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Great Ocean Road Anglesea VIC 3230
Clifftop walking trail that runs from Torquay to Aireys Inlet.
From Anglesea, the trail can be taken from the beach side of the Anglesea Beachfront Caravan Park north along the cliffs or from the main beach access past the surf club to Point Roadknight.
At low tide you can return to Abglesea along the beaches.
Be aware of tide changes and conditions. Before setting out call into the Torquay or Anglesea Information Centres for up to date information on all local walks. |
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17 kilometres west of Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road is Mait's Rest Rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park. Easy stroll along boardwalks under a canopy of trees to viewing platform. Beautiful ferns and tall rainforest trees.
Walk approximately 1 kilometre allow 30-40 minutes. |
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Caution
Walking tracks to the various waterfall in the Otways can become muddy and slippery after rain. Appropriate footwear is recommended and stick to the designated tracks. Also be aware that mobile phones are frequently out of range in the Otways.
Mariners Falls
Turn right at the post office and follow the signs to Paradise and the Barnham River Road approx 13kms to the carpark. Follow the track along the river you will come to stepping stones (not always passable after heavy rains). Walk 3.4km (allow 1 hour return). See magnificent tree ferns, lichens and mosses on this stunning walk which takes you across several creek crossings. Waterproof footwear is recommended.
Triplet Falls
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Otways which has in recent times undergone an extensive upgrade. View the lower cascades as you follow the raised boardwalk through to the main falls. 3 cascades thunder past the viewing platform.
Triplet Falls is approx 90 minutes from Apollo Bay via Lavers Hill. At Lavers Hill turn right into Colac Lavers Hill Road follow for approx 14 kilometres turn right onto Phillips Track. This gravel road will lead you to the falls a great place for a family picnic, facilities include toilets and tables.
Beauchamp Falls
Return to Lavers Hill Colac Road and turn right towards Beech Forest, approximately 8 kms. Just past Beech Forest turn right into Aire Valley Road (gravel road) a short drive turn left to Beauchamp Falls Picnic facilities include tables and toilets. The walk to the falls is quite strenuous for some, moderate for others. It is recommended that you are of a certain fitness level.
Hopetoun Falls
Return to Aire Valley Road turn left travel approx 6kms and you will arrive at the falls carpark. Easy walk down the steps with hand rail, approx 10 minutes, but be aware its a hard, steep, walk back to carpark. Boardwalk with viewing platform at the spectacular falls makes the effort worthwhile. |
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91 km walk which links Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead (Opposite 12 Apostles) passes through Great Otway and Port Campbell National Parks.
Short walks, day hikes and overnight treks, guided walks, hire equipment, accommodation. Information 13 1963 |
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Stroll along the beach from town centre to Flat Rocks or you can exist beach at any time.
Anderson Inlet takes its name from Samuel Anderson who settled on the Bass River at Bass in 1835, six weeks after Batman and Fawkner landed in Port Phillip. |
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Screw Creek Walk
Commences at the end of the Foreshore Camping Park (Esplanade). The walk takes you through mangrove mud flats and stands of banksia and melaleuca. Approx 1.5kms allow 40-45 minutes return.
Townsend Bluff
Town walk to nearby hill with wide inlet views. Scene of many searches for alleged pirate treasure.
Point Smythe
Nature Conservation Reserve on the other side of the inlet reached by boat or drive around through Venus Bay's No 5 beach
5kms from Venus Bay well worth the effort. |
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| Town walk to nearby hill. Rumour has it "Pirate Treasure" is buried in a cave beneath the Bluff. Many different organisations have searched over the years. Many years ago a former publican of the Esplanade Hotel applied for a permit to excavate the cave - it was not granted. |
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| Commencing at the end of the Foreshore Camping Park on the Esplanade. Approx 1.5 kilometers allow 40 minutes return. |
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Directly across the inlet by boat or a 27km drive through Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay. Follow road through to the end of Number 5 beach.
Great walk but you need to be reasonably fit. |
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| Stroll along the Jemmy’s Point Hill walking track to the lookout (Kalimna). Spectacular views of the Lakes system and the ninety mile beach and you may come across a local artist capturing the scene on canvas. |
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