Great Otway National Park
The Great Otway National Park is a national park located in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, Australia. The 103,185-hectare (254,980-acre) national park is situated approximately 162 kilometres (101 mi) southwest of Melbourne, in the Otway Ranges, a low coastal mountain range. It contains a diverse range of landscapes and vegetation types.
| Great Otway National Park Victoria | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Lake Elizabeth, formed from a landslide in August 1953, it broke its banks allowing the West Barwon River to flow. | |
Great Otway National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Apollo Bay |
| Coordinates | 38°46′24″S 143°33′27″E |
| Established | 11 December 2005 |
| Area | 1,031 km2 (398.1 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
| Website | Great Otway National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
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