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- Melbourne To Great Ocean Road Tours
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Why visiting the Otway Rainforest is worth it
- Cool-temperate rainforest packed with vegetation like mossy logs, myrtle beech, and mountain ash in their natural habitat.
- Waterfalls range from short roadside drops to 90-metre cascades that can be reached by fern-lined trails.
- Elevated boardwalks that keep shoes dry and cameras steady even after heavy rain.
- Regular sightings of lyrebirds, swamp wallabies, glow-worms, and the occasional platypus at dusk.
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
Treetop Walk
Zipline Tour
Plan your visit
- The Otway Fly Treetop Walk is one of the longest and highest elevated walkways of its kind in the world.
- This 600-meter-long steel walkway rises gradually to 25 meters above the rainforest floor, offering safe, stroller-accessible access to the upper canopy of a cool temperate rainforest.
- Interpretive signage along the path highlights local flora and fauna—including giant mountain ash and ancient tree ferns.
- Don’t miss the 47-meter Spiral Tower, which offers panoramic views across the Otway Ranges.
- For a more adrenaline-packed option, the Zipline Tour lets you fly through the forest at speeds of up to 60 km/h across five dual zip lines and two sky bridges.
- Trained guides provide a full safety briefing, harness setup, and insight into the ecology of the Otways.
- The tour is designed for beginners and thrill-seekers alike—no prior ziplining experience needed.
- Keep an eye out for native wildlife like koalas or kookaburras as you glide through the canopy.
Allow 2 to 3 hours if you're doing both activities. You also have the following facilities to avail — café, gift shop, free parking, and restrooms.
Wildlife to watch for
Birdlife
Crimson rosellas, sulphur-crested cockatoos, and the master-mimic superb lyrebird scratching in the leaf litter.
After-dark magic
Guided night walks reveal glow-worm constellations on creek banks and ring-tail possums high in the canopy.
Reptiles
Blue-tongue lizards sunning on logs, tiger snakes on warm trails—harmless if you give them room.
Mammals
Dawn and dusk are prime for swamp wallabies and the stocky, camera-shy wombat.
Best way to include the Otways in your Great Ocean Road trip
Half-day loop
From Apollo Bay, drive 25km inland to Erskine Falls and Otway Fly, then re-join the coast at Lavers Hill. Leaves plenty of daylight for the Twelve Apostles.
Overnight base
Stay in Forrest or Apollo Bay. Catch sunrise at Triplet Falls, grab a brewery lunch in Forrest, then return to the beach for sunset.
Tip: Mobile reception fades fast under the canopy. Download maps and trail notes before you leave the coast.
Frequently asked questions about Great Otway Rainforest
When’s the best season to visit?
Spring (September–November) for wildflowers and fewer insects, or autumn (March–May) for cool, steady hiking weather.
Do I need a 4WD?
Not for Erskine, Hopetoun, Beauchamp, or Triplet Falls—sealed routes all the way.
Are guided rainforest walks available?
Yes—small-group walks focus on ecology and Indigenous culture. Book ahead, especially in school holidays.
Is phone coverage reliable?
Patchy at best. Let someone know your plans and carry offline maps.
Can I camp inside the park?
Yes—basic campgrounds like Blanket Bay and Aire Crossing require booking and carrying your own things. There are not many facilities available nearby.
How long should I set aside for Otway Fly?
Two to three hours covers check-in, the elevated walk, and a zipline session if you book both.