Dog-friendly caravan parks & camping in Great Ocean Road
Soak up the views along one of the world’s most epic drives.
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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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Tucker's Rest
7 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Carlisle River, Colac Otway
Welcome to Tucker's Rest. Time to sit back and relax in the beautiful surroundings of this 6 acre property. Located within easy access of all that the western end of the Otway's has to offer, and plonked in the middle of the Otway Harvest Trail.
An easy 30 minute drive from Colac along bitumen roads from the Princess highway.
20 minutes drive from Gellibrand and the midway point of the Old Beechy Rail Trail.
40 minutes - Princetown.
50 minutes - 12 Apostles.
50 minutes - Californian Redwoods and Otway Fly
1hr 20 minutes - Geelong
All scenic drives throughout some of the most pristine forests and farmland this side of Melbourne!!
Whether it's a basecamp for day trips or simply somewhere to sit back and be immersed in nature and it's wildlife, accompanied by the sound of the trickling creek, Tucker's Rest has you covered. Easily walk straight from camp up from the valley and find yourself surrounded by ever-changing landscapes from pasture, sandy heaths full of grass trees and banksia, right through to the temperate rainforest that weaves its way through the valleys of the Otway Ranges.
Hiking, trail-running, mountain biking and four wheel driving-there are loops that start and finish from here that are just waiting for you!
The neighbouring farmland surrounds the property on one side and the Otway State Parks on the other which bring an abundance of wildlife underfoot and overhead. Whether it be the resident flock of Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo or the local pair of Wedge-tailed Eagles, the Fairy Wrens or the flocks of Crimson Rosellas, Koalas, Wallabies and Blue Tongue Lizards just to name a few, there is always someone to catch your attention!
Recreational climbers will also enjoy the abundance of mature eucalyptus with sweeping limb walks and natural forms scattered along the property's boundaries.
We look forward to having you stay with us,
Jess & Jake.
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Ridgetop Campsite at St Anselms
3 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Beech Forest, Colac Otway
Our campsite is located in the magical Otways on top of a ridge with wonderful views.
We run a studio/art gallery cafe, called
Art Reach Studio Gallery, that is
located walking distance from the campsite.
This campsite located near many beautiful natural wonders including the Redwoods Forest, and many waterfalls including
the Triplet Falls, the Hopetoun Falls, and Beauchamp Falls.
This campsite offers drinking water, a toilet and access to wifi. Furry family members on leashes are welcome. At this time fires are not permitted.
Our region is known for rich, fertile soil and
its beech, blackwood and ash trees.
For walking and cycling enthusiasts the Old Beechy Rail Trail is a must, where you can experience picturesque forests, farmland and abundant wildlife. If you're after some adrenaline inducing activities then head over to the The Otway Fly where you can enjoy tree-top walks and the zipline. For those wishing to relax, you don't have to venture far with the cafe,snacks and
cakes next door and the Beechy Pub nearby.
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Goldane Bush Retreat
11 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Naringal East, Moyne
Located within a short drive from the start of the Great Ocean Road, Goldane Bush Retreat has
3 generous size campsites, nestled amongst the trees and bordered by natural vegetation as well as grassed areas. 1 x powered 2 x unpowered.
2WD access to campsites, with an open area for parking caravans or mobile homes.
Dog welcome on a leash at all times and within their campsite area.
Onsite toilets are available. BYO toilet paper. Please take your own rubbish.
Only minutes away from the Ralph Illidge Sanctuary and Laang Speedway, close to the Great Ocean Road 10 Acre Produce is only a 20-minute drive to Warrnambool, 14 mins to Premier Speedway, a 40-minute drive to the 12 Apostles and under 20 minutes to the Timboon Distillery. The location is an easy drive to both Port Campbell and Port Fairy.
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Green Falls Escape
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Wangoom, Moyne
Green Falls is located on a 134-acre cattle farm in Wangoom, 10 min drive from Warrnambool. We have created a space that offers relaxed, laid-back, country luxury.
You can book our beautiful onsite caravan, which offers lots of special touches to make your stay comfortable. Or, you can book the space as a luxury camping area to park your own caravan or pitch tents. Please see the individual listings for more details on what each option provides.
The paved space includes a hot tub, table and chairs and fire pit. But the best feature of all is the stunning scenery - sit back and enjoy the simple beauty, as the sun rises or sets on the peaceful landscape. By night, the stars are simply brilliant.
Surfing lessons, fishing, kayaking and whale watching are just a few of the many local activities you can enjoy during your stay. Alternatively, why not enjoy a quiet afternoon on one of Warrnambool’s beautiful beaches, explore nearby Port Fairy, or experience the magic of nearby Hopkins River Falls?
We will provide an initial bundle of firewood to get you started with your campfire, and you can purchase additional wood or BYO. Please see Extras at the time of booking.
Whilst we can accept well-behaved dogs, we ask that you please discuss this with us prior to booking. The property is fringed with electric fences, so we ask that they be kept under control at all times, and do not hassle the cattle or the neighbouring dogs. No dogs are allowed in the onsite caravan.
If you're looking for an unforgettable, relaxing rural getaway then come and enjoy the fresh air and local pleasures of this peaceful property.
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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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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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FeatherLeaf Sanctuary
2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Simpson, Corangamite
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!
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 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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The Warrnambool Block
4 sites · RVs5 acres · Warrnambool, Warrnambool
A few acres on the edge of Warrnambool.
Situated close to all attractions that our beautiful city has to offer, yet tucked out of sight. You wouldn't know the township is just a stone's throw away! Great for anyone who would like to enjoy the close proximity without sharing your space with a multitude of other campers.
You must have toilet facilities on board.
No facilities, just a great space to relax.
Our site is suited to fully self-contained travelers in motorhomes, caravans, or camp trailers.
Campfires are ok outside of fire restriction season in the designated fire pit - please check with us. It's a flat property with good tracks and accessible via gravel roads. Just off the Princess Highway, yet not able to be seen, and road noise is not an issue.
Less than 5km to Premier Speedway. The Hopkins River and boat ramps are accessible to either walk to (35 min walk down the road) or a 5min drive (4WD in the wet season) - a great spot for fishing, canoeing & solitude. 10km to the Warrnambool Breakwater boat ramp to access the ocean.
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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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Dairy Countryside Camp
3 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Kawarren, Colac Otway
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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Tall Trees Otways Camp
1 site · RV, Tent98 acres · Lorne, Surf Coast
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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Dog-friendly caravan camping in Great Ocean Road guide
Australia’s most spectacular drive, the Great Ocean Road takes you along the wild and windswept coastline of the Southern Ocean, past world-class surfing breaks and isolated beaches, through pristine rainforest and charming seaside towns, and to the famed rugged limestone stacks known as the Twelve Apostles. Although the 243-kilometre drive starts at Torquay and ends at Allansford for a popular day trip from Melbourne, Hipcampers can make the most of the scenery by slowing down and settling in to some great camping sites, from beaches to bush, along the way.
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.
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