Camping near Geelong, Victoria
Victoria’s second city offers access to beaches, wildlife reserves, and the Great Ocean Road.
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Spirit of Tasmania Stopover
12 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Lovely Banks, Greater Geelong
My property is a small hobby farm of 7.5 acres located on the fringe of Geelong Victoria. It is a basic paddock with plenty of room for campervans, caravans etc.
The paddock is an ideal stopover for those traveling on the Spirit of Tasmania. It's located approximately 10 minutes from the Spirit terminal making it an easy stopover the night before you sail.
The block is for self-contained campers only, so please ensure you have your own toilet and shower facility.
Pet friendly!
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Little Geelong Escape
4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Batesford, Golden Plains
Peaceful 3 acres in Batesford, Geelong.
Country-style stay but only 15-20 mins from Geelong centre & Eastern Beach, + 25 mins from start of Great Ocean Rd.
Kangaroos visit often & koalas have been sighted in our trees too!
Trampoline and mud kitchen for the kiddos. Fire pit for the whole family.
You have access to a toilet in the main house during the hours of 7am - 10pm (house locked overnight), and you can choose to use the bath or shower for an additional cost too.
There's a river walk nearby and another beautiful natural site (sacred to the local indigenous peoples - the Wathaurong people) called Dog Rocks. There's also a kids park walking distance from the land.
A single mama (soulful woman, passionate about community, loves dancing and having her hands in the veggie garden) and her 2 year old son (we practice aware parenting) live in the house and are keen to have play dates when it flows!
You are welcome to stay for one night, or up to 60 days (bloody council!), but we're open to connecting and playing, or can give you space to do your own thing.
Please note:
- The toilet is only available 7am - 10pm and the house with the toilet will be locked overnight. Please only book if you are okay with no toilet access during the night.
- This property is a drug and alcohol free space, and no consumption of either is allowed.
- The property is not fully fenced, so any animals will need to remain on a lead.
- Connecting to power and the use of the bath or shower require an additional charge (toilet access is free). Power hookup - $10 per day additional. Access to bath/shower in bathroom - $10 per adult, $5 per child, per visit.
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Coastal Farm Camp
17 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · Torquay, Surf Coast
Welcome to the bush and costal location
This property is located within a short drive 5 minute drive from Torquay and Bells Beach. It is a working farm with cattle and a small hobby farm with other farm animals.
This is the perfect location for those wanting a quiet weekend away, to enjoy the fresh salty air, nature, and sunshine.
We offer camping and Caravan to this location.
There is a portable tin site toilet, free standing kitchen and shelter for use.
We do ask that all rubbish is taken away with you or there will be a rubbish fee.
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Shacks at Kardella Park
20 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents47 acres · Indented Head, Greater Geelong
Shacks at Kardella is a 47-acre lifestyle farm close to the beach at Indented Head on the Bellarine Peninsula. Our property has cows, goats, miniature horses and plenty of native birdlife. Walking distance to the beach and general store/post office which sells coffee, beer, wine and other essentials. The campsite is 500 metres from the Indented Head boat ramp. Come and enjoy our peaceful slice of the thriving Bellarine Peninsula! Campsites have no amenities so campers need to BYO everything (including drinking water and camping toilet) and leave no trace. Dog friendly.We offer general camping a garden glamping bell tent.
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Glenwarra at Modewarre
2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Modewarre, Surf Coast
Our property has a beautiful dam, frequented by ducks and birdlife. The dam is surrounded by flat grassed land, and picturesque farmland views.
You are welcome to camp overlooking the dam, or find one of the more sheltered sites if the weather isn't agreeable. There is plenty of space to spread out and find your own private patch, and the property has good access for those pulling a caravan or camper.
We are located under 20km from Torquay and Anglesea, which is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. It's an ideal spot to base yourself and explore the beautiful scenery of the region. Also just 30km from Geelong.
We have fire drums and firewood is available for purchase (see Extras when booking).
Please ensure you are self-contained with your own camp toilet and take all waste with you when you go. There is a public dump point at Winchelsea which is just 15km away.
