94% (94) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Great Ocean Road
Bimbi Park
1. Bimbi Park
97%
(48)
Cape Otway, VIC · 98 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Bimbi Park – Camping, Glamping & Wildlife in the Otways
Camp, glamp, or stay in a cozy cabin under the stars and koalas at Bimbi Park, nestled in the heart of Otway National Park. Surrounded by Manna gums, native wildlife, and birdsong, it’s a unique, family- and pet-friendly escape.
Choose from bush, powered or unpowered sites, cabins, glamping tents, retro vans, or insulated camping pods—accommodation to suit all budgets. Campfires are welcome, and some cabins are pet-friendly too.
Facilities include amenities blocks, a camp kitchen, kiosk, BBQs, a book exchange, laundry facilities, potable water, and more.
‘Bimbi’ means ‘birds’ in the Ngunawal language—and you’ll hear plenty of them as you explore this peaceful forest haven along the Great Ocean Road.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$71
/ night
Forrest Holiday Park
2. Forrest Holiday Park
87%
(23)
Forrest, VIC · 55 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to the Forrest Holiday Park, located in the beautiful township of Forrest in the Otway Ranges. Forrest is 2 hours drive from Melbourne and in close proximity to the spectacular Great Ocean Road.
The park is set on approximately 15 acres with a lovely panoramic view taking in the undulating landscape and bush surroundings.
Enjoy a hit of tennis while the kids play in the nearby playground and skate area or take to the endless kilometers of pristine mountain biking trails located on our doorstep. For those looking for a more relaxing day, paddle out on the nearby Lake Elizabeth and go platypus spotting.
Forrest Holiday Park has a wide range of dog friendly cabins and camping sites both unpowered and powered, to suit groups, couples or singles, and families at great value for money.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$205
/ night
Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat
3. Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat
85%
(34)
Princetown, VIC · 15 sites · RVs, Lodging
Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat offers fully air-conditioned rooms and pet-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. It is only 3-minute drive from the world-famous Twelve Apostles and 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre and 4-minute drive to the Gibson Step and beach. Loch Ard Gorge is just 7 kilometers away.
Please kindly note due to the pandemic the onsite restaurant has been closed. The nearest restaurants and stores are located in Port Campbell, about 15 15-minute drive. Meanwhile, self-check-in and check-out are now available.
All rooms, 9 motel rooms, and 4 cottages include a fridge, microwave, heater, electric blanket, private bathroom, and car parking. A kettle and toast, coffee, tea, and milk are provided.
There are some wildlife animals around the property, which guests may see in different seasons, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and birds.
The property is particularly loved by families, couples, kids, and people with pets.
Amenities:
- BBQ Area
- Pet friendly
- Non-Smoking Property
- WiFi Internet
- Children Play Area
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Café
- Air-Conditioning
- Garden
- Mini Fridge
- Room Service
- TV
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$1284
/ night
Retro Retreat
4. Retro Retreat
Forrest, VIC · 1 site
Welcome to The Retro Retreat, a charming self-contained holiday house located in the heart of Forrest. Its central location makes it ideal for a weekend getaway, with the Forrest Brewery & General Store just a short stroll away and the newly revamped Southern MTB Trailhead only 100 meters from your doorstep.
Our property features a fully fenced yard, making it perfect for guests with dogs.
Enjoy a variety of local activities, no matter the weather. Take a bushwalk around Lake Elizabeth and try to spot platypus, or stroll up to the Barwon Dam to soak in the serene forest atmosphere. Stevensons Falls, recently renovated, offers a picturesque spot for a picnic. Alternatively, unwind on the deck or in front of the fire with a good book.
The Retro Retreat boasts a spacious interior with a distinct retro theme. The house includes two bedrooms, a dining room, a lounge room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. A large balcony runs along the back of the house, featuring comfortable lounge seating and a gas BBQ. An outdoor bath allows you to enjoy the night sky while listening to the sounds of nature.
The deck overlooks a large backyard that extends to the hills and dam. Relax on the refurbished lounge in the Balinese gazebo, where you can watch ducks wander by and listen to native birds nesting in the trees. A fire pit and seating area make for enjoyable nights outdoors when the weather permits. Please note, the fire pit is not available during summer or when fire bans are in place.
Guests have exclusive access to the entire house. We provide doonas, pillows, hand towels, and tea towels. Please let us know how many beds you require so we can prepare them accordingly.
We are dog-friendly, and with the fully fenced yard, you can bring your pet along for the holiday! Please let us know in advance if you plan to bring your pet.
Forrest has limited food supplies, so we recommend coming prepared. However, you can purchase delicious home-cooked food from the General Store or enjoy a meal at the Brewery (open Thurs-Mon).
