Waterfall camping near Geelong
Victoria’s second city offers access to beaches, wildlife reserves, and the Great Ocean Road.
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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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AU$61
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The Source, Otways
2 sites · Lodging100 acres · Tanybryn, VIC
Come explore the surrounding gardens, visit the cows grazing on the paddocks and take an unforgettable stroll through 100+ acres of our temperate rainforest. Go on brief or a day-long adventure, following kilometres of world class walking tracks, timber boardwalks, bridges and steps that meander through the rainforest, past 300 year old Mountain Ash, magnificent Myrtle Beech and ancient ferns. Visit 5 private Waterfalls situated on the property and The Grotto that comes alive with glow-worms at night. Pack a picnic and enjoy relaxing in the Rainforest Pavilion, suspended over the Creek after your rainforest walk, where you can lounge on the comfy couches or splash in the crystal clear waters. Enjoy this magnificent nature experience, away from tourist crowds, in absolute peace and privacy of The Source, Otways.
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AU$270
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Otways Farm Hideaway
2 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Kawarren, VIC
Green, tranquil and picturesque. Kangaroos and wallabies often emerge at dawn and dusk from beneath the 150-foot tall eucalypts of the Great Otway National Park along our farm's eastern boundary. Occasionally koalas nestle in trees around the camping area. You can swim in the unfenced dam, which is fed by a mountain spring on our 200-acre property. But please be aware that the unfenced dam is a drowning hazard for children, so we don't accept bookings that include children under 10 for public liability reasons.
We've limited the number of campsites to 2 in an area that could host 200 (see both listings on Hipcamp of our 2 campsites at slightly different prices). If you would like even more seclusion, then you are welcome to book both sites so you can talk, drink and play music as late as you like, without having to consider another group of campers. This is a totally different holiday experience to a crowded beach resort, caravan park or camping ground. It's like a hideaway in the hills.
Our livestock is the reason why we cannot allow pets on the farm, except for guide dogs and legally accredited assistance dogs. Even small dogs who haven't previously seen a cow can cause stampedes.
Please also be aware that from mid-December to mid-April, the CFA enforces district-wide bans on campfires. Fortunately, gas stoves and gas barbecues are allowable, unless specific days are declared as total fire ban days due to extreme heat. Please note that wood-fired barbecues or burners, even if enclosed and fitted with a chimney, still present a spark/ember hazard across summer, so are not permitted. The owner is a member of the local CFA, so there are no exceptions to these fire restrictions. Also, no parties please.
A portable flushable plastic toilet in a privacy tent is provided on the campsite. This toilet can be emptied and cleaned every second day by the host.
Camping trailers and campervans work better on the sites than heavy caravans or motorhomes. Rain at any time of year can make heavy vehicles difficult to manoeuvre into position or tow out without getting bogged and causing major damage to the grass covering the campsites. The sites are on slight inclines, so levellers can be useful.
It's also worth noting there is nowhere to empty caravan/motorhome toilets on or near our campsites (the nearest free toilet waste disposal facility is at Winchelsea, although there is a facility in Colac that requires a small payment).
When camp-fires are permitted, guests can bring their own axe, saw or chainsaw to cut up deadwood near the campsites on the important and non-negotiable condition that using their tools is entirely at their own risk. Alternatively, bags of split firewood can be bought from local suppliers in the district or your hosts.
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AU$75
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Waterfall camping near Geelong guide
Overview
Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in Australia! If you're looking to camp near Geelong, Victoria and have a preference for waterfalls, we've got you covered. With over 60 options available, you'll find the perfect campsite with stunning waterfall views. Some of our top campsites include The Fern Glade (121 reviews), Milleara Gardens (110 reviews), and Magic Mountain (62 reviews). Plus, you'll enjoy popular facilities like showers, cooking equipment, and toilets. And if you're up for some adventure, nearby activities include snow sports, wildlife watching, and horseback riding. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Geelong, Victoria!
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