Sheoak Falls Walk (Great Otway National Park)

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Sheoak Falls Walk (Great Otway National Park)

Weave your way from the coastal woodland at the mouth of the Sheoak River through wet rainforest to the hidden cascades of Sheoak Falls under the gaze of kangaroo, wallaby and colourful birds. Stop and look back for vistas across the stunning turquoise waters off the Great Ocean Road.

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Sheoak Falls Walk (Great Otway National Park)

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Sheoak Falls Walk (Great Otway National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No drones without a permit
No camping
No bicycles
No dogs allowed
No horses
No fires permitted
No vehicles
No firearms allowed

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Slippery surface

Uneven ground

Slippery rocks
Water hazards
Flash flooding
Animals and pests
Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Kalimna Tramline link walk and Upper Kalimna is closed

The Kalimna Tramline link walk is closed due to damage to a pedestrian bridge. Walkers can still access the Lower Kalimna Waterfall via the Kalimna Falls Walking Track, which starts at Sheoak Picnic Area. Upper Kalimna Falls closed until further notice.

Cora Lynn Cascades Walking Track Closure

Cora Lynn Cascades walking track is currently closed due to damaged infrastructure. Please note this closure will affect you if you plan to walk from Allenvale through to Erskine falls and vice versa.

Hammond Road Campground closure

Planned burning operations are scheduled in the Great Otway National Park in Wensleydale, which will result in the closure of Hammond Road Campground and connected walking tracks and trail access from the time the burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe.
Ignition of the burn is scheduled from Saturday 10 May 2025 and is subject to favourable weather.
Check the status of current planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au

Melba Gully - Large bus access

Melba Gully Walk Track and picnic area is accessible for large coaches. Toilet facilities are available on site

Maits Rest Carpark- bus access

Maits Rest Carpark is suitable for small coaster buses only. Large buses or coaches are advised to use Melba Gully walk track near Lavers Hill.

Night closures of park tracks in Great Otway National Park for conservation work

Parks Victoria will be conducting conservation shooting programs at night throughout the Great Otway National Park between April and June 30th 2025. To ensure the safety of park visitors and staff, track closures will occur at night around shooting operation areas.

Campgrounds and campground access will remain open, as will most visitor sites. Track closures will be temporary and should not cause too much inconvenience for park visitors. Should you require more information, please email [email protected] or call Parks Victoria on 13 19 63.