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Great Otway National Park

Forest, coast and campground access are spread across many approaches, so a useful check follows the exact road, site and walking section.

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23 Aug 2026, 6:07 pm AEST

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Snapshot checked 23 Aug 2026, 6:07 pm AEST

Weather impactAffecting access or use

Aire East Campground – Seasonal Closure

Aire East Campground in Great Otway National Park will be closed from 29 May to 25 September 2026 as part of the annual seasonal winter closure.This closure is necessary to protect the campground and access tracks during periods of wet weather, when conditions are highly susceptible to damage from vehicle use and camping activity.What to expect:No visitor or vehicle access to the campground during the closure period.Campground and toilet facilities will be unavailable.Important information:The closure period may be extended if conditions remain too wet to safely support vehicle access and camping.Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and consider alternative campgrounds.Entering into or camping within closed areas is subject to National Park regulationsWe appreciate your cooperation in helping protect the park environment during this time.

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Closure or no accessAffecting access or use

Aire West Campground – Partial Seasonal Closure

Visitors are advised that sites 17–40 at Aire West Campground in Great Otway National Park are temporarily closed from 29 May to 25 September 2026 due to seasonal conditions.What to expect:Sites 17–40 are closed and unavailable for camping or vehicle access during this periodRemaining sites may still be accessible, subject to conditionsImportant information:The closure period may be extended if conditions remain too wet to safely support camping and vehicle accessVisitors are asked to follow any on-site signage and avoid closed areas to prevent damage to the campground and ensure safety.The Great Ocean Walk hike in camp site is not impacted.Entering into or camping within closed areas is subject to National Park regulationsWe appreciate your cooperation in helping protect the park during these conditions.

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Weather impactAffecting access or use

Wye Road Closure

Due to recent storm and flood damage, Wye Road will remain closed until the end of winter to allow for road maintenance and repair works.

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How to check this park

Great Otway National Park is not one compact destination. Forest walks, waterfalls, inland campgrounds and coastal sections are reached from different roads across a broad, wet landscape. A closure at one campground or a damaged track near the coast may have no direct relationship to another Otways visit, so the exact site and approach matter more than a single park-wide label.

Rain can affect unsealed access, creek crossings, track surfaces and campground availability. Some winter restrictions are planned and dated; others follow storms, flooding or repair work. ParkReady keeps structured dates only when the source provides them unambiguously. It does not turn phrases such as “until conditions improve” into an estimated reopening date, and it does not invent alternative access.

Before leaving, match each official notice to the named road, campground, trail or Great Ocean Walk section in the plan. Open the linked Parks Victoria record for its complete wording and any attachments. If camping, verify the current booking product separately because a booking page and a condition notice answer different questions. Check VicEmergency, official road information and the relevant Bureau of Meteorology forecast close to departure. Where this site shows no matching condition, treat that as a search result from the last source check, not as confirmation that facilities or access are open.

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    Planed burning Anglesea Heath

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    Great Otway Natonal Park - flood damge impact

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    Aire East Campground – Seasonal Closure

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    Aire West Campground – Partial Seasonal Closure

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    Great Otway Natonal Park - flood damge impact

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    Wye Road Closure