Camping in Warrnambool, VIC, AU: 12 Best Campgrounds 2025

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Warrnambool

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Hampton Park

12 sites · RVs2 acres · Winslow, VIC

Hampton Park is located in Winslow, approximately 10 minutes drive north of Warrnambool. We are a short drive to Lake Cartcarrong, Tower Hill, Koroit, Port Fairy and Woolsthorpe. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of back to basic country living. Hampton Park offers grassed sites, surrounded by beautiful farming land, gardens, lawns and trees. It is a quiet, peaceful property with resident koalas and abundant birdlife. A community campfire is available in designated area only, (fire wood bagged up nearby to purchase), strict adherence to local fire regulations. You choose your grassed area to set up camp. Hampton Park has no amenities, you need to have your own toilet, (fully self contained , and leave no trace.) We are dog friendly, and dogs must be on the leash at all times As we have Koalas on our property ,we offer water at numerous taps on our property for your pets Easily accessible for all types of vehicles.

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The Warrnambool Block

7 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Warrnambool, VIC

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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East Beach Coastal Stay

6 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Port Fairy, VIC

“East Beach Coastal Stay” is a picturesque coastal property situated between East Beach and the Moyne River on the edge of the historical Port Fairy township. Port Fairy is a beautiful coastal town in Victoria’s South West, with its beautiful beaches, 18 hole Golf Course and walks, it is also famous for the world renowned Folk Festival held in March and other music events throughout the year. The camping area is a wide-open paddock, with plenty of space to accommodate multiple groups, where you are welcome to choose your own site. There are no facilities, so you must be self-sufficient with your own toilet/shower and we kindly ask you take all waste when you leave. Public amenities are a 2 minute drive or 5 minute walk. Strictly no fire pits allowed please. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times as there are livestock close by. The property is a short 3 min walk to East Beach, 15 min to Moyne River and the historic wharf, and a 20 min walk to cafes, restaurants, shops and supermarket, making it the perfect location for access to Folk Festival activities. The nearby Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail passes through Koroit is ideal for the casual cyclist or jogger. Port Fairy is a 10 minute drive to Tower Hill and 25 minute drive to Warrnambool. We look forward to seeing you!

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Kyneton Park

5 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · Bessiebelle, VIC

We are located 10/15 minutes off the A1 Princess HWY via Portland Rd or Codrington Bessiebelle Rd.Mowed flat area in front of machinery shed available for camping. We run of rain water so please respect water availability when using the shower and toilet. You must be self sufficient otherwise and leave with no trace left, thankyou. (No water & no bins)The shower & toilet is the original outhouse from the 50s, located within the deck of the house. It's not flash, but shower is hot & toilet is clean.We usually have eggs available on the roadside for $5We're happy to have doggos, but be aware of other campers, our free range chooks and any stock in the paddocks.Heywood is 30 minutes which hosts Mt Eccles a beautiful spot to hike or ride, you'll find a IGA, a lovely pub meal, a skatepark and an outdoor pool.Tyrendarra you'll find the river where you can fish, use the boat ramp.Narrawong also has fishing & the beach. We are central to beautiful spots. Find caves at Byaduk and a gift store. Not far from Hamilton you'll find falls to wonder around. Portland has pick your own strawberries along with the tram to take a ride. Warrnambool you'll find the Breakwater, Hot Springs, Mini Golf, Tower Hill Reserve, Hopkins Falls.Please message if you have any enquiries about lengthy stays, or if we appear booked out.

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Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat

18 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · Princetown, VIC

Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat offers fully air-conditioned rooms and pet-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. It is only 3-minute drive from the world-famous Twelve Apostles and 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre and 4-minute drive to the Gibson Step and beach. Loch Ard Gorge is just 7 kilometers away. Please kindly note due to the pandemic the onsite restaurant has been closed. The nearest restaurants and stores are located in Port Campbell, about 15 15-minute drive. Meanwhile, self-check-in and check-out are now available. All rooms, 9 motel rooms, and 4 cottages include a fridge, microwave, heater, electric blanket, private bathroom, and car parking. A kettle and toast, coffee, tea, and milk are provided. There are some wildlife animals around the property, which guests may see in different seasons, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and birds. The property is particularly loved by families, couples, kids, and people with pets. Amenities: - BBQ Area - Pet friendly - Non-Smoking Property - WiFi Internet - Children Play Area - Non-Smoking Rooms - Café - Air-Conditioning - Garden - Mini Fridge - Room Service - TV

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The Block on Belfast Lough

6 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Warrnambool, VIC

Here, you'll find 25 acres with water frontage, overlooking the Belfast Lough. The Block is just 300 metres off the highway and has all-weather road access, so it's ideal for an overnight pit stop or to park up for a few days and enjoy the region. From camp, you'll have views of Port fairy and Tower hill. There is a golf course and airstrip on the opposite side of the Belfast Lough. And it's just two minutes drive from Port Fairy, and 15 minutes from Warrnambool. Electricity is available if needed, and we do have bore water (unsuitable for drinking). The Belfast Lough is fed by the Moyne River, which passes through Port Fairy. It's a great spot for recreational fishing, with black bream, sea mullet, estuary perch, mulloway, whiting, barracouta, snapper and Australian salmon. The estuarine salt marshes provide important feeding areas for many migratory bird species and the endangered Orange-bellied parrot - so it's also a great spot for bird watchers!

