Vol 9 Great Ocean Road

Contents
9.1 Discovery Coast ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

9.1.2 Lower Glenelg National Park................................................................................................................................ 4
9.2 Volcanoes & Lakes ................................................................................................................................................. 23
9.3 Shipwreck Coast..................................................................................................................................................... 31
9.4 Surf & Otway ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
9.1 Discovery Coast
Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1 Rennick Pinaster 3.0
2 Rennick Plantation Palpara Park 3.6
3~14 Lower Glenelg National Park
15 Discovery Bay Coastal Park Swan Lake 3.2
16 Cobboboonee State Forest Surrey Ridge 4.3
17 Cobboboonee State Forest Jackass Ferngully 4.2
18 Dartmoor Fort O'Hare 4.2
19 Crawford River Forest Park Hiscocks Crossing 3.7
20 Crawford River Forest Park Boulevard 4.2
21 Merino Showgrounds 2.5
22 Digby Hotel 2.8
23 Hotspur Bridge 2.1
24 Annya State Forest Annya 3.5
25 Mt Clay State Forest Sawpit 4.1
26 Fitzroy Rv Rest Area 3.4
27 Fitzroy Rv Reserve 3.7
28 Fitzroy River Estuary
29 Lake Yambuk Reserve 3.5
30 Macarthur Emmeralla Rv 3.3
31 Mt Eccles National Park 4.4
32 Portland Foreshore reserve
1. Rennick :- Pinaster
Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
Situated 18k south east of Mt Gambier on the Princes Hwy [A1], just east of the state border.
Privacy
Reasonable:
passing glimpse
from Highway
through trees
VicRoads 71 A7
Hema 38 F2
Access Sealed
Road
Size 3+ Height 55
Suit: 
Facilities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Vic Roads
CFA District S. West
Visit 1/12/01 Ref 28
Site description
A relatively small, level rest area about 80m off the Highway, well shaded by mature Blackwoods and pines.
Backed by the Rennick Pine Plantation (State Forest)
2. Rennick Plantation :- Palpara Park

Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
Situated near the SA border, between the Princes [A1] Hwy and Princes Margaret Rose Caves.
Access from Rennick on the Princes Hwy [A1] by the SA border (17k east of Mt Gambia): South 3.7k on the
Princes Margaret Rose Caves Rd (good limestone gravel) (signposted on the left).
Privacy Reasonable: 60m off a tourist/forestry road
Site description
An extended, level, open, treed picnic and camping park between the Caves Rd and Rennick pine plantation.
Good shade from mature Yellow Gum, Stringybark and Blackwoods with a few shrubs. Well cut grass (part of
the plantation fire break). Backed by pine plantation.
VicRoads 71 A8
Hema 38 G2
Access Gravel Size
10+ Height 55
Suit: 
Facilities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot luck
Contact DSE Heywood
(03) 5527 1302
Visit 1/12/01 Ref 582
9.1.2 Lower Glenelg National Park

Lower Glenelg National Park General
3 Lower Glenelg National Park Princess Margaret Caves 4.4
4 Lower Glenelg National Park Hutchessons 4.6
5 Lower Glenelg National Park McLennans Punt 4.3
6 Lower Glenelg National Park Wilson Hall 4.0
7 Lower Glenelg National Park Forest Camp North 4.4
8 Lower Glenelg National Park Red Gum Landing 4.3
9 Lower Glenelg National Park Wild Dog Bend 4.4
10 Lower Glenelg National Park Pritchards 3.9
11 Lower Glenelg National Park Battersbys 4.3
12 Lower Glenelg National Park Forest Camp 4.3
13 Wade Junction 2.9
14 Discovery Bay Coastal Park Lake Mombeong 3.5
Lower Glenelg National Park -General
Situated in the far south-west of Victoria along the Glenelg River estuary
Access from the north off the Princes Highway [A1], from the south off the Portland-Nelson Rd [C192]
Site description
The Glenelg estuary flows through limestone, providing a spectacular 50 m high gorge, ideal for flat water
canoeing.
Being at the edge of eastern moist and western dry plant life, there is a wide range of flora and,
consequentially, fauna.
There are 6 camping sites on the northern bank and 4 on the southern. Although a site may be seen across the
river, relocation can involve considerable detours (via Dartmoor &/or Nelson).
Most sites are small,
so all must be pre-
booked through the
Nelson Visitor
Information Centre
at Nelson (08) 8738
4171
VicRoads 87 A2
Hema 38 G2
Activities
Warnings Some
access tracks,
especially on the
north bank, are
sandy - tricky if very
wet or dry - check
Contact Parks Vic
Nelson (08) 8738
4171
Ref 106
3. Lower Glenelg National Park :- Princess Margaret Caves

Type National Park, Camp Ground  
VicRoads 71 A9 Hema
38 G2
Access Gravel
Size 15 Height 40
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Cave tours
take about 30 minutes.
Boundary Specific
sites
Fees $11pn/per site
Bookings Advised
Firewood NO-BYO
Visit 1/12/01 Ref 27
Situated on the northern bank of the lower Glenelg River, 2k from the SA border.
Access from Rennick on the Princes Hwy [A1] by the SA border (17k east of Mt Gambia): South 16k on the
Princes Margaret Rose Caves Rd (good limestone gravel) (signposted)
Privacy Very good: quiet area, individual sites each secluded by bush
Site description
Situated on a flat plateau near stunning views overlooking the winding gorge of the wide and deep lower
Glenelg River.
Camp area located in a bush setting, most sites grassed, well separated and screened by scrub. Most share a
tap and BBQ. The 5 van sites have thin shade from stunted Yellow Gum and good scrub, the 10 tent sites have
plenty of shade from Brown Stringybark. Possibly the best laid-out camp site in Victoria. Hot showers, kiosk.
Spring brings wildflowers and orchids. Wrens, rosellas, honeyeaters, kangaroos and emus are common.
Contact Parks Vic Cave Information Centre, (08) 8738 4171
4. Lower Glenelg National Park :- Hutchessons

Type National Park, Camp Ground  
Situated on the northern bank of the lower Glenelg River, south-west of Dartmoor
Access from Dartmoor [A1]: South-west 12.3k on Wanwin Rd (11k sealed), bear left (south) 2.2k on Wanwin Rd
(limestone gravel), right (nor-east) 11k on Wannwin Rd, left (south) 1.2k through pine plantation to the river.
Privacy Good: Two
segregated sites at road
end
VicRoads 87 B1
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 2 Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:
(canoe)
Activities
 .
Boundary Parking fence
Firewood Available
Fees $10 per night/site
Bookings Required
Contact Parks Vic
Nelson (08) 8738 4171
Visit 3/12/01 Ref 566
Site description
Pleasant riverside camp with views of the winding gorge of the wide and deep lower Glenelg River. Bush
setting with reasonable shade from Yellow Gums over short grass. Wrens, rosellas and other birds plentiful.
Spring brings wildflowers and orchids. Kangaroos and emus are common in the surrounding forest. Jetty
Warnings Pre-pay fees & book site at National Park Office - Nelson or Princes Margaret Caves
5. Lower Glenelg National Park :- McLennans Punt

Situated on the northern bank of the lower Glenelg River, south-west of Dartmoor.
(limestone gravel), right (nor-east) 9k on Wannwin Rd, left (south) 1.9k through pine plantation to the river.
Privacy Reasonable: Road end but sites in close proximity
Site description
Riverside site by the wide and deep lower Glenelg River. A grassed clearing with 3 sites close to each other,
shaded by mature pines and Yellow Gums. Only 1 site is level. Plentiful bird life. Backed by Brown Stringybark
forest, tea tree, dense bush and wildflowers.
VicRoads 87 C2
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 3 Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:
(canoe)
Activities
 .
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings Required
Contact Parks Vic
Nelson (08) 8738 4171
Visit 3/12/01 Ref 567
6 Lower Glenelg National Park :- Wilson Hall

(limestone gravel), right (nor-east) 5.3k on Wannwin Rd, left (south) 1.5k on good limestone to the river.
Privacy Good: Specific camping area away from day trippers
VicRoads 87 D2
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 12 Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
.
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Available
Fees $10 per
night/site
Bookings Required
Contact Parks Vic
Nelson (08) 8738 4171
Visit 3/12/01 Ref 568
Site description
Situated on a flat plain above the Glenelg River, most sites are segregated by bush, reasonably level and well
grassed (mown by kangaroos). Bush setting with plenty of shade from Brown Stringybark Gum and wattle.
Spring brings wildflowers and orchids. Kangaroos and emus are common in the surrounding forest. Short
track to the river, boat ramp and jetty
7 Lower Glenelg National Park :- Forest Camp North
Situated on the northern bank of the lower Glenelg River, south-west of Dartmoor.
(limestone gravel), right (nor-east) 3k on Wannwin Rd, left (south) 2.8k to the Fireline Track, left (east) 300m,
right (south) 200m down a steep track to the river.
Privacy Good: Road
end; only 1 large open
site
VicRoads 87 D2
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 1 + Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:
(canoe)
Activities .
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Fees $10 per site/night
Bookings Required
Contact Parks Vic
Nelson (08) 8738 4171
Visit 3/12/01 Ref 569
Site description
A relatively large, open, level, grassed clearing by the wide and deep lower Glenelg River.
Bush setting but with little shade. Spring brings wildflowers and orchids. Kangaroos and emus are common in
the surrounding forest. Prolific bird life.
8 Lower Glenelg National Park -: Red Gum Landing

VicRoads 87 D2
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 2 Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:
(canoe)
Activities .
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Fees $10 per
night/site
Bookings Required
Privacy Good: 2
segregated sites at
track end.
(limestone gravel) continue south 2.8k on The Fence Track (good sand), right (west) 1.9k on Fireline Tk (sandy),
left down a sandy track 200m to the river.
Site description
Attractive small grassed clearings overlooking the wide and deep lower Glenelg River. The parking bays are
short, narrow and slope - designed for tent camping. Bush setting with good shade from Yellow and Red Gums,
backed by Brown Stringybark forest. Bird life prolific. Spring brings wildflowers and orchids. Kangaroos and
emus are common in the surrounding forest.
Contact Parks Vic Nelson (08) 8738 4171 CFA District S. West Visit 3/12/01 Ref 570
9 Lower Glenelg National Park :- Wild Dog Bend

