84% (92) • 23 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Preston
Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay
1. Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay
78%
(9)
62km from Preston · 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
Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon
2. Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon
67km from Preston · 123 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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
Fern Cottages
3. Fern Cottages
72km from Preston · 2 sites
Fern Cottages has two separate cottages.
The Front House & The Studio (Romance at Rye). You will have your own privacy and a private gated gardens. You only need to share the drive way and you will have off street allocated car parking for TWO CARS.
Please contact us if you would like to rent both dwellings together and have extra space.
STRA0109/19
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
AU$450
/ night
Howard's Hill Retreat
4. Howard's Hill Retreat
76km from Preston · 1 site
Nestled in 30 acres of blissful bush, the converted barn of Howard’s Hill is perfect for an intimate or family retreat to explore the Mornington Peninsula.
Enjoy waking up to the sound of kookaburras, watch the kangaroos grazing in the paddock.
Unwind in the large claw-foot bath, admire the views from the upstairs lounges, or simply relax downstairs on the large sunny deck or enjoy a game of table tennis or fuse ball in the rumpus room - complete with, sound system, television and fireplace. Walk around the property and pat the horses. Take some sundowner drinks to the Gazebo and enjoy the sounds of the birds and frogs.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$501
/ night
Bayview Camp
5. Bayview Camp
80%
(5)
79km from Preston · 1 site
Bayview Camp is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Jindivick. We are backed onto the Bunyip state forest and have direct access to many trails. At Bayview Camp you get the camping experience but have the creature comforts.
Accomodation is school portable which is placed on the top of our property, Bayview Camp is also run as a business called Bayview Camp'n Horse Trails for horse enthusiasts, we have horse riding trails and horses facilities, access behind our stables.
Great for hiking enthusiasts, some great trails including Labertouche Caves and Nangara Reserve. Trails can be found on the All Trails App.
We have an abundance of Wildlife on our property including kookaburras, Wallabies and wombats just to name a few. Our residents are sheep, cows and horses.
Your accomodation is nice and private as our house is down the bottom of our property but only a txt away if you're needing anything or have any questions.
The old school portable sleeps 7 people. There is also room for larger groups if people are wanting to setup camp, there's a camp area with crushed rock ground and a firepit with a beautiful view of the forest.
We can also accomodate for big groups and the parking area can fit camper vans and caravans with electrical hookups.
Enjoy our beautiful sunsets and starry nights. Unwind by the camp fire (limited firewood provided) and soak in the serenity.
OUR LOCATION
Jindivick is a quiet scenic country town. Local townships include Neerim south and Drouin for your necessities.
Things to Explore near by include:
-Nangara Reserve (access from property)
-Labertouche Caves (access from the property, walk to get there through the forest)
-The Garden at Broughton Hall (5.5km)
-Neerim South Brewery (8.5km)
-Brandy creek Winery (11km)
-Noojee Pub aswell as the Noojee Falls (18km)
-Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort (40km)
- Alpine Trout Farm
- Little sherwood Petting Zoo
-The Robinhood Inn (9.0km)
On your stay you'll have the place to yourself and won't be bothered by other campers.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are on leash and are not to go into the paddocks where our farm animals are.
Please bring drinking water as the tap water isn't filtered and Bedding (sheets provided)
Looking forward to having you come and stay :)
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$103
/ night
84% (92) • 23 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Preston
Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay
1. Ingenia Holidays Swan Bay
78%
(9)
62km from Preston · 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
Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon
2. Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon
67km from Preston · 123 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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
Fern Cottages
3. Fern Cottages
72km from Preston · 2 sites
Fern Cottages has two separate cottages.
The Front House & The Studio (Romance at Rye). You will have your own privacy and a private gated gardens. You only need to share the drive way and you will have off street allocated car parking for TWO CARS.
Please contact us if you would like to rent both dwellings together and have extra space.
STRA0109/19
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
AU$450
/ night
Howard's Hill Retreat
4. Howard's Hill Retreat
76km from Preston · 1 site
Nestled in 30 acres of blissful bush, the converted barn of Howard’s Hill is perfect for an intimate or family retreat to explore the Mornington Peninsula.
Enjoy waking up to the sound of kookaburras, watch the kangaroos grazing in the paddock.
Unwind in the large claw-foot bath, admire the views from the upstairs lounges, or simply relax downstairs on the large sunny deck or enjoy a game of table tennis or fuse ball in the rumpus room - complete with, sound system, television and fireplace. Walk around the property and pat the horses. Take some sundowner drinks to the Gazebo and enjoy the sounds of the birds and frogs.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$501
/ night
Bayview Camp
5. Bayview Camp
80%
(5)
79km from Preston · 1 site
Bayview Camp is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Jindivick. We are backed onto the Bunyip state forest and have direct access to many trails. At Bayview Camp you get the camping experience but have the creature comforts.
Accomodation is school portable which is placed on the top of our property, Bayview Camp is also run as a business called Bayview Camp'n Horse Trails for horse enthusiasts, we have horse riding trails and horses facilities, access behind our stables.
Great for hiking enthusiasts, some great trails including Labertouche Caves and Nangara Reserve. Trails can be found on the All Trails App.
We have an abundance of Wildlife on our property including kookaburras, Wallabies and wombats just to name a few. Our residents are sheep, cows and horses.
Your accomodation is nice and private as our house is down the bottom of our property but only a txt away if you're needing anything or have any questions.
The old school portable sleeps 7 people. There is also room for larger groups if people are wanting to setup camp, there's a camp area with crushed rock ground and a firepit with a beautiful view of the forest.
We can also accomodate for big groups and the parking area can fit camper vans and caravans with electrical hookups.
Enjoy our beautiful sunsets and starry nights. Unwind by the camp fire (limited firewood provided) and soak in the serenity.
OUR LOCATION
Jindivick is a quiet scenic country town. Local townships include Neerim south and Drouin for your necessities.
Things to Explore near by include:
-Nangara Reserve (access from property)
-Labertouche Caves (access from the property, walk to get there through the forest)
-The Garden at Broughton Hall (5.5km)
-Neerim South Brewery (8.5km)
-Brandy creek Winery (11km)
-Noojee Pub aswell as the Noojee Falls (18km)
-Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort (40km)
- Alpine Trout Farm
- Little sherwood Petting Zoo
-The Robinhood Inn (9.0km)
On your stay you'll have the place to yourself and won't be bothered by other campers.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are on leash and are not to go into the paddocks where our farm animals are.
Please bring drinking water as the tap water isn't filtered and Bedding (sheets provided)
Looking forward to having you come and stay :)
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$103
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Matt
December 2025
Group trip
Brilliant place to stay and it exceeded all of our expectations. The place provides a beautiful sunset over the rolling hills, plus caters for those that want to camp or stay on a bed, with toilets and a shower. I genuinely don't do reviews that often, but this place was terrific.
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Elaine
November 2025
With pets
Loved the location, so peaceful. We were camped with a small group and the falicities were great. When it poured we moved indoors with a lovely Coonara fire. Such a beautiful area. Loren was great.
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Chris
September 2025
With kids
Absolutely awesome site and wonderful host
Would highly recommend
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Ronnie
August 2025
2 nights at Bayview Camp
Absolutely beautiful place to stay with lots of amazing walking trails nearby. The hosts are lovely and we hope to stay again soon. Thanks
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