Discover the best dog-friendly campgrounds in Great Ocean Road

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Great Ocean Road

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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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Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat

18 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · Princetown, VIC

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

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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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Booked 8 times

Forrest Holiday Park

55 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents15 acres · Forrest, VIC

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.

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Dairy Countryside Camp

3 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Kawarren, VIC

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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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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Faraway Lodge

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Terang, VIC

A beautiful tranquil camping location on a picturesque crater lake in the south West of Victoria. A working farm you will be close to nature... cows, sheep, trees, birds even koalas! Lake Keilambete is surrounded by farm land so this is the only way to experience this salt lake...no fish but you can float your cares away!! Come and enjoy an amazing location!

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Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat

18 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · Princetown, VIC

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

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Dairy Countryside Camp

3 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Kawarren, VIC

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.

* Before taxes and fees

Booked 8 times

Forrest Holiday Park

55 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents15 acres · Forrest, VIC

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.

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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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100%

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Swallows Retreat

1 site · RV, Tent12 acres · Wongarra, VIC

We have 12 Acre of Otway heaven, situated on the hills above the Great Ocean Road with breathtaking 360 degree view to Apollo Bay, Cape Patern and the Souther Ocean. We are situated 250 meters up with helicopter views. koalas on the block along with 27+ varieties of birds, Kangaroos and Wallabies. Nature at its best

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100%

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Lake Colac Holiday Park

40 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Colac, VIC

Lake Colac Holiday Park is located on the Lake Colac foreshore beside the beautiful Colac Botanic Gardens and Barongarook Creek. Offering guests a choice of caravan and camping sites, including regular powered and unpowered sites, en-suite powered sites with gravel drive-through and 24-hour on-site caretakers. The holiday park is a short stroll from the Botanic Gardens, playground and Café, bird sanctuary and an easy walk to the Colac Township. A short drive to the Otways and Great Ocean Road makes this an ideal base to see the sights, and the perfect base alongside ferry crossings on the Spirit of Tasmania. Lake Colac Holiday Park provides a range of facilities and amenities to help make your stay more comfortable. Please find the list of amenities available to all guests: Dog friendly Powered and unpowered sites Reception Shower facilities Restroom facilities

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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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94%

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Wurdale Waters

2 sites · RVs, Tents18 acres · Wurdiboluc, VIC

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 is 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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97%

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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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FeatherLeaf Sanctuary

6 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Simpson, VIC

Endless views of the sky. FeatherLeaf is so named because of all the trees and all the feathered friends - kookaburras, currawongs, Satin Bowerbirds, King Parrots and Crimson Rosellas, just to name a few. So many to photograph or just watch! Listen to the cacophony of kookaburras at dawn and sunset. Frogs and munching macropods (wallabies and kangaroos) at night. Bring a telescope and view the amazingly clear night sky (OK, sometimes it's cloudy)!. Just over 5 acres of former dairy farm just outside Simpson, close to the Otway Gourmet trail, Great Ocean Rd, Otways National Park and more. The Coradjil Bushland Reserve is across the road. Great regional towns such as Timboon, Port Campbell, Peterborough and more are all nearby. If you want rural peace and great pastoral views, amazing sunsets and sunrises, and love bird-watching and nature-watching, this is a great place to stay. There are currently 2 retired and very curious dairy cows in the paddock where they are living their best life with treats and no demands on them except to allow pats occasionally! We are a sanctuary for all. No hunters please.

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Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat

18 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · Princetown, VIC

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

* Before taxes and fees

100%

(1)

Swallows Retreat

1 site · RV, Tent12 acres · Wongarra, VIC

We have 12 Acre of Otway heaven, situated on the hills above the Great Ocean Road with breathtaking 360 degree view to Apollo Bay, Cape Patern and the Souther Ocean. We are situated 250 meters up with helicopter views. koalas on the block along with 27+ varieties of birds, Kangaroos and Wallabies. Nature at its best

* Before taxes and fees

96%

(99)

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!

* Before taxes and fees

Booked 8 times

Forrest Holiday Park

55 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents15 acres · Forrest, VIC

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.

* Before taxes and fees

99%

(87)

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.

* Before taxes and fees

Dog-friendly camping in Great Ocean Road guide

Overview

Looking for a pet-friendly camping experience along Australia's stunning Great Ocean Road? Hipcamp has you covered with over 58 options to choose from. Whether you're travelling with a furry friend or just prefer a pet-friendly environment, you'll find the perfect campsite for your needs. Check out highly-rated options like Secluded Otways Forest Camp (62 reviews), Goldane Bush Retreat (55 reviews), and Green Falls Escape (37 reviews). Enjoy popular facilities like campfires, potable water, and showers, while taking advantage of activities such as surfing, boating, and fishing. With an average price per night of $70 and options as low as $25, you can experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Road without breaking the bank. Start planning your adventure today!