If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them. Avoid direct contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Phantom Falls circuit walk starts at the Sheoak picnic area and goes via Won Wondah Falls, Henderson Falls and through gullies and a canyon to Henderson Track. It then follows Henderson track to Phantom falls, and then along the track beside St George River back to Sheoak picnic ground. From Lorne’s town centre, it’s a quick 10-minute drive to the starting point of the Phantom Falls trail.
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The January 2026 flash flood event had major impacts on walking trails near Lorne in the Great Otway National Park, with bridges and walkways washed away or severely damaged.
For public safety, some of these trails are closed for now.
We are working with Parks Victoria to undertake on-ground assessments and finalise plans to repair infrastructure as soon as possible.
We recognise that the local trail networks are a key driver of visitation to Lorne and surrounding areas.
We are prioritising popular sites and will be putting in alternate routes where feasible to reopen trails quicker while damaged infrastructure is replaced.
In some areas, this includes complete replacement of trails and bridges which were washed away and will take some time due to complex planning and approval requirements.
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For all urgent on road hazards, call VicRoads on 13 11 70