88% (1.4K) • 49 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Melbourne
Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay
1. Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay
78%
(9)
53km from Melbourne · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nestled between Victoria’s Surf Coast and the swimming beaches of Port Phillip Bay, Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay sits on the shore of Swan Bay and is within direct access to the boat ramp and jetty, ideal for the fishing enthusiast.
While Swan Bay Holiday Park is best known for its annual holiday cabins, we also offer a limited number of camping sites and facilities perfect for those who value serenity, wildlife, and the simple pleasures of the outdoors. The park boasts a fantastic collection of features for outdoor sports fanatics presenting two pools, driving range, tennis/pickle ball court, basketball court and large off leash pet area, proudly pet friendly all year round.
With plenty of local attractions on offer, our unique holiday park gives you the opportunity to purchase your own cabin for perfect holidays and weekend stays. Swan Bay is an easy 75-minute drive from Melbourne and 90 minutes from Ballarat.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$401
/ night
The Village Green & Pavilion
2. The Village Green & Pavilion
100%
(10)
64km from Melbourne · 6 sites · Lodging
The Village Green, located in Strath Creek, Victoria, just over an hour from Melbourne, offers a variety of group accommodations for events such as quiet retreats, family reunions, sports and leadership camps, and special events.
Available options include four Glampervans, a Bunkhouse, The Headley Homestead, and an oval and Pavilion.
For animal lovers, there is a wide range of native wildlife to be seen by day and night. Parrots, kookaburras, kangaroos, and wombats regularly roam around close to the accommodation. A night time stroll with a torch in hand enables you to get a close-up view of wild wombats grazing near your accommodation.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$242
/ night
Merriwoola
3. Merriwoola
100%
(10)
71km from Melbourne · 1 site · Lodging
Merriwoola (Merri Wominjeka : Stones Welcome) is a property of outstanding natural beauty and offers guests a sanctuary from the world surrounded by parkland bush, mysterious boulders resting amongst the trees and numerous native animals including wombats, echidnas, kanagroos, wallabies, possums, koala and the most extraordinary birdlife.
The property is defined by an ancient water course that cuts a 1km ravine through the property. During the winter the dry boulder-strewn gorge is transformed with waterfalls and cascades along its length and regardless of the season transports you to another time and place.
There is limited solar power (enough for phones and laptops) and low flow water (enough to brush your teeth). Neither is guaranteed to be available. A wood stove heats the hut, boils the kettle and cooks your dinner; firewood is included. An open outdoor bathroom includes a sink, bath and drop toilet. Hot water is available but not promised. The hut is fenced and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
This property is suited to resourceful guests who are familiar with lighting fires, swinging an axe and understanding rural courtesies. The abundance of wildlife is used to peace so if you are taking a dog with you then please keep it within eyesight and always under your control. Please also consider that the mobs of kangaroos that roam the property include some large bucks (boomers) that can be confrontational if surprised so please proceed with caution if approaching grazing animals.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$232
/ night
Harvest Log Cabin - Farm Stay
4. Harvest Log Cabin - Farm Stay
100%
(1)
62km from Melbourne · 1 site · Lodging
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Tynong North, Harvest is a log cabin offering a farm stay on 55 acres of farmland.
Ditch the city-slicker routine and embrace a laid-back getaway with ranch-style hospitality, with Bunyip State Forest and Kurth Kiln National Park right at your doorstep.
The traditional log cabin features carefully curated interiors that blend Southwest nostalgia with Spanish influences, all with an emphasis on gathering and cooking around the fire, embracing the outdoors, and experiencing farm life.
Guests are welcome to bring their horse for an unforgettable experience riding along nearby scenic trails, or simply immerse themselves in the countryside and enjoy the cosy cabin. Highlights include a huge rustic stone fireplace, farm animals grazing at your doorstep, peaceful nature walks, or exploring the many amazing local cafés, wineries, and Gumbuya World, all just minutes down the road.
Only 50 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, Harvest is the perfect place to get your rancho relaxo on!
Offering privacy, comfort, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside, the log cabin comfortably sleeps up to eight guests.
It boasts three large bedrooms with two queen beds, one double bed, and two single stretchers.