Pets are welcome, but please note they must strictly be kept on a lead at all times.
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Everything is Perfect
2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Freshwater Creek, Surf Coast
Hello beautiful humans, I’ve recently moved to this property and immediately want to share it with you.
It is incredibly private and peaceful, even though small, as the space sit’s on a much larger property. It is securely fenced for animals and kids, with an easy and short driveway directly to your site. The area is relatively flat and easy to set up on. Perfectly positioned only 13 minutes away from the popular town of Torquay, it’s beaches, organic store, and everything else that is the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road. You are also only 25 minutes from Geelong CBD.
I am a deep soul who loves to connect with others, and nature. I also very much enjoy rest after a big week conscious parenting and farming.
I live at the property with my beautiful 2.5 year old son and our animals (toy Cavoodle Bailey and 3 baa’s including a baby lamb). We may also have some chicken’s during your stay. There is also under cover parking if you wish.
Their is a communal fire pit that you are welcome to use if nobody else is using it.
Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure.
Pets are allowed on leash.
This property is a drug and alcohol free space.
Electricity if required is $10 per day.
Thank you for reading.
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Swan Bay Holiday Park
10 sites · RVs, Tents26 acres · Grovedale, Greater Geelong
If you dabble in wildlife adventures, take a short stroll down to the Bay and you are standing in Port Phillip Heads National Marine Park, jump on a boat or kayak whilst encircled by some of Australia’s rarest species of birds. Look out for the ‘Orange Bellied Parrott’ with only a mere 50 left in the wild! Or submerge yourself and see it all from a different angle scuba diving in the silent world and enjoy the protected sea life in the crystal clear water.
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Equanimity Nook
5 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Anglesea, Surf Coast
This is a stunning bush block within walking distance of all Aireys Inlet has to offer. 12 acres of forest bordering the Otways National Park. One of the boundaries is Distillery Creek, famous for the nearby Distillery Creek track (cycling and hiking). You can camp in splendid isolation in the forest, or in one of the paddocks.
The only hitch is that there are no toilets in the forest or the paddocks. We welcome campers who have their own camp toilets and who will take their waste with them, leaving the forest just as beautiful as you found it.
If you really want to stay and the only hitch is the toilets then write to me and maybe we can sort of something, depending on where you want to camp and for how long. We do have toilets in our house. Who knows maybe we can work something out!
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Wurdale Waters
2 sites · RVs, Tents18 acres · Wurdiboluc, Surf Coast
Views galore. Your camp spot is on the bank of your own private dam with views over the fields, dam and reservoir. Your camping spot isy private with no others campers. You can swim, kayak and fish from the dams on the property and the Wurdiboluc Reservoir is only a stones throw away and is a renowned fishing spot.
There are great 4WD tracks located around the area and a short 15 minute trip to Torquay or Aireys Inlet, 10 minutes to Geelong and Winchelsea amenities are close by, but you will feel a world away from it all here.
There is no toilet facilities at the camp ground, but you will find a public toilet about 400 meters from the camp site located at the Wurdale Hall
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Sommerleigh
2 sites · Lodging2 acres · Connewarre, Surf Coast
Sommerleigh has two huts on a small island in-between Breamlea and Torquay. 3km from Point Impossible Beach.
Very rural, very small, very quiet, very sheltered and private. It is located on the billabong just east of the winery.
Gas hot water and stove plus BBQ . Supplied base sheet and pillows for double bed. Tea and Coffee.
William Buckley camped here! Great restaurants, surf beaches, and golf courses all close by.
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Mt Martha Bushland Hideaway
3 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Mount Martha, Mornington Peninsula
This property was originally part of a large farmland, divided into 5 acre lots. When we purchased in 1997, there wasn't a single tree on the place.
Over the years, we have revegetated the property with native and indigenous bushland, created a wetland that attracts many native animals including birds, lizards, possums and frogs to name a few.
Enjoy a hidden country escape on our 5 acre property on the Mornington Peninsula. Property features a wetland with jetty, roaming peacocks, chickens and sheep in an open woodland setting. A relaxed country atmosphere conveniently located near beaches, wineries, op shops and restaurants.
