Otway Hinterlands

Forrest Township

Make your way inland from the Great Ocean Road and discover the bustling village of Forrest, known as the gateway to The Otways.

Just half an hour’s drive from the coast turn of at Skenes creek, Forrest is one of Australia’s premier mountain biking destinations and a popular holiday spot for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

Forrest Mountain Bike Park

Set within the beautiful bushland and rolling landscapes of the Great Otway National Park and the Otway Forest Park are over 65 kilometres or over 16 purpose-built waymarked singletrack trails for riders of all skill levels. Forrest hosts some of Victoria’s key mountain biking events each year,

Choose a trail that’s right for you

The trails of Forrest are clustered into two main areas to the north and south of the town, with two designated trailheads the best access points.

Forrest Trailhead is located on the main Forrest-Birregurra Road, just south of the brewery. This gives access to three trails to the west and three trails to the east. Yaugher Trailhead is located a short drive north of town on Boundary Road.

Melba gully glow worms

Walk among ancient mossy trees and giant tree ferns at Melba Gully in the Otways and experience the unique spectacle provided by the large colony of glow worms. During the day this is a perfect setting for picnics and bushwalks and after dark the banks beside the walking tracks glitter from the twinkling of the tiny night time creatures.