Where are the otways in Australia?

Victoria
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.

How did the otways form?

About 40 million years ago sea floor spreading accelerated and a wide sunken rift valley developed between Southern Australia and Antarctica as they began to tear apart. Australia was now joined to Antarctica via Tasmania.

How high are the otways?

432 m
Otway Range is at an elevation/altitude/height above sea level of 432 m above sea level.

When was the Great Otway National Park created?

December 11, 2005
Great Otway National Park/Established

Is there gold in the otways?

The Otway gold deposit was discovered by Tex Otway in 1948. However modern exploration has uncovered far more gold. JORC Measured Indicated and Inferred resource 1.73 Mt at 1.2 g/t for 67 700 ounces of gold.

What animals are in the otways?

The Otways are home to many of Australia’s favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas, glow worms, birds, seals, penguins and even the occasional migrating whale.

How old is the Otway Forest?

The greatest concentration of rainforest is in the Aire Valley. Otway Cool Temperate rainforest is a plant community that dates back 140 million years to Gondwana when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Can you swim at Hopetoun Falls?

Hopetoun Falls doesn’t have as big of a pool as Beauchamp Falls for swimming, but it’s pretty ace to check out and scramble around the rocks. Some people have been known to climb up around the side of the falls to explore around the top, but it can be very slippery and steep, so be very careful if you choose to do so.

What animals are in the Great Otway National Park?

Wildlife You Can See in the Otway Ranges:

• Koalas. Australia’s cuddly bear calls the ancient trees of the Otway Ranges home, and you don’t have to look far to see one.
• Whales. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Otway Ranges are also home to migrating whales between June and October.
• Platypus.
• Glow Worms.
• Birdlife.

What type of soil is gold found in?

Soils Associated with Gold Deposits. By far, the best-known type of soil which may indicate the presence of gold is known as “black sand.” Black sands are certainly not proof of the existence of nearby gold, only that the soil has a lot of minerals and heavy metals, one of which is gold.

Are there ticks in the otways?

It was easily brushed off I wanted to identify it, but there were no reports of human-infecting ticks in the Otways, so I sent pictures to the Museum.

Where to stay in the Otway country to coast?

The Otways offer a range of accommodation choices from romantic getaways for couples to convenient self contained cottages and houses for families as well as larger accommodation options for groups. Each with their own unique style, settings and views. Some with their own attractions.

When is the best time to book Otways accommodation?

Fortunately, Otways accommodation is both plentiful and varied but you should book well in advance if you intend visiting in peak seasons. Each of these small towns is a real gem and there is a very good reason they are so popular but keep in mind that there is so much more. Have a good look around, take your time…

What to do in the Otways hinterland area?

Come on…let start by showing you accommodation choices to choose from below. There is a plethora of accommodation choices, attractions, activities, tours, wineries and breweries, restaurants and cafes bursting with local produce at your fingertips just a quick turn off The Road.

How big are the cabins at Otway country to coast?

Deluxe Open plan en-suite cabin These cabins are on the bottom block overlooking the horse paddocks. They have a king size bed in the living room, a bed room with a bunk (2 beds) and trundle (1 floor bed), kitchenette (due to low power no oven or microwave-available in camp kitchen), toilet and shower Family Deluxe 4 Star 3 Bedroom en-suite cabins.