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🥾 Everything you need to know about hiking Beauchamp Falls in Otway National Park 🪨 📌 You’re going to want to save this one for your trip down the Great Ocean Road in @visitvictoria Just under 3 hours from Melbourne, nestled in the Otway National Park along the Great Ocean Road, lies one of Victoria’s prettiest waterfall hikes. With a free camp at the trailhead, this hike takes you down through lush rainforest to a pristine waterfall. Definitely worth adding to the bucket list! 🥾 The Basics: Beauchamp Falls Length - 2.7km Elevation - 94m Time - > 1 hour ↔️ This is an out and back trail 💰 Free to access ☀️ A great hike all year round 🚗 Easily accessible by 2WD with a car park and free camp at the trailhead. The road in is unsealed and corrugated. ‼️ If you want a free camping spot then arrive early - the best spots on the edge fill up fast. ————— Hey, we’re @roz_and_loz, full-time vanlifers who’ve spent the last 3.5 years travelling across Australia. We bring you the best road trip itineraries and epic spots to visit on your adventures. Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything! #melbourne #thingstodoinmelbourne #melbourneweekend #otways #beauchampfalls #waterfallsaustralia
🥾 Everything you need to know about hiking Beauchamp Falls in Otway National Park 🪨 📌 You’re going to want to save this one for your trip down the Great Ocean Road in @visitvictoria Just under 3 hours from Melbourne, nestled in the Otway National Park along the Great Ocean Road, lies one of Victoria’s prettiest waterfall hikes. With a free camp at the trailhead, this hike takes you down through lush rainforest to a pristine waterfall. Definitely worth adding to the bucket list! 🥾 The Basics: Beauchamp Falls Length - 2.7km Elevation - 94m Time - > 1 hour ↔️ This is an out and back trail 💰 Free to access ☀️ A great hike all year round 🚗 Easily accessible by 2WD with a car park and free camp at the trailhead. The road in is unsealed and corrugated. ‼️ If you want a free camping spot then arrive early - the best spots on the edge fill up fast. ————— Hey, we’re @roz_and_loz, full-time vanlifers who’ve spent the last 3.5 years travelling across Australia. We bring you the best road trip itineraries and epic spots to visit on your adventures. Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything! #melbourne #thingstodoinmelbourne #melbourneweekend #otways #beauchampfalls #waterfallsaustralia
Weekend in the Otways? Here’s your hit list: 🗺️ Cape Otway Lightstation – history + coastal views @capeotwaylighthouse 🍰 Devonshire tea at the café 🍽️ Lunch at The Perch, Lavers Hill @theperchlavershill 🌿 Rainforest walk at Melba Gully 🦘 Eco-tour at Wildlife Wonders @wildlifewondersaus 📸 Redwoods + Hopetoun Falls via Turtons Track 🌲 Otway Fly Treetop Walk or zipline Nature, wildlife, good food—everything you need in one weekend. Save this for later! [Paid Invite] #Otways #GreatOceanRoad #VisitVictoria #CapeOtway #OtwayRanges #ExploreAustralia #AustralianRoadTrip #WildlifeWonders #OtwayRainforest #WeekendGetaway #SeeAustralia #NatureEscape #OtwayFly #VictorianHighlands #RoadTripVibes #EcoTourismAustralia #HiddenGemsAustralia #MelbourneWeekend #AustralianNature #BigNatureEnergy
Weekend in the Otways? Here’s your hit list: 🗺️ Cape Otway Lightstation – history + coastal views @capeotwaylighthouse 🍰 Devonshire tea at the café 🍽️ Lunch at The Perch, Lavers Hill @theperchlavershill 🌿 Rainforest walk at Melba Gully 🦘 Eco-tour at Wildlife Wonders @wildlifewondersaus 📸 Redwoods + Hopetoun Falls via Turtons Track 🌲 Otway Fly Treetop Walk or zipline Nature, wildlife, good food—everything you need in one weekend. Save this for later! [Paid Invite] #Otways #GreatOceanRoad #VisitVictoria #CapeOtway #OtwayRanges #ExploreAustralia #AustralianRoadTrip #WildlifeWonders #OtwayRainforest #WeekendGetaway #SeeAustralia #NatureEscape #OtwayFly #VictorianHighlands #RoadTripVibes #EcoTourismAustralia #HiddenGemsAustralia #MelbourneWeekend #AustralianNature #BigNatureEnergy