Situated on the southern bank of the lower Glenelg River, east of Nelson, north west of Portland.
Access from Nelson: East 15k on the Portland-Nelson Rd [C192], left (north-east) 10k on the Winnap-Nelson Rd,
left (nor-east) 3k on an unsigned sandy, twisty track to the river.
Privacy Good: remote from main roads but expect day visitors
VicRoads 87 E2
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 2 Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:
(canoe
Activities .
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Available
Fees $10 per
night/site
Bookings Required
Contact Parks Vic
Nelson (08) 8738 4171
Visit 4/12/01 Ref 574
Site description
Pleasant riverside camp overlooking the winding gorge of the wide and deep lower Glenelg River. Bush setting
with reasonable shade from Brown Stringybark Gums. The 2 sites are level, grassed and reasonably large,
separated by shrubs. Kangaroos and emus are common in the surrounding forest. Spring brings wildflowers
and orchids, especially in the Kentbruck Heath area in the east of the Park.
In the nearby gullies of the Moleside Creek (picnic ground on Nelson-Winnap Rd) can be found Australia's most
westerly tree ferns - an example of intermixing of western and eastern Australian plants found in this Park.
10 Lower Glenelg National Park :- Pritchards

Type National Park, Camp Ground  
Access from Nelson: East 15k on the Portland-Nelson Rd, left (north-east) 5k on the Winnap-Nelson Rd, left
(north) 1.3k (limestone gravel) to the river.
Privacy Reasonable: well off main roads but sites are in close proximity - crowded in peak periods
Site description
Pleasant riverside camp by the wide and deep lower Glenelg River. Two circuits, each with 10 sites all in close
proximity. Most parking bays are level but constrained. Facilities are on grassed terraces below - designed for
tent camping. Good shade from large cypress and Blackwood, backed by Brown Stringybark forest. Spring
brings wildflowers and orchids. Kangaroos and emus are common in the surrounding forest.
Jetty, boat and canoe ramp.
VicRoads 87 E2
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 20 Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities .
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Limited
Fees $10 per
site/night
Bookings Required
Warnings Pre-pay
fees & book site at
National Park Office -
Nelson or Princes
Margaret Caves.
11. Lower Glenelg National Park :- Battersbys

Access from Nelson: North 1.2k on North Nelson Rd, right (east) 1k on Huebners Rd , right (east) 13k on
Glenelg Drive (limestone), left (north) 0.3k to the river.
Privacy Reasonable:
sites exposed to day
area
VicRoads 87 D2
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 2 Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:
(canoe)
Activities
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Available
Fees $10 per
site/night
Bookings Required
Contact Parks Vic
Nelson (08) 8738 4171
Visit 4/12/01 Ref 572
Site description
Reasonable riverside camp by the wide and deep lower Glenelg River. Adjacent to a small creek.
Bush setting with plenty of shade from Brown Stringybark Gums. Two small, level sites are squeezed beside a
pleasant, well grassed picnic area, surrounded by bush. Spring brings wildflowers and orchids. Kangaroos and
emus are common in the surrounding forest. Jetty
12. Lower Glenelg National Park :– Forest Camp
Access from Nelson: North 1.2k on North Nelson Rd, right (east) 1k on Huebners Rd , right (east) 13k on
Glenelg Drive (limestone), left (north) 0.3k to the river.
Privacy Good: well off roads but crowded at peak periods, expect day trippers
VicRoads 87 D2
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 4 Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:
(canoe)
Activities .
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Available
Fees $10 per
night/site
Bookings Required
Contact Parks Vic
Nelson (08) 8738 4171
Visit 4/12/01
Ref 571
Site description
A pleasant riverside camp looking across the wide and deep lower Glenelg River to limestone cliffs. Bush
setting, well grassed with regular shade from Brown Stringybark Gums. Parking bays are level and relatively
large. All sites adjacent. Jetty. Bird life prolific. Spring brings wildflowers and orchids. Kangaroos and emus
are common in the surrounding forest.
13 Wade Junction – Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside 
Situated by the Portland-Nelson Rd [C192] opposite the Winnap Rd junction, 15k east of Nelson
Privacy Reasonable: 50m off main road, partially secluded by vegetation
VicRoads 87 D3
Hema 38 G2
Access Sealed Road
Size 3+ Height 35
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact Vic Roads CFA District S. West Visit 5/12/01 Ref 927
Site description
A small, gravelled circuit parking area 50m off the main road with some shade from Brown Stringybark and
scrub. Level and well grassed. It is possible to get further off the road near the fire water point. BBQ is broken.
The only rest area on the Nelson-Portland Rd not in a National Park
Alternatively, for a bush camp, try the road into state forest running north, opposite the Lake Rd/Nelson-
Portland Rd junction, about 1k east.
14 Discovery Bay Coastal Park :- Lake Mombeong

Type State Park, Camp Ground  
Situated near the coast south-east of Nelson, north-west of Portland.
Access from Portland: North 5.2k on the Henty Hwy [A1], left (nor-west) 46k on the Portland-Nelson Rd [C192],
left (south) 7.5k on the Lake Mombeong (Bong Bong) Rd (good limestone, last 1k sandy)
Privacy Good: well off main roads and beach access road
VicRoads 87 D4
Hema 38 H2
Access Gravel
Size 10 Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities
. Walking track
(600m) to very large,
extended and mobile
dunes, the endless surf
beach (fishing) and
Suttons Rocks.
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Limited
Bookings Required
Site description
A flat, grassed, open plain adjacent to a tranquil shallow fresh water lake, backed by coastal vegetation on
dunes to the north and south. Very few shade trees. Can be hot in summer. Exposed to winds.
Prolific bird life: water birds including pelicans, swans and ducks; honeyeaters, fantails and fantails in the
coastal scrub. Kangaroos and emus are common. Trout fishing in Lake Monibeong (no power boats).
Many rare orchids might be found. By the Long Swamp to the east are the only Victorian examples of Yellow
Gum (E. leucoxylon var. macrocarpa) with their pink or yellow flowers.
Warnings Surfing dangerous. Last 1k of access may be soft sand when very dry
Pre-pay fees & book site at National Park Office - Nelson or Princes Margaret Caves
15. Discovery Bay Coastal Park - Swan Lake

Type State Park, Camp Ground  
Situated near the coast south-east of Nelson, north-west of Portland.
Access from Portland: North 5.2k on the Henty Hwy [A1], left (nor-west) 30k on the Portland-Nelson Rd, left
(south) 5.7k on the Swan Lake Rd (gravel, steep sections).
Privacy Good: well off main roads, away from day area
Activities A 1.5k walking track follows the line of the Johnstone Creek through very large, extended and mobile
dunes to the endless surf beach (fishing, swimming dangerous). Upstream of the lake is a small but spectacular waterfall.
VicRoads 87 F5
Hema 38 H3
Access Gravel
Size 8 Height 20
Suit: 
Facilities:
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Limited
Bookings Required
Contact Parks Vic

Nelson (08) 8738 4051
Visit 5/12/01 Ref 578
Site description
A grassy, open flat about 500m from the placid, picturesque Swan Lake which is set amidst dunes and a rocky
outcrop. Sites are relatively large but lined up like an army camp with no shade or internal shrubs. Surrounded
by dense coastal scrub.
Prolific bird life: water birds including pelicans, swans and ducks; honeyeaters, wrens and fantails in the
coastal scrub. Kangaroos and emus are common.
Warnings Steep (but straight) access road not recommended for caravans
Pre-pay fees & book site at National Park Office - Nelson or Princes Margaret Caves
16. Cobboboonee State Forest :- Surrey Ridge

Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
Situated on the forested banks of the Surry River south-west of Heywood, north of Portland.
Access from Heywood: South 6k on the Princes Hwy [A1], left (west) 8.6k on Coffeys Lane (5k gravel), left
(south) 1.2k on Jackeys Swamp Rd, right (west) 2.2k on Cut Out Dam Rd, 200m left down signed access road.
VicRoads 88 A4
Hema 38 H3
Access Gravel
Size 5+ Height 50
Privacy Very good:
Well off main roads
and off forestry road
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Activities Tim's
Loop Walk: 1km, 0.5hr
return, easy; Hodgett's
Loop Walk: 2k, 1hr
return, easy; Great South West Walk~ days
Site description
Shaded by Messmate and Brown Stringybark the camp site's dry sclerophyll forest contrasts with the adjoining
wet sclerophyll forest in the river gully. The extended clearing has short grass, is mostly level and usually
green - a pleasant camp. Prolific bird life. Kangaroos and emus are common.
Near a camp site for the Great South West Walking Trail, walking tracks lead through stands of Blackwood,
Swamp Gum, Stringybark and Manna Gum with an understory of ferns, rushes, shrubs and climbing Clematis.
Contact DSE Portland (03) 5523 3232, Heywood (03) 5527 1302 CFA District S. West Visit 5/12/01 Ref 576
17. Cobboboonee State Forest :– Jackass Ferngully

Situated near the headwaters of the Fitzroy River, north-west of Heywood, north of Portland.
Access from Heywood: North-west 23k on the Princes Hwy [A1], left (east and south) 9k on the T & W Road,
right (west) 200m on a signposted narrow access road (just before the Fitzroy Rv bridge).
Privacy Very good; secluded from low use forest road by bush
VicRoads 87 H3
Hema 38 G3
Access Gravel
Size 5+ Height 100
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Jackass Fern Gully
Walk: 1k 0.5h return,
easy, with viewing
platform over ferns.
Great South West Walk
and Great
Cobboboonee Horse
Trail
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Site description
One of the most attractive, green picnic and camping areas in the district.
Shaded by Messmate Stringybark (E. obliqua) and surrounded by a dense understory of musk. The reasonably
large clearing has short grass but most sites slope. Bird life prolific. Horse yard nearby. The adjacent gully has
an upperstory of Blackwood and Hazel Pomaderris with an understory of Paperbark, creepers, tree ferns,
fishbone fern, madden hair fern and many others near the western edge of their range. Originally a camping
site and river ford for bullock teams linking Heywood with settlements to the north it now plays a similar role as
a camp site for the Great South West Walking Trail. In the intervening years the Jackass Sawmill was
established on the south bank of the Fitzroy River near the bridge.
Contact DSE Portland (03) 5523 3232, Heywood (03) 5527 1302 CFA District S. West Visit 5/12/01 Ref 575
18. Dartmoor :- Fort O'Hare

