The best camping near Great Otway National Park
Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Great Otway National Park adventure.
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Goldane Bush Retreat
11 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Naringal East, VIC
Located within a short drive from the start of the Great Ocean Road, Goldane Bush Retreat has
3 generous size campsites, nestled amongst the trees and bordered by natural vegetation as well as grassed areas. 1 x powered 2 x unpowered.
2WD access to campsites, with an open area for parking caravans or mobile homes.
Dog welcome on a leash at all times and within their campsite area.
Onsite toilets are available. BYO toilet paper. Please take your own rubbish.
Only minutes away from the Ralph Illidge Sanctuary and Laang Speedway, close to the Great Ocean Road 10 Acre Produce is only a 20-minute drive to Warrnambool, 14 mins to Premier Speedway, a 40-minute drive to the 12 Apostles and under 20 minutes to the Timboon Distillery. The location is an easy drive to both Port Campbell and Port Fairy.
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Olive Farm
40 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Murroon, VIC
Welcome to the Olive Farm!
We are a working olive farm situated on the edge of the Otway Ranges, between Deans Marsh and Birregurra, 25 minutes to Lorne and the Great Ocean Road, and only a few kilometers from the famous Brae Restaurant.
We are in a beautiful part of the world, so please remember to bring a toilet and take all your rubbish with you when you leave.
Dogs are welcome, but please be aware that we are full of kangaroos, sheep, and other wildlife, so they may need to be placed on a leash for the safety of fellow campers and wildlife.
Fires are permitted in fire pits, and wood is available to purchase on-site. We have a fragile ecosystem here, so we ask not to bring in wood and to purchase it off the farm.
Olive oil from 2023 is available, and table olives harvested this year are in brine, ready to jar up. The table olives we have are Kalamata, Spanish Queens, and Jumbo Kalamata.
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Coastal Farm Camp
20 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · Torquay, VIC
Situated just a brief 5-minute drive from Torquay and Bells Beach, our property is a picturesque working farm boasting cattle and a charming hobby farm with various other animals.
Ideal for those seeking a tranquil weekend getaway, our location offers the perfect blend of fresh salty air, natural surroundings, and abundant sunshine. We welcome tents, caravans, and campers of all kinds. Choose from two types of sites: one tailored for fully self-sufficient campers equipped with their own facilities, and the other granting access to our site amenities including toilets and a camp kitchen. Be sure to confirm your booking according to your preferences.
Please note that our sites can get very windy during certain times of the year.
Pets are welcome. No campfires.
We kindly request that all guests ensure their rubbish is taken away upon departure, or else a rubbish fee may apply.
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Tiny Winch Farm
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Winchelsea, VIC
Whether it is a weekend away or a stop over on your travels, we welcome you to our farm.
We are the perfect spot for your trip to the Otways and great ocean road. We are only a few short minutes from Otways and short trip to coastal towns. You can enjoy a day in the Otways or great ocean road and come back to your secured camp spot on our farm. Many visitors travelling Australia have called us home while exploring the area.
You will also get to experience farm life up close. Meet the animals or just relax and enjoy the space. We have 40 acres for you to wander around and enjoy. Collect the eggs or pat the donkeys, Meet the cows and guinea fowl, or enjoy a campfire (weather and Fire Danger period permitting). All our paddocks are treed, providing shelter to visitors and animals. We now have our gypsy van for the adventurous. Most importantly we know how important it is to provide adequate space between campers so you will not be crammed in.
There is Barwon Park Mansion, owned by the National Trust nearby that you can take a peek through or enjoy the river walks in the town center, less than 2km away. Shops, including a supermarket, are in town if you forgot something. There are also some collectable shops you can visit.
Guests must be fully self-contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure.
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Clear Springs
1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Lorne, VIC
Clear Springs is a very special spot, offering sweeping views over rolling hills, and across to the ocean. King Island lighthouse is visible on clear nights, and there are koalas and wallabies in abundance. Whilst we require you to BYO toilet, we do have hot shower, woodfired hot-tub, power, water and phone reception. The site is all-weather access, and is just a 7-minutes drive to the Apollo Bay township.