There is a fully equipped modern kitchen perfect for cooking, along with a large family room and dining space overlooking the rustic charm of the stone fireplace. The spacious interiors at Harvest are furnished with vintage pieces, curated artwork, and handcrafted timber, all of which create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Outdoors, guests can enjoy socialising around the fire pit and undercover BBQ area, or relax on the front porch and take in the magical views.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$540
/ night
French Island Cottage - Camping
5. French Island Cottage - Camping
92%
(12)
64km from Melbourne · 4 sites · Lodging
French Island is Victoria’s best kept secret. Most of the island is national park. There are lots of koalas, echidnas, birds, wildflowers, and a general store. It’s a great place to getaway… from everything. Our cottage offers sustainable luxury, with two comfy queen-bed rooms, each has a private bathroom, plus a lounge/kitchen with a cosy fire. There's space for four more camping nearby, sharing the facilities.This is off-the-grid living; electricity and water come from the sky, heat from burning home grown timber. Take a short walk to 5 kms of deserted beach and the national park, hang out round the fire-pit, enjoy our DVD and games library, order a meal… or a cocktail… or do nothing much at all. Our property is 75 acres of diverse wooded heath land, which we are enthusiastically rejuvenating to capture carbon. There’s a lot to see and like.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$874
/ night
88% (1.4K) • 49 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Melbourne
Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay
1. Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay
78%
(9)
53km from Melbourne · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nestled between Victoria’s Surf Coast and the swimming beaches of Port Phillip Bay, Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay sits on the shore of Swan Bay and is within direct access to the boat ramp and jetty, ideal for the fishing enthusiast.
While Swan Bay Holiday Park is best known for its annual holiday cabins, we also offer a limited number of camping sites and facilities perfect for those who value serenity, wildlife, and the simple pleasures of the outdoors. The park boasts a fantastic collection of features for outdoor sports fanatics presenting two pools, driving range, tennis/pickle ball court, basketball court and large off leash pet area, proudly pet friendly all year round.
With plenty of local attractions on offer, our unique holiday park gives you the opportunity to purchase your own cabin for perfect holidays and weekend stays. Swan Bay is an easy 75-minute drive from Melbourne and 90 minutes from Ballarat.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$401
/ night
The Village Green & Pavilion
2. The Village Green & Pavilion
100%
(10)
64km from Melbourne · 6 sites · Lodging
The Village Green, located in Strath Creek, Victoria, just over an hour from Melbourne, offers a variety of group accommodations for events such as quiet retreats, family reunions, sports and leadership camps, and special events.
Available options include four Glampervans, a Bunkhouse, The Headley Homestead, and an oval and Pavilion.
For animal lovers, there is a wide range of native wildlife to be seen by day and night. Parrots, kookaburras, kangaroos, and wombats regularly roam around close to the accommodation. A night time stroll with a torch in hand enables you to get a close-up view of wild wombats grazing near your accommodation.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$242
/ night
Merriwoola
3. Merriwoola
100%
(10)
71km from Melbourne · 1 site · Lodging
Merriwoola (Merri Wominjeka : Stones Welcome) is a property of outstanding natural beauty and offers guests a sanctuary from the world surrounded by parkland bush, mysterious boulders resting amongst the trees and numerous native animals including wombats, echidnas, kanagroos, wallabies, possums, koala and the most extraordinary birdlife.
The property is defined by an ancient water course that cuts a 1km ravine through the property. During the winter the dry boulder-strewn gorge is transformed with waterfalls and cascades along its length and regardless of the season transports you to another time and place.
There is limited solar power (enough for phones and laptops) and low flow water (enough to brush your teeth). Neither is guaranteed to be available. A wood stove heats the hut, boils the kettle and cooks your dinner; firewood is included. An open outdoor bathroom includes a sink, bath and drop toilet. Hot water is available but not promised. The hut is fenced and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
This property is suited to resourceful guests who are familiar with lighting fires, swinging an axe and understanding rural courtesies. The abundance of wildlife is used to peace so if you are taking a dog with you then please keep it within eyesight and always under your control. Please also consider that the mobs of kangaroos that roam the property include some large bucks (boomers) that can be confrontational if surprised so please proceed with caution if approaching grazing animals.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$232
/ night
Harvest Log Cabin - Farm Stay
4. Harvest Log Cabin - Farm Stay
100%
(1)
62km from Melbourne · 1 site · Lodging
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Tynong North, Harvest is a log cabin offering a farm stay on 55 acres of farmland.
