Glamping in Great Ocean Road
Soak up the views along one of the world’s most epic drives.
100% (159 reviews)
100% (159 reviews)
Popular camping styles for Great Ocean Road
Dog-friendly getaways
12 top glamping sites in Great Ocean Road
100%
(32)
Tiny Winch Farm
12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Winchelsea, VIC
Whether it is a weekend away or a stop over on your travels, we welcome you to our farm.
We are the perfect spot for your trip to the Otways and great ocean road. We are only a few short minutes from Otways and short trip to coastal towns. You can enjoy a day in the Otways or great ocean road and come back to your secured camp spot on our farm. Many visitors travelling Australia have called us home while exploring the area.
You will also get to experience farm life up close. Meet the animals or just relax and enjoy the space. We have 40 acres for you to wander around and enjoy. Collect the eggs or pat the donkeys, Meet the cows and guinea fowl, or enjoy a campfire (weather and Fire Danger period permitting). All our paddocks are treed, providing shelter to visitors and animals. We now have our gypsy van for the adventurous. Most importantly we know how important it is to provide adequate space between campers so you will not be crammed in.
There is Barwon Park Mansion, owned by the National Trust nearby that you can take a peek through or enjoy the river walks in the town center, less than 2km away. Shops, including a supermarket, are in town if you forgot something. There are also some collectable shops you can visit.
If you are trying to book and have difficulties, try instant booking.
Guests must be fully self-contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure.
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Cooking equipment
from
AU$40
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
Booked 12 times
Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat
18 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · Princetown, VIC
Twelve Apostles Motel & Country Retreat offers fully air-conditioned rooms and pet-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. It is only 3-minute drive from the world-famous Twelve Apostles and 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre and 4-minute drive to the Gibson Step and beach. Loch Ard Gorge is just 7 kilometers away.
Please kindly note due to the pandemic the onsite restaurant has been closed. The nearest restaurants and stores are located in Port Campbell, about 15 15-minute drive. Meanwhile, self-check-in and check-out are now available.
All rooms, 9 motel rooms, and 4 cottages include a fridge, microwave, heater, electric blanket, private bathroom, and car parking. A kettle and toast, coffee, tea, and milk are provided.
There are some wildlife animals around the property, which guests may see in different seasons, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and birds.
The property is particularly loved by families, couples, kids, and people with pets.
Amenities:
- BBQ Area
- Pet friendly
- Non-Smoking Property
- WiFi Internet
- Children Play Area
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Café
- Air-Conditioning
- Garden
- Mini Fridge
- Room Service
- TV
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$30
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
100%
(1)
Forrest Holiday Park
55 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents15 acres · Forrest, VIC
Welcome to the Forrest Holiday Park, located in the beautiful township of Forrest in the Otway Ranges. Forrest is 2 hours drive from Melbourne and in close proximity to the spectacular Great Ocean Road.
The park is set on approximately 15 acres with a lovely panoramic view taking in the undulating landscape and bush surroundings.
Enjoy a hit of tennis while the kids play in the nearby playground and skate area or take to the endless kilometers of pristine mountain biking trails located on our doorstep. For those looking for a more relaxing day, paddle out on the nearby Lake Elizabeth and go platypus spotting.
Forrest Holiday Park has a wide range of dog friendly cabins and camping sites both unpowered and powered, to suit groups, couples or singles, and families at great value for money.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$40
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
99%
(135)
Green Falls Escape
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Wangoom, VIC
Green Falls is located on a 134-acre cattle farm in Wangoom, 10 min drive from Warrnambool. We have created a space that offers relaxed, laid-back, country luxury.
You can book our beautiful onsite caravan, which offers lots of special touches to make your stay comfortable. Or, you can book the space as a luxury camping area to park your own caravan or pitch tents. Please see the individual listings for more details on what each option provides.
The paved space includes a hot tub, table and chairs and fire pit. But the best feature of all is the stunning scenery - sit back and enjoy the simple beauty, as the sun rises or sets on the peaceful landscape. By night, the stars are simply brilliant.
Surfing lessons, fishing, kayaking and whale watching are just a few of the many local activities you can enjoy during your stay. Alternatively, why not enjoy a quiet afternoon on one of Warrnambool’s beautiful beaches, explore nearby Port Fairy, or experience the magic of nearby Hopkins River Falls?
