93% (3K) • 168 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mornington
Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
1. Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
99%
(166)
67km from Mornington · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
A working horse property, with on site coaches and horse trainers. The property is 40 acres, and also is home to numerous kangaroos, wombats, possums, goannas, echidnas, lots of birds and other critters, as well as, of course, lots of horses.
We are dog friendly. There is a toilet available. Good access for 2WD and caravans. Drinking water available.
Campfires permitted when restrictions not in place.
There are lots of attractions nearby, including top class wineries and restaurants, the Warburton walking trail, fantastic mountain bike trails, the Redwood Forest, Kirth Kiln State Park, Bunyip State Park, Mt Donna Buang and the lookout, Ship Rock Falls, 7-acre Rock, Noojee Pub, Cunninghams Pub, Wesburn Pub and Wesburn RSL.
Then there are the lovely old towns of Warburton and Healesville, Healesville Sanctuary, Rayners Orchard, the Lotus Gardens in Wesburn, swimming in the Yarra River....the list goes on.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
2. Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
100%
(6)
74km from Mornington · 229 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape to the Yarra Valley and be surrounded by some of Victoria’s most stunning landscapes, native Australian wildlife, wineries, eateries, and more!
Choose your style of stay from glamping pods and tents to caravanning and camping. There really is something for everyone. Relax with the local wildlife under a Gumtree or by the lake, or hit the swimming pools, bike pump track, giant jumping cushions, playgrounds, and more! We’ve got the whole family covered.
We look forward to welcoming you to Park Lane Yarra Valley Holiday Park.
We now welcome pets in some of our selected pet friendly cabins. Limited number of accommodation available and subject to availability.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
AU$105
/ night
Carrum Downs Motel & Campground
3. Carrum Downs Motel & Campground
62%
(17)
19km from Mornington · 43 sites · RVs, Lodging
Ingenia Carrum Downs is the perfect place to call home. With a warm and friendly community, our Carrum Downs accommodation is like no other.
We have a number of different accomodation options available to suit your needs!
Whether you’re here to explore Carrum Downs momentarily or you’re looking for a long-term rental that’s the perfect balance of stability and flexibility; come and join the community!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$55
/ night
Harvest Log Cabin - Farm Stay
4. Harvest Log Cabin - Farm Stay
100%
(1)
54km from Mornington · 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
Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park
5. Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park
95%
(11)
64km from Mornington · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Head to the Bass Coast, where Wonthaggi offers a quiet and peaceful sanctuary for those who want to explore the beautiful cliffs and beaches the region offers.
Choose your style of stay from cabins and glamping pods to caravanning and camping. The choice is yours. The local area is teaming with swimming and surf beaches, and impressive restaurants and wineries. Combined with our glamping pods, Wonthaggi is perfect for a romantic weekend away.
We look forward to welcoming you at Park Lane Wonthaggi Holiday Park.
Put your feet up and take in the serenity, take a dip in the heated pool, or explore the beautiful surroundings that Wonthaggi has to offer. Discover stunning coastline trails with sensational scenic views, get up close and personal with fascinating creatures, or just cruise around and revel in the diverse range of attractions, shops, and events on offer.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$81
/ night
93% (3K) • 168 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mornington
Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
1. Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
99%
(166)
67km from Mornington · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
A working horse property, with on site coaches and horse trainers. The property is 40 acres, and also is home to numerous kangaroos, wombats, possums, goannas, echidnas, lots of birds and other critters, as well as, of course, lots of horses.
We are dog friendly. There is a toilet available. Good access for 2WD and caravans. Drinking water available.
Campfires permitted when restrictions not in place.
There are lots of attractions nearby, including top class wineries and restaurants, the Warburton walking trail, fantastic mountain bike trails, the Redwood Forest, Kirth Kiln State Park, Bunyip State Park, Mt Donna Buang and the lookout, Ship Rock Falls, 7-acre Rock, Noojee Pub, Cunninghams Pub, Wesburn Pub and Wesburn RSL.
Then there are the lovely old towns of Warburton and Healesville, Healesville Sanctuary, Rayners Orchard, the Lotus Gardens in Wesburn, swimming in the Yarra River....the list goes on.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
2. Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
100%
(6)
74km from Mornington · 229 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape to the Yarra Valley and be surrounded by some of Victoria’s most stunning landscapes, native Australian wildlife, wineries, eateries, and more!
