From Walking Trails to Hidden Forest Retreats, the Otways Is a Place For
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1 AB GFEDC HI UTSRQPONMLKJ LOCATION WITHIN REGION 3 MELBOURNE M1 3 APOLLO BAY FWY TOWNSHIP MAP M1 PRINCES GEELONG A1 4 A1 Queenscliff 4 Ferry Walks & Waterfalls Map Colac Torquay Anglesea From walking trails to hidden Lavers Lorne N 5 100 20 km30 5 Port Hill forest retreats, the Otways is a Campbell Apollo Bay place for adventure, romance and 6 6 discovery. 7 Lake 7 Whether you go inland or hug Corangamite Lookout the rugged coast, the Otways is filled with natural beauty and TO GEELONG VIA MORIAC 8 8 history. WALKS & WATERFALLS LOOP 9 9 This stunning loop drive takes in Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, 10 10 Lavers Hill, and Beech Forest. Possible stops include 11 11 the Cape Otway Lightstation, Great Hopetoun Falls Otway National Park, 12 12 Otway Fly Treetop Adventures, waterfalls, a Californian Redwood Forest and rainforest walks. LEAFLET AMENDED 26/04/16 @ 3.30pm. 13 13 For all our walks please see the other side of this map! UPPER GELLIBRAND RD VOLCANIC PLAINS LOOP 14 14 The area north of Bay of Martyrs Colac is famous for its volcanic past. 15 15 Visit both east and F O R western lookouts at ORS-PLOBYRD BAY FORREST-APOLLO R E S T - A P Red Rock to view the O L LO B vast volcanic plains, A 16 Y 16 R D dormant craters and Volcanic Plains www.kanawinkageopark.org.au • Drive on Left Side of the road in Australia crater lakes of 17 • For Bushfire Information please see www.cfa.com.au 17 Kanawinka world • We do not recommend using a GPS device when you listed Geopark. are travelling in the Great Ocean Road region Wreck Beach Johanna Beach DRIVING DISTANCES / TIMES* ACCREDITED VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 18 12 Apostles Apollo Bay Colac Geelong Lorne Melbourne Torquay Warrnambool 18 Great Ocean Road Colac Visitor 12 Apostles 1hr 15m 1hr 4hr 2hr 30m 5hr 3hr 30m 1hr 25m Shelly Beach Visitor Information Old Beechy Rail Trail Main Access Routes Visitor Information Centre Information Centre Public Toilets Surf Life Saving Club Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 88km 1hr 2hr 15m 1hr 3hr 2hr 2hr 30m 100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay Cnr Queen & Murray Sts, Colac Camping Ground Boat Launching Ramp A1 Highway, Route Number Colac 82km 70km 2hr 15m 1hr 2hr 2hr 15m 1hr 30m Blanket Bay Open 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week Open 9am - 5pm, 7days a week Picnic Area Koala Major Road - Sealed Geelong P: 1300 OTWAYS (689 297) P: 1300 OTWAYS (689 297) 19 191km 109km 74km 1hr 30m 30m 30m 5hr 15m Scenic View / Lookout Accommodation Major Road - Unsealed 19 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Lorne 124km 44km 57km 70km 2hr 15m 1hr 3hr 30m Parker Hill Light House Restaurant/Café Minor Road - Sealed Melbourne 264km 184km 150km 75km 139km 1hr 30m 5hr 30m Petrol Barbeque Facilities Minor Road - Unsealed Caravan Park Shipwreck Site Track Visit us: www.visitapollobay.com www.visitotways.com Torquay 171km 90km 81km 23km 47km 96km 2hr 15m Crayfish Bay Mountain Bike Whales (May-Sept) W Walking Track 20 Warrnambool 76km 165km 113k m 275km 208km 358km 255km Otways Tourism cannot be held liable for human error and omissions which may occur Airport National / State Parks W Waterfall Walks 20 Share your experience with us! in this publication. The publisher will not accept responsibility for any misleading or * Drive times are estimates intended to be used as a guide only. State Forest / Public Land Great Ocean Walk #iamapollobay #iamotways deceptive material. GSDM 11261 JUNE 13. 21 21 22 22 AB UTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDC Walks & Waterfalls Walk Waterfall WALKS DISTANCE FEATURES & MAP NAME DESCRIPTION DIFFICULTY TIME / DIST. START POINT FROM FACILITIES REF. APOLLO RATING BAY COLAC Weave your way through tall forests, coastal heathlands, beside wild rocky shores and along windswept clifftops with Great Ocean Walk amazing views. Hike up to eight days or choose a day walk along this incredible one direction walk from Apollo Bay to Moderate 104km Apollo Bay Foreshore P18- F16 - 70km the Twelve Apostles. For more information www.greatoceanwalk.com.au APOLLO BAY Apollo Bay Gravel footpath from Marengo through to Wild Dog Beach taking in the interesting wooden sculpture trail along the Easy to 1 hr / 5.5km Marengo Carpark P18 3km 70km Foreshore Walk Apollo Bay Foreshore. Sculpture brochure available from the Visitor Information Centre. Moderate One way Marriners Short but steep walk to lookout for spectacular views. No dogs, buses, caravans/campervans or camping. Easy to 20 mins / 1km Top of Marriners P17 2km 70km Lookout Please respect this private property. Moderate Return Lookout Road Follow low cliff tops overlooking the ocean and climb the exposed and aptly named Bald Hill. This walk takes you onto Marengo to Moderate to 2 hrs / 4.7kms the beach and through