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Blanket Leaf Picnic Area in Great Ocean Road

Picnic area · Great Ocean Road

Blanket Leaf Picnic Area

A practical picnic break with walks toward two nearby waterfalls.

Type
Picnic area
Nearest trail
Right here
Audio stories
4 nearby
  • Picnic tables
  • Restrooms
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Blanket Leaf Picnic Area

Overview

About Blanket Leaf Picnic Area

Why stop

  • Convenient tables and a restroom between Lorne and Erskine Falls.

Heads up

  • The restroom is basic, and walking distances need checking.

Map

Where it is

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Picnic areaBlanket Leaf Picnic Area-38.51652, 143.92961
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Before you go

7 active Great Ocean Road alerts

  • ClosureLorne-area walking trails closed after flood and storm damageSeveral walking trails near Lorne remain closed; do not enter closed tracks. - Phantom Falls Walk is temporarily closed because flood and storm damage affected the trail and structures.Official details
  • ClosureWye Road closed after storm and flood damageWye Road is closed until further notice for road maintenance and repairs following storm and flood damage; do not use the road. Check current Great Otway National Park conditions before travelling.Official details
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“Blanket Leaf Picnic Area is ahead on Erskine Falls Road, with accessible tables and some shelter for a bring-your-own lunch. Stop here for a simple picnic break.”

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Guide

More about Blanket Leaf Picnic Area

A handy break on Erskine Falls RoadBlanket Leaf Picnic Area is a roadside picnic stop between Lorne and Erskine Falls.

Blanket Leaf Picnic Area is a roadside picnic stop between Lorne and Erskine Falls. It works well for a meal break on the drive or as a starting point for a longer walk; treat it as a useful pause rather than a major sightseeing stop.

A simple picnic setupYou’ll find picnic tables, including accessible options, a basic restroom, fireplaces and some…

You’ll find picnic tables, including accessible options, a basic restroom, fireplaces and some shelter. The restroom is a simple facility, so plan for a basic stop rather than a full amenities block.

Walks beyond the clearingA walking trail leads from here toward Erskine Falls, and people also start walks to Cora Lynn…

A walking trail leads from here toward Erskine Falls, and people also start walks to Cora Lynn Cascades from the area. The Erskine Falls route is listed at 4 km, but the distance is not clearly marked as one way or return; check a current trail map before setting out. After rain, sections can be muddy and slippery.

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Wildlife

Wildlife in Great Ocean Road

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Koala900 sightingsKoalaMost seen around 5 PMSighting mapKangaroo358 sightingsKangarooMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapLittle Penguin49 sightingsLittle PenguinMost seen around 8 PMSighting mapEchidna155 sightingsEchidnaMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapFur Seal33 sightingsFur SealMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapRed-necked Wallaby59 sightingsRed-necked WallabyMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

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Trails nearby

ModerateLemonade Creek Track4 km · 1.5 hr · At the trailheadA fern-rich crossing links picnic ground and falls car park.ChallengingErskine River Track8 km · 2.5 hr · 1.7 km awayStone crossings, ferny falls and rapids on the walk to Lorne.ModerateErskine Falls Walk0.7 km · 30 min · 1.8 km awayA short stair walk to a 30-metre waterfall in a ferny gully.ModerateFive Mile Track8 km · 3 hr · 4.1 km awayA one-way rainforest walk with two Little Erskine River crossings.EasyLower Kalimna Falls Walk6.5 km · 2.5 hr · 4.4 km awayA ferny creek walk to a waterfall with a cave-like overhang.ModerateSheoak Falls–Castle Rock Circuit9.4 km · 3.5 hr · 4.4 km awayCreekside forest, Swallow Cave, Sheoak Falls and a coastal lookout.EasyWon Wondah and Henderson Falls Walk3.6 km · 1.5 hr · 4.4 km awayTwo waterfalls, a giant eucalypt, and a ferny gully at the end.ModerateCastle Rock Walk7 km · 3 hr · 4.4 km awaySteep forest climb to a rugged coastal lookout above Cumberland River.

More stops nearby

Sight · 1.8 km awayErskine FallsA 30-metre waterfall framed by tree ferns, a short detour inland.Sight · 3.3 km awayPhantom FallsA forest walk to a waterfall that runs strongest after rain.Sight · 3.6 km awayHenderson FallsA fern-framed waterfall reached by a forest walk from Sheoak.Sight · 3.9 km awayWon Wondah FallsA small, often screened cascade on the walk to Henderson Falls.Campground · 4.4 km awayLorne Foreshore Caravan ParkA walkable Lorne base with beach, river and camping options.Campground · 4.4 km awayAllenvale CampgroundTwenty tent sites beside the St George River; carry your gear in.Picnic area · 4.4 km awaySheoak Picnic AreaA shaded eucalypt picnic stop and base for waterfall walks.Visitor center · 4.5 km awayLorne Visitor Information CentreFriendly advice, useful maps and a small exhibit on the road's making

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