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Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park Torquay to Kennett River Angahook Visitor Guide “Rugged coastlines, dramatic cliff faces, sandy beaches and rock platforms, steep forested ridges and deep valleys of tall forest and fern clad gullies embracing spectacular waterfalls all feature here. Angahook comes from the language of the Wauthaurung people, whose ancestors lived for thousands of years off the lands in the eastern areas of the Otway Ranges. Wauthaurung people continue their spiritual and physical connection here today.” -Ranger In Charge, Dale Antonysen A daily bus service between Geelong, Lorne and Wedge-tailed Apollo Bay connects with train services to Eagle. Melbourne. For timetable details call V/Line Country Information on 13 2232. The Parks provide n o t evital s homes, food and shelter for Picnicking and Camping Eagles and a Picnic opportunities abound with lovely settings huge variety of at Blanket Leaf, Sheoak, Distillery Creek, Grey other species, including 43 River and Moggs Creek, to name a few. There species only found are many beautiful places to picnic, be sure to in the Parks and plan your visit to get the most out of your day! nowhere else in There are excellent camping opportunities the world! throughout the Parks. Whether you are looking Getting out and about for a family friendly place to park your caravan or a solitary night under the stars there’s something The Parks provide a multitude of activities for to cater to every need. Please refer to the Park visitors to enjoy. Camping, fishing, horse riding, Camping Guide overleaf for further information. touring, bushwalking, mountain biking, or 4WD, there’s something for everyone. Horse & mountain bike Parks for the future riding p a r k A healthy park system is a vital component of a Experience and enjoy the natural environment healthy community - parks offer tranquil natural on horse back or mountain bike. A permit may areas where you can release your stress. Parks be required for some sections of the Parks. Victoria is dedicated to protecting and improving Camping with horses is limited to areas within the wonderful natural environment - and helping Otway Forest Park. Victorians become healthier. Park staff can assist you with planning your Great Otway National Park is a new and riding visit and will advise if a permit is distinctive National Park around 102,500 necessary. Many open formed roads and tracks hectares linking what was the Otway National provide ideal trails that do not require a permit. Park, Angahook-Lorne State Park, Carlisle State The 12km mountain bike loop linking West Park, Melba Gully State Park and State Forest Barwon Reservoir and Lake Elizabeth is suitable areas. for mountain bikers with moderate levels of Otway Forest Park, to be proclaimed by 2008, fitness and experience. encompasses almost 40,000 hectares of mountain and foothill forests extending from the main ridge of the Otway Ranges to the Waterfalls undulating plains and plateaus further inland. Many spectacular and historic waterfalls are accessible by a short stroll. They include Location and access Erskine, Phantom, Kalimna and Sheoak Falls. The Great Otway National Park and proposed Call into the new Lorne Visitor Information Otway Forest Park are south of Melbourne via Centre to get current, up-to-date details on Tour Geelong or Colac. From the west, approach via Operators, activities, walks and other attractions Port Campbell along the Great Ocean Road. nearby. For more information call the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit our website at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au BEEAC-WARROWIE Where can I take my dog? C145 A1 Otway Forest Park - Dogs are permittedRD in most areas (excluding camping areas) ARMYTAGE provided they are kept on a leash and under control at all times. Winchelsea Lake Gherang RD WARRION RAMSAY Gherang RD Great Otway National ParkRD - Dogs are ONDIT RD LA KE RD ATKINS generallyRD not permitted in this section. RD Ondit B ROO LAKE ONDIT RD Contact VisitorLAKE RESERVE Information Centres for HIGHWAY RD UCKLE AMP B further details on other areas where you c RD can take your dog. 