Otway Hinterland

Discover the Otways forests

Two hours drive south west of Melbourne, the Otway hinterland on the Country of the Eastern Maar people offers stunning waterfalls, walks, campgrounds and more in the lush rainforest.

Mountain bike enthusiasts can enjoy almost 100 km of trails around the vibrant village of Forrest, which offers great food, accommodation and bike hire.

Explore the Otways

Mountain bike paradise

An expansive network of mountain bike trails for riders of all levels near the Forrest township.

Forrest Mountain Bike Trails
3 mountain bike riders in the Otway's state forest going round a bend

Waterfalls, mountain biking, camping, walking

A wooden seat on a viewing platform looks out onto rushing waterfalls and lush green ferns

Stevensons Falls

Stevenson Falls is a spectacular, accessible Otways waterfall, just a short walk from a well-equipped campground and picnic area.

Two people walk on large stones next to a 20m waterfall

Beauchamp Falls

A short drive from Beech Forest, Beauchamp Falls is one of the Otways' most spectacular waterfalls.

People at picnic table and campfire with forest in background

Dandos Campground

Dandos Campground is located on a bend of the Gellibrand River and a great spot for fishing, picnics or camping.

Three men ride mountain bikes along a bush trail surrounded by trees.

Yaugher Super Loop Trail

Explore the Otway Forest on this 12 km multi-use trail through dense eucalypt.

Mountain bike rider on trail surrounded by forest

Forrest Mountain Bike Trails

An expansive network of mountain bike trails suitable for all levels and linking to the beautiful Forrest Township.

A grassy picnic area shaded by tall trees

Birnam Station

Picnic at an old train station under a canopy of eucalypts in Otway Forest Park.

A gravelled area of a campground with a picnic table

Hammonds Road North Campground

A bush camping site with fire pits north of the Great Otway National Park, suitable for both vehicle and tent-based camping.

A campground with shrubs, trees and a toilet shed

Tanners Road Campground

Ideal for campers and horse riders, Tanners is the perfect base for exploring the Great Ocean Road and Otway hinterland.

A sign for Loves Creek picnic area

Loves Creek Picnic Area

This spacious picnic area near Colac makes a perfect lunch stop, complete with a nearby short walk.

Plan your visit to Forrest

Find more things to do and places to eat and stay in Forrest and surrounds at the Visit Victoria website.

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A person rides a mountain bike across a log on a muddy track