Type Reserve, Camp Ground   
Situated on the edge of Dartmoor, overlooking the Glenelg River.
Located at the eastern end of Greeham St in Dartmoor (42k nor-west from Heywood via the Princes Hwy [A1]).
Follow Major Mitchell Trail signs down to the river.
Privacy Good: Road end. Occasional distant highway traffic noise.
VicRoads 71 F8, 233
O3
Hema 38 G3
Access Sealed Road
Size 10+ Height 30
Suit 
Facilities:

(canoe)
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 1/12/01 Ref 2
Site description
Pleasant, extended, well grassed green flats by the Glenelg River. Good shade from River Red Gums. Jetty
Major Mitchell established a base camp here while taking his boats down the Glenelg. Now a popular canoe
launching point.
19. Crawford River Forest Park :- Hiscocks Crossing

Situated by the forested Crawford River, east of Dartmoor, north-west of Heywood, north of Portland.
Access from Dartmoor: South-west 12.5k on the Princes [A1] Hwy, left (north) 3.5k on the East Greenwald Rd,
right (east) 4.4k on Proudfoot Rd (gravel), right 500m through the pleasant, riverside picnic ground (track
becomes narrow with large potholes – check first).
Privacy Very good:
well off main roads
VicRoads 71 J8
Hema 38 G3
Access Gravel
Size 4+ Height 46
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Parks Vic

Visit 30/11/01
Ref 926
Site description
A partially cleared hillside site surrounded by tea tree and scrub. Well shaded by Yellow Gum and Stringybark
but trees inhibit access and turning - designed for tent camping. All sites slope. Maintenance and use appears
low. No river view. Whip birds, black cockatoos, ducks and mosquitoes are common. Koalas sighted.
The extended, attractive, level picnic ground overlooks the broad Crawford River.
Warnings Check access track and grass if wet
20. Crawford River Forest Park - Boulevard

Type State Park, Camp Ground  
Situated by the forested Crawford River, east of Dartmoor, north-west of Heywood, north of Portland.
Access from Heywood: North-west 6.6k on the Princes Hwy [A1], right (north) 20k on the Portland-Casterton
Rd [C195] 1k through Hotspur, left (west) 6k on the Mill Rd (gravel) which (after a couple of corners) becomes
The (scenic) Boulevard Rd and follows the Crawford River, 6 dispersed sites over the next 5k.
Alternatively, from Dartmoor: South-west 12.5k on the Princes [A1] Hwy, left (north) 3.5k on the East
Greenwald Rd, right (east) 4.4k on Proudfoot Rd (gravel) 100m over the Crawford River at Hiscocks Crossing
right (east) 3k on the Boulevard Rd to the first site.
Privacy Good: most
sites are 100m off a
low use tourist road
VicRoads 72 A8
Hema 38 G3
Access Gravel
Size 8 Height 45
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact DSE
Heywood (03) 5527
1302
Visit 30/11/01 Ref 580
Site description
Six attractive, dispersed sites in an unexpected picturesque lush wet sclerophyll forest (including ferns) area
along the river, backed by dry sclerophyll forest and heathland. Whip birds, black cockatoos, ducks and
mosquitoes are common. Koalas sighted.
Most sites are on small grassed river flats between the road and the tranquil Crawford River. Most have a BBQ
and table. Access tracks are signed, narrow and parking space is limited. Popular in summer. Good shade
from Yellow Gums, Banksia and Tea-tree.
From Hotspur (east), sites are:
Youngs Hole - space for 2 above the river plus 2 by the river (no facilities) [photo]
Blue Wren - squeezed between the road and river = exposed; 1 site
Steep Bank - very steep access, riverside, 1 site
Bronze Wing - riverside, 1 site
King Fisher - attractive, riverside, 1+ site
The Neck - riverside, swampy if wet, 1 site
21. Merino Showgrounds

Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground  
Situated on the northern edge of Merino (west of Hamilton, north of Heywood) off the Portland-Casterton Rd.
Privacy Poor: Overlooked by main road and houses
VicRoads 72A5 ,
229L3
Hema 38 F3
Access Gravel
Size 40+ Height 85
Suit:  
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Fees $5+
Bookings Possible
Site description
A poor site in a quiet town. The large, level showground and football oval is grassed but with little vegetation.
The 8 powered sites are exposed to the main road and houses with no shade. Large pine trees on the reserve
boundary provide more secluded, shaded non-powered camping. Near Merino Creek and backed by steep
farmland hills. Swimming pool nearby. Closure of Merino shops (and leasing as low-cost housing) reduces
amenity. Glenelg Shire advise no known arrangements/facilities for camping, 18/12/01
Contact Glenelg Shire (03) 5522 2200 CFA District S. West Visit 30/11/01 Ref 822
22. Digby - Hotel

Type Private land, Informal/unofficial  
Situated at Digby, 46k east of Hamilton, 38k north of Heywood, by the Portland-Casterton Rd [C195] and
Dartmore-Hamilton Rd [C187] junction. Paddock at rear of the Digby Hotel.
VicRoads 72 A6 Hema 38 F3 Access Sealed Road Size 5+ Height 150
Suit:  Activities Country pub

Site description Situated in a paddock behind the Digby Hotel - check with publican first. Grassy, limited
shade, rather exposed in a very small village. Good, economic meals.
Contact Digby Hotel (03) 5579 3281 CFA District S. West Visit 30/11/01 Ref 909
23. Hotspur Bridge

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
Situated By the Portland/Casterton Rd [C195] at the Crawford River bridge. Approx 25k north of Heywood.
Privacy Poor: Open,
overlooked by road
VicRoads 72 A8 Hema
38 G3
Access Dry weather
only
Size 8+ Height 70
Suit:  
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Site description
A riverside, level, large, well grassed reserve between the old and new bridge on the southern bank of the
Crawford Rv. Open and surrounded by flat farmland - little ambiance. One large cypress provides good shade
to a couple of sites. A row of gums on the boundary gives some privacy. Boggy and long grass if wet (appears
not to be maintained or used over winter).
Features a swimming jetty to the slow, relatively broad and deep river.
Nearby old Rising Sun pub (closed) is being restored by artist Nick Edge
Warnings Boggy if wet CFA District S. West Visit 30/11/01 Ref 12
24. Annya State Forest :- Annya

Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
Situated in State Forest north of Heywood and Portland
Access from Heywood: North-west 7k on the Princes Hwy [A1], right north 7k on the Portland-Casterton Rd
[C195], right east 0.5k on Annya Rd (gravel).
Privacy Reasonable:
open to a forestry
road.
VicRoads 88 B2
Hema 38 G4
Access Gravel
Size 4+ Height 150
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact DSE
Heywood (03) 5527
1302 CFA District S.
West Visit 5/12/01 Ref
544
Site description
A reasonably pleasant site it is situated on both sides of Annya Rd, surrounded by Messmate forest. Farmland
to the south. The semi-cleared area is level, well grassed and shaded by Yellow Gum and Blackwood, the site of
an old sawmill. Birdlife is prolific. Secluded sites on the northern side of the road, but slope, potentially boggy.
25. Mt Clay State Forest: - Sawpit

Situated on a broad forested ridge top nor-east of Portland, south-east of Haywood.
Access from Portland: North-east 19k on Henty Hwy[A1] and Princes Hwy [A1] almost to Narrawong, after
crossing the Surry River (left) north 2.7k up the Boyers Rd (0.2k gravel), signposted access road on the left.
Privacy Good: 200m off forestry road, sites scattered.
Site description
Situated on a wide, gravely, forested ridge. Features two large road circuits around the benches and BBQs
which are remote from generally small, short, level parking bays. Reasonable shade provided by mature
Stringybark - Messmate and Brown - with an understory of wattles. Pleasant in spring, dry brown by late
summer. Kangaroo, wallaby and echidna are common, as are emu, wedge-tailed eagle, blue wren, willie
wagtail and kookaburra.
The site of the districts first sawn timber, the hand sawpit has been preserved and signposted.
An easy 15 minute walk through Messmate leads to the edge of the ridge and Whalers Lookout for views over
Portland Bay (and whales).
To the north west the volcanic strata is covered by windblown acidic sand, promoting rich heathland, at its best
in spring.
Volcanic Mount Clay (189m) is located to the east, about 5.5k (by road) off Tower Rd.
The commercial beach and riverside camping reserve at Narrawong has an endless supply of hot water
(artesian).
VicRoads 88 D5
Hema 38 H4
Access Gravel
Size 6+ Height 80
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Activities 
Whalers Lookout Walk:
0.6k 0.5hr return, easy
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Contact DSE
Heywood (03) 5527
1302
Visit 8/12/01 Ref 579
26. Fitzroy Rv - Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside   
Situated by the Princes Hwy [A1], 27k east of Portland, just east of the Fitzroy Rv bridge, on the right (south).
Privacy Poor: partially screened by vegetation from the Princes Hwy with regular traffic noise.
VicRoads 88 E5
Hema 38 H4
Access Sealed Road
Size 1+ Height 10
Suit: 

Facilities: 
 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Contact Vic Roads
Visit 7/12/01
Ref 29
Site description
A small, level, well grassed area beside the small Fitzroy Rv with limited shade from Swamp Gum, Manna Gum
and wattle. BBQ broken.
27. Fitzroy Rv – River Reserve
Type Reserve, Bush camp   
Situated off the Princes Hwy [A1], 27k east of Portland, just east of the Fitzroy Rv bridge, on the right (south)
past the Rest Area, dispersed sites along the formed Lovells Lane (gravel).
Privacy Good: off a
very low use country
lane, some sites
screened by scrub
VicRoads 88 E5
Hema 38 H4
Access Gravel
Size 5+ Height 10
Suit: 

Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 7/12/01 Ref 8
Warnings Take care
after rain - mushy
Site description
An extended, level, well grassed riverside reserve by the small Fitzroy Rv.. Some sites open, some shaded by
Swamp Gum, stunted Manna Gum and wattle. Lush grass is occasionally slashed.
28. Fitzroy River - Estuary

Type Reserve, 
By the mouth of the Fitzroy River.
Access from Portland: east 31k on the Princes Hwy [A1] (7k east of Tyrendarra, near the 330km post), right
(south) 3.6k on Thompsons Rd (keep right at 0.8 then left at 1.6k) to its end at the river.
VicRoads 88 F6 Hema 38 H4 Access Sealed Road Height 4
Suit: 
CFA District S. West Visit not yet Ref 480
29. Lake Yambuk Reserve