We are open to discussing late checkout arrangements, particularly for midweek bookings. Additional guests are welcome at an extra cost of $30 per night per guest.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$501
/ night
The Source, Otways
5. The Source, Otways
100%
(2)
Tanybryn, VIC · 1 site
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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$443
/ night
Cedarwood Cottage
6. Cedarwood Cottage
100%
(3)
Deans Marsh, VIC · 1 site
Cedarwood Cottage is a gorgeous private retreat, perfect for couples or families. Our cottage is located in spacious and natural acreage set in a park to give privacy and seclusion. Located in the Lorne / Otway Hinterland only 15 minutes or so from the beaches, restaurants and main street activities of Lorne and the Great Ocean Road.
The cottage sleeps four comfortably, with a light-filled kitchen/living/dining space to use at your leisure.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$321
/ night
94% (94) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Great Ocean Road
Bimbi Park
1. Bimbi Park
97%
(48)
Cape Otway, VIC · 98 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Bimbi Park – Camping, Glamping & Wildlife in the Otways
Camp, glamp, or stay in a cozy cabin under the stars and koalas at Bimbi Park, nestled in the heart of Otway National Park. Surrounded by Manna gums, native wildlife, and birdsong, it’s a unique, family- and pet-friendly escape.
Choose from bush, powered or unpowered sites, cabins, glamping tents, retro vans, or insulated camping pods—accommodation to suit all budgets. Campfires are welcome, and some cabins are pet-friendly too.
Facilities include amenities blocks, a camp kitchen, kiosk, BBQs, a book exchange, laundry facilities, potable water, and more.
‘Bimbi’ means ‘birds’ in the Ngunawal language—and you’ll hear plenty of them as you explore this peaceful forest haven along the Great Ocean Road.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$71
/ night
Forrest Holiday Park
2. Forrest Holiday Park
87%
(23)
Forrest, VIC · 55 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to the Forrest Holiday Park, located in the beautiful township of Forrest in the Otway Ranges. Forrest is 2 hours drive from Melbourne and in close proximity to the spectacular Great Ocean Road.
The park is set on approximately 15 acres with a lovely panoramic view taking in the undulating landscape and bush surroundings.
Enjoy a hit of tennis while the kids play in the nearby playground and skate area or take to the endless kilometers of pristine mountain biking trails located on our doorstep. For those looking for a more relaxing day, paddle out on the nearby Lake Elizabeth and go platypus spotting.
Forrest Holiday Park has a wide range of dog friendly cabins and camping sites both unpowered and powered, to suit groups, couples or singles, and families at great value for money.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$205
/ night
Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat
3. Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat
85%
(34)
Princetown, VIC · 15 sites · RVs, Lodging
Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat offers fully air-conditioned rooms and pet-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. It is only 3-minute drive from the world-famous Twelve Apostles and 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre and 4-minute drive to the Gibson Step and beach. Loch Ard Gorge is just 7 kilometers away.
Please kindly note due to the pandemic the onsite restaurant has been closed. The nearest restaurants and stores are located in Port Campbell, about 15 15-minute drive. Meanwhile, self-check-in and check-out are now available.
All rooms, 9 motel rooms, and 4 cottages include a fridge, microwave, heater, electric blanket, private bathroom, and car parking. A kettle and toast, coffee, tea, and milk are provided.
There are some wildlife animals around the property, which guests may see in different seasons, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and birds.
The property is particularly loved by families, couples, kids, and people with pets.
Amenities:
- BBQ Area
- Pet friendly
- Non-Smoking Property
- WiFi Internet
- Children Play Area
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Café
- Air-Conditioning
- Garden
- Mini Fridge
- Room Service
- TV
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$1284
/ night
Retro Retreat
4. Retro Retreat
Forrest, VIC · 1 site
Welcome to The Retro Retreat, a charming self-contained holiday house located in the heart of Forrest. Its central location makes it ideal for a weekend getaway, with the Forrest Brewery & General Store just a short stroll away and the newly revamped Southern MTB Trailhead only 100 meters from your doorstep.
Our property features a fully fenced yard, making it perfect for guests with dogs.
Enjoy a variety of local activities, no matter the weather. Take a bushwalk around Lake Elizabeth and try to spot platypus, or stroll up to the Barwon Dam to soak in the serene forest atmosphere. Stevensons Falls, recently renovated, offers a picturesque spot for a picnic. Alternatively, unwind on the deck or in front of the fire with a good book.
The Retro Retreat boasts a spacious interior with a distinct retro theme. The house includes two bedrooms, a dining room, a lounge room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. A large balcony runs along the back of the house, featuring comfortable lounge seating and a gas BBQ. An outdoor bath allows you to enjoy the night sky while listening to the sounds of nature.
