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Victorian school holiday, public holidays and events in the Otways.

WHAT’S ON @ Bimbipark
ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS AT OFFICE

Horse riding most days please check program
http://www.bimbipark.com.au/horse_riding/riding_program.html

WHAT’S ON - March long weekend 2012

FRIDAY – 9th March
4.00pm – 6.00pm Rock climbing tower open
**Have a look at our face book site for pictures of the tower**
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bimbi-Park/149492017955
Cost $10.00 for 4 climbs

SATURDAY – 10th March
9.00am  - 10.30am Beginners Rock climbing session  Cost $15.00 each booking essential
10.00am Horse riding program starts (program on our site soon)
4.00pm – 6.00pm Rock climbing tower open Cost $10.00 for 4 climbs
6.00pm Frank’s world famous wood fired pizza Cost $8 plate size.
7.30pm – 8.45pm Lighthouse Sunset Tour with local Guide Mark Brack
Cost $19.50 adults $10.00 children $50.00 per family.
9:00pm   MOVIE NIGHT  Free of charge

SUNDAY – 11th March
9.00am  - 10.30am Beginners Rock climbing session Cost $15.00 each booking essential
4.00pm – 6.00pm Rock climbing tower open Cost $10.00 for 4 climbs
8.30pm Glow worm tour $8 each

Big Hill Lookout
Walk - 15minutes one way
Twin peaks overlooking Bimbi Park, the Southern Ocean and Bass Strait, Cape Otway, Moonlight Head and the Otway Ranges.  Route:Follow the track across paddock from bottom (west) gate in Adventure Camp. 'Lookout' sign on gate. White posts mark the trail up the hill.

Bird Observation Trail
Walk - 20 minutes round trip
This trail is very cool and shady on hot days. Great for evening and night walks.
The lights of Lavers Hill can be seen from this trail. There are benches along the trail for resting and enjoying the views.
Route:Sign and trail from water trough outside north gate in Adventure Camp.

Station Beach and Rainbow falls
Walk - 40 Minutes one way

Just past the falls is Shelley Beach which has a fascinating variety of shells. Good spots here for fishing. Furthermost point is Point Flinders. Here there is a big gutter with a rock island opposite. Notice that the Cormorants use this rock as a lookout.
This is as far as you can go.
Route:Enter the marked lane from the north gate at the lower section of the park. This lane leads onto a walking track to the coastline. There are orange pointers on the way.
A sandy trail, great views and fascinating waterfalls around  a rocky platform at the of the beach. 

The trail from Bimbi Park takes a right hand turn near the coast and follows the coast walk trail and enters the beach via a board walk.  At this point you will be at the centre of the eastern section of Station Beach. Turn left and follow the beach towards Rainbow Falls. No swimming is allowed but there is a sake rock pool out on the point from where the falls come into view.

Cape Otway Cemetery
Walk - 30 minutes one way
Historic cemetery containing  over 20 graves of early settlers, shipwreck victims and children. Most are not marked. After passing the third gate you will find a trail that comes up from the Lighthouse. Turn right and you will find a secluded hollow and cemetery. 

Bimbi Park - Cape Otway Circular Route
Walk - 2 hours
Follow the walking trail to Cape Otway. Walk through the historic cemetery to return via the coastal route to Station Beach/Rainbow Falls. As you approach the board walks leading over the springs to Station Beach follow sing posting to Bimbi Park. The coastal route gives spectacular views of the coastline and Station Beach.
Allow extra 1 hour to visit Rainbow Falls 

Crayfish Bay
Drive - 10 minutes | Walk 10 minutes
Lovely sheltered beach for children, picnics, swimming, snorkeling and diving. Route:5km down the road towards the Lighthouse. Turn down Blanket Bay Road to the sign that says to Point Franklin, enter through the gate and turn right to Crayfish Bay car park.  The track may only be suitable for 4WD's. Follow the cliff tops route to the beach, return via rocks to the beach where there are steps up to the car park.

Blanket Bay
No vehicle Access due to closure of the bridge

Cape Otway Lighthouse
Walk - 40 minutes one way
Open every day from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Fee apply.
Route:Follow marked trail from the south gate in the Caravan Park. Keep to the track and do not cross the second cattle pit to private property on the right.
Great view of the Light station from Paynters Hill.

Parker River
Drive - 20 minutes 
Parker River joins the sea at this lovely sheltered beach ideal for sightseeing and paddling.  Route: Same as to Crayfish Bay but after entering the gate proceed straight ahead to the end of the track.

The Coastline is suitable to walk from here to Point Franklin and Crayfish Bay, however the coast east towards Blanket Bay is not safe and high tide will block the route.

Point Franklin
Rock or surf fishing. Sea birds often frequent the point. Soft sandy beach.
Route:Same as to Crayfish Bay but turn left to Franklin Point car 

Horse Riding
'What's On' programs are available listing all rides and activities fro each quarter of the year. Rides suitable for all ages from 7 years. (L) Learner rides are suitable for novices and beginners.

Great Ocean Walk
Click here for details

Night Walks
Night spotlight walks are sometimes programmed. 

Otway Fly
The Otway fly is about 45 minutes from Bimbipark, it is an enriching environmental experience. The visitor centre subtly introduces you to this amazing rainforest, whilst providing gourmet food, beverages, wine and the opportunity to relax and gently absorb the rich beauty that surrounds you. Located in temperate rainforest 500 metres above sea level the Fly provides you with an all year round experience. In summer you can escape the heat of the coast. In winter you can experience the enigmatic mists enhancing the beauty of the forest.
Also the Otway Fly now offers abseiling off the fly over busy holiday periods"....check their site for details".
 

Other Places (Short Drives)
Aire River -25 minutes
Johanna Beach -30 minutes
Laver's Hill -35 minutes
12 Apostles - 1 hour
Apollo Bay -30 minutes

Horse Riding Program
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