Camping near Geelong

Victoria’s second city offers access to beaches, wildlife reserves, and the Great Ocean Road.

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12 top campgrounds near Geelong

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Coastal Farm Camp

20 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · Torquay, VIC
Situated just a brief 5-minute drive from Torquay and Bells Beach, our property is a picturesque working farm boasting cattle and a charming hobby farm with various other animals. Ideal for those seeking a tranquil weekend getaway, our location offers the perfect blend of fresh salty air, natural surroundings, and abundant sunshine. We welcome tents, caravans, and campers of all kinds. Choose from two types of sites: one tailored for fully self-sufficient campers equipped with their own facilities, and the other granting access to our site amenities including toilets and a camp kitchen. Be sure to confirm your booking according to your preferences. Please note that our sites can get very windy during certain times of the year. Pets are welcome. No campfires. We kindly request that all guests ensure their rubbish is taken away upon departure, or else a rubbish fee may apply.
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AU$63
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Olive Farm

45 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Murroon, VIC
Welcome to the Olive Farm! We are a working olive farm situated on the edge of the Otway Ranges, between Deans Marsh and Birregurra, 25 minutes to Lorne and the Great Ocean Road, and only a few kilometers from the famous Brae Restaurant. We are in a beautiful part of the world, so please remember to bring a toilet and take all your rubbish with you when you leave. Dogs are welcome, but please be aware that we are full of kangaroos, sheep, and other wildlife, so they may need to be placed on a leash for the safety of fellow campers and wildlife. Fires are permitted in fire pits, and wood is available to purchase on-site. We have a fragile ecosystem here, so we ask not to bring in wood and to purchase it off the farm. Olive oil from 2023 is available, and table olives harvested this year are in brine, ready to jar up. The table olives we have are Kalamata, Spanish Queens, and Jumbo Kalamata.
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AU$55
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Penzance Bushland Retreat

1 site · RV, Tent15 acres · Durham Lead, VIC
... Hi there and welcome to our home, Penzance! We fell in love with our slice of heaven in 2010 and adore every back breaking inch of it. It was an over grown mess at the time, covered in broken bricks and beer cans. We've tried to keep the bush aspect while creating a park like surround with plenty of grassy space. We have big plans for our land and hope to build a steam museum in our other area over the creek. Excitingly, we will also be establishing a blacksmiths forge in that area, which was moved piece by piece from an historic farm at Avoca. Chris is an engineer, antique restorer and artisan working from home. I am an actor and artist working in metal, clay and paint. I'm inspired by my flower garden and the bush that frames it. We offer one site so privacy is assured. Larger groups can be accommodated, please enquire if you'd like to learn more. We look forward to welcoming you to Penzance.
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AU$54
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Lake Colac Holiday Park

40 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Colac, VIC
Lake Colac Holiday Park is located on the Lake Colac foreshore beside the beautiful Colac Botanic Gardens and Barongarook Creek. Offering guests a choice of caravan and camping sites, including regular powered and unpowered sites, en-suite powered sites with gravel drive-through and 24-hour on-site caretakers. The holiday park is a short stroll from the Botanic Gardens, playground and Café, bird sanctuary and an easy walk to the Colac Township. A short drive to the Otways and Great Ocean Road makes this an ideal base to see the sights, and the perfect base alongside ferry crossings on the Spirit of Tasmania. Lake Colac Holiday Park provides a range of facilities and amenities to help make your stay more comfortable. Please find the list of amenities available to all guests: Dog friendly Powered and unpowered sites Reception Shower facilities Restroom facilities
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AU$35
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Rancho Nirvana

6 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Wallington, VIC
Rancho Nirvana is located in the middle of The Bellarine Peninsula. Within walking distance of Adventure Park, Flying Brick Cider House and McGlasions Winery (Red Dog Brewery). 10 minutes Drive to Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads. 15 mins drive to Queenscliff, Pt. Lonsdale, Geelong. Our little piece of Nirvana is suitable for tents, caravans, RVs, or we can supply or our Unique Silver Bullet 27ft 1972 Airstream. We have a fully functioning toilet, can run power to your camp (no shower facility). We have an inground trampoline, half court basketball/netball court. Our small inground pool, camp kitchen (with hotwater, kitchen sink, fridge, pool table, lounge and tv), BBQ, Fire pit are avaliable by agreement at extra costs. Our acerage can cater for small groups of up to 15 people, your van/tent/RV or ours. Pets allowed by agreement and must be on lead at all times. We have free range geese, chooks and a friendly staffy. There is no need for an alarm clock or Roosters have that covered.
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Camping near Geelong guide

Overview

Victoria’s second-largest city lies south-west of Melbourne, on the western side of Port Phillip, which it shares with the capital. It’s significantly smaller than nearby Melbourne so offers a more peaceful, less urban option for campers and nature lovers. As well as having its own beaches in the bay, a waterfront promenade, and an outdoor saltwater bath, Geelong is a great starting or ending point of the famous Great Ocean Road. This road trip is one of Australia’s finest, and campers are spoilt for choice in the Great Otway National Park and the small towns along the road. Campers can also find many holiday parks around Geelong and its neighbouring small towns.

Where to go

Great Otway National Park

South-west of Geelong, the Great Otway National Park is a worthwhile stop for travellers driving the Great Ocean Road. The park is divided into four main sections, and there are campsites and camping facilities available in each, as well as in the neighbouring Otway State Forest and the towns and villages adjacent to the park. Whether you’re looking for a beach, forest, river, or lakeside camp, you can find it in the Otways. Bookings are required for campsites in the park’s west.

Torquay

Just south of Geelong, Torquay is located on Zeally Bay—keep going south across the Bass Strait from here and you’ll reach the western tip of Tasmania. The seaside town is a great destination for beach-loving campers, especially surfers and hikers. Torquay is on the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road, so is a good alternative starting/ending point to Geelong. Find caravan parks right beside the beach.

Sorrento and Point Nepean National Park

On the western tip of the Mornington Peninsula, the town of Sorrento and the Point Nepean National Park are separated from Geelong and the western towns of Port Phillip by a narrow channel. Ferries depart from Queenscliff, a half-hour drive south-east of Geelong, every hour, and take about 40 minutes. Bike or hike along the beautiful coastal landscape of the national park, or dine and shop in Sorrento. There’s a foreshore campsite in the town.

When to go

Geelong is a year-round destination, with hot summers and mild, often wet winters. Campers can enjoy driving the Great Ocean Road at any time of year, but camping will be most comfortable in the cooler spring or autumn. For beachside camping in Geelong or nearby Torquay, Sorrento, and other coastal towns, summer is the best time, but make sure to book your spot in holiday parks in advance.

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