The best dog-friendly glamping in Phillip Island

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If you want to see some of Australia’s iconic animals, Victoria’s Phillip Island is a must-visit. Famed for its free-roaming penguins and the country’s largest colony of fur seals, the island is also home to the Phillip Island Wildlife Park, with more than 100 different species of native animals, as well as a koala conservation center. You’ll also find a dramatic coastline with beaches perfect for swimming and surfing. Many travelers visit on a day trip from Melbourne, but by setting up camp for a night or more, you’ll get to enjoy all the island has to offer.

92% (1.1K) 35 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Phillip Island

Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon

1. Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon

123 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Queenscliff, VIC
Experience a touch of luxury as you enjoy relaxation and rejuvenation at BIG4 Ingenia Queenscliff Beacon on the Bellarine Peninsula. Located less than 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD, you can choose from a range of caravan and camping sites, some even being pet friendly, so you can bring your pooch along. With artificial turf or natural grass sites on offer, as well as bathroom amenities, a camp kitchen, and Wi-Fi, you can camp with modern luxuries on the Bellarine Peninsula. During your stay, explore the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale foreshores, with beautiful beaches nearby, or visit some of the local attractions such as the local Adventure Park and Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary. If you’d prefer to stay on the resort grounds, there’s plenty to keep you entertained! Enjoy free activities for kids on weekends and during school holidays, plus access to our indoor adventure playground, shaded giant jumping pad, indoor heated pool, and 24/7 fitness center.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$206
 / night
Ingenia Holidays BIG4 Inverloch

2. Ingenia Holidays BIG4 Inverloch

100%
(3)
167 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Inverloch, VIC
Welcome to BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Inverloch. You’ll find us located on Anderson Inlet, close to nearby natural attractions of Phillip Island and Wilson’s Promontory, a short 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne’s CBD. No matter which site you choose, you’ll have access to the park’s resort features which include everything from an indoor heated pool, BBQ to playground facilities to name a few. Spend your days exploring the seaside village of Inverloch, which is nestled at the mouth of Anderson Inlet, a protected bay where the Tarwin River enters the Bass Strait. If the Victorian weather plays nice for your visit, swim at the region’s turquoise beaches or enjoy a picnic along its foreshore. For those partial to a scenic drive, don’t miss the 12-kilometre scenic Bunurong Coastal Drive from Inverloch to Cape Paterson, hugging the Bunurong Marine Park. Said to be a ‘mini version of the Great Ocean Road’, you’re in for a road trip pretty enough to land itself in a car commercial – perfect to keep up your sleeve for a free family day out during your stay.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$1105
 / night
Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay

3. Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay

78%
(9)
12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Grovedale, VIC
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
Bellarine Beach Shack

4. Bellarine Beach Shack

1 site · Lodging · Portarlington, VIC
Our beach home is situated on the Esplanade in Portarlington with views of the city, bay and You Yang Ranges. Relax and unwind and watch the sunrise over the bay each morning. The surrounding area will provide many things to do for all ages wine, golf, water sports and beaches. Only a 1.45hr drive from Melbourne. Wifi, Nespresso coffee and wood fire! If you need to sleep 10 there is a king bed and small bathroom available extra charges apply. Allergy sufferers please note we are pet friendly BEACH HOUSE DETAILS With the house North facing we have recently finished building a humongous patio and pergola for you to enjoy the views in comfort. In the winter the best room in the house is the lounge room with wood fire and views of the bay and city. There is loads of grass and space for the little ones or sunbaking. In the surrounding areas of Portarlington there are many wineries, golf courses and beaches to enjoy! In the summer months the kids will love a day at Adventure Park!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
AU$649
 / night
French Island Cottage - Camping

5. French Island Cottage - Camping

92%
(12)
4 sites · Lodging · French Island, VIC
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

If you want to see some of Australia’s iconic animals, Victoria’s Phillip Island is a must-visit. Famed for its free-roaming penguins and the country’s largest colony of fur seals, the island is also home to the Phillip Island Wildlife Park, with more than 100 different species of native animals, as well as a koala conservation center. You’ll also find a dramatic coastline with beaches perfect for swimming and surfing. Many travelers visit on a day trip from Melbourne, but by setting up camp for a night or more, you’ll get to enjoy all the island has to offer.