Type LG Reserve, Caravan Park  
Lakeside camping behind sand dunes, south of Yambuk, west of Port Fairy.
Access from the Princes Hwy [A1] at Yambuk (17k west of Port Fairy); South 3.4k on Yambuk Lake and Carroll's
Rds.
Site description
Small, well grassed (mown) open country park situated just above Lake Yambuk, backed by dunes and
overlooked by a few holiday houses. A couple of unpowered sites have very good shade from dense cypress.
Most sites slope a little. Facilities include 1 electric BBQ (free) and laundry.
Attractive location with easy access to lake, dunes and surf. Popular at peak periods.
Privacy Poor: roadside, with regular tourist traffic to boat ramp and jetty
Contact Moyne Shire 04190 06201, (03) 5568 4201 CFA District S. West Visit 7/12/01 Ref 30
VicRoads 89 B7
Hema 38 H5
Access Sealed Road
Size 36
Height 10
Suit: 
Facilities: 


Activities
Boundary Specific
sites
Fees $11 ($13.50
power) per site/night
Bookings Possible
30. Macarthur - Emmeralla Rv

Type Reserve, Picnic Ground   
Situated south of Hamilton, north-east of Portland, north-west of Warrnambool.
Located on the southern edge of Macarthur (34k south of Hamilton [A200, B140, B160], 47k north-west of Port
Fairy [A1], on the Hamilton-Port Fairy Rd [C184]), south of the Emmeralla River bridge follow 'anglers' sign
back to the river.
Privacy Poor:
overlooked by main
road
VicRoads 89 B2, 234
J6
Hema 38 G5
Access Dry weather
only
Size 3+ Height 75
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No:
Warnings Short
access track is
boggy if wet
Visit 8/12/01 Ref 928
Site description
An open riverside reserve, level, well grassed (occasionally slashed), little shade from a single Manna Gum.
Beside the placid Emmeralla Rv, backed by a large recreation reserve.
31. Mt Eccles National Park
Situated towards the west of Victoria's volcanic plains, south of Hamilton, north-east of Portland, north-west of
Warrnambool.
Access from Macarthur (34k south of Hamilton [A200, B140, B160], 47k north-west of Port Fairy [A1], on the
Hamilton-Port Fairy Rd [C184]): east 8.5k on the Mount Eccles Rd. (well signed)
Privacy Good: off main roads, semi-dispersed sites segregated from day trippers.
VicRoads 88 G2 Hema 38
G4 Access Sealed Road
Size 22 Height 100
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities The
nature walk around the rim
takes about 1hr, the walk
around the lake edge takes
about 45 minutes. There
are other longer walks
including the Canal Walk
(2hrs) along the lava flow
and Natural Bridge Walk
(2hrs).
Boundary Specific sites

Firewood NO-BYO
Bookings Required
Site description
Pleasant, level, grassed and shaded sites just below the scoria slopes of Mt Eccles. Sites vary in size, are semi-
dispersed over a large area of bush, most share 10 BBQs and taps, 2 toilet blocks (1 with hot showers). Good
shade from mature Manna Gum and scattered Blackwood with an understory of bracken and grass over scoria.
Parrots, kookaburras, wrens, honeyeaters and cockatoos are common, with the occasional wedge tailed
eagle. Koalas are also common, tiger cats, wombats and echidnas may be seen at dusk.
Stunning views of the crater lake (Lake Surprise) are obtained from the crater rim. A surprise to Major Mitchell
as the surrounding country is dry, especially in summer.
The nearby Byaduk Caves (Mount Napier State Park) are the largest and most accessible lava caves in
Australia. (no camping)
Contact Parks Vic (03) 5576 1338 CFA District S. West Visit 7/12/01 Ref 581
32. Portland - Foreshore Reserve

Type Local Government foreshore reserve 
Situated on the foreshore at Portland.
Ask at Maritime Information Centre for preferred areas and directions
VicRoads 88 B7 Hema 38 H4 Access Sealed Road Height 2
Site description
"The general foreshore area is available for an overnight stay. Limit stays to one or two nights"
9.2 Volcanoes & Lakes

1 Derrinallum Deep Lake 3.9
2 Lismore Lake Toolirook 3.9
3 Camperdown Lake Bookar 3.6
4 Terang Rest Area
5 Cobden Lake Elingamite 3.9
6 Jancourt State Forest 3.5
7 Pirron Yallock Stony Rises 2.6
8 Lake Corangamite 3.5
9 Colac Lake Colac Caravan Park 4.1
10 Colac Meredith Park 3.5
11 Inverleigh Barwon Rv 3.5
12 Inverleigh Leigh Rv 3.1
13 Bannockburn Bushland Reserve 3.6
1. Derrinallum - Deep Lake
Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground   
Situated By Deep Lake, near Derrinallum (on the Hamilton Hwy [B140] 105k W of Geelong)
Access from the western end of Derrinallum : North-west 4.1k on Chatsworth Rd
Privacy Reasonable: partially screened from country road by vegetation, expect day visitors.
VicRoads 75 D8
Hema 39 G8
Access Sealed Road
Size 5+ Height 185
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Fees $3 night/site
Visit 10/12/01 Ref 173
Site description
The most pleasant of the Western Plains lake camps. A small reserve, well grassed (mown) with good shade to
some sites from mature cypress and wattles plus some shrubs. Lake view. Surrounded by open, rolling
farmland. Pay fees at either café in Derrinallum.
2. Lismore - Lake Toolirook

Type LG Reserve, Camp Ground   
Situated By Lake Toolirook, 4k south of Lismore (95k west of Geelong).
Access from Lismore on the Hamilton Hwy [B140]: South-west 4.4k on the Camperdown-Lismore Rd [C165]
right (west) 1.5k on Lake Toolirook Rd (gravel) to the Lake.
Privacy Good: Well of main roads at road end, but expect day visitors
VicRoads 75 F9
Hema 39 G9
Access Gravel
Size 10+ Height 180
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Visit 10/12/01 Ref 140
Site description
Lakeside camping on 2
level, open paddocks
with a tin hut complete
with fireplace and lounge. Well grassed (occasionally slashed). Good shade to many sites from edging mature
pines. Recent plantings will eventually improve ambience. Surrounded by flat farmland with a view of Mt
Elephant across the lake. (There may be fees but no sign of how much or to who.)
3. Camperdown - Lake Bookar

Type Reserve, Car Park  
Situated by Lake Bookar, north-west of Camperdown.
Access from Camperdown: West 5k on the Princes Hwy [A1], right (north) 7.1k on the Darlington Rd [C173],
signposted on the right, just past the Bookar school and tennis court.
Privacy Poor: partially secluded from a country road by distance and vegetation
VicRoads 91 C4
Hema 39 G6
Access Sealed Road
Size 1+ Height 145
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities short walking
trail along the lake
Boundary Parking fence
Visit 11/12/01 Ref 932
Site description
A small level gravel
parking area by the Lake
Bookar Grasslands Re-
vegetation Project,
overlooking the shallow
lake and backed by
plantings of shrubs. No
shade. A poor little stop.
4. Terang – Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside 
4k east of Terang on the Princes Hwy [A1].
VicRoads 90 H5 Hema 39 H8 Access Sealed Road Privacy Adjacent Princes Hwy
Suit:  Facilities: 
Site description "Small area, limited shade"
5. Cobden - Lake Elingamite

Type Reserve, Picnic Ground  
Situated south-west of Cobden on the eastern shore of Lake Elingamite
Access from Cobden: west 2k on the Cobden-Terang Rd [C156], left (south-west) 2k on the Ecklin Rd. left
(south) 800m on Oates Rd (gravel) (signed Lake Elingamite).
Privacy Reasonable: distantly overlooked by a very low use country road, very open
Site description
Situated beside a volcanic lake is a large, well grassed (mown), level reserve with shade from a couple of rows
of cypress backed by recent plantings of gums. A pier extends out into the lake. Facilities (WC, shower, BBQ,
hall) might be available from the fishing club if contact can be made in Cobden
VicRoads 91 B7
Hema 39 H6
Access Gravel
Size 10+ Height 140
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood NO-BYO
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 19/03/03
Ref 860
6. Jancourt State Forest

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground  
Situated north of Simpson, south-east of Cobden, south of Camperdown.
Access from Camperdown [A1]: South-west 13k on the Camperdown-Cobden Rd [C164] to Cobden, right east
then south-east 17k on the Lavers Hill-Cobden Rd [C156] (8k north of Simpson), left (east) 2.5k on the Timboon-
Colac Rd [C163], left (north) 1.8k on the Jancourt Forest Rd (gravel) into the State Forest to the Reilly Rd
junction, picnic ground on left.
Privacy Reasonable:
open to a little used
forestry road.
VicRoads 91 E8
Hema 39 J6
Access Gravel
Size 2+ Height 150
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities  
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact DSE Colac
(03) 5233 5533
Visit 11/12/01
Ref 563
Site description
A small green picnic ground surrounded and well shaded by Stringybark Messmate forest and a few pines.
Level and well grassed on a broad ridge. About the only forested area on the volcanic plains.
Jancourt Flora and Fauna Reserve 2k to the east
7. Pirron Yallock - Stony Rises
Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
Situated by the Princes Hwy [A1] midway between Geelong and Warnambool, 28k east of Camperdown (16k
west of Colac) on the Princes [A1] Hwy, 2k west of Pirron Yallock in the Stony Rises.
Privacy Poor: Separated from the Hwy by rocks and trees but within sight and sound of traffic.
VicRoads 91 H7
Hema 39 H7
Access Sealed
Road
Size 8
Suit:

Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Fees no
Bookings No: pot
luck
Activities View
floating islands,
koalas and ancient
lava flow
Visit 20/05/00
Ref 33
Site description
3 small rest areas, one an open parking area to a ParksVic reserve opposite the store, two in old highway
bends through the Stony Rises. Surrounded by Broad-leaved Peppermint and bush but with limited shade to
sites.
The Stony Rises are a lava flow. There are 1300km of dry stone walls in this area.
The floating islands in the nearby lagoon are peat and vegetation the base of which were burnt out when the
lagoon was dry. Koalas are common.
8. Lake Corangamite
Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial  
Situated on the eastern edge of Lake Corangamite, north-west of Colac.
Access from Colac: west 13k on the Princes Hwy [A1], right (north) 9k on the Nalangil Rd to its end, left a few
metres to an access track to the lake.
VicRoads 91 J6
Hema 39 H7
Access Sealed Road
Size 2+ Height 120
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Bookings No: pot
luck
Privacy Reasonable: Screened by vegetation from country road
Site description
A small, narrow lakeside reserve separated from the road by mature cypress pine. Well grassed and a few
shrubs. A couple of reasonably level sites. A poor little quiet camp. Lake Corangamite is the largest permanent
saltwater lake in Victoria.
CFA District S. West Visit 11/12/01 Ref 933
9. Colac - Lake Colac Caravan Park

