The park mostly follows the Great Ocean Rd, on its southern border and there are several main turn-offs. The Bambra Rd. from Deans Marsh; Winchelsea Rd to Airey's Inlet; the Deans Marsh to Lorne Rd.; and the Erskine Rd. from Lorne to the Benwerrin Rd. Many small streams and cascades will be seen and there are some attractive waterfalls like the Sheoak, Phantom, Cumberland and Erskine Falls, An extensive network of well-made, clearly signposted walking tracks allow you to explore these and other highlights of the forest.
Rock platforms along the coastline provide ideal conditions for surf-fishing, and the best swimming beaches are at Lorne, Aireys Inlet and Wye River, Surf beaches are at the western end of Lorne beach, near Fairhaven and at Kennett River.
Among the fauna most likely to be found are swamp wallabies, possums, eastern grey kangaroos and bandicoots. More than 150 species of birds have been recorded in the forest park including albatross, petrels and the crested penguin. The coastal cliffs are also a breeding ground for peregrine falcons. In the heathlands, honeyeaters, parrots, cockatoos, eagles and falcons may be seen. Prominent in the forests along the Otway Ranges are bluegum, mountain ash, messmate and mountain grey gum. In the wetter areas, blackwood, treeferns and satinwood may be found. Many attractive walks and drives will be found in the park.