Camping along the Great Ocean Road is one of the most popular family activity all round the year.
Aussies love being outdoors amongst the nature to unplug themselves from distractions of modern life.
Let’s take a look at some great camping options along the Great Ocean Road including powered sites and holiday parks in the article below.
Powered Camping Sites Great Ocean Road
For overnight camping, a low cost alternative to a caravan park is a powered camping site. Also known as powered campsite or powered site, these campgrounds are equipped with power outlets.
It allows you to use and charge electric devices, light up the campsite and afford amenities like heating and cooling while camping.
There are a few such low cost powered camping sites available on the Great Ocean Road:
Our Top Pick: Kennett River Family Caravan Park
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Why?:
- Location: Ideal camping site away from any busy town. The beach is right across the road, and there are plenty of hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities in the surrounding area.
- Accommodation: The campsites are neatly organized in rows, are spacious and have access to power and water. The cabins are all self-contained and have kitchenettes, bathrooms, and TVs.
- Facilities: Playground, Tennis Courts, Camp Kitchen, Laundry, WIFI, Garbage bins and general cleanliness of the park make it a value for money.
See also: How to Cook While Camping? Everything You Need to Know
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
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Apart from plenty of power camping sites just 50 mtrs away from the beach, our favourite room option here are the cute and cozy (made up of all wood) Glamping pods that sleeps 2 and can be a tad expensive but provide for a nice romantic night under the stars.
Pros: Great for families and kids, close to two beaches and local shops and amenities, dogs are allowed from May to Oct (excluding Melbourne Cup weekend)
Cons: Can be overpriced, no second car allowed during peak season
Anglesea Family Caravan Park
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Pros: Clean and family friendly, great amenities on site – pool, oval, play areas
Cons: Pet friendly camp sites are not as good
I stayed here with a few families and friends in 2016 and I had the most fun staying in the cozy cabins, spending time and playing with friends and enjoying the heated pool.
Wye River Campground
Pros: Beach front location, small site – good for beginner campers without being too daunting
Cons: Campfires and solid fuel barbeques not allowed, no dump point
Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
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Pros: Good location for kids and family activities, accessibility to amenities and shops
Cons: Next to a busy road, more suited to RVs than camping, Pricey
Kennett River Family Caravan Park
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Pros: Adjacent to Kennett river nature walk, wildlife spotting including Koalas and Glowworms, daily activities for kids
Cons: No dump point
Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve
Pros: Pet friendly, close to beach and amenities, great spot for fishing on the beach
Cons: Can get muddy during rains and winters
Marengo Family Caravan Park
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Pros: Dog friendly, Wi-Fi available
Cons: Less privacy with lesser shaded campsites
So on your next Great Ocean Road camping trip, you know now where to go with your electric camping appliances such as electric grills or hot plates.
What a way to enjoy the nature while still enjoying the comforts and conveniences that electricity provides!
BIG 4 Great Ocean Road Holiday Parks
BIG4, the well known family parks chain in Australia, has plenty of holiday parks along the Great Ocean Road.
Most of these resorts have both powered and unpowered camping sites as well as many other cabin and glamping tent options.
There are 8 BIG4 Holiday Parks on the Great Ocean Road.
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park is a family-friendly caravan park located at a short walk from Anglesea Beach. With a new adventure playground and a heated water complex the park makes a great base camp for exploring the Great Ocean Road.
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Ingenia Holidays Torquay
Located on the Surf Coast Highway, Ingenia Holidays is great camping park for a surfing escape.
A solar heated pool, heated spa, mini golf, tennis courts, games room and a playground makes for a good family spot.
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BIG4 Wye River Holiday Park
This riverside holiday park is set against a mountain backdrop with the beach only a few walks away.
With plenty of nature around you there is never a dull moment camping here. It has powered sites, un-powered sites and cabin options.
For the fishing enthusiasts, this is such a great spot where you could be fishing right across your camp with your barbie (barbeque) fired up and ready to grill your catch!
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BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces holiday park is directly opposite the apollo bay beach.
It offers multiple options to stay including powered and unpowered sites with an ensuite, cabins and the brand new beach tents.
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BIG4 Aireys Inlet
At 5 minutes walk from the famous Great Ocean Road Gin tasting room bar there is another pretty good BIG4 holiday park.
You are sure to like the new Bark hut glamping pod that accommodates a family of 4 but gets sold out pretty quick!
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NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park
If you are looking for a bit of quiet and peaceful camping outing, then this is the holiday park for you.
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NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park
This riverside retreat is set against the banks of the Hopkins river and will surprise you with its beautiful setting.
It has some great activities for kids including a waterslide!
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BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Warrnambool
This BIG4 holiday park is just 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre of Warrnambool, a historic maritime rural town.
It offers free WI-FI and has a full size tennis court amongst other facilities.