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F FOREST l COUTTS RD Grey BEECH TURTONS RIVER TK RD Point Sturt Remem To ensure your visit is enjoyable and to Smythes conside ensure the protection of the ParkRD please note the Tanybryn River OCEAN River East RD RD following camping guidelines: RD All vehi RIDGE River Kennett River l Creek Aire No camping is permitted in picnic areas or Point Hawdon River Grey RiverCreek B100 Creek carparks (includes campervans, caravansCREEK and Picnic Area Triplet RD C119 Addis Bay Falls sleeping in cars overnight) SEAVIEW GREAT RIDGE Dog l Use toilets whenever they are providedDOG or bury Cape Patton waste at least 30cm deep and 20m away from HAMILTON HWY Creek any watercourse WILD Carisbrook Falls Geelong l Barham Wild Wongarra Reserve PRINCES l Campers must take all rubbish away with them. R RD Warrnambool l HWYHWY TE Marriners Colac RD l Skenes RD TK You must carryBarham out what youRD carry in Falls GREAT l RD lLorne learwaterRIDGENo Riverfires are permitted in camping areas within C KILLALA Lavers CALDER the Park due to the risk of wildfire. PenaltiesSkenes Creek l Cape BINNS RIVER Port lHill OCEAN Maits Rest apply.Horn Fires are permitted only in designated Campbell lApollo River Bay fire places contained in picnicTUXION areas. RD Apollo Bay RD BARHAM River B100 APOLLO BAY Point West Bunbury CE ROAD Marengo Reefs AN RD Marine Sanctuary SPUR B100 ELLIOT Marengo RD TK Explore Lake Elizabeth and enjoy the beautiful A1 To forest surrounds. This lake was created Geelong Y To in 1952 when the heaviest periods of RD Lake Modewarre AY Geelong rain on record resulted in a massive W RD landslide that dammed the East Moriac MT DUNEED Lake Gherang IGH RD Barwon River and turned a H Gherang RD RD remote forested valley into a Modewarre C134 lake. RD BUCKLEY A100 HENDY Wurdiboluc Platypus OTWAY HUNTS Reservoir RD Paraparap RD C135 AST CAPE MAIN Great Otway National Park & Wurdiboluc RD ANGLESEA Otway Forest Park NORTONS SURFCO WORMBETE STATION (to be proclaimed by 2008) TE STATION FOREST RD Angahook RD SEPARATE Torquay DANGERS PARKNOTE Highway AngleseaRD AVAILABLE TANNERS POINT DANGER Sealed road FOREST MARINE SANCTUARY RD C132 Vehicle Jan Juc Unsealed road Testing FLAT BREAKFAST Ground River Vehicle track GUM RD ANGLESEA ROAD Car touring Walking track BALD HILLS CREEK Bells RD While some of the roads in the Great Otway Beach National Park and Otway Forest Park do not Old Beechy Rail Trail DENHAM HEATH provide for all-weather two wheel drive Seasonally Closed Gate Point Addis TK access, there are still many opportunities to RD No. 2 OCEAN Management Vehicle Gate Mt access the National Park and Forest Park. RD lIngoldsby RD More comprehensive driving tour options Great Otway National Park LOVES Anglesea are outlined in map guides available from POINT ADDIS Otway Forest Park Point MARINE accredited Visitor Information Centres along TK GREAT NATIONAL Roadknight the coast from Geelong to Nelson. Marine National Park / Distillery Creek PARK TK Picnic Area The following suggested drive features the Marine Sanctuary spectacular coastal scenery of the Great Other Reserves TK Ocean Road, waterfalls, picnic areas, tall Aireys mountain forests and short walks suitable Water body Inlet for the family. EAGLE ROCK MARINE Recreational Memorial SANCTUARY Take a drive from Lorne - Great Ocean Road Arch Facilities Moggs Creek - Kennett River - turn right along Grey River Cinemanema Point Road (keep a lookout for Koalas here) and Barbecue-Gas drive to the Benwerrin - Mt Sabine Road Bird hide Cathedral RRockock (20km ) -turn right and continue to Erskine Falls Road (20km) - return to Lorne.