10 campgrounds perfect for young families near Loch Ard Gorge, VIC

Loch Ard Gorge is one of the most stunning coastal landscapes in Victoria. Located on the Great Ocean Road, this picturesque spot features towering cliffs, vast swathes of sand, and a peaceful sea. Its many rock formations, including The Island Arch and The Razorback, provide the perfect backdrop for a day of exploration and relaxation. A must-see for any visitor to Victoria.

#10 BIMBI PARK

43 Ratings

A beautiful campground with plenty of activities for all ages, from mini golf and rock climbing to horse back tours, bush walks, and pizza nights. Experience koalas in the trees, spacious camping spots, clean amenities, and great views. Family and pet friendly, with a well-stocked kiosk and friendly staff. Highly recommend for a getaway!

PO Box 122, Apollo Bay VIC 3233

1 hour 11 minutes (77.1 km) drive from Loch Ard Gorge

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✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Next to car
✓ Allotted Site
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Independent
✓ Car
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Firewood for sale
✓ Showers
✓ Wifi
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Garbage
✓ Laundry
✓ Biking
✓ Hiking
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ 4WD Trails
✓ Horse riding
✓ Kids play park
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#9 Warrnambool Holiday Park & Motel

3 Ratings

Family-friendly holiday park close to the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy a range of amenities such as jumping pillow, toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, powered sites, caravans, camper trailers, car, showers, boat ramp nearby, wifi, phone reception, cabins available, dump spot, swimming pool, laundry, kids play park, and coffee nearby. Top Parks rated. Highly recommend!

Cnr Raglan Pde & Simpson St, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280

57 minutes (70.5 km) drive from Loch Ard Gorge

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✓ Jumping pillow
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Car
✓ Showers
✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
✓ Wifi
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Swimming pool
✓ Laundry
✓ Swimming
✓ Kids play park
✓ Coffee Nearby
✓ Top Parks
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#8 Koroit-Tower Hill Caravan Park

3 Ratings

Located in the breathtaking Great Ocean Road, this caravan park offers a range of amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Unpowered sites are free choice in an open green park for only $27 per night and powered sites are numbered blocks. There's a camp kitchen with microwave, BBQ and four-ring stove top, as well as toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, caravans, camper trailers, disabled access and showers. Other features include a dump spot, garbage, laundry, walking trails, kids play park and nearby coffee. Phone reception is also available.

64 High St, Koroit, Victoria Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Next to car
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Car
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Garbage
✓ Laundry
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Kids play park
✓ Coffee Nearby
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#7 Lake Learmonth Caravan Park

3 Ratings

A great spot for a peaceful getaway! Amenities block is brand new and spotless. Very friendly owners, Lany and Mick, and they put on a BBQ for everyone. Beautiful location by the lake and surrounded by lovely towns. Quiet and clean park, perfect for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend!

1 Laidlaw St, Learmonth, Victoria Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ Powered sites
✓ Allotted Site
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Showers
✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Laundry
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Kids play park
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#6 Forrest Holiday Park

5 Ratings

Pets are welcome at this great holiday park located on the stunning Great Ocean Road. Enjoy the convenience of powered sites, caravans and camper trailers, as well as cabins available. There are toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas and a laundry. Explore the walking trails and let the kids run around in the play park. Phone reception is available so you can stay connected. The reviews are glowing, making Wonky Stables Holiday Park the perfect destination for a memorable holiday.

1 Station St, Forrest, Victoria Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Next to car
✓ Allotted Site
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Glamping
✓ Car
✓ Firewood for sale
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Garbage
✓ Laundry
✓ Biking
✓ Hiking
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Kids play park
✓ Coffee Nearby
✓ Allows fires
✓ TAWK Supporters
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#5 Port Campbell Campground

20 Ratings

Great campground with electric and non-electric sites, tents welcome, pets allowed. Clean toilets and showers, BBQ and kitchen area, laundry available. Hot showers, kitchen and washing up facilities. WiFi, wall outlets. $10 per Adult, $10 extra for powered site. Fantastic location, 10 minute walk to beach. Super easy pay system.

30 Morris Street, Port Campbell, Victoria, 3269, AU Get directions

✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Laundry
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Kids play park
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#4 Smythesdale Public Gardens

13 Ratings

Beautifully maintained campground with quirky playgrounds and plenty of places to camp. Max three night stay, donations accepted. Features showers, toilets, dump spot, bins, camp kitchen and phone reception. Kids will love the play area. Just two hours from Melbourne, perfect for short stays. Highly recommended!

35 Gardens Rd, Smythesdale, Victoria Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Kids play park
✓ Pub
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#3 Phoenix Park Ballan

1 Rating

Lovely spot with large sites and plenty of space. Power & water provided. Owners friendly and helpful. Close to highway but not too noisy. Clean toilets/showers. No hot water at night. Can check in/out anytime. Great for busy weekends when other campsites packed.

5623 Geelong-Ballan Rd, Ballan 3342, Victoria Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Kids play park
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#2 Aireys Inlet Holiday Park

10 Ratings

Pets allowed, amenities brand new and clean, general stores, cafes, pub and beach nearby. Playground, swimming pool, lounge room with TV, books and radio, camp kitchen equipped with fridges, cooker, kettle, toaster and water cooler. BBQ areas with electric and gas BBQs. Light entertainment of live singing around the camp fire with free marshmallows for the kids. Check in 14:00, check out 10:00. Great clean park, lovely and simple.

19 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet VIC 3231 Get directions