The best dog-friendly caravan camping in Gippsland

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Mother nature rules in Gippsland. Stretching east of Melbourne all the way to the border of New South Wales, this wild corner of Victoria has soaring coastal cliffs and windswept beaches, pristine rainforests and rolling snowfields, and no less than nine national parks. Outdoor adventures are easy to find in Gippsland, whether swimming and surfing along the coast or exploring miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. You’ll never be far from a bush campground or holiday park, while cosy cabins and glampsites are ideal for winter campers hitting the ski slopes or setting sail on a whale-watching cruise.

95% (1.5K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Bruthen Creek Pastoral Farmstay

1. Bruthen Creek Pastoral Farmstay

100%
(99)
4 sites · Tents, RVs · Woodside North, VIC
Pitch your tent, unroll your swag or park your caravan or camper and enjoy the seclusion of our lakeside camping area. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the sky and sunsets across the lake, over the distant hills. With 90 acres of bush on the property, together with the surrounding two state forests, there is plenty to explore. Tarra Bulga National Park, Ninety Mile beach, Port Albert and Yarram are only a short drive away. Bruthen Creek Pastoral Farmstay at Woodside North, in Central Gippsland, is located on an operating 235 acre cattle farm owned and run by Damian and Angela. Apart from the bulls, cows and calves there are also miniature horses, alpacas and chickens to interact with. Local wildlife includes kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus, goannas and maybe the odd koala. Overhead can be seen many birds including eagles, parrots, water birds while the RAAF Roulettes regularly practice their routines.​ There are no amenities here, campers must be self contained and leave no trace. Pets welcome, but please ensure they are under control as there are cattle on the property.
Potable water
Campfires
from 
AU$43
 / night
Our sheep grazing near the campsite

2. Kookaburra Ridge Farm Camp

94%
(230)
5 sites · Tents, RVs · Carrajung Lower, VIC
Our farm is located in Carrajung Lower, Central Gippsland where is 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne. As the name reveals we live on a small ridge with at least 3 pairs of Kookaburras living around our house. With a 52 acre property we run miniature sheep to keep our land green and produce ethically raised 100% grass fed lamb. Each site has three levels. The top level is for vans and/or tents; the middle level is for tents only and the bottom level is the fire pit area. Surrounded by pine plantation and native trees, you can enjoy secluded time without neighbours except native animals and birds! Perfect for bushwalking or mountain biking. What you can do around here: 30 minutes drive to Tarra Bulga National Park, Woodside Beach and Maryvale Pines MTB track. 20 minutes to Yarram for shopping and awesome coffee, also popular for Heesco murals. Outdoor swimming pool is open in summer time where you can have a hot shower. 5 minutes to Carrajung Estate which has exceptional wine and incredible cuisine.
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$49
 / night
Snowy Serenity

3. Snowy Serenity

100%
(2)
4 sites · Tents, RVs · Jarrahmond, VIC
Snowy Serenity is located 10 minute drive from Orbost. Orbost is a lovely town which has many shops,so if you need stocking up take a stroll through Orbost.There is a Foodworks,IGA,Fuel,Pub,Hardware,Bate & tackle store,chemist,Bakeries(the pies are the best) and lots more. The paddock area is set on 4.6 acres of land, with views across farmland area,with stunning Sunsets and Sunrises. Come and enjoy the country serenity, the bird life is amazing so bring your binoculars. Explore the Snowy River National Park,Raymond Creek Falls,Young’s Creek Falls,Cabbage Tree Creek Flora Reserve, Grandview Lookout,Cycle along the East Gippsland Rail Trail,Lots of Fishing spots so bring the rods, enjoy a stroll around Orbost showcasing the towns historic buildings, take a Drive to Marlo and enjoy the beautiful beaches, river and scenic walks. So much to see and do or just sit back and enjoy the serenity. There are no amenities here, campers must be fully self contained and leave no trace. Dump point is available in Orbost. Fires are allowed as long as they are in a fire drum/pit and as long as the fire ban guidelines are followed. We have fire wood available for sale Fire drums and wood available(check out our extras), if you arrive and decide you need a drum and fire wood just let us know. Pets are welcome, but please ensure they are under control as there is cattle on surrounding properties. If you are travelling with horses we do have a coral area, please contact us for more information. We ask that you take all rubbish with you on departure. We look forward to sharing our stunning, peaceful area with you all.
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from 
AU$26
 / night
Lakes Entrance Tourist Park

