Moggs Creek Coastal Heathland Walk in Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road, VIC

Moggs Creek Coastal Heathland Walk

A short, steep climb to a wide Great Ocean Road panorama

Length
1.4km
Time
45min
Elev. change
49m
Difficulty
Easy
  • High point 96 m

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Moggs Creek Picnic Area

Overview

About Moggs Creek Coastal Heathland Walk

Why go

  • Big coastal panorama for a short walk
  • Heathland and wildflowers in season
  • A seat appears near the start

Heads up

  • Steep stepped climb for such a short route
  • The longer firebreak loop is not mapped here
  • No toilets or drinking water confirmed at the Robyn Road start

Map & elevation

The route

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Elevation47–96 m
TrailheadRobyn Road west-end informal parking, Moggs Creek-38.46847, 144.05991
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Before you go

Parking

Informal parking at the west end of Robyn Road. No toilets or drinking water were identified at this start.

Safety

The climb includes a short steep, stepped section; use footwear with grip, especially when wet. Current track conditions and dog rules were not confirmed, so check posted signs before setting out.

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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“Up ahead is Old Coach Road, the turnoff for Moggs Creek Picnic Area. The clearing is farther inland, with an unsealed final approach, so choose it if you'd like to settle into the eucalypt forest for lunch.”

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Trail guide

Hiking Moggs Creek Coastal Heathland Walk

A short climb to the coastFrom the informal parking at the west end of Robyn Road, follow the signed access to the…

From the informal parking at the west end of Robyn Road, follow the signed access to the walking track and climb to Ocean View Lookout. Return the same way. The mapped path is about 600 m one way; including the short access from the road end, allow roughly 0.85 mi (1.37 km) round trip and about 45 minutes. The climb is short but steep in places, with steps.

Which route this followsThis listing maps the Robyn Road out-and-back to the lookout. Walk notes also describe a 1.

This listing maps the Robyn Road out-and-back to the lookout. Walk notes also describe a 1.5 km circuit that returns by a firebreak, but that connector is not established in the mapped route here. Follow local signs if you want to check whether that loop is open and clearly marked; the saved line shows the out-and-back only.

Heathland on the climbThe track passes through Drooping Sheoaks before opening into wind-shaped eucalypts and coastal…

The track passes through Drooping Sheoaks before opening into wind-shaped eucalypts and coastal heath. In season, look for Silver Banksia, Common Heath, Cypress Daisy-bush and Green Correa. Ploughshare Wattle is noted for flowering in June. A seat near the start gives an early coastal view framed by sheoaks.

Ocean View LookoutThe lookout opens onto a broad sweep of coast from Aireys Inlet toward Lorne, with the Great…

The lookout opens onto a broad sweep of coast from Aireys Inlet toward Lorne, with the Great Ocean Road and beaches below. This short walk is a good fit when you want a substantial coastal view without taking on the longer circuit from Moggs Creek Picnic Ground.

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