Choose your style of stay from glamping pods and tents to caravanning and camping. There really is something for everyone. Relax with the local wildlife under a Gumtree or by the lake, or hit the swimming pools, bike pump track, giant jumping cushions, playgrounds, and more! We’ve got the whole family covered.
We look forward to welcoming you to Park Lane Yarra Valley Holiday Park.
We now welcome pets in some of our selected pet friendly cabins. Limited number of accommodation available and subject to availability.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
AU$105
/ night
Carrum Downs Motel & Campground
3. Carrum Downs Motel & Campground
62%
(17)
19km from Mornington · 43 sites · RVs, Lodging
Ingenia Carrum Downs is the perfect place to call home. With a warm and friendly community, our Carrum Downs accommodation is like no other.
We have a number of different accomodation options available to suit your needs!
Whether you’re here to explore Carrum Downs momentarily or you’re looking for a long-term rental that’s the perfect balance of stability and flexibility; come and join the community!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$55
/ night
Harvest Log Cabin - Farm Stay
4. Harvest Log Cabin - Farm Stay
100%
(1)
54km from Mornington · 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
Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park
5. Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park
95%
(11)
64km from Mornington · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Head to the Bass Coast, where Wonthaggi offers a quiet and peaceful sanctuary for those who want to explore the beautiful cliffs and beaches the region offers.
Choose your style of stay from cabins and glamping pods to caravanning and camping. The choice is yours. The local area is teaming with swimming and surf beaches, and impressive restaurants and wineries. Combined with our glamping pods, Wonthaggi is perfect for a romantic weekend away.
We look forward to welcoming you at Park Lane Wonthaggi Holiday Park.
Put your feet up and take in the serenity, take a dip in the heated pool, or explore the beautiful surroundings that Wonthaggi has to offer. Discover stunning coastline trails with sensational scenic views, get up close and personal with fascinating creatures, or just cruise around and revel in the diverse range of attractions, shops, and events on offer.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$81
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Hussnain
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
My first time camping so i really liked the place had all the facilities needed to make your camp stay smooth. Kids loves the heated pool also
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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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Jan
2 weeks ago
Tent
Everything was nice, indoor swimming pool was nice surprise. The park is close to shopping centre, where you can find everything you need. Recommended!
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Giuseppe
2 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
With pets
Peaceful and central location to explore the area. Camping sites are great for my 19 foot caravan and easy to access. Host Jenny is very welcoming and friendly. Will stay again.
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Ray
3 weeks ago
9 m travel trailer
Small basic caravan park close to the Mornington peninsula, mainly permanent residents but they were quiet and friendly, safe spot with a boom gate and high fences, but it's a little grubby and unkept, the dump point is an old outdoor loo that is absolutely filthy but it works, the pool needed a good clean but the weather was to cold to bother with it.
Close to all shops and Frankston, the IGA is a 5 minute walk with a bakery and other takeaways also a good little restaurant called the fat chef that brew their own beers is well worth a visit.
We would stay again but don't expect 5 star but close to a 4 😅
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S
Summer
December 2025
Tent
We had an absolutely amazing stay at the park. The place is very peaceful and secure. There are a lot of horses and other farm animals that added to the charm of the place. We definitely love to come back!
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Summer
December 2025
Tent
With pets
A beautiful and peaceful campsite. The owner, Jenny, is also very nice and generous.
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Yijing
November 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay. The horses were beautiful to watch, and the campsite was clean and well maintained. Our little white dog even went home looking cleaner than we expected!
He also became great friends with Jenny’s dog, which absolutely made our day.
Thanks for hosting us, Jenny - we’ll definitely recommend your place and we’d love to return.
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Craig
November 2025
4 m pop-up camper
With pets
We had a wonderful stay at Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre. Being surrounded by such beautiful countryside, horses, roos and rabbits, it was beyond relaxing. We had a couple of great nights around the fire too. Jenny was the perfect host, taking care of us and chatting whilst our doggos played. Jenny's doggo, Whiz, is gorgeous. We'll definitely be back when we're exploring the Yarra Valley again. Highly recommended.
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Monica
September 2025
Tent
With pets
My Mini Schnauzer and I loved camping at Kiernan. Jenny and team were super friendly. It was really lovely walking around seeing all the horses and nice and peaceful!
There is an available fire pit for each camp too!
