The best campgrounds near Warrnambool, Victoria with wildlife watching

Looking for a camping experience near Warrnambool, Victoria, where you can indulge in wildlife watching? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 230 options available specifically near Warrnambool, Victoria, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. And with campsites like Pine Ridge (200 reviews), Hampton Park (180 reviews), and Fulham Homestead (112 reviews) to choose from, you can trust that you'll be in good hands. Average prices per night are around £30, with options as low as £10 for the budget-conscious camper. Not to mention, popular facilities like pets, toilets, and showers are available, along with activities such as horseback riding, paddling, and wind sports. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable wildlife watching adventure!

82% (391)

Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near Warrnambool, Victoria, where you can indulge in wildlife watching? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 230 options available specifically near Warrnambool, Victoria, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. And with campsites like Pine Ridge (200 reviews), Hampton Park (180 reviews), and Fulham Homestead (112 reviews) to choose from, you can trust that you'll be in good hands. Average prices per night are around £30, with options as low as £10 for the budget-conscious camper. Not to mention, popular facilities like pets, toilets, and showers are available, along with activities such as horseback riding, paddling, and wind sports. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable wildlife watching adventure!

82% (391)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Hampton Park

99%

(427)

15km from Warrnambool · 12 sites · RVs · 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.

2. Sea Mist Permaculture Property

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(42)

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.

3. FeatherLeaf Sanctuary

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(19)

69km from Warrnambool · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · 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 very curious and friendly 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 rescue, rehabilitate and release wildlife and there are released kangaroos pottering around, so dogs are welcome but must be under control. We are a sanctuary for all. No hunting parties. Note: you must have your own enclosed toilet and shower.

4. Under The Gums

78km from Warrnambool · 1 site · RV · Bolwarra, VIC

5. Cockatoo Retreat Port Fairy

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(7)

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

Robyn

2 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hampton Park

Lovely spot. Our kids loved the visits from the cows! We decided to leave early due to freezing and wet weather, and they kindly refunded us a night despite that not being their cancellation policy.

Ben

November 2025

9 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Hampton Park

We had an amazing time here at Hampton Park with the kids. Great grass and fire pit area and heaps of space for our two year old to roam around. Thanks for having us!

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Rebecca

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

2 nights at Hampton Park

Beautiful spot, neat and tidy, so peaceful had the whole place to ourselves. Would definitely recommend 👌😊

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Kylie

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

4 nights at Hampton Park

A beautiful neat and tidy spot with lovely gums and lots of birds. A bit out of town, but that’s what we wanted- peace and quiet, lovely hosts

Emma

November 2025

14 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Hampton Park

What a stunning property! We loved our short stay here ! Would absolutely book again when we head that way.

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Amanda and Kristian

November 2025

11 m pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Hampton Park

We took our camper trailer and our bull terrier to Hampton Park. I don't know what to say except we have stayed in almost 30 different Hip Camp sites and this is by far one of our favourites. The beautiful, well maintained and gorgeously presented sites, went well beyond our expectations. The views, the hosts and the whole stay was just wonderful. If we're ever travelling through Warrnambool again, I already know where will be staying. We would 100% recommend Hampton Park.

Ben

October 2025

11 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hampton Park

Beautiful spot, we booked at the last minute as a stopover. We had the entire site to ourselves and it was simply beautiful. Rob and Julie were both delightful hosts. Highly recommend this beautiful setting.

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Sarah

October 2025

17 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Hampton Park

We had a wonderful time at Hampton Park! The hosts were so understanding about our car troubles - resulting in us arriving after dark (they assisted in guiding us into the site) and then departing late (as our car wouldn't start). The hosts were very understanding and helpful. The site is beautiful, on a lovely lawn amoungst lovely trees are overlooking paddocks. No koala spotting for us, but our daughter very much enjoyed chatting to the cockatoo and playing in the playground. Thanks for a great stay, we hope to return again!

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Nicholas

June 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Hampton Park

Beautifully maintained property. Nice scenery and communal area! Would recommend if your out that way

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Terina

June 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Hampton Park

We had our dogs and couldn’t book into a caravan park as it was a long weekend, so we wanted to find a spot that was pet friendly, away from traffic, and safe. We arrived and left while it was dark, so we didn’t get to see any of the area but the ground was flat and plenty of space.

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Lynnelle

June 2025

14 m travel trailer

1 night at Hampton Park

Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Very quiet and peaceful.

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Deon

May 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Hampton Park

What a spot! Beautifully maintained patch of land with odds and ends around the garden. Peaceful and perfect. Would love to visit again. Hosts are the loveliest people and good for a yarn and laugh. Highly recommend making the trip and booking a night or two.

Wade

May 2025

10 m travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Hampton Park

Couldn’t recommend this place any more if it tried! Beautiful sites, nice and big grass level sites! Most welcoming camp hosts! Originally only had 2 nights booked but added another 3 after the first night! So peaceful and had the most amazing sunsets! Photos really don’t do this place justice! 10/10, thank you for having us!

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Jane

April 2025

7 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Hampton Park

So pretty and peaceful. Plenty of space and flat green grass. Close enough to town but far enough to feel a long way from anywhere. Great base for exploring Great Ocean Road and Port Fairy. Thank you Rob and Julie.

Peter

April 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Hampton Park

Beautiful flat grasses block. Was able to check in early and good communication.

Sunrise is often very special. This view is looking out across the garden and Logans Beach Valley from seat above the the Sea Mist sign.

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Hope

April 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sea Mist Permaculture Property

The views from this campsite were amazing and the area was very secluded, it felt like you had your own private grove. Kate was fantastic and gave detailed instructions about everything and even offered information about things to do in the area. I had a great time!

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Fun

April 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Hampton Park

A great peaceful and spacious campsite in a lovely bush setting. Kids loved the double story cubby house and sandpit. A visit to Tower Hill Reserve to see the wild emus and koalas and Warrnambool Wildlife Encounters are a must for adults and children alike. So much to do in Warrnambool and surrounding area. We will be back for a third visit!

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Emma

April 2025

12 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Hampton Park

Absolutely beautiful property! Very quiet and peaceful with a great little cubby, sandpit and play ground for the kids. We really enjoyed our stay and can't wait to book the next one. Close to Warrnambool and plenty to see. Owners were lovely and very accommodating. Could not have asked for a better spot to stay.

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Wayne

April 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Hampton Park

Beautiful green oasis in a dry at the moment surroundings. Very quiet and fuss free stopover. Thanks.

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Nicola

April 2025

5 m travel trailer

With kids

4 nights at Hampton Park

Beautiful grassed area for camping with amazing sunrises through the gums. Cubby house and kids play area a huge bonus - 3 year old had an absolute ball!