Wasn’t sure what Taylor meant by ‘Redwood tree, it ain’t hard to see’… but I get it now🌲 And you can see them for yourself less than a 3 hr drive from @visitmelbourne 🤭 You’re welcome 💁🏼‍♀️ SEND to your wood loving friend 🪵 #redwoodforest #warburton #otways
Wasn’t sure what Taylor meant by ‘Redwood tree, it ain’t hard to see’… but I get it now🌲 And you can see them for yourself less than a 3 hr drive from @visitmelbourne 🤭 You’re welcome 💁🏼‍♀️ SEND to your wood loving friend 🪵 #redwoodforest #warburton #otways
🌲 Otways Redwoods Mini Guide 👇 📍 Where: Californian Redwoods, Otways, near Beech Forest 🚗 From Melbourne: ~2.5 hour drive south west, perfect day trip or add-on to the Great Ocean Road 🧭 What it’s like: • No set trail – you just wander between the trunks and along the creek • Cool, quiet and super shaded, even on hot days • Trees already ~60m tall and can grow close to 100m 🅿️ Parking & access: • Small car park right by the forest • Fills quickly on weekends and holidays • No dogs, can be muddy – wear proper shoes 💧 Tie-in spots nearby: • Hopetoun Falls • Beauchamp Falls It’s honestly the perfect“giant trees + waterfall” combo in one loop. Save this for your next Otways or Great Ocean Road trip ✅ #melbournetravel #travelaustralia #australiatravel #melbournevictoria #travelcoupledestinations #otways #otwaysnationalpark
🌲 Otways Redwoods Mini Guide 👇 📍 Where: Californian Redwoods, Otways, near Beech Forest 🚗 From Melbourne: ~2.5 hour drive south west, perfect day trip or add-on to the Great Ocean Road 🧭 What it’s like: • No set trail – you just wander between the trunks and along the creek • Cool, quiet and super shaded, even on hot days • Trees already ~60m tall and can grow close to 100m 🅿️ Parking & access: • Small car park right by the forest • Fills quickly on weekends and holidays • No dogs, can be muddy – wear proper shoes 💧 Tie-in spots nearby: • Hopetoun Falls • Beauchamp Falls It’s honestly the perfect“giant trees + waterfall” combo in one loop. Save this for your next Otways or Great Ocean Road trip ✅ #melbournetravel #travelaustralia #australiatravel #melbournevictoria #travelcoupledestinations #otways #otwaysnationalpark
Giant lake hidden in the forest? YES PLEASE 👇🏼 Hidden deep in the Otways, Lake Elizabeth is a must-visit for anyone who loves a peaceful, scenic hike. The trail winds through lush rainforest to a stunning lake surrounded by towering ferns and fallen trees. You can swim in this lake plus, if you're lucky, you might even spot a platypus! Hike Details: 📍 Location: 2.5 hours from Melbourne and 10 minutes from the town of Forrest 🥾 Distance to lake: 1km (easy, ~15-20 mins) 🔄 Full loop hike: 4km return (moderate, ~1.5 hours) 🌿 Highlights: Mirror-like water, towering trees, and a chance to see wild platypuses at dawn or dusk! ⛺️ Camp overnight at the nearby Lake Elizabeth Campground and do this hike at sunrise or sunset for a more unique experience (note: this campground is walk in only). 📩 SAVE this for your next adventure and happy camping! #lakeelizabeth #visitvictoria #campinglife #otwaynationalpark #otways #parksvic
Giant lake hidden in the forest? YES PLEASE 👇🏼 Hidden deep in the Otways, Lake Elizabeth is a must-visit for anyone who loves a peaceful, scenic hike. The trail winds through lush rainforest to a stunning lake surrounded by towering ferns and fallen trees. You can swim in this lake plus, if you're lucky, you might even spot a platypus! Hike Details: 📍 Location: 2.5 hours from Melbourne and 10 minutes from the town of Forrest 🥾 Distance to lake: 1km (easy, ~15-20 mins) 🔄 Full loop hike: 4km return (moderate, ~1.5 hours) 🌿 Highlights: Mirror-like water, towering trees, and a chance to see wild platypuses at dawn or dusk! ⛺️ Camp overnight at the nearby Lake Elizabeth Campground and do this hike at sunrise or sunset for a more unique experience (note: this campground is walk in only). 📩 SAVE this for your next adventure and happy camping! #lakeelizabeth #visitvictoria #campinglife #otwaynationalpark #otways #parksvic
