Planted in 1936 by Victorian foresters for experimental purposes, the redwoods are now protected and make for a stunning oddity nestled in the middle of the Otways Rainforest.

There are picnic benches and a public toilet, but camping is not permitted.

This location can be very busy at peak times due to it's proximity to the great ocean road.

The Redwoods are also located near Hopetoun Falls and Beauchamp Falls, which are also a must-visit while in the region.

Henri Reinschild

November 17, 2023

Road cycling

The Redwoods Otways is a stunning forest of Californian Redwoods in the Great Otway National Park, The Redwoods were planted in 1936 as an experiment by the Victorian government to test different types of timber plantations. The Redwoods are the tallest trees in the world, growing up to 115 meters high. The ones in the Otways are not that tall yet, but they could eventually outgrow the ones in California.

Henri Reinschild

November 18, 2023

Cycling

The Redwoods Otway is a remarkable forest of Californian Redwoods that are growing in the Great Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia. These trees were planted in 1936 as an experiment and have thrived in the Otway soil, reaching heights of over 60 meters. They are part of the world’s tallest tree species, Sequoia sempervirens, which can live for thousands of years and grow up to 9 meters in diameter.

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Elevation 590 m

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Wednesday 18 March

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Victoria, Australia

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