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Faraway Lodge

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Terang, VIC

A beautiful tranquil camping location on a picturesque crater lake in the south West of Victoria. A working farm you will be close to nature... cows, sheep, trees, birds even koalas! Lake Keilambete is surrounded by farm land so this is the only way to experience this salt lake...no fish but you can float your cares away!! Come and enjoy an amazing location!

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The Cove Stopover

7 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Mepunga, VIC

Just off the iconic Great Ocean Road lies our 6 acres in Mepunga! We are surrounded by dairy and beef farms and have 2 alpacas and a few beef of our own! Campers can enjoy mowed green grass looking out over the neighbouring farms. We are 20 minutes from Warrnambool, 10 minutes from Allansford and only 5 minutes from Nullawarre which has 24 hour fuel and a small supermarket and bottle shop. Come set up and then treat yourself to a sunset at Childers Cove, only 5 minutes down the road! A perfect stopover while travelling the Great Ocean Road!

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Sea Mist Permaculture Property

2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Warrnambool, VIC

A secluded get-away, Sea Mist is positioned at the end of The Great Ocean Road. Just a short walk from Logans Beach Whale Nursery and the picturesque Hopkins River. Close to enjoy a variety of water activites swimming, fishing, kayaking, surfing. Logans Beach Day Spa and a female gym is 5 minute walk up the road from the property. Proudfoots, a historic restaurant, on the Hopkins River about a 15 minute stroll across the bridge and along the river walk past the boat moorings. They are well known for delicious food, great place to go for tea or weekend breakfast. There is also a walking /riding track and board walk promenade that will follows the foreshore and finishes at the Break Water passing the Warrnambool Surf Club, Lake Pertobe and some terrific restaurants, Simons and The Pavilion to note, which is a great place for breakfast or lunch. The CBD is only 5 minutes drive from the property great variety of restaurants, art galleries, gift shops, boutiques and speciality shops as well as supermarkets and other large chain stores such as, Woolworths, Coles, Audi, K-Mart and Target. Set on 2 acres, Sea Mist was purchased as a subdivision in 1998. The garden and house were also designed then and given council approval the following year. The extensive gardens incorporate both design ideas that Edna Walling used, and Bill Mollison and David Holgren developed with their Permaculture principals. The gardens were established over a number of years to follow, aiming to be as sustainable as possible. Although the property has town water connected, for most of the year it runs totally on tank water. The wastewater is recycled and used on many of the gardens. We have organic orchard and vegetable gardens that use companion planting and successive crop rotation. Guests are free to spend time in the garden and pick some fruit and herbs for a snack to use in cooking a meal. Please be respectful and leave plenty for others to share.

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FeatherLeaf Sanctuary

6 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Simpson, VIC

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! Listen to the cacophony of kookaburras at dawn and sunset. Frogs and munching macropods (wallabies and kangaroos) at night. Bring a telescope and view the amazingly clear night sky (OK, sometimes it's cloudy)!. 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 and very curious 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 hunting parties. Note: you must have your own toilet and shower.

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MacKinnon's Bridge

2 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Terang, VIC

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and sustainability at our eco-conscious trailer home, located in the heart of South West Victoria. Nestled in a thriving veggie market garden and surrounded by lush gardens, this peaceful retreat is ideal for solo travellers or workers seeking accommodation near the region’s most iconic attractions.

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Pappins Paddock

6 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Mailors Flat , VIC

Camp on our working cattle farm, 10 minutes from Warrnambool. Drive down the tree lined all weather road and set up in our flat grassy campsite. Keep an eye out for koalas in the trees and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. It's a great spot to relax and unwind.

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Kyneton Park

5 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · Bessiebelle, VIC

We are located 10/15 minutes off the A1 Princess HWY via Portland Rd or Codrington Bessiebelle Rd.Mowed flat area in front of machinery shed available for camping. We run of rain water so please respect water availability when using the shower and toilet. You must be self sufficient otherwise and leave with no trace left, thankyou. (No water & no bins)The shower & toilet is the original outhouse from the 50s, located within the deck of the house. It's not flash, but shower is hot & toilet is clean.We usually have eggs available on the roadside for $5We're happy to have doggos, but be aware of other campers, our free range chooks and any stock in the paddocks.Heywood is 30 minutes which hosts Mt Eccles a beautiful spot to hike or ride, you'll find a IGA, a lovely pub meal, a skatepark and an outdoor pool.Tyrendarra you'll find the river where you can fish, use the boat ramp.Narrawong also has fishing & the beach. We are central to beautiful spots. Find caves at Byaduk and a gift store. Not far from Hamilton you'll find falls to wonder around. Portland has pick your own strawberries along with the tram to take a ride. Warrnambool you'll find the Breakwater, Hot Springs, Mini Golf, Tower Hill Reserve, Hopkins Falls.Please message if you have any enquiries about lengthy stays, or if we appear booked out.

