Moggs Creek Ocean View Walk

This 4.5 km (2.8 mi) moderate loop begins at the Ocean View Track sign at the west end of Moggs Creek Picnic Ground’s car park. Follow the well-graded forest path uphill, cross a management track, then turn left down Moggs Creek Track and take the short heathland spur to Ocean View Lookout. Return to the junction and follow the signed forest track back to the picnic ground. Allow about two hours. The visitor map and park management plan list 4.5 km; a local walking description gives 5 km, so Parkwolf follows the mapped circuit and official map distance.

The first section climbs through drier ironbark, messmate, peppermint and gum forest. After roughly 20 minutes the path crosses a management track; the sea can already be heard, with glimpses through the trees. Austral grass-trees stand among wattles and native grasses. Expect steady uphill walking even though the track is described as well graded.

From the wide Moggs Creek Track, descend to a small path through heath that leads to the viewing area. The lookout opens across the coast toward Aireys Inlet and Lorne and along the Great Ocean Road. Retrace the heath spur, cross Moggs Creek Track and take the signed return path through forest to the picnic ground.

Blackened ironbark trunks recall the 1983 bushfires and later fuel-reduction burns. Small terrestrial orchids may flower in winter and spring, while Large-leaf Bush-pea adds spring color; Cypress Daisy-bush grows along the return section. Rufous Bristlebirds, Eastern Yellow Robins, White-throated Treecreepers and Grey Shrike-thrushes are recorded in the area, and Eastern Grey Kangaroos are often seen, though wildlife sightings are never certain.

Moggs Creek Picnic Ground has toilets, picnic tables, an information board and wood-fired barbecues; bring your own firewood. The approach road’s final section is unsealed. Dogs are permitted on lead on the Ocean View Walking Track. The park webpage showed a general closure status without identifying this walk, so check current Parks Victoria alerts and road access before setting out.