The Great Ocean Road offers a variety of camping experiences, including coastal camping, bush surrounds, and family holiday parks, spread over a 240km stretch in Victoria.
But if you like organised trips, you can join Great Ocean Road Tours, where you can find activities for the whole family.
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
Anglesea Family Caravan Park is just 10 minutes past Torquay and offers great facilities for families looking to have fun in a natural playground.
Visitors can enjoy various activities at the resort, including a jumping pillow, mini golf course, swimming pool, playgrounds, and sports courts. The nearby beaches offer opportunities for surfing, boating, and fishing at Anglesea River.
ADDRESS
35 Cameron Road, Anglesea, VIC, 3230
PHONE
0352951990
Cumberland River Holiday Park
Cumberland River is a riverside getaway located 7 minutes past Lorne. It offers a tranquil setting with dramatic cliffs and a lush green valley. The Holiday Park is one of the prettiest campgrounds in Victoria. There is no wi-fi, allowing for a peaceful escape. You can enjoy pools, waterfalls, and a nearly private surf beach. Nearby, Lorne offers dining, shopping, and experiences on the Great Ocean Road. It’s the best of both worlds.
ADDRESS
2680 Great Ocean Road, Lorne, VIC, 3232
PHONE
0352891790
BIG4 Apollo Bay Holiday Park, Apollo Bay
Big 4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park is located between the Great Otway National Park and the Great Ocean Road coastline, offering a variety of family activities such as hiking, wildlife experiences, and beach relaxation.
The Big 4 Holiday Park is conveniently located just a short distance from the centre of Apollo Bay, offering beautiful views of the sparkling waters and ocean from most sites.
The park offers a variety of facilities, including a heated swimming pool, adventure playground, bike/scooter pump track, games room, basketball court, TV lounge, and entertainment shelter. The Big 4 team also organizes seasonal activities such as kids club, live music, yoga, cinema nights, boot camp, and marshmallow roasting around the firepit.
ADDRESS
311 Great Ocean Rd Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233
PHONE
0352376749
Bimbi Park is in Cape Otway
Bimbi Park, situated in Cape Otway, is home to the largest koala population in the world. Just a 30-minute drive from Apollo Bay, it offers a serene natural environment with stunning forests, beaches, and coastline, far from the noise and overcrowding of urban areas.
Visitors to the park can stay in various accommodations ranging from tents to cabins, all surrounded by wildlife such as koalas and other adorable animals. Guests can also enjoy feeding chickens, collecting eggs, and interacting with horses and goats.
Families can enjoy activities like rock climbing, mini-golf, and hiking to secluded beaches at this location.
ADDRESS
90 Manna Gum Drive, Cape Otway, VIC, 3233
PHONE
0352379246
Stay at Gardens Caravan Park in Port Fairy
Gardens Caravan Park in Port Fairy is located by the Moyne River and Botanic Gardens, with easy access to East Beach. The peaceful surroundings offer accommodations in self-contained cabins or spacious camping sites for families to enjoy.
Located 600 metres from the Port Fairy town centre, this dog-friendly caravan park is conveniently positioned for holiday activities.
ADDRESS
111 Griffiths Street, Port Fairy, VIC, 3284
PHONE
0355681060
Holiday Lifestyle Henty Bay, Portland
Holiday Lifestyle Henty Bay offers a vacation experience with a near-private beach at your doorstep. Situated on 10 acres of beachfront, it is located just five minutes along the coast from the historic town of Portland.
Guests can choose from various accommodation types, including unpowered sites, en-suite camping, self-contained villas, standard cabins, and dorm-style accommodation.
The property features a private ramp for launching boats quickly and shore fishing opportunities. A beachfront barbecue area is available for cooking up catches, and there is an onsite licensed cafe for dining options. Additionally, there is a playground for children and a recreation room with billiard tables and games.
ADDRESS
342 Dutton Way, Portland, VIC, 3305
PHONE
0355233716