Type LG Reserve, Caravan Park  
Situated on the shore of Lake Colac on the town edge, west of Geelong
Access from Colac Information Centre on Princes Hwy [A1]: north 1k on Queen St then Fyans St.
Privacy Good: Well off main roads, small park
VicRoads 92 7B , 263
Q2
Hema 39 G10
Access Sealed Road
Size 24 Height 125
Activities
Suit:  
Facilities: 


Boundary Specific
sites
Fees $18 per
site/night
Bookings Advised
Contact Surf Coast
Shire (03) 5231 5971
Visit 11/12/01 Ref 546
Site description
A quiet, small caravan park in a picturesque setting facing the lake, backed by botanical gardens. Mown grass,
sealed roads, shrubs but little shade. Ensuite amenities, drive through sites.
10. Colac - Meredith Park

Type Reserve, Camp Ground  
Situated on the northern shore of Lake Colac.
Access from Colac: East 4k on the Princes Hwy [A1], left (north) 6k on the Colac-Ballarat Rd [C146], left (west)
2k on the Meredith Park Rd
Privacy Poor: exposed to low use through country road and day trippers
Site description
Lakeside, level, well grassed (occasionally slashed) area by the road, reasonable shade from a few Manna
Gums, pines and other exotics but very open. Appears a little aged and run-down. Pleasant view across lake to
Colac and volcanic hills. Surrounded by flat, grassed farmland. Fires in cement BBQs only. No shooting. No
alcohol
Camping permits from Colac Otway Shire, $10 irrespective of length of stay.
Contact Colac Otway Shire Customer Services, 2-6 Rae St, Colac, (03)5332 9400
VicRoads 92 B6 Hema
39 G10
Access Sealed Road
Size 10+ Height 120
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Activities
Boundary Not controlled

Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $10 per stay
Bookings Permit
required
Visit 12/12/01
Ref 886
11. Inverleigh - Barwon Rv

Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial  
Just south of Inverleigh (28k west of Geelong via the Hamilton Hwy [B140]) a track extends through a reserve
for 1.5km along the banks of the Leigh & Barwon Rivers, from the eastern end of Park St to the Inverleigh-
Winchelsea Rd bridge. The track deteriorates from north to south.
Privacy Reasonable: Well off main roads but all sites open to the access track
VicRoads 93 B3
,294H11
Hema 36 G1
Access Dry weather
only Size 5+ Height 55
Suit: 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Site description
An extended riverside
reserve located by
pleasant river banks
with a row of River
Red Gums but limited
shade to potential
sites. Open grassland,
occasionally slashed.
A popular local fishing
and swimming area.
CFA District Central Visit 21/05/00 Ref 261
12. Inverleigh - Leigh Rv

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside  
Situated on the eastern edge of Inverleigh (27k west of Geelong) on the Hamilton Hwy [B140], by the Leigh Rv.
VicRoads 93 B3,
294J9
Hema 36 G1
Access Sealed Road
Size 5 Height 55
Suit: 
Facilities:
 Activities
A walking track
runs down the western
side of the Leigh Rv.
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
CFA District Central
Visit 19/05/00 Ref 174
Privacy Reasonable:
A large, treed reserve
but just off and
overlooked by a busy
highway
Site description
A large level grassy area among large shady pine, cypress and gum trees near the small Leigh River. Just off
and overlooked by a busy highway. Toilets over bridge
13. Bannockburn – Bushland Reserve

Type Reserve, Informal/unofficial  
Situated SW of Bannockburn (off the Midland Hwy [A300] 20k nor-west of Geelong).
Access from Bannockburn: West 1k on the Shelford-Bannockburn Rd [C143], left (south) 2k on Harvey Rd (to
just south of transmission line), right (west) a few metres on a gravel road (not signposted) into the bushland
reserve. Find a track and a site.
Privacy Good: Off a low use road, screened by trees and bush
VicRoads 93 D3
Hema 36 F1
Access Sealed Road
Size 4+ Height 95
Suit:  Facilities:
 Activities
Flora in nearby reserve.
Boundary Not controlled
Firewood Available
Site description
Bush camping in a few
hundred square metres of
stumpy Yellow Gums, She-
oak and wildflowers on
level gravel. Bush tracks
give access to dispersed,
small clearings. Access
road continues on to
Bannockburn Flora
Reserve.
Warnings Check bush tracks if wet CFA District Central Visit 12/12/01 Ref 215
9.3 Shipwreck Coast

1 Port Fairy Surf Lifesaving Club 2.8
2 Killarney Beach 3.3
3 Cudgee Rest Area
4 Naringal East Rest Area 3.6
5 Port Campbell Rifle Range
6 Simpson Showgrounds 3.7
7 Otway Ranges State Forest Wiridjil Recreation Reserve 3.9
8 Princetown The Apostles 3.5
9 Princetown Recreation Reserve 2.7
1. Port Fairy - Surf Lifesaving Club
Type LG Reserve, Car Park  
Parking areas near the Surf Lifesaving Club, Beach St
VicRoads 89 E8, 243
Q3
Hema 38 H5
Access Sealed Road
Size 10 Height 6
Privacy Very poor:
roadside parking,
overlooked by
houses
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities 
Boundary Specific
sites
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 21/03/03 Ref 935
Site description
Sealed, level foreshore parking area off main roads. Very open, no vegetation or shade. Excellent beach view.
Showers cold. Street lights.
2. Killarney Beach
Type LG Reserve, Caravan Park   
Situated beachside between Warrnambool and Port Fairy.
Access from Warrnambool: West 18.5k on Princes Hwy [A1], left (south) on Mahoneys Rd 1.4k nearly to beach.
Privacy Reasonable: well off roads but very open
VicRoads 89 F7
Hema 38 H6
Access Sealed Road
Size 50 Height 5
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Activities
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $11 ($15 power)
per site/night
Bookings Possible
Site description
A low key caravan park surrounding a country recreation reserve tucked in under sand dunes near an
attractive beach (formed by natural rock groins) and an extended surf beach.
All sites level and grassed (mown), a few shaded by cypress trees and hedges. Surrounded by open, flat,
farmland and low, grass-covered sand-dunes.
Popular (crowded) at peak times. Small laundry, 16 powered sites
Contact Moyne Shire, Killarney Hotel (03) 5568 7290 CFA District S. West Visit 20/03/03 Ref 810
3. Cudgee – Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside 
Situated 17k east of Warrnambool on the Princes Hwy [A1].
VicRoads 90 C7 Hema 38 H7 Access Sealed Road Privacy Near Princes Hwy
Facilities:
Site description "Small secluded area well off the road, trees surround, caravans OK"
4. Naringal East – Rest Area

Type Road Rest Area, Roadside   
Situated east of Warnambool [A1] on the north side of the Cobden-Warnambool Rd [C167], 17k east of
Allansford
VicRoads 90 E8
Hema 38 H7
Access Sealed Road
Size 2
Privacy Poor: a row
of trees between the
road and rest area
provides little privacy
Suit 
Facilities: 

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 19/03/03
Ref 899
Site description
A small, attractive, green wayside stop, well shaded by tall white trunked Manna Gums and Blackwoods,
surrounded by dense forest, the head waters of the Brucknell Creek. Well grassed (mown) but with limited off-
road parking. Good for tents. Bench and free electric BBQ.
A quieter, greener alternative to Princes Highway rest areas
5. Port Campbell: - Rifle Range

Type Reserve, NO CAMPING
Situated by the Great Ocean Rd [B100] 3k west of Port Campbell VicRoads 100 A3 Hema 39 J8
Site description Gate now locked, no camping CFA District S. West Visit 22/03/03 Ref 880
6. Simpson - Showgrounds
Type Reserve, Recreation Reserve  
Situated at Simpson, 38k south of Camperdown, north-east of Port Campbell.
On the northern edge of Simpson town, off the Lavers Hill - Princetown Rd [C156]
VicRoads 91 E9,
262 H10
Hema 39 J6
Access Sealed
Size 20+ Height 163
Suit: 
Facilities: 

Boundary Not
controlled
Fees $10 per
site/night
Bookings No: pot
luck
Visit 11/12/01
Ref 871
Privacy Reasonable: Most sites shielded by vegetation and distance from roads; noisy on sports days
Site description
A large recreation and show grounds with power outlets spread around the circuit. Good shade to many sites
from edging mature cypress pines. Thick mown, level lawn. Walk to shop and hotel.
Contact Contact Reg McVilly for fees and keys to (umpires) showers. (03) 5594 3562
7. Otway Ranges State Forest :- Wiridjil Recreation Reserve

Type State Forest, Recreation Ground  
Situated inland from the 12 Apostles, east of Port Campbell, south of Simpson.
Access from Port Campbell: South East 15k on the Great Ocean Rd [B100], north 7k up the Princetown Rd
[C166] into the State Forest, reserve on the left.
Privacy Good: able to get 200m off main road behind vegetation
VicRoads 100 D3
Hema 39 K8
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 10+ Height 190
Suit: 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Visit 22/03/03
Ref 562
Site description
A country recreation reserve, tennis court, and pony club surrounded by and melding into State Forest. Shade
from edging Messmate and Manna Gums. Level and grassed over firm sand. A bush camp (behind tennis
courts) with access to toilets (beside club rooms).
8. Princetown :- The Apostles
Type Private land, Caravan Park   
Situated near the Great Ocean Rd [B100] between Port Campbell and Lavers Hill.
Turn off the Great Ocean Rd 500m east to the Princetown settlement (signed)
VicRoads 100 D5 Hema 39 K8 Access Sealed Road Size 45 Height 50
Privacy Good, secluded from road by terrain
Suit: Facilities:  Activities