Ditch the city-slicker routine and embrace a laid-back getaway with ranch-style hospitality, with Bunyip State Forest and Kurth Kiln National Park right at your doorstep.
The traditional log cabin features carefully curated interiors that blend Southwest nostalgia with Spanish influences, all with an emphasis on gathering and cooking around the fire, embracing the outdoors, and experiencing farm life.
Guests are welcome to bring their horse for an unforgettable experience riding along nearby scenic trails, or simply immerse themselves in the countryside and enjoy the cosy cabin. Highlights include a huge rustic stone fireplace, farm animals grazing at your doorstep, peaceful nature walks, or exploring the many amazing local cafés, wineries, and Gumbuya World, all just minutes down the road.
Only 50 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, Harvest is the perfect place to get your rancho relaxo on!
Offering privacy, comfort, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside, the log cabin comfortably sleeps up to eight guests.
It boasts three large bedrooms with two queen beds, one double bed, and two single stretchers.
There is a fully equipped modern kitchen perfect for cooking, along with a large family room and dining space overlooking the rustic charm of the stone fireplace. The spacious interiors at Harvest are furnished with vintage pieces, curated artwork, and handcrafted timber, all of which create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Outdoors, guests can enjoy socialising around the fire pit and undercover BBQ area, or relax on the front porch and take in the magical views.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$540
/ night
French Island Cottage - Camping
5. French Island Cottage - Camping
92%
(12)
64km from Melbourne · 4 sites · Lodging
French Island is Victoria’s best kept secret. Most of the island is national park. There are lots of koalas, echidnas, birds, wildflowers, and a general store. It’s a great place to getaway… from everything. Our cottage offers sustainable luxury, with two comfy queen-bed rooms, each has a private bathroom, plus a lounge/kitchen with a cosy fire. There's space for four more camping nearby, sharing the facilities.This is off-the-grid living; electricity and water come from the sky, heat from burning home grown timber. Take a short walk to 5 kms of deserted beach and the national park, hang out round the fire-pit, enjoy our DVD and games library, order a meal… or a cocktail… or do nothing much at all. Our property is 75 acres of diverse wooded heath land, which we are enthusiastically rejuvenating to capture carbon. There’s a lot to see and like.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$874
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Matt
2 weeks ago
With pets
We had a great last minute getaway at Amy's beautiful log cabin! The view was incredible, lots of beautiful walks and has everything you need. I'd definitely stay again
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B
April 2025
With pets
Had an amazing couple of days at Village Green. My partner, dog and I stayed in Glamper Wings for the Easter weekend and it was the most perfect place for us who had been wanting to disconnect from the busy and chaotic life in the city. We loved that the glamper came with everything we needed - a kitchen, smart tv, shower, etc. My favourite spot was the balcony - perfect for reading and having a glass of wine while getting yourself soaked in the quiet of nature. There was also a ridge walk trail we headed to from the site, and if there's something I wished we did differently is to get up early to do the hiking when there is more time before it gets dark. I loved knowing the history of the place where Village Green now stands on and seeing how the traditional owners of the land were acknowledged in some parts of the property. We wish to go back.
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Claire
January 2025
With pets
What a lovely property! We had a wonderful and deeply relaxing time here. Even though the host house is next to the cottage, Alan was extremely respectful of our space and was happy with us galavanting around the property. We had the cottage and used the lawn to camp and enjoyed checking out the funny little island, very unique. Good wading within walking distance when the tide is high. Alan was a friendly host who was there when we needed him and left us alone when we didn't!
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Lauren
December 2024
Group trip
Loved our stay here! Peter was super accommodating and provided lots of info before and during the stay so everything was seamless.
Heaps of space and a beautiful spot. The house was a nice touch to have an indoor spot to cook and space where some of us slept.
Would return again!
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