The mission and where it all started for me - chasing the truth about something most people still laugh off. I grew up where the bush meets the sea — riding motorbikes through the Otways, camping deep in the gullies, and four-wheel driving through terrain that few have explored. It was a wild, unforgiving place — and it felt alive with mystery. That’s where I first heard the stories. Not from strangers, but from my own family. A relative told me about a sighting they had during the Ash Wednesday bushfires in the 1980s — a black panther-like creature slipping through the smoke and chaos, silent and unmistakable. That story stuck with me. It planted a seed that never stopped growing. Years later, I made a choice: to follow that shadow. I moved off-grid, deep into the same rugged bushland where the legend began. I now live where the myths still breathe — waking up every day surrounded by the same hills and valleys that have held this mystery for generations. This isn’t a hobby. Relentless tracking, long nights on patrol, collecting evidence others overlook, and listening to those whose stories were dismissed. I’ve traded comfort for conviction. Because I know — that the panther is real. And I won’t stop until the world can no longer look away. #PantherDiaries #OtwayPanther #AshWednesdaySighting #OffGridSearch #BushMeetsSea #AustralianMystery #LifelongHunt #IntoTheOtways #TheTruthIsOutThere #wild #panther #nature #otways #victoria #bush
The mission and where it all started for me - chasing the truth about something most people still laugh off. I grew up where the bush meets the sea — riding motorbikes through the Otways, camping deep in the gullies, and four-wheel driving through terrain that few have explored. It was a wild, unforgiving place — and it felt alive with mystery. That’s where I first heard the stories. Not from strangers, but from my own family. A relative told me about a sighting they had during the Ash Wednesday bushfires in the 1980s — a black panther-like creature slipping through the smoke and chaos, silent and unmistakable. That story stuck with me. It planted a seed that never stopped growing. Years later, I made a choice: to follow that shadow. I moved off-grid, deep into the same rugged bushland where the legend began. I now live where the myths still breathe — waking up every day surrounded by the same hills and valleys that have held this mystery for generations. This isn’t a hobby. Relentless tracking, long nights on patrol, collecting evidence others overlook, and listening to those whose stories were dismissed. I’ve traded comfort for conviction. Because I know — that the panther is real. And I won’t stop until the world can no longer look away. #PantherDiaries #OtwayPanther #AshWednesdaySighting #OffGridSearch #BushMeetsSea #AustralianMystery #LifelongHunt #IntoTheOtways #TheTruthIsOutThere #wild #panther #nature #otways #victoria #bush
The magic of the Otways🌿 #otways #travelvic #victoria
The magic of the Otways🌿 #otways #travelvic #victoria
