Beach Camping Near Warrnambool, Victoria, AU: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2026

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience in Australia. Whether you're a beach enthusiast or seeking some coastal adventure near Warrnambool, Victoria, we've got you covered. With over 35 options in the area, you'll have plenty of choices to satisfy your beach-loving heart. From stunning ocean views to sandy shores, our top campsites like Pine Ridge (200 reviews), Dairy Countryside Camp (50 reviews), and Ridgetop Campsite at St Anselms (25 reviews) offer the best of the best. And with popular facilities like campfires, rubbish disposal, and toilets, you'll have all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy activities like climbing, swimming, and off-roading (OHV). So start planning your beach camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

87% (46)

Top-rated campgrounds

Blue Hole near the end of the Hopkins River is a short walk from the property and leads to Logans Beach to the left of the river mouth.

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience in Australia. Whether you're a beach enthusiast or seeking some coastal adventure near Warrnambool, Victoria, we've got you covered. With over 35 options in the area, you'll have plenty of choices to satisfy your beach-loving heart. From stunning ocean views to sandy shores, our top campsites like Pine Ridge (200 reviews), Dairy Countryside Camp (50 reviews), and Ridgetop Campsite at St Anselms (25 reviews) offer the best of the best. And with popular facilities like campfires, rubbish disposal, and toilets, you'll have all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy activities like climbing, swimming, and off-roading (OHV). So start planning your beach camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

87% (46)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sea Mist Permaculture Property

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3.1km from Warrnambool · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · 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.

2. NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park

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51km from Warrnambool · 118 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Port Campbell, VIC

It’s one of Australia’s most iconic drives, where a dramatic limestone coastline is dotted with sleepy seaside towns. Your Great Ocean Road getaway awaits, and NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park is the perfect base for adventure. Tucked in a quiet corner beside the beach and Port Campbell Creek, the scene is set for total relaxation. Think sunsets over reedy wetlands teeming with life. Comfy accommodation beside the creek or a spacious campsite metres from the sand. A friendly coastal village within walking distance, where local flavours are served fresh. Crystal clear waters to cool off in, and a jetty over the ocean to dangle a line. This will be a holiday to remember in a place made for making memories. NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park is located in the village of Port Campbell on the iconic Great Ocean Road. It’s a four-and-a-half-hour drive from Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road, or three-hours via the inland M1 highway. The park is scenically located beside the beach and Port Campbell Creek, with the shops and restaurants of Port Campbell within walking distance.

3. NRMA Portland Bay Holiday Park

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77km from Warrnambool · 125 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Portland, VIC

Perched on a quiet clifftop with sweeping views of the Southern Ocean, NRMA Portland Bay Holiday Park is your gateway to history, wildlife and adventure. From World Heritage-listed Indigenous sites and colonial-era streets to fur seals, game fishing and whale watching, this is a Portland caravan park that puts you close to all the action. After exploring, unwind in a self-contained cabin or spacious caravan and camping site and soak up the peace. With school holiday activities for the kids and a friendly local team, you’ll feel right at home between every adventure NRMA Portland Bay Holiday Park is located on the southwest coast of Victoria at the western gateway to the Great Ocean Road. It’s a four-hour-drive from Melbourne and six hours from Adelaide, making it an ideal meeting place for families and friends. The park is situated on a scenic clifftop overlooking the bay, within easy walking distance from the cafes and shops of Portland.

4. Cockatoo Retreat Port Fairy

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25km from Warrnambool · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Port Fairy, VIC

Our property is located in Port Fairy, close to the highway and a short distance from the beach. You have access to the front area of the property where there is a private area for a small tent or a caravan/van. Guests must be self-sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. There is a fire pit available for use and firewood is available to purchase for an additional cost. Maximum of two cars per booking to ensure you fit in the space comfortably. We have Breakfast packs available for $20 pp which include - cereal, milk, fruit and freshly baked muffin from Bp baked that morning. * 12 hours notice required Our home is 5 meters away and we have a horse and cows on the property. There is a large timber fence around the property, so it's very secure, should you wish to head out for day trips. Pets welcome to stay too! We have puppy 2023 and dog staffy. Very friendly. Port Fairy is a lovely coastal fishing town in the southwest of Victoria, well known for its Famous Folk festival in March Long weekend. Charles at East Beach offer you Beautiful Meal and Fishing Bait is available at TATTSLOTTO shop 64 sackville street. . We are renovating the house. 2023 all completed by May

Stories from the community

Bridgette

2 weeks ago

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Sea Mist Permaculture Property

I had the most incredible time here! The space was perfect for me to set up my van, the orchard here is beautiful and so close to town & beaches. Kate & Steve are so lovely. I will absolutely be returning to visit them again 🥰

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Brittany

November 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at NRMA Portland Bay Holiday Park

Lovely park! We were there for only 1 night, and it had clean facilities! Bathrooms were very clean, hot water was hot, had a clean laundry room! Definitely would love spending more then 1 night there!