Boundary Specific sites Fees $16 $18 (power) per site/night Bookings Possible
Site description
A small, quiet country caravan park located behind the general store, opposite the hotel (that's the town) on a
grassed hill with views over the Gellibrand Rv and Port Campbell National Park sand dunes. Little vegetation or
shade. Add $2 to fees at peak periods.
Contact Princetown Store (03) 5598 8119 CFA District S. West Visit 21/03/03 Ref 879
9. Princetown :- Recreation Reserve

Type LG Reserve, Caravan Park  
Situated near the Great Ocean Rd [B100] between Port Campbell and Lavers Hill.
Turn off the Great Ocean Rd at Princetown just south the Latrobe Cr Bridge, 1k east on the Old Coach Rd
(gravel) across the Gellibrand Rv
VicRoads 100 D5 Hema 39 K8 Access Gravel Size 30+ Height 5
Privacy Reasonable: off main road, but very open
Suit:  Facilities:  Activities
Boundary Specific sites Firewood NO-BYO Fees $14 ($18 power) per site/night Bookings Possible
CFA District S. West Visit 22/03/03 Ref 866
Site description
A rather scruffy, windblown country recreation reserve. A few cypress provide some shade and protection on
one boundary. Powered sites extend along the oval fence, with no shade. All sites level.
Being close to the Gellibrand Rv this camp ground appeals to fishing enthusiasts, but otherwise the small
caravan park behind the Princetown general store may be better value.
Contact caretaker @ 46 Post Office Rd Princetown, (03) 5598 8207
9.4 Surf & Otway

1 Otway Ranges State Forest Glascow Falls Scenic Reserve
2 Otway Ranges State Forest Aire Crossing
3 Otway Ranges State Forest Triplet Falls
4 Ferguson Otway Oasis 4.0
5 Otway Ranges State Forest Aire Valley Reserve 4.3
6 Otway Ranges State Forest Beauchamp Falls Reserve 4.0
7 Otway Ranges State Forest Dandos 4.2
8 Otway Ranges State Forest Stevenson Falls 4.2
9 Forrest Caravan Park 3.8
10 Otway Ranges State Forest Lake Elizabeth Reserve 3.5
11 Otway Ranges State Forest Mount Sabine 3.5
12 Kennett River Foreshore 4.2
13 Angahook-Lorne State Park Wye River Road 2.8
14 Angahook-Lorne State Park Jamieson Track
15 Angahook-Lorne State Park Allenvale Mill 3.5
16 Angahook-Lorne State Park Sharps Track
17 Angahook-Lorne State Park Blanket Leaf 3.0
18 Angahook-Lorne State Park Big Hill 3.7
19 Angahook-Lorne State Park Hammonds Rd 2.8
20 Otway State Forest Peters Hill 3.4
21 Otway National Park Johanna Beach 3.0
22 Otway National Park Aire River, West bank 3.6
23 Otway National Park Aire River, East bank 4.1
24 Otway National Park Point Franklin
25 Otway National Park Blanket Bay 4.5
1. Otway Ranges State Forest :- Glascow Falls Scenic Reserve

Type State Forest, Bush camp 
Situated on the inland slopes of the Otways towards its eastern end, north of Lavers Hill
Access from Lavers Hill [B100]: North-west 0.8k down the Lavers Hill-Cobden Rd [C156], directly on north 5k
down the Morris Track (earth) to Chapple Cr and the Glascow Falls Scenic Reserve.
VicRoads 100 G4 Hema 39 J9
Access ? Height 200

Site description "Lush forested valley, accessible by conventional vehicles"
Contact DSE Colac (03) 5233 5533 CFA District S. West Visit not yet Ref 564
2. Otway Ranges State Forest :– Aire Crossing

Type State Forest, Camp Ground 
Situated by the Aire River, south-west of Beech Forest, east of Lavers Hill
Access from Beech Forest: West 11k on the Lavers Hill Rd [C155] to Mount Chapple (6.5k north-east of Lavers
Hill), left (south) 4k on the Wait-A-While Rd (gravel), left 2k down the Aire Crossing Track to the river.
Wait-A-While Rd is also accessible off the Great Ocean Rd [B100] about 8.5k south of Lavers Hill.
VicRoads 100 J5 Hema 39 K10 Other Vicmap The Otways & Shipwreck Coast 1:50,000
Access Dry weather only Height 170
Facilities:  Activities
Site description
"A small parking area just above the old (closed) bridge over the Aire River. The camping area uphill suites
tents, 4 wheel accessible. Situated in a narrow, forested valley, can be dank when wet.
Myrtle Beech and Blackwood along the river, backed by Mountain Ash. Cascades just downstream."
3. Otway Ranges State Forest - Triplet Falls

Type State Forest, Car Park 
Situated in the Aire River valley by Young Creek, south-west of Beech Forest, east of Lavers Hill
Access from Beech Forest (50k south of Colac [A1] via the Colac-Lavers Hill [C155] Rd): west 3k on the Lavers
Hill Rd [C155] almost to Ferguson village, left (south) 6k on the Phillips Rd (gravel) to the Old Phillips Track and
Young Creek Road Junction.
VicRoads 101 A4 Hema 39 J9 Other Vicmap The Otways & Shipwreck Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel Height 350
Facilities:  Activities A short circuit track (0.5k 20 min) to the falls (3 channels) under mature
myrtle beech, past ferns and moss covered logs leads to the most accessible and charming falls in the Otways.
Site description
"A car park near a picnic ground by an old mill site on the side of the Aire River valley, by Young Creek.
Surrounded by regenerated Alpine Ash"
4. Ferguson :- "Otway Oasis"

Type Private land, Bush camp 

Situated at Ferguson, south of Colac, between Lavers Hill and Beech Forest.
Access from Colac [A1]: South 37k on the Colac-Lavers Hill Rd [C155], on the right just before the junction with
the Beech Forest Rd [c159].
VicRoads 101 A4 Hema 39 J9 Access Sealed Road Size 40+ Height 500
Privacy Very good: secluded from main roads
Suit: Facilities: Activities Glow worms nearby

Boundary Not controlled Firewood Supplied Fees $5 per night Bookings Possible
Site description
Situated on a dairy farm just below the Otway Range ridge line. Four semi- dispersed clearings, well sheltered
by mature Blackwoods. Well grassed, generally level facing Blackwood and wet sclerophyll forest in the
headwaters of the Carlisle River.
Gravel access track across paddocks being developed. Firewood and drinking water supplied.
Hot showers available at Lavers Hill indoor heated swimming pool
Contact Allan Dowd (03) 5235 9333 CFA District S. West Visit 29/03/03 Ref 65
5. Otway Ranges State Forest :- Aire Valley Reserve

Situated by the Aire River in the Aire Valley Plantation, north-west of Apollo Bay, south of Beech Forest.
Access from Beech Forest (50k south of Colac [A1] via the Colac-Lavers Hill Rd [C155]): East 1.5k on the Beech
Forest-Mt Sabine Rd [C159], right (south) 5.7k down the Aire Valley Rd (gravel) to the bridge, left 60m
upstream.
Also accessible north off the Great Ocean [B100] Rd 14k east of Apollo Bay via Binns Rd
Privacy Good: off forestry road, secluded by dense vegetation.
VicRoads 101 B4
Hema 39 K10
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 3+ Height 260
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Warnings Dank in wet
weather
Contact DSE Colac
(03) 5233 5533
Visit 23/03/03
Ref 554
Site description
Pleasant, green, riverside camping on a small flat well shaded by Blackwood, oak, plain and fur trees,
surrounded by steep, pine covered hills with an understory of tree ferns. WC collapsing (2003).
There is a magnificent stand of Californian redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) along the river below the day
area. Planted in 1936, some are enormous.
6. Otway Ranges State Forest - Beauchamp Falls Reserve

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground  
Situated on a ridge in the Aire Valley Plantation, north-west of Apollo Bay, south of Beech Forest.
Access from Beech Forest: East 1.5k on the Beech Forest-Mt Sabine Rd [C159], right (south) 0.6k down the
Aire Valley Rd (gravel), left (east) 0.5k down Flannagans Rd, right (south) 1.8k down the Beauchamps Falls Rd
Privacy Good: road end, but expect day trippers
VicRoads 101 B4
Hema 39 J10
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 4+ Height 500
Suit 
Facilities:
Activities circuit
walk to Beauchamp falls
(1 hr return) becomes
steep near the falls
Boundary Parking
fence
Firewood Available
Site description
A picturesque, large, grassed picnic ground and gravel parking area on the end of a broad ridge. Shade
provided by mature Douglas firs and Blackwoods. Surrounded by pine plantations and forested ridges and
valleys. The car park slopes gently. One bench, one BBQ. Male WC disintegrated (2003). Excellent for tent
camping. Some local guides list the Reserve as a Camp Ground, others as a Picnic Ground.
Contact DSE Colac (03) 5233 5533 CFA District S. West Visit 24/03/03 Ref 555
7. Otway Ranges State Forest - Dandos

Situated in the inland foothills of the Otway's, south of Colac, East of Gellibrand
Access from Colac [A1]: South 26k on the Colac-Lavers Hill Rd [C155] (2k south of Gellibrand), left, east 11.2k
on Lardners Track (Gellibrand East Rd)(1.7k sealed, good gravel through tree ferns), left 200m on Sayers Tk,
left 400m to Dandos (signed)
Privacy Very good: Well off main roads, few day trippers
VicRoads 101 B2
Hema 39 J10
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 20+ Height 100
Suit 
Facilities:
 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Contact DSE Colac
(03) 5233 5533
Visit 27/03/03
Ref 552
Site description
A quiet, remote, attractive site on a former tree nursery in a large bend of the Gellibrand River featuring a
magnificent avenue of poplars. The camp ground, separate from the day area, is a generally level grassy flat
with thin shade from open rows of Messmate. Access tracks are gravelled laid out in a regimented design. 9
tables, 7 pit fires (no BBQs). A grassed (slashed) play area adjoins. Surrounded by low ridges forested by
Mountain Ash, Manna Gum and Pine forest with an understory of blackwoods, wattles and tea tree - a mixture of
wet and dry sclerophyll forest. Rosellas and magpies are common.
The small Gellibrand River has a series of deep pools, accessed by a walking track leading downstream.
8. Otway Ranges State Forest :- Stevenson Falls

