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Erskine Falls Great Otway Day hike

Victoria

Level:

Beginner

Distance:

7.5 KM

Duration:

2-3 Hours

Location:

Erskine Falls Access Rd, Lorne VIC 3232, Australia

About this hike

Erskine Falls offers a fantastic day trip but if you’re looking for a hike in the area then this little day hike might just be perfect for you, giving some amazing views of the expansive rain forest that is the Great Otway National Park and offering you your own piece of secluded rain forest along the great ocean road.

Erskine Falls Great Otway Day hike

Image: Josh Welch

Track Overview

This hike starts at Erskine Falls Car Park and will require you to walk down the steps past the falls and follow Erskine Falls Walking Track all the way for around 7.5 KM until you reach the end of the hike at Lorne foreshore caravan park. Note that this hike is one way.


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