Glamping near Mallacoota with campfires

Sitting pretty on the shores of the Mallacoota Inlet, just a short drive from the VIC-NSW border, Mallacoota is a small town with big views. Whether you want to hike along rocky coves and sea cliffs; swim, snorkel, and paddleboard at the sandy beaches; or watch the kangaroos at Gipsy Point—you’re never far from the water in Mallacoota. Head inland to admire the views at Genoa Falls, enjoy boating and water sports at Top Lake and Bottom Lake, and go fishing and bird-watching along the inlet. Campers have a choice of holiday parks, caravan parks, and campgrounds, with a mix of powered sites and tent sites. 

Granite cliffs, rocky headlands, and white-sand beaches stretch along the coast at Croajingolong National Park, just a short drive south of Mallacoota. Paddle around the inlets in a kayak or canoe, hike along rugged coastal trails, and look out for wildlife, including koalas, platypuses, whales, and more than 300 species of bird. The five national park campgrounds have unpowered sites with BBQs, picnic tables, and non-flush toilets.

Blessed with cool summer breezes and the warmest winter temperatures in all of Victoria, Mallacoota is a year-round destination for outdoor adventurers. Summer is the best time to hit the beach, and the small town fills up with vacationers over the Christmas and Easter holidays. To avoid the crowds, come in late spring or early autumn instead, when it’s still warm enough to swim.