The Otways might just be our favourite corner of Victoria, a mix of cosy towns, towering forests, misty drives and waterfalls that always feel bigger after rain. Here’s the exact loop we took for the ultimate Otways Day Trip with @cheryaustralia. One car, one day, and all the good stuff in between. ↓ 1 / Forrest General Store Start here. Coffee, excellent pastries, and snacks for the road. The essentials before heading deep into the forest. @forrestgeneralstore 2 / Turton’s Track A winding stretch of ferns, moss and towering mountain ash. Mist drifting through the canopy, sunlight flickering overhead… and the Tiggo’s panoramic sunroof making the whole thing feel like a moving nature documentary. 3 / The Redwoods Still one of our favourite spots in Victoria. Wander beneath trunks that feel impossibly tall, skim sticks across the Aire River, breathe in that quiet. 4 / Hopetoun Falls A short, muddy walk after rain, totally worth it. The falls were really moving on this trip, and the drive in was just as good as the final viewpoint. And a few optional extras if time allows - Beauchamp Falls, Otways Fly & Treetop Walk, and Stevensons Falls. — Why the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid works so well for trips like this: // Panoramic sunroof→ keeps little ones entertained and turns forest drives into an experience // Roomy boot → perfect for hot-chocolate stops, picnic gear, all the family extras //Seat warmers→ essential for damp winter days in the Otways // Hybrid + EV efficiency & long range (1200kms) → one full day out, no range anxiety, no unnecessary stops // Comfortable cabin → makes those winding forest roads a *lot* more enjoyable — Save this for your next road trip ↓ . . #IChoseToWander #tcwpresets
The Otways might just be our favourite corner of Victoria, a mix of cosy towns, towering forests, misty drives and waterfalls that always feel bigger after rain. Here’s the exact loop we took for the ultimate Otways Day Trip with @cheryaustralia. One car, one day, and all the good stuff in between. ↓ 1 / Forrest General Store Start here. Coffee, excellent pastries, and snacks for the road. The essentials before heading deep into the forest. @forrestgeneralstore 2 / Turton’s Track A winding stretch of ferns, moss and towering mountain ash. Mist drifting through the canopy, sunlight flickering overhead… and the Tiggo’s panoramic sunroof making the whole thing feel like a moving nature documentary. 3 / The Redwoods Still one of our favourite spots in Victoria. Wander beneath trunks that feel impossibly tall, skim sticks across the Aire River, breathe in that quiet. 4 / Hopetoun Falls A short, muddy walk after rain, totally worth it. The falls were really moving on this trip, and the drive in was just as good as the final viewpoint. And a few optional extras if time allows - Beauchamp Falls, Otways Fly & Treetop Walk, and Stevensons Falls. — Why the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid works so well for trips like this: // Panoramic sunroof→ keeps little ones entertained and turns forest drives into an experience // Roomy boot → perfect for hot-chocolate stops, picnic gear, all the family extras //Seat warmers→ essential for damp winter days in the Otways // Hybrid + EV efficiency & long range (1200kms) → one full day out, no range anxiety, no unnecessary stops // Comfortable cabin → makes those winding forest roads a *lot* more enjoyable — Save this for your next road trip ↓ . . #IChoseToWander #tcwpresets
Mystical Forest 🍃🦌🐝 📍The Redwoods, Beech forest, VIC What a magical place! A beautiful walk amongst huge towering Californian redwood 🌳 trees and experience the majesty of forest with the sound of the creek nearby. These Californian redwoods of Beech Forest are a sight to behold and not to be missed when visiting the region. #beechforest #redwoods #redwoodforest #beechforestvictoria #otways #otwaysnationalpark #visitvictoria #visitregionalvictoria #regionalvictoria #reelitfeelit #reelkarofeelkaro #reelkrofeelkro #trendingreels #forestwalk #rainforests #forestlovers #forestphotography #melbourneblogger #melbournephotographer #melbournetouristguide
