Great Otway National Park

Paolo Bonciani

4 months ago

★★★★★

The best rainforest area in Victoria. Beautiful place to have camping for few days and perfect for relaxing in the forest. After the forest day is good to watch the seaside. Amazing!!!!!

dan avidan

5 months ago

★★★★★

If you want to see the koalas this is the place moving along the park take a look around above you particularly there’s were you going to find them and there’s plenty of of them

Mike Barnuevo

9 months ago

★★★★☆

Visiting Cape Otway Lightstation felt like stepping into a dream I didn’t know I had. The drive there—rolling hills, endless greens, and glimpses of the ocean—already felt cinematic. The Twelve Apostles were grand but crowded; Otway, on the other hand, was quiet and peaceful, the kind of place where time seems to slow down. Standing there, with the lighthouse in front, the hills in the foreground, and the vast ocean behind, it honestly felt like being inside a postcard. The scenery is so damn picturesque - it’s a feast for the eyes and a balm for the mind. The wind was strong, the air was cold, and yet it all felt grounding. Even the Lightkeeper’s Café added its own warmth. Their scones with cream and jam were unforgettable - comfort on a plate after the sea breeze. It's the best I've tasted in all honesty. For a first-time visitor to Australia, Cape Otway wasn’t just another stop; it was a quiet kind of magic that lingers long after you leave.

Jo

11 months ago

★★★★★

The park is beautiful, with popular sections around the waterfall, but it actually extends much further. Visiting Castle Rock can be quite challenging, with steep uphill sections, but the effort is rewarded with stunning views. If you’re just making a stop along the Great Ocean Road, the waterfall is easily accessible from the main street.

Nerine Cummins

a year ago

★★★★★

Great Otway National Park (also known as Cape Otway) stretches from Torquay, along the world-famous Great Ocean Road and up through the Otways hinterland in Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺. This is a beautiful place to visit. The amazing views of the coastline along with the gorgeous waterfalls and beauty of the rainforest makes for a wonderful experience. The beauty of the huge trees is so memorable. Some of the giant beech trees are over 300 years old. If you are looking to camp, you can either park your caravan or pitch a tent ⛺️. You can camp at either Johanna, Aire River or Blanket Bay. There’s an abundance of wildlife, you might be lucky to spot a koala 🐨 or two like we did. It’s also worth making a trip to the light station if you have the time. The views are amazing. You can also have a look in the lighthouse and the lighthouse keepers house. There’s tables there to sit and rest. There are pretty good walking paths through the forest. The park is situated approximately 162 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. It has a very diverse range of landscapes and vegetation types. It’s very popular with local, interstate and international visitors. If you go at night, you might be able to see glow worms along the stream banks and walking trails. Particularly at Beauchamp Falls. It’s definitely worth a visit, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thumbs up!!! 👍👍👍