National Park & Nature
Great Otway National Park
📍 Great Otway National Park, Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Australia
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- Half a day - 1 day
- Opening Hours
- All day
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free
- Address
- Great Otway National Park, Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia
- Coordinates
- -38.7000, 143.6000
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.
→Opening Hours：All day
→Transportation：By car (about 3 hours from Melbourne)
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free
💡 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
What are the opening hours of Great Otway National Park?
All day
How much is the admission for Great Otway National Park?
Adult: Free; Free
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.
How long should I spend at Great Otway National Park?
A typical visit takes Half a day - 1 day.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.