4. Lakes Entrance Tourist Park

18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lakes Entrance, VIC
Enjoy the best of the East Gippsland Region when you stay at Lakes Entrance Tourist Park. Hire paddle boats on the lake, enjoy the markets, spend a day at the beach or get R&R by the swimming pool. Whether you are spending a day at Eastern Beach, putting at Lake Entrance Golf Course or spending the day relaxing at our swimming pool Lakes Entrance Tourist Park is the perfect place for your Gippsland holiday! Lakes Entrance Tourist Park is located in beautiful Lakes Entrance in the Gippsland Lakes system it is a nature lovers paradise and is situated on 6 acres. Lakes Entrance Golf Club – 4 minutes Eastern Beach – 4 minutes Lakes Entrance township – 5 minutes Myer Street Jetty – 6 minutes Griffiths Sea Shell Museum – 7 minutes Melbourne – 4 hours 8 minutes Canberra – 4 hours 49 minutes Geelong – 5 hours 4 mintues Lakes Entrance Tourist Park offers a large range of accommodation options including two bedroom family cabins, 4 bed standard cabins, and large caravan sites including powered and unpowered sites.
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
from 
AU$46
 / night
Nowa Nowa Lakeside Farmlet.

5. Nowa Nowa Lakeside Farmlet.

99%
(218)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Nowa Nowa, VIC
Located on the picturesque Nowa Nowa arm of Lake Tyers. Our hobby farm offers 3 beautiful large campsites (1 van per site) only 20 metres from the waters edge. OUR CAMPSITES DO NOT HAVE TOILET OR SHOWER FACILITIES. ALL WASTE AND RUBBISH MUST BE TAKEN WITH YOU ON DEPARTURE. Pets are welcome but we have chickens and alpacas on the property so please ensure your pets are restrained and don't upset the other animals. We have a fire pits for campers to relax around in the evenings. We can provide firewood for first night ($15) and additional firewood can be purchased from the general store (fundraiser for local CFA). Generators are allowed but only for limited time to charge essential equipment. No generators are allowed to run non stop and not between 9pm and 9am. if you are going to use a generator please inform other campers. Only a 5 minute walk to the NOWA NOWA GENERAL STORE/Post Office. You can get local fishing information from the friendly staff, stock up on fuel, great coffee and groceries, wine/beer, fishing tackle, bait, fire wood and more without having to drive! Only a 5 minute walk to Mingling Waters which has transformed its cafe into a rustic bar housing Jack Ramsdells iconic wooden sculptures and showcasing the history of Nowa Nowa in wall murals. Hearty meals and tap beer with indoor and outdoor dining options. Live music on weekends. Offering lunch from Thursdays to Sundays and Dinner Thursday through to Saturdays. We are within easy reach of the EAST GIPPSLAND RAIL TRAIL which is popular for both bike riders and walkers. There are plenty of other great bushwalking tracks nearby as well. It's just a short drive to the beautiful seaside town of LAKES ENTRANCE where they have supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants, great fresh seafood and lovely beaches. BRUTHEN is only a 20 minute drive. BRUTHEN HOTEL, Cafes. The BUCHAN CAVES RESERVE is another short drive. Picnic spots, camping ground, walking tracks and a variety of flora and fauna, including koalas, over forty species of birds, kangaroos and currawongs. While in Buchan check out the famous BUCHAN PUB for a meal and a beer. 25 minute drive East and you are in ORBOST, a small East Gippsland town surrounded by national parks, forests and beaches.
Potable water
Campfires
from 
AU$37
 / night

Mother nature rules in Gippsland. Stretching east of Melbourne all the way to the border of New South Wales, this wild corner of Victoria has soaring coastal cliffs and windswept beaches, pristine rainforests and rolling snowfields, and no less than nine national parks. Outdoor adventures are easy to find in Gippsland, whether swimming and surfing along the coast or exploring miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. You’ll never be far from a bush campground or holiday park, while cosy cabins and glampsites are ideal for winter campers hitting the ski slopes or setting sail on a whale-watching cruise.

