July 2011

Trail Bike Riding Otways

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DSE South West Area

ISSN 1440-2262

The Otways

What facilities are provided?

The Great Otway National Park, Otway Forest Park

and Anglesea Heath are situated South West of
Melbourne.

Facilities at the Paddys Swamp TBVA include:

Parking area accommodating vehicles both with
and without trailers
A unisex toilet
A shelter
Information board and map
Picnic tables and seats
Trail bike stands

The Otways provide some great opportunities to

pursue outdoor recreation activities. This brochure
will provide you with trail bike information for riders to
enjoy the natural features of the Otways.
Great Otway National Park was created in 2005 and
includes the former Otway National Park, AngahookLorne State Park, Carlisle State Park, Melba Gully
State Park and State Forest areas.
Otway Forest Park was also created in 2005 and
incorporates State Forest areas containing foothill
forests extending from the main ridge of the Otway
Ranges to the undulating plains and plateaus further
inland.

Riding Route
East Otway Ride 70 km
This loop ride comprises both forest roads and local
roads. There are some small river crossings, some
sandy and clay sections. There are a few steep
ascents and descents, but generally the loop is flat.
Sections of track become slippery following rain. Two
seasonal road closures are included in the ride.

Seasonal Road Closures

Anglesea Heath is a co managed park between the

community, Parks Victoria (on behalf of DSE) and
Alcoa of Australia Limited (Alcoa). Anglesea Heath
contains about one quarter of Victorias plant species.

DSE and Parks Victoria close these roads after

heavy rain or when the road conditions become
unsafe. This is necessary to ensure track safety.
Check with the local DSE or Parks Victoria office for
updates on road closure information.

Paddys Swamp Trail Bike Visitor Area

Private Property and Plantations

Situated 10km South of Winchelsea on Paddys

Swamp Road, Paddys Swamp Trail Bike Visitor Area
(TBVA) is easily accessed via sealed and gravel
roads from Winchelsea and is central
to a large network of forest roads and
tracks suitable for trail bike riding. The
TBVA provides riders with information
on where to ride and has a range of
facilities to make either end of a ride
more enjoyable.

Reduce noise near houses, picnic and camping

areas and domestic stock

Respect private property and plantations

Riding of plantation roads not shown on the

adjoining maps is not permitted

Be aware of log trucks on forest roads

Ride legal - Stay on formed public roads

Riding & Safety Information

Getting There

Riders must be licensed

The Otways are located approximately 120km southwest of Melbourne. The Great Otway National Park
and Otway Forest Park are situated south of the
Princes Highway which runs between Geelong and
Warrnambool.

Motorcycles must be registered

All roads and tracks, including the sign posted

riding route, are two way and open to other
vehicles

The Paddys Swamp Trail Bike Visitor Area is easily

accessed via Winchelsea, which is situated halfway
between Geelong and Colac on the Princes
Highway.

Slow down when passing bushwalkers, horse

riders and other forest users

Wear your protective gear

Respect the Environment - Respect Others

State of Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment

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This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its officers do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is
wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you
relying on any information in this publication.

State of Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment

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ROAD CLOSURES
To help protect road surfaces, water
quality and the environment and to
ensure driver safety, roads in parks and
forests throughout Victoria are seasonally
closed during the year, especially in
winter or temporarily closed for
operational (or other) reasons.
Most seasonal road closures take effect
from the 1 June until the 31 October each
year. Please note that not all road
closures can be shown on this map as
additional seasonally or temporarily
closed roads may be added from year to
year.
Please obey road closed signs and help
us protect the environment.

This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its officers do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is
wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you
relying on any information in this publication.

State of Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment

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Ride for Tomorrow

Be Bushfire Smart

Trail bike riding is great fun, but just so you dont

spoil the fun for others who come to use the forests,
please note the following:

Fires can only be lit in properly constructed

fireplaces.

Call the Victorian Bushfire Information line 1800

240 667 for more information

Reduce Your Noise

DSE and VicRoads have developed
some new signs to indicate noise
sensitive areas where riders should
ride more slowly and quietly.
Obeying these signs is voluntary (i.e.
not a legal requirement), but if riders
ride slowly and quietly in these
areas, it will help keep the peace and
be greatly appreciated by other
forest users and nearby residents.

Do not light a fire on a day of Total Fire Ban.

Refer to map overleaf for key noise

sensitive areas.

Be seen but not heard ride quiet bikes Otway

Trail Riders

Respect the Environment

Track Closure & Rehabilitation

Please respect track closure and rehabilitation areas.
There are many reasons the closure of a road or
track may be required. These include:

Public Safety

Impacts on
(ie. noise)

Erosion/water quality impacts (i.e. sedimentation

of streams, important water catchment area etc)

Environmental impacts ie. damage to vegetation,

weed spread (eg. Phytophthora), disturbance to
fauna/habitat etc

Duplication of existing/nearby road network,

resulting in unnecessary maintenance costs

Low level of recreational use

Surplus to DSE or PV managerial requirements

adjoining

landholders/residents

The Anglesea Grevillea (Grevillea infecunda) is only

found in small pockets around the town of Anglesea.
It is one of our threatened flora species. The roots of
the Grevillea grow close to the surface and are very
brittle, making them very susceptible to damage. The
Anglesea Grevillea uses its root system to
germinate.

DSE & Parks Victoria consult in regard to track

closures with groups including the community, Four
Wheel Drive Victoria, Australian Motorcycle Trail
Riders Association and Otway Trail Riders about
track closures.

Riding only on the legal road network will help

protect the Anglesea Grevillea for future generations.

When tracks have been or are proposed to be closed

and rehabilitated in the Otways, a consultation
process with stakeholders takes place. The most
recent closure and rehabilitation plans and proposals
can be found at www.dse.vic.gov.au.

Phytophthora cinnamomi (pronounced: fy-TOFFthor-ah) is a foreign plant pathogen. This pathogen

attacks the root systems of susceptible vegetation
including the iconic grass trees in the Otways.
People and vehicles are the prime movers of the
pathogen. Riding only on the legal road network and
washing your bike after every ride will help reduce
the spread of Phytophthora

Please take your litter home

Please respect these revegetation areas.

For more information

The Department of Sustainability and Environment
(DSE) is responsible for managing Victoria's State
Forest. For further information contact DSEs
Customer Service Centre on 136 186 (TTY: 1800
122 969) or visit http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/trailbikes
This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria
and its officers do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw
of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes
and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other
consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in
this publication

State of Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment

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