Lake Elizabeth

Starting from Lake Elizabeth car park, Otway Ranges, this walk pivots around the lake via Lake Elizabeth Walking Track. Embark on a peaceful journey that provides heaps of shade thanks to the density of the lush flora. Banks of the lake are full of dead tree trunks resulting from a landslip 50+ years ago. You can spot a platypus if lucky, especially in the morning. On the other hand, you can enjoy the glowworms that create a magical ambience in the evening. Parts of the track can get muddy after rain. Keep an eye out for snakes, especially in summer. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-38.5504334,143.7451122)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Princes Highway, Birregurra. Turn on to Conns Lane then drive for 5.3 km Turn right onto Cape Otway Road and drive for another 3 km Turn left onto Birregurra - Forrest Road and drive for another 22.8 km Turn left onto Blundy Street and drive for another 210 m Turn sharp right onto Station Street and drive for another 80 m Turn left onto Hennigan Crescent and drive for another 70 m Continue onto Hennigan Crescent and drive for another 750 m Keep right onto Kaanglang Road and drive for another 4 km Keep left onto Lake Elizabeth Access Track and drive for another 1.7 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Lake Elizabeth Walking Track. Find the toilet at the start. After another 180 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 860 m turn left. After another 170 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 320 m come to the viewpoint (on your right). After another 560 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to Platypus Beach. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 400 m turn left, to head along Lake Elizabeth Walking Track. After another 105 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 170 m pass a seat (5 m on your left). After another 345 m come to the viewpoint (on your right). After another 6 m pass a seat (on your right). After another 100 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 80 m turn left, to head along Lake Elizabeth Walking Track.
	After another 5 m come to the "viewing platform" (15 m on your right). Then come to the "Viewing platform" (15 m on your right). Then cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Lake Elizabeth Walking Track. After another 860 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 205 m continue straight, to head along Lake Elizabeth Walking Track. After another 10 m come to the end.

This little side trip takes you to Platypus Beach.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Lake Elizabeth Walking Track. Then head up the 10 steps (about 5 m long) After another 6 m head up the 5 wooden steps (about 3 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 3 m long) After another 9 m come to "Platypus Beach". Continue another 0 m to find Platypus Beach at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lake Elizabeth

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	4.5 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 30 m from the start.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.5 km apart with the largest gap of 2.8 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	30 m	[toilet]
Seat	2.8 km	[seat]
Seat	3.2 km	[seat]

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Weather Forecast
- Weeaproinah Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  9°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 17.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:50am to 2:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  7°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers near the Otways, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 17.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  7°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 7 with daytime temperatures reaching around 17.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to around 5 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  7°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  10°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  12°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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