Johanna (GOW)
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Know before you go
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- Campfires aren't permitted — bring a camping stove for cooking.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
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🏞️ Attractions
Johanna is a small locality on the coast of Victoria, Australia located west of Cape Otway in the Colac Otway Shire. It is named after the schooner Joanna, which was wrecked at the mouth of what is now the Johanna River on 22 September 1843.
The Crowes railway line was a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railway located in the Otway Ranges in south-western Victoria, Australia, running from the main line to Port Fairy at Colac to Beech Forest and later to Crowes. It was the third of four narrow gauge lines of the Victorian Railways, opening to Beech Forest in March 1902, and extended to Crowes in June 1911. Nearly 44 miles (71 km) long,
🛒 Amenities & services
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Chi Medicinal Farm
- The Bend Cafe
- The Perch
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Australian football
- Cricket
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Can I pitch a tent at Johanna (GOW)?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are campfires allowed at Johanna (GOW)?
No, campfires are not allowed.
Who runs Johanna (GOW)?
Johanna (GOW) is operated by Parks Victoria.
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