falls, Canyon – Phantom Falls Loop, and the Georger River Loop due to their popularity, strategic tourism, visitation and network connectivity value. 

Other sites getting some upgrades include Cora Lynn, Cumberland, Kalimma Falls - lower, Lemonade Creek, Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park and the Wye River trail.   

Construction activities will include bridge reconstruction, trail reinstatement, landslip repairs, lookout restoration, signage replacement and erosion treatment. Each site and trail is different and will have a different approach.  

Planning and building in this environment is complex and takes time to ensure all relevant approvals are in place, including cultural heritage and environment protection.  

As crews ground truth and get into detailed design and construction, there may be changes to timelines and scope, but we will keep the community informed as works progress.  

A list of trails, waterfalls and picnic areas that are open, including an interactive map is avaliable HERE.