The Great Ocean Road truly is breathtaking, and by staying in one of these camping spots, you’ll be making the absolute most of your upcoming trip…
Cumberland River Holiday Park
This idyllic park is located close to Lorne, just off the Great Ocean Road. If you fancy a stay looking out on a sparkling river with dramatic rock features and fantastic greenery, then you should definitely consider stopping by this camping site on your upcoming journey. With shower and water facilities and around about 80 unpowered sites on offer, this lush location is precisely what you need to just decompress and enjoy being still. Park facilities also include a payphone, barbeques, a snack kiosk, washer and dry and a children’s playground. Stroll a few minutes to a private beach, set off on an invigorating bushwalk, spend time fishing, birdwatching and surfing the day away at Cumberland River.
Marengo Holiday Park
If you’re pining for a powered campsite that’s perfect for setting up the camper and taking in the beautiful scenery, you should look no further than Marengo Holiday Park! This clean, organised location can accommodate your kids, mates and even your furry friends, too. Enjoy the surf, sand, bush, grass and rainforest all at the one pristine campground – what more could you ask for? Untouched beaches are just a few minutes away, promising endless surfing, fishing, swimming and fun. Powered sites are 6 X 8 metres, so a more compact camper such as Cub’s Weekender should do the trick. If you have a slightly more robust camper on your hands, there are options for larger sites at request.
Wye River Foreshore Camping Reserve
This coastal gem is open between September and April each year, so keep an eye on when you’re planning your trek down the Great Ocean Road if you fancy a stay at Wye River. Unfortunately, there are only about 60 powered and precisely 4 unpowered sites on offer, so you’ll need to book nice and early in order to secure your spot! Wake up with the incredible Sandy Beach at your front door, get some serious fishing in and explore the surrounding bushlands for some awesome animal spying. Wye is the perfect base when you’re venturing along the Great Ocean Road. Amenities include flushing toilets, showers, a washer and dryer, kitchens and barbeques – just to name a few!
Port Campbell Recreation Reserve
This campground is seriously popular, and it’s very easy to see why! If you’re looking for a stacked camping experience that still enables you to fully immerse yourself in all that your surroundings have to offer, whilst giving back to the local community, then this one is for you. The excellent grounds are highly sociable, fun and pet-friendly, located close to a tonne of sights, beaches, restaurants and bars. Port Campbell offers up hot showers, barbeques, free Wi-Fi, a camp kitchen and a football oval. All proceeds are put into servicing and maintaining the local community.
Kennett River Holiday Park
Located midway between Apollo Bay and Lorne, Kennett River is your perfect stop-off point on your drive along the Great Ocean Road. Surrounded by the Great Otway National Park, you’ll find yourself totally enveloped by stunning greenery, glittering coast and exciting native animals. With powered and unpowered sites, laundry facilities, picnic areas and barbeques as well as the options for cabins and free Wi-Fi this facilitating campsite is welcoming to all, all year round!
Apostles Camping Park and Cabins
The 12 Apostles are one of the iconic sights that you just have to see when you’re on the Great Ocean Road – every year people flood to take a look! The 12 Apostles Camping Park takes your sightseeing experience to the next level because you can actually stay there. Located just six kilometres away from the staggering landmark, you’ll be surrounded by grassy National Parks, water features and perfect scenery. Whether you’ve seen the Apostles a bunch of times or they’re on your tourist bucket list, this campsite is the place to be. Explore your many options for scenic walks, boat and helicopter rides whilst you’re visiting to get the most out of your experience.
Ready to pack up the camper and get out there? You really can’t go wrong with any of these must-visit sites along the Great Ocean Road!
