SAFETY
Further safety information can be found on parks.vic.gov.au.
- HAZARDS: It is unsafe to swim in any of the waterfalls due to slippery rocks and hidden branches.
- Your safety is your own responsibility. Check direction, warning and advisory signs. Let someone responsible know your plans and estimated return time.
- Many of the walks cross creeks and streams and may be subject to flash flooding. Be especially careful on windy days in forest areas – branches may fall.
- Check the weather forecast before leaving home.
- Wear (or carry) sturdy non-slip footwear – even beach walking may involve an unplanned rock scramble. Rocks are slippery when wet.
- Carry plenty of drinking water.
- Carry a well-charged mobile phone, although reception is not guaranteed.
- Walking near the edge or base of cliffs can be dangerous. Becareful, cliffs can be unstable.
- Beware of snakes in late spring and summer. If you meet one, wait quietly until it has moved on.
- On Total Fire Ban days, no fire can be lit outdoors. This includes gas BBQs. Check with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) for advice if unsure. Bushfires can pose a serious threat. On days of extreme fire conditions some walks are closed to the public.
- Seek information from Visitor Centres or the Vic EmergencyHotline Ph: 1800 226 226.
- Tune your radio to ABC 774AM for updates.
DIFFICULTY GRADING
EASY: Formed tracks, level or undulating terrain, boardwalks and footbridges, and a minimum of steps.
MODERATE: Some climbing over rocks, river crossings on stones, soft sand, uphill or downhill sections.
STRENUOUS: Rough terrain, clambering over rocks, and extended uphill or downhill sections.
CLOSURES
Up to date closures and further parks information can be found on parks.vic.gov.au under the Great Otway National Park.
MORE INFORMATION
The Lorne Walks and Waterfalls Map can be used in conjunction with The Great Ocean Road Touring Map and the Lorne Town Map. A map reference is included for each of the start points. Copies are available from Lorne Visitor Centre or Torquay Visitor Centre
Accredited Visitor Information Centres
Lorne Visitor Centre
15 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne
Ph: 1300 891 152
Torquay Visitor Centre
Surf City Plaza
Beach Road, Torquay
Ph: 1300 614 219
Open 9am to 5pm,
7 days a week.