sheltered forest, to picturesque Shelley Beach. Only take alternative coastal routes at low tide Marengo Carpark P18 3km 70km Shelly Beach Difficult One way and during calm seas. For more information visit: www.greatoceanwalk.com.au From the carpark, descend through cool gullies and coastal scrub to Shelly Beach. Veer right at Three Creeks Track 45 mins / 2km Shelly Beach Picnic Area via Shelly Beach Loop junction and step down to the beach. From there turn right along the rock platforms and follow the coast to Elliot Moderate O19 9km 79km Return Elliot River Rd River. A steep climb up Elliot River Track returns to the carpark. Starting at the picnic area, descend towards Shelly Beach. Turn left at the Three Creeks junction and walk through 1.5hrs / 3km Shelly Beach Picnic Area, Three Creeks Loop coastal scrub taking in ocean views to Three Creeks Beach. If conditions are suitable, loop back around the point and Moderate O19 9km 79km Return via Elliot River Road access steps back onto the original track. A moderate grade walk featuring river, forest and ferns. Start from the carpark and follow the Elliot River Track down to the mouth of the Elliot River, crossing carefully on the stepping stones. Climb up the ridge along the 2 hrs / 4km Shelly Beach Picnic Area, Elliot River Loop Moderate track, passing through stands of Blue gum and areas of tall Eucalypt forest. Return to Shelly Beach Picnic Area Return via Elliot River Road via the management vehicle track. Named after former forestry patrol officer Maitland Bryant, Maits Rest has a short walk that meanders through a Maits Rest 30 mins / 1km tranquil fern garden, past huge moss-covered trees. Some are up to 300 years old! A wooden boardwalk protects the Easy Maits Rest Carpark N18 16km 86km Rainforest Walk Loop delicate ecosystem whilst providing visitors with a unique view of the forest. Glow Worm walk at night. BEECH FOREST, LAVERS HILL California Breathtaking forest full of Giant Californian Redwoods (Sequoia trees) planted in 1930s originated from Northern 10 mins Aire Valley Picnic Ground (near Easy N16 45km 44km Redwoods California. Return Binns Road turnoff) Walk passes through softwood plantation forest, along a river to discover magnificent Mountain Ash, Moderate to Beauchamp Picnic Area, Beauchamp Falls Myrtle Beech, Blackwoods and lush ferns. Free camping area - Otway Forest Park with basic pit toilet facilities, picnic 1 hr Return O16 45km 44km Difficult Via Binns Road tables & fireplaces. Managed by DELWP call 136186 or www.delwp.vic.gov.au Hopetoun Falls Reserve, Hopetoun Falls Walk to the viewing platform 20 metres from the carpark, or walk down stairs through glades of tree ferns to the falls. Moderate 30 mins Return N16 45km 44km Binns Road Experience scenic forests, rich farmland, rolling hills & birdlife along the original path of the historic narrow gauge 49.2km N9- Beechy Rail Trail Moderate - - - railway “The Beechy”. For more information www.railtrails.org.au One Way N15 Open daily (closed Christmas Day) 9am-5pm (last entry 4pm, winter open from 10am). Fees apply. Discounted tickets available through local Visitor Information Centres. Otway Fly Treetop Adventures takes your rainforest experience Otway Fly Treetop Easy to 1 hr / 2.5km Otway Fly Carpark, to new heights in the lush surrounds of the magnificent Otway Ranges. Whether you’re soaking up the breath-taking M16 45km 44km Adventures Moderate Return Phillips Track birds-eye view on the Treetop Walk or soaring through the leafy treetops on the Zipline Tour, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. For more information visit: www.otwayfly.com Walk along raised platforms through ancient rainforest to view the awesome triple cascades thundering over rock Triplet Falls Carpark, Triplet Falls Moderate 1hr / 2km Loop M16 48km 44km ledges. This walk also passes by an original sawmill site. Phillips Track This walk leads off the Triplet Falls track and passes through spectacular rainforest along an old logging winch line. 2.5 hrs / 2.5km Triplet Falls Carpark, Little Aire Falls Moderate M16 48km 44km View the falls from an eight metre platform. Return Phillips Track A stunning loop walk through dense rainforest of Myrtle Beech, Blackwood and tree ferns alongside a bubbling creek. 35 mins / 1.2km Melba Gully Moderate Melba Gully Carpark K17 58km 58km Some of the best Glow Worm night viewing in the area. Loop This great short walk travels through coastal heath, woodland and thick Casuarina forest before arriving at a lookout 20 mins / 800m The Gables Carpark The Gables Lookout Easy H18 63km 71km with spectacular views of some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs. Return Via Moonlight Head Rd Descending over 360 steps from carpark area, turn right once on the beach. Explore the beach, rock ledges and the 90 mins / 2km Wreck Beach Carpark Wreck Beach Difficult H18 63km 71km anchors of the Marie Gabrielle & Fiji shipwrecks when tide and sea conditions are suitable.