95% (1.5K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Bruthen Creek Pastoral Farmstay

1. Bruthen Creek Pastoral Farmstay

100%
(99)
4 sites · Tents, RVs · Woodside North, VIC
Pitch your tent, unroll your swag or park your caravan or camper and enjoy the seclusion of our lakeside camping area. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the sky and sunsets across the lake, over the distant hills. With 90 acres of bush on the property, together with the surrounding two state forests, there is plenty to explore. Tarra Bulga National Park, Ninety Mile beach, Port Albert and Yarram are only a short drive away. Bruthen Creek Pastoral Farmstay at Woodside North, in Central Gippsland, is located on an operating 235 acre cattle farm owned and run by Damian and Angela. Apart from the bulls, cows and calves there are also miniature horses, alpacas and chickens to interact with. Local wildlife includes kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus, goannas and maybe the odd koala. Overhead can be seen many birds including eagles, parrots, water birds while the RAAF Roulettes regularly practice their routines.​ There are no amenities here, campers must be self contained and leave no trace. Pets welcome, but please ensure they are under control as there are cattle on the property.
Potable water
Campfires
from 
AU$43
 / night
Our sheep grazing near the campsite

2. Kookaburra Ridge Farm Camp

94%
(230)
5 sites · Tents, RVs · Carrajung Lower, VIC
Our farm is located in Carrajung Lower, Central Gippsland where is 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne. As the name reveals we live on a small ridge with at least 3 pairs of Kookaburras living around our house. With a 52 acre property we run miniature sheep to keep our land green and produce ethically raised 100% grass fed lamb. Each site has three levels. The top level is for vans and/or tents; the middle level is for tents only and the bottom level is the fire pit area. Surrounded by pine plantation and native trees, you can enjoy secluded time without neighbours except native animals and birds! Perfect for bushwalking or mountain biking. What you can do around here: 30 minutes drive to Tarra Bulga National Park, Woodside Beach and Maryvale Pines MTB track. 20 minutes to Yarram for shopping and awesome coffee, also popular for Heesco murals. Outdoor swimming pool is open in summer time where you can have a hot shower. 5 minutes to Carrajung Estate which has exceptional wine and incredible cuisine.
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$49
 / night
Snowy Serenity

3. Snowy Serenity

100%
(2)
4 sites · Tents, RVs · Jarrahmond, VIC
Snowy Serenity is located 10 minute drive from Orbost. Orbost is a lovely town which has many shops,so if you need stocking up take a stroll through Orbost.There is a Foodworks,IGA,Fuel,Pub,Hardware,Bate & tackle store,chemist,Bakeries(the pies are the best) and lots more. The paddock area is set on 4.6 acres of land, with views across farmland area,with stunning Sunsets and Sunrises. Come and enjoy the country serenity, the bird life is amazing so bring your binoculars. Explore the Snowy River National Park,Raymond Creek Falls,Young’s Creek Falls,Cabbage Tree Creek Flora Reserve, Grandview Lookout,Cycle along the East Gippsland Rail Trail,Lots of Fishing spots so bring the rods, enjoy a stroll around Orbost showcasing the towns historic buildings, take a Drive to Marlo and enjoy the beautiful beaches, river and scenic walks. So much to see and do or just sit back and enjoy the serenity. There are no amenities here, campers must be fully self contained and leave no trace. Dump point is available in Orbost. Fires are allowed as long as they are in a fire drum/pit and as long as the fire ban guidelines are followed. We have fire wood available for sale Fire drums and wood available(check out our extras), if you arrive and decide you need a drum and fire wood just let us know. Pets are welcome, but please ensure they are under control as there is cattle on surrounding properties. If you are travelling with horses we do have a coral area, please contact us for more information. We ask that you take all rubbish with you on departure. We look forward to sharing our stunning, peaceful area with you all.
0
from 
AU$26
 / night
Lakes Entrance Tourist Park

4. Lakes Entrance Tourist Park

18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lakes Entrance, VIC
Enjoy the best of the East Gippsland Region when you stay at Lakes Entrance Tourist Park. Hire paddle boats on the lake, enjoy the markets, spend a day at the beach or get R&R by the swimming pool. Whether you are spending a day at Eastern Beach, putting at Lake Entrance Golf Course or spending the day relaxing at our swimming pool Lakes Entrance Tourist Park is the perfect place for your Gippsland holiday! Lakes Entrance Tourist Park is located in beautiful Lakes Entrance in the Gippsland Lakes system it is a nature lovers paradise and is situated on 6 acres. Lakes Entrance Golf Club – 4 minutes Eastern Beach – 4 minutes Lakes Entrance township – 5 minutes Myer Street Jetty – 6 minutes Griffiths Sea Shell Museum – 7 minutes Melbourne – 4 hours 8 minutes Canberra – 4 hours 49 minutes Geelong – 5 hours 4 mintues Lakes Entrance Tourist Park offers a large range of accommodation options including two bedroom family cabins, 4 bed standard cabins, and large caravan sites including powered and unpowered sites.
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
from 
AU$46
 / night
Nowa Nowa Lakeside Farmlet.