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Brittany

November 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park

It was easy to get to! Was easy to get into the park with all the info sent to me by email. Fast and easy! Only thing was the men's bathroom was not clean when my partner went in.

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Ramila

September 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park

The site is well-organised and features a lovely communal kitchen. The toilets are clean, and the location is excellent , it is just a short walk to the beach and nearby restaurants. The only downside is that it can get very windy at times. During our stay, the wind was strong enough to almost blow our tent away, and the slightly wet ground made it difficult for the pegs to hold securely. It’s something to keep in mind that bringing sandbags and heavy-duty metal pegs could help improve tent stability. If in caravan or camper van it’s no stress.

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Peter

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to NRMA Portland Bay Holiday Park

Had a great time here, there was a really good community feel with evening fire pit, music and footy.

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Leslie

September 2025

7 m Class A

With kids

2 nights at Sea Mist Permaculture Property

What a treasure! Sea Mist is a gorgeous permaculture garden a few minutes away from the dramatic beaches of the Great Ocean Road. I came in a 7.5m van with my children to find a peaceful solo spot with power and water with nearby squeaky-clean compost toilet and shared access to a grill. Kate and her husband invited us to a campfire at the top of the hill, which was one of the highlights for my children, along with walks through their gardens where they met duck and geese and ran along the many meandering paths. The beaches nearby are also very special. There is a long beach that is wild and windblown, feels very dramatic, but also a beautiful sheltered cove where my children spent hours making sandcastles. Staying here was one of the highlights of our school holiday trip.

Shane

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

1 night at NRMA Portland Bay Holiday Park

Lovely spot to base yourself while exploring Portland. Great hosts. Camp kitchen, communal fire pit, Webber BBQ pizza oven etc.

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Barry

July 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With kids

5 nights at Sea Mist Permaculture Property

Kate's property was fantastic for our family of 4 in our camper trailer. The flat and solid landing close to the driveway entry was quite sheltered considering the very high winds we dealt with on a couple of days. There is easy access to water, power and toilet. We did find the area only just wide enough for our camper plus annexe but were able to manoeuvre into a usable position. There are many activities nearby, particularly the Logan's Beach whale watching platform. Perhaps due to the prevailing northerly wind, we experienced a lot of traffic noise some nights but aside from that it was quite peaceful.

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Ethan

July 2025

3 m pop-up camper

With kids

2 nights at Sea Mist Permaculture Property

Lovely property right next to the town and very close to a great whale watching platform. Composting toilet was clean and very functional. Kate is friendly and a great hostess. The permaculture garden / orchard is incredible to explore and a real inspiration.

Sarah

January 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Sea Mist Permaculture Property

We thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this beautiful property—it’s a joy to explore, the kids loved picking their own apples to munch. The campsite is functional, pleasant, and well-kept, with the soothing sound of waves at night adding to the charm. Kate and Stephen were friendly, helpful hosts who made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

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Natasha

January 2025

3 m pop-up camper

3 nights at Sea Mist Permaculture Property

This was a lovely camping option for those who don’t enjoy crowded caravan parks in the school holidays. The site was tidy and level, slightly sheltered from the wind, and very quiet. It’s close to beaches and a short drive from town. The composting toilet is a short walk and very clean. We also enjoyed the well-equipped barbecue area. Kate was a very helpful host with lots of local information and advice. The actual site is tricky to reverse into uphill with a camper trailer, but Kate and her husband were excellent guides. Thanks for a terrific stay!

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ruth

January 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Sea Mist Permaculture Property

Thanks Kate & Steve for a lovely stay on your property, we felt very welcome. It's a special corner of the world, between pristine beach, (surfing, boogy-boarding, body-surfing), and Hopkins river, shady trees and birdsong. We all enjoyed our family holiday, especially the peace & quiet away from tourist central. Thanks for going the extra mile and helping us out with a backup esky! Would highly recommend.

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Rob

January 2025

7 m pop-up camper

3 nights at Sea Mist Permaculture Property

We had an incredible stay at Sea Mist Traveller’s Rest! The site was level, well-maintained, and offered a quiet, private setting—perfect for a peaceful getaway. The facilities were excellent, with access to water, power, and a clean, well-kept toilet. The BBQ area was a great bonus, complete with all the necessary tools. Kate was a fantastic host, providing valuable local knowledge about the area. She went above and beyond by suggesting activities and must-see sites, which helped us create a great itinerary for our stay. Her recommendations made our trip even more enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a tranquil and well-equipped spot with a thoughtful and knowledgeable host, Sea Mist Traveller’s Rest is the perfect choice. Highly recommend!