Situated on the inland slopes of the Otways, south of Colac, near Upper Gellibrand.
Access from Colac [A1]: East then south 39k down the Colac-Forest Rd [C154] then the Apollo Bay-Forest Rd
[C119] to Barramunga, right (west) 4.5k down the Upper Gellibrand Rd (gravel) to Upper Gellibrand, cross
bridge to the camp.
Privacy Near the end of, but partially exposed to, the tourist road to the falls
VicRoads 101 C3
Hema 39 J10
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 15 Height 160
Suit 
Facilities:
 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Limited
Contact DSE Colac
(03) 5233 5533
Visit 25/03/03
Ref 559
Site description
Very pleasant valley camp by the small Gellibrand River.
About half the sites are well shaded by groves of different furs, other sites are open with a scattering of oaks,
pears, plums and apples. All sites level, well grassed (mown by kangaroos). Wrens and kangaroos are
common. Surrounded by steep, forested (pine and Mountain Ash) slopes.
Road continues to a car park on the edge of the forest and short walking tracks to the falls.
9. Forrest - Caravan Park

Type Private land, Caravan Park  
Situated in Forrest, 32k south of Colac, off Henry & Station Streets
VicRoads 101 D2, 262 D9 Hema 39 J10 Access Sealed Road Size 40+ Height 160
Privacy Good: off side streets, secluded by vegetation
Site description
A large (8 acres) country town caravan park, well grassed, some shade from exotics.
Laundry, shower, WC. Limited powered sites $8 per person/night; unpowered (camp where you like) $7 per
person/night. (Children half price)
Situated opposite the hotel, above the Barwon River West Branch
Suit 
Facilities:

Boundary Specific
sites
Fees $7 ($8 power)
per person/night
Bookings Possible
Contact (03) 5236
6275
Visit 25/03/03
Ref 565
10. Otway Ranges State Forest - Lake Elizabeth Reserve

Type State Forest, Camp Ground  
Situated in the inland foothills of the Otways, south east of Colac.
Access from Colac [A1]: East then south 32k on the Colac-Forest Rd [C154] to Forest, left (east) one block to
Station Street, east 0.8k on Henningan Crescent (gravel) continuing east across Barwon River West Branch,
right (south) at T junction 3.8k up Kaanglang Rd, left 2k down to the Barwon River (well signed) (narrow,
twisting, steep sections).
Privacy Good, off road and separated from day trippers
VicRoads 101 D2
Hema 39 J10
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 5+ Height 200
Suit: 
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Warnings Can be very
damp and dank if
raining
Contact DSE Colac
(03) 5233 5533
Visit 25/03/03 Ref 553
Activities Level nature trail track 1.2k (1hr return) upstream to picturesque Lake Elizabeth, formed by a landslip
in 1952. Walk an extra 1k to "the beach" to view massed tree ferns across the water.
Site description
Located in the narrow, forested valley of the Barwon River East Branch. Most of the camp area is a cleared,
grassed hillside with a few small flat benches cut into the hill - best for tent camping. Well shaded by tall
Mountain Ash, separated from day area. Camp access road and turning circle very wet, pot holed and rough
(March 2003). Day car park is gravelled, level, small
Plentiful birdlife, including waterbirds. Platypus
11.Otway Ranges State Forest :– Mount Sabine

Type State Forest, Picnic Ground  
Situated on the second highest point on the Otway Ranges, south-west of Lorne, north-east of Apollo Bay
Access from Colac [A1]: East then south 48k on the Colac-Forest Rd [C154] through Forest and continue south
on the Forest-Apollo Bay Rd [C119], left (east) 1.6k on the Mount Sabine (Sunnyside) Rd, sharp right (sou-west)
700m up the Mt Sabine Track (gravel).
Privacy Reasonable:
open to very low use
track
VicRoads 101 D3
Hema 39 J10
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 3+ Height 583
Suit: 
Facilities:
 
Activities 
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available
Contact DSE Colac
(03) 5233 5533
Visit 27/03/03 Ref 558
Site description
A rather open ridge top with excellent views.
Rough grassed (occasionally slashed) generally level areas, some shaded by large blackwood and wattles and
Mountain Ash, surrounded by lush, wet sclerophyll forest. A little difficult to get from the road across the drain
to the level picnic area (1 bench and waste pit).
Mt Sabine Falls picnic area has more facilities - north 1.4k, right south-east 1.5k down the Sunnyside Rd but is
more public. The falls are the highest in the Otways
12. Kennett River Foreshore

Type Reserve, Caravan Park  
Situated on the beach between Lorne and Apollo Bay, south-west of Geelong.
Access from Lorne (67k south of Geelong [M1] via B100): South-west 22k on the Great Ocean Rd [B100] to
Kennett River (23k north of Apollo Bay).
Privacy Good: vegetation between park and highway gives privacy, constant surf hides any vehicle noise
Site description
A pleasant, quiet foreshore caravan park located between dry sclerophyll forested hills and the Great Ocean
Road, across from a small surf beach. Backed by State Park. Level, well grassed and well shaded by Manna
Gums with shrubs between most sites. Rosellas and kookaburras are common and friendly. Firewood and
mobile BBQs available.
Contact Colac-Otway Shire (03) 5289 0272 CFA District Central Visit 24/03/03 Ref 545
VicRoads 101 F4
Hema 39 J10
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Sealed Road
Size 122 Height 3
Suit:

Facilities:


Activities
Estuarine boardwalk
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood NO-BYO
Fees $20 powered
Bookings Advised
13. Angahook-Lorne State Park - Wye River Rd

Type State Park, Bush camp 
Situated south-west of Geelong, south-west of Lorne, north of Wye River
Access from Lorne (67k south of Geelong [M1] via B100): South-west 13k on the Great Ocean Rd [B100] (2.5k
north of Wye River village), right (west) 1.7k up Wye River Rd. (gravel, steep), signed on the right.
Site description
Four small, rough sites situated on a narrow ridge. Well shaded by Messmate and Manna Gums. Not
maintained, check access track for pot holes. Surrounded by dense forest with the ocean through the tree
trunks. Bush camping without fires or water.
Privacy Reasonable:
just off a low use
tourist road
VicRoads 101 G3
Hema 39 J11
Access Gravel
Size 4 Height 160
Suit: 
Facilities:
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood NO FIRES
Bookings No
Contact Parks Vic

Visit 4/12/03 Ref 542
14. Angahook-Lorne State Park - Jamieson Track
Type State Park, Bush camp 
Situated south-west of Geelong, south-west of Lorne, north of Wye River
Access from Lorne (67k south of Geelong [M1] via B100): South-west 9k on the Great Ocean Rd [B100], right
(west) ?k up the Jamieson Track.
VicRoads 101 G3 Hema 39 J11 Access Dry weather only Height 100
Facilities:
Site description "Ridge top. Bush camping without fires"
Contact Parks Vic CFA District Central Visit not yet Ref 537
15. Angahook-Lorne State Park - Allenvale Mill

Situated south-west of Geelong, west of Lorne.
Access from Lorne (67k south of Geelong [M1] via B100): 1.5k via suburban streets then south-west up
Allenvale Rd to car park just before bridge at Allenvale. 400m level walk to camp area
VicRoads 101 H2
Hema 39 J11
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast
Access walk-in
only
Size 10+ Height 90
Suit:
Facilities:
Activities
Site description
Old Sharps mill site,
just out of Lorne.
Pleasant green
grassed hillside
slopes above the
small Saint George
River. Well shaded by
Manna Gums. No
sleeping in vehicles in
car park.
Privacy Good: well off roads Contact ParksVic CFA District Central Visit 25/03/03 Ref 539
16. Angahook-Lorne State Park - Sharps Track

Type State Park, Bush camp 
Situated south-west of Geelong, west of Lorne
Access from Lorne (67k south of Geelong [M1] via B100): 3k via suburban streets then south-west up Allenvale
Rd, right west up Sharp Rd (4 wheel drive recommended)
VicRoads 101 G2 Hema 39 J11 Access Dry weather only Height 250
Facilities:
Site description "Ridge top, above Henderson & Won Wondah Falls. Bush camping without fires"
Warnings Road may be closed if wet, seasonally Contact Parks Vic CFA District Central Visit not yet Ref 541
17. Angahook-Lorne State Park - Blanket Leaf

Type State Park, Bush camp 
Situated south-west of Geelong, west of Lorne
Access from Lorne (67k south of Geelong [M1] via B100): 5k west up the Erskin Falls Rd, on the left just past the
Blanket Leaf Picnic Area
VicRoads 101 G2
Hema 39 J11
Access Sealed Road
walk-in only
Size 2+ Height 380
Privacy Reasonable:
secluded from road
by scrub, expect day
trippers
Suit:
Facilities:

Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood NO FIRES
Bookings No

Visit 4/12/03
Ref 910
Site description
A very small ridge-top tent camp clearing in wet sclerophyll forest to the west of the picnic ground toilets, 30 m
from car park. The small grassed clearing slopes. Good shade from Messmate and surrounded by wet
sclerophyll forest with dense undergrowth. Picnic ground facilities nearby. No camping or sleeping in the small
roadside car park or the picnic ground.
18. Angahook-Lorne State Park - Big Hill

Type State Park, Bush camp  
Situated south-west of Geelong, north-west of Lorne.
Access from Lorne: North-west 8k up the Deans Marsh-Lorne Rd [C151] to Benwerrin (just past the Mt Sabine
Rd junction), right 200m on the Big Hill Track (sign), short, steep track on right.
Privacy Quite good: visually secluded, distant traffic noise
VicRoads 92 H9
Hema 39 H11
Access Dry weather
only
Size 4+ Height 460
Suit 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Contact Parks Vic

Visit 31/03/03
Ref 543
Site description
Pleasant, green, ridge top bush camping high in the Otway Range, without views.
A sloping grassed (short) clearing, shaded by surrounding Mountain Ash and Manna Gum forest with a dense
understory of scrub with some tree ferns. Features a small dam and a couple of level spots.
Warnings Access track and grass can be very greasy when wet (quite often) - check before entering site
19. Angahook-Lorne State Park - Hammonds Rd

Type State Park, Bush camp  
Situated south-west of Geelong, north-west of Aireys Inlet, towards the northern end of the Park.
Access from Aireys Inlet (46k south of Geelong [M1] via B100): North-west 11k up the Bambra Rd (mainly
gravel) right 200m on Hammonds Rd, on the right
Alternatively, accessible from Winchelsea [A1], south 15k to Bambra, east 9k
Privacy Reasonable,
open to a low use
tourist road
VicRoads 93 B8
Hema 39 H11
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 6+ Height 370
Suit 
Facilities:

Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 31/03/03 Ref 536
Site description
A ridge top fenced paddock, very open, mostly without shade, gently sloping with bumpy tussock grass and
some holes. A poor, scruffy camp. Potentially hot and dusty in summer. WC has been removed.
Situated in the dryer northern end of the Otways, vegetation tends towards heathland with Brown Stringybark,
Messmate and Shining Peppermint with some wattle understory.
20. Otway State Forest - Peters Hill

Type State Forest, Informal/unofficial  
Situated south-west of Geelong, north-west of Aireys Inlet, on the northern end of the Otway Ranges.
Access from Aireys Inlet (46k south of Geelong [M1] via B100): North-west 12k up Bambra Rd (mainly gravel)
on the right
Alternatively, accessible from Winchelsea [A1], south 15k to Bambra, east 8k
Privacy Poor: observable from low use country road
Site description
A ridge top grassed clearing around a fire tower, gently sloping with short grass.
Situated in the dryer northern end of the Otways, surrounding vegetation consists of Brown Stringybark,
Messmate and Shining Peppermint some with wattle understory.
A former picnic ground, the WC and table have been removed and the BBQ is broken.
Although generally open to the Bramba Rd, this site is greener and has more ambience than the nearby
Hammonds Rd camp.
VicRoads 92 H8
Hema 39 G11
Access Gravel
Size 2+ Height 389
Suit 
Facilities: 
Activities
Boundary Not
controlled
Firewood Available

Visit 31/03/03
Ref 538
21. Otway National Park - Johanna Beach

Type National Park, Camp Ground  
Situated nor-west of Cape Otway, south-west of Apollo Bay and Geelong.
Access from Apollo Bay (113k south-west of Geelong via [B100]): South then west 40k on the Great Ocean Rd
[B100], left south 5k down the Red Johanna Rd, across Johanna Rv to National Park and dunes. Track extends
about 500m past semi-dispersed camp sites
Alternatively, from Lavers Hill: South 3k on the Great Ocean Rd [B100], right south 8k down Blue Johanna Rd
(4k gravel), cross Johanna Rv to National Park and sand dunes.
Privacy Reasonable: off main roads but very open. Expect day trippers
VicRoads 100 G6
Hema 39 K9
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 50 Height 10
Suit 
Facilities:

Activities
Johanna Beach Walk;
8k, 3hr, easy.
Boundary Not
controlled
Fees $9.10 night/site
Bookings Advised
Contact Parks Vic.
Visit 22/03/03
Ref 551
Site description
A grassy, open undulating area below sand dunes facing farmland. Near a popular, remote surfing beach,
backed by steep hills. One small site near the Park entrance has some shade from old cypress trees and a flush
WC. Other sites about 300m down the gravel road are open, although casuarina plantings may eventually
provide some protection to the well grassed paddocks. Pit WC. A couple of taps. Ranger may visit to collect
fees. Warnings Bookings required for peak periods. All beaches signed 'dangerous'.
22. Otway National Park - Aire River, West bank
Type National Park, Camp Ground  
Situated north-west of Cape Otway, south-west of Apollo Bay and Geelong.
Access from Apollo Bay (113k south-west of Geelong via [B100]): South then west 25k up the Great Ocean Rd
[B100], left south-west 5.7k on the Horden Vale Rd (2.6k sealed) (keep right at junction at 4.5k, signed Aire Rv),
cross bridge [burnt Dec 2003 = closed]
Access from Glenaire on Great Ocean Rd [B100]: 5k south-east on the Sand Road (gravel) is generally closed.
Privacy Poor: road end but very open
VicRoads 100 J6
Hema 39 K9
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 50 Height 5
Suit 
Facilities:
 
Activities 
Walk to
Escarpment Lookout
and surf beach 3k, 2 hr
(return)
Boundary Not
controlled
Fees $9.10 p
night/site
Bookings Advised
Site description
A large, open, grassy flat by the broad Aire River in a flat, open valley, backed by scrub covered sand hills. No
shade. Recent casuarina plantings may improve privacy and shade, eventually. Well grassed. Excellent outlook
over the river. Park Ranger may visit to collect fees. Excellent flat water canoeing.
Contact Parks Vic CFA District S. West Visit 23/03/03 Ref 550
23. Otway National Park - Aire River, East bank

Situated north-west of Cape Otway, south-west of Apollo Bay and Geelong.
[B100], left south-west 5.4k on the Horden Vale Rd (2.6k sealed) (keep right at junction at 4.5k, signed Aire Rv)
Privacy Good, partially secluded from tourist road by trees
Site description
A pleasant, small sheltered area shaded by Swamp Gum and Blackwoods, backed by stunted Manna Gum
forest over sand hills. Some shrubs between some sites. Most sites level. Rosellas and water birds are plentiful.
Park Ranger may visit to collect fees. Excellent flat water canoeing in the nearby Aire River.
Contact Parks Vic CFA District S. West Visit 23/03/03 Ref 549
VicRoads 100 J6
Hema 39 K9
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Gravel
Size 20 Height 5
Suit: 
Facilities:
Activities
Walk to
Escarpment Lookout
and surf beach 3k, 2 hr
(return)
Boundary Specific
sites
Firewood Limited
Fees $9.10 p
night/site
Bookings Advised
24. Otway National Park - Point Franklin

Type National Park, Bush camp 
Situated just west of Cape Otway, south-west of Apollo Bay and Geelong.
[B100], left south 12k down Lighthouse Tourist [C157] Rd left (east) 0.8k on Blanket Bay Rd (gravel), right
(south) 1.4k. 4 wheel drive recommended.
VicRoads 101 A7 Hema 39 K10 Other Vicmap The Otways & Shipwreck Coast 1:50,000
Access Dry weather only Size 5 Height 20
Suit: Facilities:
Fees $4
Bookings Advised
Site description "Small bush camp (no facilities) by Park edge, above the cliffs to Bass Straight"
Nearby Parker Hill camp site is walk-in only.
Activities Beach and forest track walks, including Parker River falls. (Parker Hill camp site is walk-in)
Contact Parks Vic CFA District S. West Visit not yet Ref 548
25. Otway National Park - Blanket Bay

Type National Park, Camp Ground 
Situated on the coast north-west of Cape Otway, south-west of Apollo Bay and Geelong.
[B100], left south 12k down Lighthouse Tourist Rd [C157], left east 6.2k down Blanket Bay Rd (gravel & formed
sand, signed 4 wheel advised) through gate at bridge to road end at the bay.
Privacy Good: road end, dispersed sites generally secluded by scrub

Site description
A very pleasant sheltered camp ground by a small secluded bay surrounded by forest.
A circuit road with dispersed, designated, fenced sites. Most sites are secluded by scrub, about half are
shaded by Messmate, most sites are short and narrow, often sloping (designed for tents). Sites 9 & 10 are the
largest and level, near the beach but distant from facilities. All sites surrounded by dense coastal vegetation -
Messmate, tea-tree, wattles with an understory of sedge, backed by steep forested hills. Parrots, wrens, koala
may be seen. 5 communal BBQs in 3 locations.
Beach, creek (intermittent) and rocky headland (Point Lewis).
Only small boat launching (4 wheel drive). Safe swimming, no surfing. Ruins, walking trails
VicRoads 101 B7
Hema 39 K10
Other Vicmap The
Otways & Shipwreck
Coast 1:50,000
Access Dry weather
only
Size 22 Height 5
Suit: 
Facilities:
(limited)
Activities
Firewood NO-BYO
(preferred)
Fees $10.20
Bookings Advised
Contact Parks Vic
Visit 5/12/2003
Ref 547

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9.1 Discovery Coast ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

2. Rennick Plantation :- Palpara Park

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

3. Lower Glenelg National Park :- Princess Margaret Caves

4. Lower Glenelg National Park :- Hutchessons

5. Lower Glenelg National Park :- McLennans Punt

6 Lower Glenelg National Park :- Wilson Hall

8 Lower Glenelg National Park -: Red Gum Landing

9 Lower Glenelg National Park :- Wild Dog Bend

10 Lower Glenelg National Park :- Pritchards

11. Lower Glenelg National Park :- Battersbys

13 Wade Junction – Rest Area

14 Discovery Bay Coastal Park :- Lake Mombeong

15. Discovery Bay Coastal Park - Swan Lake

Contact Parks Vic

16. Cobboboonee State Forest :- Surrey Ridge

17. Cobboboonee State Forest :– Jackass Ferngully

18. Dartmoor :- Fort O'Hare

19. Crawford River Forest Park :- Hiscocks Crossing

Contact Parks Vic

20. Crawford River Forest Park - Boulevard

21. Merino Showgrounds

22. Digby - Hotel

Suit:  Activities Country pub

23. Hotspur Bridge

24. Annya State Forest :- Annya

25. Mt Clay State Forest: - Sawpit

26. Fitzroy Rv - Rest Area

28. Fitzroy River - Estuary

29. Lake Yambuk Reserve

30. Macarthur - Emmeralla Rv

Boundary Specific sites

32. Portland - Foreshore Reserve

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

2. Lismore - Lake Toolirook

3. Camperdown - Lake Bookar

4. Terang – Rest Area

5. Cobden - Lake Elingamite

6. Jancourt State Forest

9. Colac - Lake Colac Caravan Park

10. Colac - Meredith Park

Boundary Not controlled

11. Inverleigh - Barwon Rv

12. Inverleigh - Leigh Rv

13. Bannockburn – Bushland Reserve

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

3. Cudgee – Rest Area

4. Naringal East – Rest Area

5. Port Campbell: - Rifle Range

7. Otway Ranges State Forest :- Wiridjil Recreation Reserve

Suit: Facilities:  Activities

9. Princetown :- Recreation Reserve

Suit:  Facilities:  Activities

Ref Site Sub Site Rating

1. Otway Ranges State Forest :- Glascow Falls Scenic Reserve

Access ? Height 200

2. Otway Ranges State Forest :– Aire Crossing

3. Otway Ranges State Forest - Triplet Falls

4. Ferguson :- "Otway Oasis"

Suit: Facilities: Activities Glow worms nearby

5. Otway Ranges State Forest :- Aire Valley Reserve

6. Otway Ranges State Forest - Beauchamp Falls Reserve