We will provide an initial bundle of firewood to get you started with your campfire, and you can purchase additional wood or BYO. Please see Extras at the time of booking.
Whilst we can accept well-behaved dogs, we ask that you please discuss this with us prior to booking. The property is fringed with electric fences, so we ask that they be kept under control at all times, and do not hassle the cattle or the neighbouring dogs. No dogs are allowed in the onsite caravan.
If you're looking for an unforgettable, relaxing rural getaway then come and enjoy the fresh air and local pleasures of this peaceful property.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$80
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
100%
(3)
Danlyn Brae Herefords, Grassmere.
4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents110 acres · Grassmere, VIC
Here on Grassmere Grange we have spectacular views over the Grassmere Valley, where the Merri River runs down stream on its way out to the mouth at Lady Bay in Warrnambool.
You can try your luck with the elusive trout or just sit and wait to hear the platypus play at dusk.
Plenty of time for just relaxing to the sounds of farm animals.
Warrnambool is a 10 minute drive south for any day trips.
Or if you’re going to be here for the May Racing Carnival, we can organise transport for you to get to and from town safely .
You’ll have so many options to make the most of your vacation, kids can enjoy feeding and farm animals with us, whether it’s the ducks, geese, chickens, cows, sheep, Duncan the Clydesdale , Great Danes or just the farm cats.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$40
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
Booked 1 time
Qii House Lorne
6 sites · Lodging10 acres · Benwerrin, VIC
A spectacular weekend getaway nestled in a tranquil, lush rainforest haven on top of Erskine Falls. A bushwalker’s paradise, this venue offers exclusivity and is ideal for a cosy romantic weekend away, an intimate wedding, a corporate retreat, small groups or simply for meditation.
This original “quirky” architectural gem circa 1977 was built to specification by renowned architect Edgard Pirrotta of Melbourne and is of high local significance. Qii house has been beautifully restored by local artisans in a bespoke manner and melds with its landscape.
Unwind and explore the unknown. Enjoy a relaxing retreat away from “business as usual” overlooking Japanese inspired gardens of simple beauty and an endless forest wilderness landscape.
The Qii house experience will ignite all your senses ensuring you leave feeling refreshed and energised!
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from
AU$299
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
Booked 1 time
Milanesia Bay Camp
2 sites · Lodging100 acres · Yuulong, VIC
This privately owned campsite is just 300 metres from the Great Ocean Walk and overlooks Milanesia Beach. It has stunning views of Milanesia Beach, Bowkers Point, Johanna Beach, Station Beach and Cape Otway.
This remote surf beach is easily accessed via the Great Ocean Walk and a nearby secluded cove sheltered from the prevailing weather is often suitable for swimming, snorkelling, fishing and Kayaking.
The 4 and 5 metre Bell tents are in private secluded locations tucked into the coastal forest with share ameneties such as picnic shelter, Camp Kitchen, toilet, shower and campfire. The carpeted tents feature single mattresses supplied with fitted sheets and pillows can be arranged to suit the application. Guests supply their own sleeping bags with doonas available for an additional fee. The tents are equipped with Solar powered lighting and USB ports for charging devices. Cooking facilities include portable gas stoves/oven, wood stove, camp ovens and all Pots, pans, crockery and cutelry supplied.
Linger longer in this most spectacular section of the Otway coastline leaving only fresh footprints on the seclusion of Milanesia beach, take your time to explore the rockpools and coastal cliffs of this ever changing landscape, soak in the journey of the lowtide rockpool walk to Ryans Den and return via the Great Ocean Walk or walk the mountan trail over Bowkers Point taking in the spectacular views as you traverse this geologicaly amazing terrain. Rest up at your campsite and soak in the views of the mighty southern ocean and the heavenly nightsky away from the lights and pollution of civilisation. Ponder the infamous “Eye of the Needle” as you gaze out on the beacons of hope from the Cape Otway and King Island Lighthouses.
Access is via the Ocean walk at Milanesia Gate on Hiders Access, via Ryans Den and a private access on the property from the Great Ocean Road.
