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The park contains three camping areas - at Johanna, Aire River and Blanket Bay, and it can be accessed from the north via Forrest or Beech Forest, and from the west via Princetown. The park runs along the coast in the Otway Ranges, offering good access to beaches and to the Otway forest. There are many walking tracks in the park allowing access to the beaches etc. The [[Cape Otway Lighthouse]] is adjacent to the park, and open to tourists several days a week (visits by arrangement). |
The park contains three camping areas - at Johanna, Aire River and Blanket Bay, and it can be accessed from the north via Forrest or Beech Forest, and from the west via Princetown. The park runs along the coast in the Otway Ranges, offering good access to beaches and to the Otway forest. There are many walking tracks in the park allowing access to the beaches etc. The [[Cape Otway Lighthouse]] is adjacent to the park, and open to tourists several days a week (visits by arrangement). |
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The park is also a popular area for interstate and international tourists. Many companies operate tours in the region for tourists. |
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Otway National Park, and in particular around Aire River Camp Ground, is a very reliable location for [[koala]] spotting as many koalas have made the area their home. |
Otway National Park, and in particular around Aire River Camp Ground, is a very reliable location for [[koala]] spotting as many koalas have made the area their home. |
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For those who do not wish to camp, accommodation is available at [[Apollo Bay, Victoria|Apollo Bay]] and several other nearby locations. |
For those who do not wish to camp, accommodation is available at [[Apollo Bay, Victoria|Apollo Bay]] and several other nearby locations. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 22:37, 28 November 2005
| Otway National Park | |
| File:LocMap Otway.png | |
| Area: | 129.00 km² |
| Nearest city: | Geelong |
| Coordinates: | 38°46′24″S 143°33′27″E / 38.77333°S 143.55750°E |
| Established: | 1981 |
| Managing authorities: | Parks Victoria |
| IUCN category: | II - National Park |
| Official Site: | Otway National Park |
Otway is a national park in Victoria (Australia), 162 km southwest of Melbourne.
The park contains three camping areas - at Johanna, Aire River and Blanket Bay, and it can be accessed from the north via Forrest or Beech Forest, and from the west via Princetown. The park runs along the coast in the Otway Ranges, offering good access to beaches and to the Otway forest. There are many walking tracks in the park allowing access to the beaches etc. The Cape Otway Lighthouse is adjacent to the park, and open to tourists several days a week (visits by arrangement).
The park is also a popular area for interstate and international tourists. Many companies operate tours in the region for tourists.
Otway National Park, and in particular around Aire River Camp Ground, is a very reliable location for koala spotting as many koalas have made the area their home.
For those who do not wish to camp, accommodation is available at Apollo Bay and several other nearby locations.