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Ricardo
June 2025
8 m travel trailer
Relaxing time at Jenny's place! Even the soft rain added to our calm and quiet time. Beautiful property and surroundings, nice to watch the roos and horses wandering around. And Jenny has so many stories and experiences to share! Gracias Jenny!
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Katie
April 2025
3 nights at Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park
Absolutely amazing place super clean and super cute little town
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Greg
April 2025
8 m travel trailer
Loved our stay! Jenny was super accommodating and we greatly enjoyed the time in nature, spotting kangaroos and spending time with the horses. Spent some time visiting Warburton. Thanks Jenny, we will definitely be coming back!
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Trever
April 2025
7 m Class B
We had a great experience in our campervan. The park had great amenities, and a very helpful staff.
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Lyndsay
April 2025
7 m Class A
With pets
Nice little camp site. Clean facilities. Booked last minute and arrived late after hours, all no problems.
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Vishal
April 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
It's a normal Caravan park. Good spot if you are spending the day out in Melbourne and use the camp for sleep, toilet and showers. The place is kept neat and tidy and there some residents permanently staying there as well. Wouldn't suggest if you are spending the day at the camp as it's not as same as bush camping.
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Hermann
April 2025
Tent
With kids
Just as described, simple and relaxing. Jenny and her horses made this the “best camping ever” for my little man.
Finding a horizontal spot for your tent isn’t possible, but it’s not that bad either.
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Nikki
March 2025
5 m Class B
Easy check in, staff were really lovely, great location and nice site with clean amenities.
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Jessica
March 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved staying here. The farm is lovely and rustic, camp is next to a road but it’s no-through so traffic is very limited. Horses are beautiful and very well loved, we saw kangaroos and lots of rabbits and loved exploring the farm. Jenny was a great host and very patient with our kids when we did the meet the horses tour, and every time we saw her! A great base to visit the Yarra Valley and all the little towns around.
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Julius
March 2025
Tent
Group trip
A very pleasant weekend at Kiernan Park. A working horse farm and everyone was really friendly. Enough space to spread out and make yourself at home. Lots of birds song in the morning and great to see the stars at night. Jenny was very proactive in her communication and checked in throughout the weekend to make sure we were alright. A lovely base to explore the Yarra Valley from.
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The best dog-friendly camping near Mornington guide
Where to go
Frankston
This area is prime for family camping, serving as a home base for exploring the region. Expect campsites and holiday parks offering leafy tent sites and shaded caravan sites with access to camp kitchens, free wifi, and even swimming pools.
Sorrento and Portsea
At the far western reaches of the Mornington Peninsula, Sorrento and Portsea are the favoured weekend getaway hotspots for Melbournians. The region is dotted with vineyards and wineries, with restaurants and cafes in abundance. Portsea Pier is a timber jetty jutting out into the bay providing a safe swimming enclosure with the jetty a popular spot for walking and fishing.
Hastings
Overlooking the protected waterway of Western Port and French Island, Hastings is great for holidaymakers with a keen interest in fishing or boating ,or for surfing the beaches of Mornington Peninsula’s south coast. Look out for pet-friendly holiday parks on the waterfront with powered sites for motorhomes, campervans, and campers.
When to go
Summer is peak season in Victoria with campsites, caravan parks, and holiday parks often booked well ahead during holidays, especially Christmas and Easter. Quieter times occur after the Australia Day long weekend in January when school holidays finish. Mornington and surrounds are a popular weekend getaway spot for Melbournians year-round, so holiday parks and campsites are usually quieter during the week. If you’re into cosy winter escapes, Mornington Peninsula has plenty to offer, especially for kite surfers, boaties, and fishermen who can launch small boats from boat ramps strung along Port Phillip Bay.
Know before you go
- Caravan sites and holiday parks are typically set either inland or along Port Phillip Bay from Mornington to Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento and Hastings.
- Foreshore camping sites are available from October to April and are in high demand—check Mornington Peninsula Shire website to find out when bookings open at Rosebud, Rye, and Sorrento. Council-run campsites have bathrooms as well as laundries, BBQs, and powered and non-powered sites.
- A passenger-carrying car ferry links east and west coasts of Port Phillip Bay, making it possible to do a circumnavigation of the bay from Melbourne.
- Mornington Peninsula has two coastlines with wildly different shores: calm and protected on the Port Phillip Bay northern side, and beaches exposed to Bass Strait with wild surf and breakers on the southern side.
- Snorkel or scuba dive from the beach at Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park to see dolphins, seals, and weedy sea dragons.