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from
AU$320
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
100%
(2)
The Source, Otways
2 sites · Lodging100 acres · Tanybryn, VIC
Come explore the surrounding gardens, visit the cows grazing on the paddocks and take an unforgettable stroll through 100+ acres of our temperate rainforest. Go on brief or a day-long adventure, following kilometres of world class walking tracks, timber boardwalks, bridges and steps that meander through the rainforest, past 300 year old Mountain Ash, magnificent Myrtle Beech and ancient ferns. Visit 5 private Waterfalls situated on the property and The Grotto that comes alive with glow-worms at night. Pack a picnic and enjoy relaxing in the Rainforest Pavilion, suspended over the Creek after your rainforest walk, where you can lounge on the comfy couches or splash in the crystal clear waters. Enjoy this magnificent nature experience, away from tourist crowds, in absolute peace and privacy of The Source, Otways.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$243
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
100%
(1)
Killala Post
2 sites · Lodging4 acres · Apollo Bay, VIC
Set on 4 acres of established gardens and bushland on the edge of temperate rainforest in the Otway Ranges.
Just north of Apollo Bay, Killala Post is the perfect setting for a quiet getaway.
When visiting over a weekend of staying for a week or so, take the time to wander through the garden at Killala Post. At any time of the year there is something different at it’s best.
The Cottage and The Studio offer two distinct yet equally enchanting retreats, each perfect for a tranquil escape.
The Cottage is a charming, rustic-style accommodation with breathtaking views of the Otway Ranges above Apollo Bay. Decorated with bohemian flair, this cozy cottage offers the ultimate in comfort with linen bedding, a fully equipped kitchen, and the warmth of a wood heater. It’s an ideal spot for a romantic getaway for two, yet spacious enough to accommodate three to four guests.
The Studio, slightly smaller yet no less impressive, is a contemporary open-plan dwelling that beautifully merges living, dining, and kitchen spaces. With large windows offering serene garden views, a cozy bedroom platform, and modern amenities like a reverse cycle air conditioner and wood heater, The Studio is perfect for a couple seeking a peaceful, light-filled retreat. The large timber deck overlooking the Killala Post orchard adds a touch of nature to this modern haven.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
Trash
from
AU$166.50
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
Retro Retreat
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Forrest, VIC
Welcome to The Retro Retreat, a charming self-contained holiday house located in the heart of Forrest. Its central location makes it ideal for a weekend getaway, with the Forrest Brewery & General Store just a short stroll away and the newly revamped Southern MTB Trailhead only 100 meters from your doorstep.
Our property features a fully fenced yard, making it perfect for guests with dogs.
Enjoy a variety of local activities, no matter the weather. Take a bushwalk around Lake Elizabeth and try to spot platypus, or stroll up to the Barwon Dam to soak in the serene forest atmosphere. Stevensons Falls, recently renovated, offers a picturesque spot for a picnic. Alternatively, unwind on the deck or in front of the fire with a good book.
The Retro Retreat boasts a spacious interior with a distinct retro theme. The house includes two bedrooms, a dining room, a lounge room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. A large balcony runs along the back of the house, featuring comfortable lounge seating and a gas BBQ. An outdoor bath allows you to enjoy the night sky while listening to the sounds of nature.
The deck overlooks a large backyard that extends to the hills and dam. Relax on the refurbished lounge in the Balinese gazebo, where you can watch ducks wander by and listen to native birds nesting in the trees. A fire pit and seating area make for enjoyable nights outdoors when the weather permits. Please note, the fire pit is not available during summer or when fire bans are in place.
Guests have exclusive access to the entire house. We provide doonas, pillows, hand towels, and tea towels. Please let us know how many beds you require so we can prepare them accordingly.
We are dog-friendly, and with the fully fenced yard, you can bring your pet along for the holiday! Please let us know in advance if you plan to bring your pet.
Forrest has limited food supplies, so we recommend coming prepared. However, you can purchase delicious home-cooked food from the General Store or enjoy a meal at the Brewery (open Thurs-Mon).
We are open to discussing late checkout arrangements, particularly for midweek bookings. Additional guests are welcome at an extra cost of $30 per night per guest.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$220
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
Perfect Tiny House in Nature
1 site · Lodging222 acres · Carlisle River, VIC
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape.
Our tiny house is a sustainable off-grid cabin surrounded by nature, providing accommodation for guests to relax, recharge, and take a break from city life.