92% (1.1K) 35 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Phillip Island

Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon

1. Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon

123 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Queenscliff, VIC
Experience a touch of luxury as you enjoy relaxation and rejuvenation at BIG4 Ingenia Queenscliff Beacon on the Bellarine Peninsula. Located less than 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD, you can choose from a range of caravan and camping sites, some even being pet friendly, so you can bring your pooch along. With artificial turf or natural grass sites on offer, as well as bathroom amenities, a camp kitchen, and Wi-Fi, you can camp with modern luxuries on the Bellarine Peninsula. During your stay, explore the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale foreshores, with beautiful beaches nearby, or visit some of the local attractions such as the local Adventure Park and Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary. If you’d prefer to stay on the resort grounds, there’s plenty to keep you entertained! Enjoy free activities for kids on weekends and during school holidays, plus access to our indoor adventure playground, shaded giant jumping pad, indoor heated pool, and 24/7 fitness center.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$206
 / night
Ingenia Holidays BIG4 Inverloch

2. Ingenia Holidays BIG4 Inverloch

100%
(3)
167 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Inverloch, VIC
Welcome to BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Inverloch. You’ll find us located on Anderson Inlet, close to nearby natural attractions of Phillip Island and Wilson’s Promontory, a short 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne’s CBD. No matter which site you choose, you’ll have access to the park’s resort features which include everything from an indoor heated pool, BBQ to playground facilities to name a few. Spend your days exploring the seaside village of Inverloch, which is nestled at the mouth of Anderson Inlet, a protected bay where the Tarwin River enters the Bass Strait. If the Victorian weather plays nice for your visit, swim at the region’s turquoise beaches or enjoy a picnic along its foreshore. For those partial to a scenic drive, don’t miss the 12-kilometre scenic Bunurong Coastal Drive from Inverloch to Cape Paterson, hugging the Bunurong Marine Park. Said to be a ‘mini version of the Great Ocean Road’, you’re in for a road trip pretty enough to land itself in a car commercial – perfect to keep up your sleeve for a free family day out during your stay.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$1105
 / night
Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay

3. Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay

78%
(9)
12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Grovedale, VIC
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
Bellarine Beach Shack

4. Bellarine Beach Shack

1 site · Lodging · Portarlington, VIC
Our beach home is situated on the Esplanade in Portarlington with views of the city, bay and You Yang Ranges. Relax and unwind and watch the sunrise over the bay each morning. The surrounding area will provide many things to do for all ages wine, golf, water sports and beaches. Only a 1.45hr drive from Melbourne. Wifi, Nespresso coffee and wood fire! If you need to sleep 10 there is a king bed and small bathroom available extra charges apply. Allergy sufferers please note we are pet friendly BEACH HOUSE DETAILS With the house North facing we have recently finished building a humongous patio and pergola for you to enjoy the views in comfort. In the winter the best room in the house is the lounge room with wood fire and views of the bay and city. There is loads of grass and space for the little ones or sunbaking. In the surrounding areas of Portarlington there are many wineries, golf courses and beaches to enjoy! In the summer months the kids will love a day at Adventure Park!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
AU$649
 / night
French Island Cottage - Camping

5. French Island Cottage - Camping

92%
(12)
4 sites · Lodging · French Island, VIC
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

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Where to go

Summerlands

On the southwestern tip of Phillip Island, Summerlands is home to the island’s main attraction, the Penguin Parade. The natural spectacle of tens of thousands of penguins emerging from the ocean and waddling toward their nests takes place just after sunset every evening. Nearby you’ll find Nobbies Centre, outside of which you can see fur seals and birds, then learn about them through interactive displays. As Summerlands is a protected area, you’ll need to set up camp a little farther away. Nevertheless, you’ll find camping areas within a 10-minute drive.

Ventnor

In the small town of Ventnor, just a five-minute drive from the Penguin Parade, camping options include upscale glamping near Berry’s Beach and rural settings near Ventnor Beach.

Cowes

As the island’s main township, Cowes is home to several accommodation options, including camping areas. Your choices include family-friendly holiday parks with access to both the beach and nearby shops and restaurants.

Newhaven

In the southeast of the island, minutes from San Remo, Newhaven is home to caravan parks set upon sand dunes. Some parks feature powered caravan sites and non-powered camping grounds, plus comforts such as wifi and family playgrounds.

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