5. Nowa Nowa Lakeside Farmlet.

99%
(218)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Nowa Nowa, VIC
Located on the picturesque Nowa Nowa arm of Lake Tyers. Our hobby farm offers 3 beautiful large campsites (1 van per site) only 20 metres from the waters edge. OUR CAMPSITES DO NOT HAVE TOILET OR SHOWER FACILITIES. ALL WASTE AND RUBBISH MUST BE TAKEN WITH YOU ON DEPARTURE. Pets are welcome but we have chickens and alpacas on the property so please ensure your pets are restrained and don't upset the other animals. We have a fire pits for campers to relax around in the evenings. We can provide firewood for first night ($15) and additional firewood can be purchased from the general store (fundraiser for local CFA). Generators are allowed but only for limited time to charge essential equipment. No generators are allowed to run non stop and not between 9pm and 9am. if you are going to use a generator please inform other campers. Only a 5 minute walk to the NOWA NOWA GENERAL STORE/Post Office. You can get local fishing information from the friendly staff, stock up on fuel, great coffee and groceries, wine/beer, fishing tackle, bait, fire wood and more without having to drive! Only a 5 minute walk to Mingling Waters which has transformed its cafe into a rustic bar housing Jack Ramsdells iconic wooden sculptures and showcasing the history of Nowa Nowa in wall murals. Hearty meals and tap beer with indoor and outdoor dining options. Live music on weekends. Offering lunch from Thursdays to Sundays and Dinner Thursday through to Saturdays. We are within easy reach of the EAST GIPPSLAND RAIL TRAIL which is popular for both bike riders and walkers. There are plenty of other great bushwalking tracks nearby as well. It's just a short drive to the beautiful seaside town of LAKES ENTRANCE where they have supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants, great fresh seafood and lovely beaches. BRUTHEN is only a 20 minute drive. BRUTHEN HOTEL, Cafes. The BUCHAN CAVES RESERVE is another short drive. Picnic spots, camping ground, walking tracks and a variety of flora and fauna, including koalas, over forty species of birds, kangaroos and currawongs. While in Buchan check out the famous BUCHAN PUB for a meal and a beer. 25 minute drive East and you are in ORBOST, a small East Gippsland town surrounded by national parks, forests and beaches.
Potable water
Campfires
from 
AU$37
 / night

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Where to go

East Gippsland

Journey from mountains to coast all in one day in East Gippsland, where highlights include Croajingolong National Park, The Lakes National Park, and Snowy River National Park. Further west, there are endless options for boating, kayaking, fishing, and camping around the Gippsland Lakes—you can even sleep in a glamping dome on Raymond Island.

Central Gippsland

The immaculate golden shores of Ninety Mile Beach extend along the coast of Central Gippsland, dotted with lively seaside towns, glittering lakes, and beachside camping and glamping options. Inland, lose yourself in the rainforest trails of Tarra Bulga National Park or go high-country hiking and rafting at Alpine National Park.

West Gippsland

Just an hour from Melbourne, the alpine meadows and patchwork farmlands of West Gippsland are peppered with laid-back country villages and tranquil camping spots. Make your base in Warragul, Drouin, or Garfield, from where it’s easy to explore the Bunyip and Moondarra state parks. In winter, the family-friendly ski slopes of Mt Baw Baw or Mt Gwinear are popular getaways for urban skiers. 

South Gippsland & Phillip Island

The wild and windswept coastline of Wilsons Promontory National Park is the southernmost point of mainland Australia, and it’s a paradise for intrepid hikers and campers. Further west, Inverloch is the gateway to the beaches and dunes of Anderson Inlet and the dramatic sea cliffs of Cape Paterson. Wildlife is the star of the show over on Phillip’s Island, whether admiring the fur seals at Seal Rocks or watching the famous sunset Penguin Parade.