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Great Otway National Park

📍 Great Otway National Park, Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia
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Introduction

Great Otway National Park is Victoria's most diverse natural park along the Great Ocean Road. From coast cliffs to inland rainforest, it features temperate rainforest, waterfalls (Erskine Falls, Hopetoun Falls), koala habitats and Cape Otway Lightstation — a must-visit on the Great Ocean Road. Erskine Falls (~30 m, ~20 min walk), Hopetoun Falls, wild koalas near Kennett River and Cape Otway Lightstation (1848). Ancient ferns and moss-covered trees. Visiting for rainforest and waterfalls is a rich Great Ocean Road nature experience.

✨ Highlights

01
Waterfalls
Erskine Falls and Hopetoun Falls.
02
Koalas
Wild koalas often seen in trees near Kennett River.
03
Rainforest
Ancient ferns and moss-covered trees like a dinosaur-era forest.
04
Cape Otway
Australia's mainland oldest lighthouse (1848).

🛈 Practical Info

→Free：National park; free admission.
→Koalas：Kennett River area is the best for wild koala viewing.
→Waterfalls：Erskine Falls about 20 min walk.
→Combine：Pair with the full Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles.
→Duration：Half a day to one day.

💡 Tips

• Free; Kennett River area best for wild koalas.
• Pair with the Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles.
• Erskine Falls about 20 min walk.
• Trail and weather are on-site.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Great Otway National Park?

Free; Kennett River area best for wild koalas. Pair with the Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.

Trips featuring Great Otway National Park

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