The deck overlooks a large backyard that extends to the hills and dam. Relax on the refurbished lounge in the Balinese gazebo, where you can watch ducks wander by and listen to native birds nesting in the trees. A fire pit and seating area make for enjoyable nights outdoors when the weather permits. Please note, the fire pit is not available during summer or when fire bans are in place.
Guests have exclusive access to the entire house. We provide doonas, pillows, hand towels, and tea towels. Please let us know how many beds you require so we can prepare them accordingly.
We are dog-friendly, and with the fully fenced yard, you can bring your pet along for the holiday! Please let us know in advance if you plan to bring your pet.
Forrest has limited food supplies, so we recommend coming prepared. However, you can purchase delicious home-cooked food from the General Store or enjoy a meal at the Brewery (open Thurs-Mon).
We are open to discussing late checkout arrangements, particularly for midweek bookings. Additional guests are welcome at an extra cost of $30 per night per guest.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$501
/ night
The Source, Otways
5. The Source, Otways
100%
(2)
Tanybryn, VIC · 1 site
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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$443
/ night
Cedarwood Cottage
6. Cedarwood Cottage
100%
(3)
Deans Marsh, VIC · 1 site
Cedarwood Cottage is a gorgeous private retreat, perfect for couples or families. Our cottage is located in spacious and natural acreage set in a park to give privacy and seclusion. Located in the Lorne / Otway Hinterland only 15 minutes or so from the beaches, restaurants and main street activities of Lorne and the Great Ocean Road.
The cottage sleeps four comfortably, with a light-filled kitchen/living/dining space to use at your leisure.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$321
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
J
Joyce
November 2025
With pets
Very helpful staff, great sunrise view from the cottage. Thank you
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Mikey
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Forrest Holiday Park
Forrest, and by extension, Forrest Holiday Park, is one of the most spectacular places on this planet.
Grab a cabin and get cosy. Cruise around the tiny town. Get intimate with the surroundings. And do some trails.
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G
Gina
March 2025
With kids
Very nice little cabin with all you need.
Serene spot with friendly horses and dog.
Not far to Lorne for swim and shops.
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C
Charlie
January 2025
With kids
The cabin was great and had everything we needed. It was nice having the fenced area for the dog to sit and check out the other campers
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Where to go
Torquay
Surfers won’t want to skip Torquay: Next to Bells Beach, it’s famed for its big swells and hosts the world's best surfers at the annual Rip Curl Pro around Easter. Those who prefer to stay on dry land can embark upon the 44-kilometre Surf Coast Walk to Airey’s Inlet. A little farther south, Lorne has inviting white-sand beaches and a relaxed atmosphere, making it a great place to see migrating whales between May and September. Around town, expect to find centrally located powered sites with access to swimming pools, camp kitchens, and laundry. Just south of Lorne, Cumberland River Reserve is set in lush surroundings and has unpowered sites with access to hot showers, laundry, and barbecues.
Apollo Bay
At the foothills of the Otways, the little town of Apollo Bay is a great place to base yourself for walks into the hinterland and around Great Otway National Park, as well as for exploring the 104-kilometre-long Great Ocean Walk, which starts in Apollo Bay and ends at Gibson Steps near the Twelve Apostles. This is also a good spot for wildlife spotting: Look out for platypus and koalas at Lake Elizabeth near campgrounds with powered and unpowered sites with access to laundry, camp kitchen, and barbecues. Just outside Apollo Bay are additional holiday parks, while the more adventurous can find basic hike-in campsites along the Great Ocean Walk, including Johanna’s Beach Campgrounds, tucked behind sand dunes near a popular surfing beach.
Twelve Apostles
The Great Ocean Road’s star attraction, the seven rocky stacks of the Twelve Apostles jut out from the ocean and can be seen from a network of viewing platforms around the clifftops. Visit around sunset and you might also spot penguins come into shore after a day’s fishing. The closest campsite to the Twelve Apostles, Princetown Recreation Reserve and Camping offers powered and unpowered sites with access to hot showers, laundry, and a barbecue area. Twenty minutes east, Port Campbell Recreation Reserve is set in a natural reserve with powered and unpowered sites, plus access to hot showers, laundry, barbecues, and free wifi.
Warrnambool
At the end of the Great Ocean Road, the city of Warrnambool is famed for its whales, best seen from Logans Beach between June and October. You can also dive into the lively arts scene, discover the history of the Shipwreck Coast at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, and admire the historic lighthouses, whitewashed cottages, and maritime charm of nearby Port Fairy. Powered and unpowered sites with access to the camp kitchen, barbecue, laundry, and shower are available at holiday parks on Warrnambool’s foreshore, while nearby family- and pet-friendly Hipcamp sites typically offer powered sites, some ensuite.