The tiny house is equipped with everything you need. There's comfortable linen bed sheets, a fully equipped kitchen with bar fridge, gas cooktop and fold out dining table, bathroom with shower, vanity and composting toilet.
Wake up to the sound of kookaburras, spot a black cockatoo, walk the old coach road and watch the cattle graze at sunset alongside the kangaroos.
Perched on the top of rolling hills, among trees and silvery gums the tiny house is located on a working farm with livestock grazing the paddocks.
The hike to the tiny house is approximately 400 metres through the pasture so pack some walking shoes.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from
AU$225
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
100%
(2)
Cedarwood
1 site · Lodging12 acres · Deans Marsh, VIC
Cedarwood Cottage is a gorgeous private retreat, perfect for couples or families. Our cottage is located in spacious and natural acreage set in a park to give privacy and seclusion. Located in the Lorne / Otway Hinterland only 15 minutes or so from the beaches, restaurants and main street activities of Lorne and the Great Ocean Road.
The cottage sleeps four comfortably, with a light-filled kitchen/living/dining space to use at your leisure.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$237.50
/ night
* Before taxes and fees
Available this weekend
Glamping in Great Ocean Road guide
Overview
Australia’s most spectacular drive, the Great Ocean Road takes you along the wild and windswept coastline of the Southern Ocean, past world-class surfing breaks and isolated beaches, through pristine rainforest and charming seaside towns, and to the famed rugged limestone stacks known as the Twelve Apostles. Although the 243-kilometre drive starts at Torquay and ends at Allansford for a popular day trip from Melbourne, Hipcampers can make the most of the scenery by slowing down and settling in to some great camping sites, from beaches to bush, along the way.
Where to go
Torquay
Surfers won’t want to skip Torquay: Next to Bells Beach, it’s famed for its big swells and hosts the world's best surfers at the annual Rip Curl Pro around Easter. Those who prefer to stay on dry land can embark upon the 44-kilometre Surf Coast Walk to Airey’s Inlet. A little farther south, Lorne has inviting white-sand beaches and a relaxed atmosphere, making it a great place to see migrating whales between May and September. Around town, expect to find centrally located powered sites with access to swimming pools, camp kitchens, and laundry. Just south of Lorne, Cumberland River Reserve is set in lush surroundings and has unpowered sites with access to hot showers, laundry, and barbecues.
Apollo Bay
At the foothills of the Otways, the little town of Apollo Bay is a great place to base yourself for walks into the hinterland and around Great Otway National Park, as well as for exploring the 104-kilometre-long Great Ocean Walk, which starts in Apollo Bay and ends at Gibson Steps near the Twelve Apostles. This is also a good spot for wildlife spotting: Look out for platypus and koalas at Lake Elizabeth near campgrounds with powered and unpowered sites with access to laundry, camp kitchen, and barbecues. Just outside Apollo Bay are additional holiday parks, while the more adventurous can find basic hike-in campsites along the Great Ocean Walk, including Johanna’s Beach Campgrounds, tucked behind sand dunes near a popular surfing beach.
Twelve Apostles
The Great Ocean Road’s star attraction, the seven rocky stacks of the Twelve Apostles jut out from the ocean and can be seen from a network of viewing platforms around the clifftops. Visit around sunset and you might also spot penguins come into shore after a day’s fishing. The closest campsite to the Twelve Apostles, Princetown Recreation Reserve and Camping offers powered and unpowered sites with access to hot showers, laundry, and a barbecue area. Twenty minutes east, Port Campbell Recreation Reserve is set in a natural reserve with powered and unpowered sites, plus access to hot showers, laundry, barbecues, and free wifi.
Warrnambool
At the end of the Great Ocean Road, the city of Warrnambool is famed for its whales, best seen from Logans Beach between June and October. You can also dive into the lively arts scene, discover the history of the Shipwreck Coast at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, and admire the historic lighthouses, whitewashed cottages, and maritime charm of nearby Port Fairy. Powered and unpowered sites with access to the camp kitchen, barbecue, laundry, and shower are available at holiday parks on Warrnambool’s foreshore, while nearby family- and pet-friendly Hipcamp sites typically offer powered sites, some ensuite.
Top regions near Great Ocean Road
Top cities in and near Great Ocean Road
Safety at Hipcamp
Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.