Loch Ard Gorge's Razorback Bay walking trail open along the Great Ocean Road

As the Twelve Apostles remain closed in an effort to comply with social distancing regulations, Parks Victoria has reopened the Razorback Bay walking trail at Loch Ard Gorge.

The trail has been realigned after a geological assessment indicated instability in a section of clifftop terrain and area chief ranger Michael Smith is delight tourists can experience the walk.

"It's exciting to see this popular walk reopened, particularly as people are again getting out into parks in-line with physical distancing requirements," he said.

"This is a spectacular but fragile part of the world, and the movement of cliffs and terrain here is something we will always need to manage.

"On occasions this will mean closing visitor sites so that they can be assessed to ensure the safety of the public, contractors and Parks Victoria staff.

"While the Victorian Government has recently announced an easing of restrictions, visitors to parks and reserves are reminded to stay safe by maintaining good hygiene, keeping at a distance from others and staying home if feeling unwell."

The new route maintains the views over the narrow, elongated rock stack known as 'Razorback' and across to the stunning Island Arch.

Connections with the popular Geology Loop walk and lookout have also been maintained.