Once you catch your breath after initially taking in the sweeping, majestic ocean views, you can find a spot to pitch your tent or park your van. You drive in through a locked farm gate into the fenced camp area. There is not an abundance of flat area, so may not suit if you need large level space.
We don't accept multiple bookings, so the space is all yours. You can choose from a few different spots with near-level ground (choose grass or gravel). The site is open to the amazing ocean views to the south yet the area is nestled among mature trees to give privacy and shelter. There are very few houses dotted around the area and not a single busy road within earshot.
There is 240v mains power (BYO lead and plug into switchboard). And a tank with spring water (natural and untreated, we've been drinking it for years) and a pressure pump (BYO hoses as needed). There is an outdoor gas-heated shower. We also have a woodfired hot tub available for guests, along with plenty of firewood supplied.
Our listing is intended for people looking for a private, tranquil and well-serviced camping area with several bonuses such as firewood, power, water, telstra reception, and a hot tub. And no other guests to worry about. It's much more than a patch of grass! But please BYO toilet - this is mandatory - and leave no trace to allow other people to enjoy the beauty of our property.
Sorry pets are not allowed.
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Secluded Otways Forest Camp
1 site · RV, Tent8 acres · Deans Marsh, VIC
Our property is surrounded by the Otways forest and native Australian bush. Under 2 hours from Melbourne, and only 10-15minutes drive from the Otway Harvest Trail. Find a spot to park your van, tent, camper trailer or caravan on our beautiful natural piece of secluded bush, and you won't see or hear another soul. You may spot lots of birds and wildlife, or enjoy the beautiful view from the road. Please note: this is a spot for people such as hikers who appreciate nature and understand the concept of ‘leave no trace’. It’s not for parties or big groups. There are limited facilities (there is a basic composting toilet to use on site, but it’s not suitable as a caravan dump point) so you need to be totally self-sufficient and take all your waste and rubbish with you. BYO water.We are happy to accommodate up to 8 ppl, but please take everything with you, and leave our beautiful wilderness spot exactly as you left it, don't destroy the native vegetation and don't feed the wildlife. Fires only in the fire-pit please and must be totally extinguished (with water, so bring extra) before you leave, and not on fire ban days. You must BYO firewood and take all your rubbish away with you. Extra charges will apply for any rubbish, food scraps etc left on site.Enjoy!
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Dairy Countryside Camp
3 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Kawarren, VIC
PLEASE NOTE: With the early burst of hot weather, snakes are out and about.
Green grassy campsites on an Old Victorian Dairy Country Farm House site.
The property is located in the Otways, the rail trail is close by for bush walks, wildlife watching
or mountain biking.
Two micro breweries are within 20 minutes drive (Prickly Moses, Forest Brewery).
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures and waterfalls just 30 minutes away. There are many waterfalls within easy driving distance.
Apollo Bay is just an hours drive.
Campfire and sitting area available for guests use, public toilets that are serviced three times a week and kept hygienically clean, located just 1000mtrs down the road.
If you like a hit of tennis, there are two courts near the toilets and a community centre next to the CFA.
This is all about being off the grid, soaking up nature and what this region has to offer.
You'll spot an abundance of native wildlife on the property - we have koalas in the trees, platypus in the dam, echidnas burrowing in the garden beds, with kangaroos and wallabies passing through the property.
There is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy complete privacy, if required a 6 man tent can be supplied and erected for you.
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Bush horizon
1 site · RV13 acres · Deans Marsh, VIC
Relax on 13 acres beside a large water hole amongst the oak trees.
Our site is charged per van not per people so please only book as 2 people then book the additional vans in the extras section .
The small town ship offers a local store, bmx track, playground, tennis court, oval and a skate park.
The coastal town of Lorne is only a 20 min drive and you’re on the beach for fishing, surfing, swimming or dinning out at one of the many places to eat and drink.