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Hampton Park

12 sites · RVs2 acres · Winslow, VIC

Hampton Park is located in Winslow, approximately 10 minutes drive north of Warrnambool. We are a short drive to Lake Cartcarrong, Tower Hill, Koroit, Port Fairy and Woolsthorpe. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of back to basic country living. Hampton Park offers grassed sites, surrounded by beautiful farming land, gardens, lawns and trees. It is a quiet, peaceful property with resident koalas and abundant birdlife. A community campfire is available in designated area only, (fire wood bagged up nearby to purchase), strict adherence to local fire regulations. You choose your grassed area to set up camp. Hampton Park has no amenities, you need to have your own toilet, (fully self contained , and leave no trace.) We are dog friendly, and dogs must be on the leash at all times As we have Koalas on our property ,we offer water at numerous taps on our property for your pets Easily accessible for all types of vehicles.

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The Block on Belfast Lough

6 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Warrnambool, VIC

Here, you'll find 25 acres with water frontage, overlooking the Belfast Lough. The Block is just 300 metres off the highway and has all-weather road access, so it's ideal for an overnight pit stop or to park up for a few days and enjoy the region. From camp, you'll have views of Port fairy and Tower hill. There is a golf course and airstrip on the opposite side of the Belfast Lough. And it's just two minutes drive from Port Fairy, and 15 minutes from Warrnambool. Electricity is available if needed, and we do have bore water (unsuitable for drinking). The Belfast Lough is fed by the Moyne River, which passes through Port Fairy. It's a great spot for recreational fishing, with black bream, sea mullet, estuary perch, mulloway, whiting, barracouta, snapper and Australian salmon. The estuarine salt marshes provide important feeding areas for many migratory bird species and the endangered Orange-bellied parrot - so it's also a great spot for bird watchers!

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The Warrnambool Block

7 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Warrnambool, VIC

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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East Beach Coastal Stay

6 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Port Fairy, VIC

“East Beach Coastal Stay” is a picturesque coastal property situated between East Beach and the Moyne River on the edge of the historical Port Fairy township. Port Fairy is a beautiful coastal town in Victoria’s South West, with its beautiful beaches, 18 hole Golf Course and walks, it is also famous for the world renowned Folk Festival held in March and other music events throughout the year. The camping area is a wide-open paddock, with plenty of space to accommodate multiple groups, where you are welcome to choose your own site. There are no facilities, so you must be self-sufficient with your own toilet/shower and we kindly ask you take all waste when you leave. Public amenities are a 2 minute drive or 5 minute walk. Strictly no fire pits allowed please. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times as there are livestock close by. The property is a short 3 min walk to East Beach, 15 min to Moyne River and the historic wharf, and a 20 min walk to cafes, restaurants, shops and supermarket, making it the perfect location for access to Folk Festival activities. The nearby Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail passes through Koroit is ideal for the casual cyclist or jogger. Port Fairy is a 10 minute drive to Tower Hill and 25 minute drive to Warrnambool. We look forward to seeing you!

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Camping near Warrnambool guide

Overview

Surrounded by sandy beaches, Southern Ocean views, and sunken shipwrecks (this is the Shipwreck Coast, after all), Warrnambool makes a fun stopover along the Great Ocean Road. Discover the coast’s seafaring history at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, get on the water at the Lake Pertobe Adventure Park, then head down to the coast to swim and snorkel at Killarney Beach or spot whales from Logans Beach. Camping options are plentiful, whether you check into a family-friendly holiday park or caravan park, rent a cosy cabin, or escape to a tranquil Hipcamp in the heart of the bush.

Where to go

Shipwreck Coast

The 130km section of the Great Ocean Road from Port Fairy through Warrnambool to Cape Otway is named for its treacherous rocks and crashing waves, and it’s full of dramatic ocean vistas. Stop to admire the Twelve Apostles' rock formations, hike the coastal cliffs of the Great Ocean Walk, and spot koalas and kangaroos at the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve. Campers have plenty of options, including non-powered sites at the Port Campbell National Park campground.

Great Ocean Road

Continuing east along the Great Ocean Road from Cape Otway, the first stop is the Great Otway National Park, where the first-come, first-served campsites are ideally situated for bushwalking and wildlife watching. Stop to admire the views at Apollo Bay and hike to the waterfalls around Lorne, before arriving at the famous surf beaches of Torquay.

Grampians National Park

Just over an hour’s drive north of Warrnambool, the craggy peaks, waterfalls, and vibrant wildflowers of Grampians National Park make for some spectacular hikes. Camping options are just varied, so take your pick from motorhome and caravan sites, comfy cabin and chalet rentals, and glamping tents. Or head into the wild and go bush camping along the trails.

When to go

Summer is peak season for road-trippers along the Great Ocean Road, but as one of Australia’s most famous drives, traffic can be a problem. Driving the road in an easterly direction from Warrnambool is a smart way to dodge the day-trippers coming from Melbourne. Alternatively, visit out of season—it’s often still warm enough to swim and surf in late spring and early autumn, while winter (June through September) is whale-watching season.