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Great Otway National ParkUnofficial operator’s manual

Maps & downloads

Use interactive maps for orientation only. Official park maps, track notes and bookings always win — start at Parks Victoria — Great Otway National Park.

Lorne / Erskine Falls

Eastern waterfall classic — stairs after rain, Lorne base logistics.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Triplet & Hopetoun Falls

Hinterland rainforest circuit — real drive time from the coast strip.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Maits Rest / Apollo Bay

Easy boardwalk rainforest west of Apollo Bay — wet-forest win without a stair day.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Cape Otway Lightstation

Headland + heritage lightstation — wind, fees and operator hours to verify.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Lake Elizabeth / Forrest

Hinterland lake walk when you want forest quiet after the postcard coast.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Downloads & official links

Free Otway road-trip planner

Printable waterfall & rainforest itineraries, multi-base drive logic (Lorne · Apollo Bay · Cape Otway · Forrest), packing for wet tracks, and official Parks Victoria links to verify before you leave.

  • Waterfall circuit + rainforest packing ticks
  • 1-day and 2-day multi-base timelines
  • What to skip when time, rain or fatigue hits
  • Official Parks Victoria links to verify

Free direct download — no email required. Also available anytime from Maps & resources. Privacy.