Camping

Camp on the banks of a flowing river or next to a towering mountain peak when you visit Victoria. You’ll find some of the country’s most magnificent scenery here, and much of it is accessible to campers wanting to spend a few nights in the great outdoors.

Camping is permitted in around sixty of Victoria’s national parks, where you’ll find everything from fully serviced campgrounds to secluded bush camping sites. For those who want to camp out but not give up the luxuries of modern life, a serviced campground is the way to go. The Grampians National Park has excellent facilities of this kind, and is one of the state’s most well known natural attractions. Take a walk through the great pine forests of the region, or spend some time gazing out at the magnificent views.

If you want to travel the Great Ocean Road, there are campgrounds all along the way. Otway and Lower Glenelg National Parks have some great hidden camping spots. Set up your tent on the banks of the Aire River, or under the tall trees overlooking the Glenelg River Gorge. Facilities here are limited, but if you want a true escape, there’s no better place.

For those that really want to experience a natural getaway, the Bunyip State Park in Gippsland offers campsites that are really out of the way. The park is in a pristine condition, and has a diversity of flora and fauna, as well as some magnificent bush scenery. Beware though, facilities here are pretty much non-existent, and bush camps are the norm.