Mystical Forest 🍃🦌🐝 📍The Redwoods, Beech forest, VIC What a magical place! A beautiful walk amongst huge towering Californian redwood 🌳 trees and experience the majesty of forest with the sound of the creek nearby. These Californian redwoods of Beech Forest are a sight to behold and not to be missed when visiting the region. #beechforest #redwoods #redwoodforest #beechforestvictoria #otways #otwaysnationalpark #visitvictoria #visitregionalvictoria #regionalvictoria #reelitfeelit #reelkarofeelkaro #reelkrofeelkro #trendingreels #forestwalk #rainforests #forestlovers #forestphotography #melbourneblogger #melbournephotographer #melbournetouristguide
One of the most scenic rainforest drives in Australia - 📍Hopetoun Falls - This part of the Great Ocean Road honestly feels like another world.✨ Tag someone you’d road trip here with 🚗🌿 | Follow us for more hidden gems around Aus🇦🇺! 🌟Pro Travel Tips: 👟The short 5 min walk down might be little slippery when wet so good shoes are MUST. ⏱️ Visit any time of the daylight for the dreamiest waterfall flow. 🏆After visiting the falls, drive only 4 minutes to the Redwoods of the Otways - towering Californian redwood trees forming one of the most photogenic forests in Australia. 📌SAVE THIS FOR YOUR GREAT OCEAN ROAD TRIP! #visitmelbourne #australia #melbourneweekend #greatoceanroad #otways
One of the most scenic rainforest drives in Australia - 📍Hopetoun Falls - This part of the Great Ocean Road honestly feels like another world.✨ Tag someone you’d road trip here with 🚗🌿 | Follow us for more hidden gems around Aus🇦🇺! 🌟Pro Travel Tips: 👟The short 5 min walk down might be little slippery when wet so good shoes are MUST. ⏱️ Visit any time of the daylight for the dreamiest waterfall flow. 🏆After visiting the falls, drive only 4 minutes to the Redwoods of the Otways - towering Californian redwood trees forming one of the most photogenic forests in Australia. 📌SAVE THIS FOR YOUR GREAT OCEAN ROAD TRIP! #visitmelbourne #australia #melbourneweekend #greatoceanroad #otways
Family time isn’t something we take for granted, it’s everything to us. Working in hospitality means weekends and public holidays aren’t always ours, so moments like this mean that little bit more. Forever thankful for our little family, for happy, healthy kids, a loving and supportive husband, and a home filled with laughter. For the loud chaos, the soft cuddles, and the kind of love money can’t buy. For the memories we’re making, the lessons we’re learning, and the beautiful life we’re building together ✨ Soaking it all in @forresthaus_retreat the perfect slow escape to reconnect, unwind, and just be together 🌿 @visitgreatoceanroad @visitvictoria @airbnb #otways #greatoceanroad #visitvictoria #family #familytime
Family time isn’t something we take for granted, it’s everything to us. Working in hospitality means weekends and public holidays aren’t always ours, so moments like this mean that little bit more. Forever thankful for our little family, for happy, healthy kids, a loving and supportive husband, and a home filled with laughter. For the loud chaos, the soft cuddles, and the kind of love money can’t buy. For the memories we’re making, the lessons we’re learning, and the beautiful life we’re building together ✨ Soaking it all in @forresthaus_retreat the perfect slow escape to reconnect, unwind, and just be together 🌿 @visitgreatoceanroad @visitvictoria @airbnb #otways #greatoceanroad #visitvictoria #family #familytime
Maybe this is your sign to start chasing waterfalls 🥾 🙌 @outdoorkindaguy with the most epic reveal shot on #GoProHERO12 Black #GoPro #GoProANZ #Waterfall #Otways #Hiking
Maybe this is your sign to start chasing waterfalls 🥾 🙌 @outdoorkindaguy with the most epic reveal shot on #GoProHERO12 Black #GoPro #GoProANZ #Waterfall #Otways #Hiking
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