Great Otway National Park

The Great Otway National Park extends across 103,185 hectares, featuring rainforests, beaches, waterfalls, and sections of the Great Ocean Road coastline.

Established in 2005, the park combined several existing reserves, including Otway National Park, Angahook-Lorne State Park, and Melba Gully State Park into one protected area.

The Gadubanud and Gulidjan people maintained deep connections to this land for thousands of years before European settlement, using its resources for sustenance.

Visitors can access three main camping areas at Johanna, Aire River, and Blanket Bay, with entry points from Apollo Bay, Forrest, and Princetown.

The park houses a specific species of glow worm, Arachnocampa otwayensis, which creates natural light displays along stream banks and walking tracks at night.

Location: Victoria

Inception: December 11, 2005

Operator: Parks Victoria

Website: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=47

GPS coordinates: -38.77330,143.55700

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26