Nestled between the Great Otways National Park and the sea, the Painkalac Valley is one of the most ecologically significant and beautiful landscapes on the Great Ocean Road. Its wetlands, floodplains and creek estuary form a rare natural corridor connecting mountain forest to marine sanctuary, supporting a rich diversity of native plants, birds and animals.

For generations, this land was cleared, grazed and threatened with development. Now, thanks to community determination and an extraordinary act of local generosity, we are helping to heal Country, restore biodiversity and create a healthier, more resilient landscape.

The Painkalac Project is a community-led initiative restoring nearly 30 hectares of this irreplaceable landscape. Working with scientists, local organisations, Traditional Custodians and government agencies, we are giving nature the time and space it needs to recover, while strengthening the connection between the community and a place that has always mattered.

This is healthy country in the making. Together, we are creating a lasting legacy for future generations. And everyone is welcome to be part of it.