The site welcomes groups to book up to a maximum of 4 caravans or campers that must be fully self sufficient. Each van will be charged at $60 per night
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Alt Road Winery
2 sites · RVs, Tents56 acres · Winchelsea South, VIC
Our property includes 15 acres of vineyards, 2 dams and 2 eucalypt plantations. They all divide the property up so that each area provides its own unique outlook.
Half of our property is accessed via gravel driveway and the other half is flat, grassy paddocks.
We are located just 24kms from Lorne and less than 10 minutes off the M1 highway.
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Bells Beach Camping
2 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Torquay, VIC
A beautiful bush block of 10 acres, only 2km from the famous Bells Beach. Torquay town is only a 10 min drive with a range of beautiful food and drinking options.
Bellbrae is a beautiful suburb as it is very quiet and peaceful compared to the chaos and noise that comes to Torquay in quite season. Bellbrae would be the closest place to camp to Torquay whilst still getting peace, quiet and privacy.
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Platypus Creek
3 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Kennedys Creek, VIC
A Beautiful and tranquil property located in the Otways at Kennedys Creek isolated from the hustle and bustle of our modern world. A luscious creek frontage teaming with birdlife, the occasional platypus or two with the most amazing fresh air offering golden sunsets and wonderful sunrises.
Great Ocean walks, the Otway Food Trail, Port Campbell, microbreweries and distilleries are only less than an hour's drive offering many more exciting places to relax and just chill out.
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Tall Trees Otways Camp
1 site · RV, Tent98 acres · Lorne, VIC
A quiet campsite to yourself amongst the tranquil Otway rainforest just a short drive from Lorne. Plenty of bird and animal life to see.
Parking is on solid ground with the option of a grassy camp spot among the trees 20 metres away.
There is a bus parked and container on the Southside of the camp with bush views to the East, North and West.
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The best camping near Great Otway National Park guide
Overview
About
Along the sea cliffs and shores of southern Victoria, Great Otway National Park boasts some of Australia’s most magnificent coastal scenery. Serious hikers tackle the 100-km Great Ocean Walk in sections, soaking up Apollo Bay, maritime history at the Cape Otway Lighthouse, and ancient grandeur at the Twelve Apostles. Surfers ride waves at Bells Beach and Johanna Beach, while families flock to the rockpools around the horn of Cape Otway. In the hinterland, waterfalls burst near Lorne, and koalas perch in the forests surrounding Lake Colac and Beauchamp Falls. Less than three hours from Melbourne—and with many free, first-come, first-served campsites—the Otways make a great last-minute getaway.
Notable campgrounds
- Best for surfers and dogs: The breaks at Johanna Beach Campground make it a great surfing stop along the Great Ocean Road. Plus, on-leash dogs are welcome.
- Best for fishing and wildlife: The Aire River East and West Campgrounds sit on the banks of a serene estuary teeming with fish and birdlife.
- Best for families: Bring the kids to swim in sheltered waves and snorkel around rockpools at Cape Otway’s Blanket Bay Campground.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- The 22 campsites at Blanket Bay always fill up quickly, especially during summer and school holidays. Be ready to snag your spot by checking the peak season release dates on the Parks Victoria website.
- If you’re planning to tackle the Great Ocean Walk, book well ahead at the seven hike-in campsites along the way, as space is limited.
- Beauchamp Falls, Wye River, Meredith Park, Dando’s, Stevensons Falls, and Aire Crossing camping areas are first-come first-served, so plan to arrive early. There are no fees for these campsites.
When to go
Peak season begins with Melbourne Cup weekend (the last weekend in October) and runs through January. Easter and Labour Day weekends are also busy. For lighter crowds and lower fees, go mid-week or in February and March. In springtime, the heathlands around Anglesea are covered with vibrant blooms. Winter is prime whale-watching season, but be prepared for coastal wind and chilly temps.
Know before you go
- Most campgrounds in Great Otway National Park are basic, and none have showers.
- Bring your own drinking water.
- Check the Parks Victoria website for any road closures and other updates.
- Fires are banned at many camping areas, so check restrictions and plan to cook on a gas stove. Check the Parks Victoria website for Total Fire Ban days.
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