Up to 3 sites available (max 1 caravan/camper or 2 tents/dwellings per site)
Ideal for groups or individual campers.
Our property is surrounded on two sides by reserve, the Balcombe Creek and bushland.
BYO gear and set up in the paddock.
We will meet you on arrival and direct you to the campsites.
Access to a flushing toilet and a cold water tap/cold water shower with potable drinking water.
We prefer no dogs due to peacocks and sheep and our own dogs... but please ask before booking anyway, and we will accommodate on a case-by-case basis.
We are a 5 to 10-minute drive to the beautiful bay beaches of Mornington and Mt Martha and a 20-minute drive to Westernport bay and the surf beaches.
Close to the nearly 60 wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, an abundance of restaurants, Peninsula Hot Springs and other attractions such as Arthurs Sea Eagle cable car, Enchanted Maze Garden, and many amazing bush walks.
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Echidna House
10 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Kawarren, Colac Otway
Welcome to Echidna House Camping Ground, a serene oasis nestled in the foothills of the Otway National Park, just 15 kilometers south of Colac. With the Beechy Rail Trail at our doorstep, natural wonders such as Triplet, Hopetoun, and Beauchamp Falls, and the majestic Californian Redwoods all within a 30-minute drive, our location is truly unparalleled.
In addition to the breathtaking scenery, our guests can enjoy a game of tennis, relax at Loves Creek Picnic Ground, or stock up on essentials at the nearby general store in Gellibrand. And after a day of adventure, unwind at the Gellibrand Hotel, just a short 5-kilometer drive, walk, or bike ride away.
Our amenities include two coin-operated showers for a refreshing cleanse, priced at just $2 for 3 minutes, as well as clean and well-maintained men's and ladies toilets. So whether you're seeking a peaceful getaway in nature or an active vacation filled with outdoor exploration, or even a convenient one-night stopover, Echidna House Camping Ground is the perfect place.
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Camping near Geelong guide
Victoria’s second-largest city lies south-west of Melbourne, on the western side of Port Phillip, which it shares with the capital. It’s significantly smaller than nearby Melbourne so offers a more peaceful, less urban option for campers and nature lovers. As well as having its own beaches in the bay, a waterfront promenade, and an outdoor saltwater bath, Geelong is a great starting or ending point of the famous Great Ocean Road. This road trip is one of Australia’s finest, and campers are spoilt for choice in the Great Otway National Park and the small towns along the road. Campers can also find many holiday parks around Geelong and its neighbouring small towns.
Where to Go
Great Otway National Park
South-west of Geelong, the Great Otway National Park is a worthwhile stop for travellers driving the Great Ocean Road. The park is divided into four main sections, and there are campsites and camping facilities available in each, as well as in the neighbouring Otway State Forest and the towns and villages adjacent to the park. Whether you’re looking for a beach, forest, river, or lakeside camp, you can find it in the Otways. Bookings are required for campsites in the park’s west.
Torquay
Just south of Geelong, Torquay is located on Zeally Bay—keep going south across the Bass Strait from here and you’ll reach the western tip of Tasmania. The seaside town is a great destination for beach-loving campers, especially surfers and hikers. Torquay is on the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road, so is a good alternative starting/ending point to Geelong. Find caravan parks right beside the beach.
Sorrento and Point Nepean National Park
On the western tip of the Mornington Peninsula, the town of Sorrento and the Point Nepean National Park are separated from Geelong and the western towns of Port Phillip by a narrow channel. Ferries depart from Queenscliff, a half-hour drive south-east of Geelong, every hour, and take about 40 minutes. Bike or hike along the beautiful coastal landscape of the national park, or dine and shop in Sorrento. There’s a foreshore campsite in the town.
When to Go
Geelong is a year-round destination, with hot summers and mild, often wet winters. Campers can enjoy driving the Great Ocean Road at any time of year, but camping will be most comfortable in the cooler spring or autumn. For beachside camping in Geelong or nearby Torquay, Sorrento, and other coastal towns, summer is the best time, but make sure to book your spot in holiday parks in advance.
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