The best Warrnambool caravan parks and camping spots

If you’re searching for an affordable place to enjoy a carefree beach break, there’s a Warrnambool caravan park or campground to suit your needs.

Looking to enjoy a beach break on a budget? Don’t overlook Warrnambool. This thriving city at the end of the Great Ocean Road has plenty of caravan and holiday parks to check into. From beach frontage to a peaceful haven by the river and a central spot near all the shops, cafes and restaurants, here are our picks of the best Warrnambool caravan parks and camping spots.

1. Surfside Holiday Park

an aerial view of Surfside Holiday Park, Warrnambool — Surfside Holiday Park offers direct beach access.

You can’t beat the location of this large, council-run holiday park . Just a short walk to the beach, Lake Pertobe and Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, you can easily get around on foot or bike after you’ve arrived and settled in.

Book a basic cottage or brand-new beach chalet or check in to a powered or unpowered site if you’re a happy camper or caravanner. All the basic amenities you need for a top beach break are here (barbecues, laundries and camp kitchen) and with the beach pretty much on your doorstep, fun in the sun is just a short stroll away.

Address: 120 Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool

2. Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park

the Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park in Warrnambool — The Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park is renowned for its prized waterside location. (Image: Road Tripping Faucetts)

Also run by the local council, this beach-facing holiday park is mostly only open during peak times like summer, Easter and the Labour Day long weekend. The perfect place to pitch a tent or set up your caravan, this holiday park has plenty of powered and unpowered sites, plus barbecues, bathrooms, laundries, picnic tables and open grassy areas to enjoy. With a prized beachside location, this park is popular so be sure to book your spot early.

Address: 42 Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool

3. Warrnambool Holiday Park and Motel

a superior ensuite cabin at Warrnambool Holiday Park & Motel — The superior ensuite cabin can fit up to six guests.

Whether you’re travelling solo or with a big group of family and friends, there are plenty of accommodation options at this holiday park that’s just off the Princes Highway. From a simple studio apartment to an economy ensuite cabin for four guests, and a premium apartment sleeping up to eight people, there’s plenty of room for everyone here.

A solar-heated swimming pool and indoor games room equipped with a TV, video games and billiards table means you’re covered for things to do during cooler weather too. If you’re into fishing (tuna season is big in these parts) this holiday park is a boat-friendly place to set up base camp since there’s free boat storage and bait and ice available for sale at reception.

Address: 83 Simpson St, Warrnambool

4. Discovery Parks – Warrnambool

You’ll be nice and close to the beach at this dog-friendly park . A great option if you’re travelling with kids and pets, this park has a pool, playground, movie room, pedal karts and a rotating line-up of fun activities like scavenger hunts and art workshops to keep the little ones entertained throughout your stay. Stay in a cosy cabin, book a powered site for your van or an unpowered site for your tent or swag – there are options to suit different budgets and holiday styles here.

Address: 25 Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool

5. BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Warrnambool

the outdoor deck at BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks Warrnambool — Fire up the grill for some barbecue on the expansive outdoor deck.

Just a 10-minute stroll from the city centre, this pet-friendly holiday park puts you in prime position to enjoy Warrnambool’s restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes. Stay in the comfort of a cabin, unit or suite, pitch a tent on a grassy site or set your caravan up on a shady, powered site.

No matter which accommodation you choose, you’ll enjoy access to the park’s facilities including a swimming pool, infrared sauna, tennis court, basketball court, games room and playground.

Address: 33 Lava St, Warrnambool

6. Warrnambool Holiday Village

Conveniently located right near a few supermarkets, you’ll be all set to enjoy a self-catered, budget break at this neat and tidy holiday village . Each cabin includes a full kitchen, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, while the shared kitchen and barbecue area are perfect for visitors booked into the powered caravan sites. If you love the convenience of staying in the centre of town, be sure to bookmark this holiday village.

Address: 81 Henna St, Warrnambool

7. NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park

the outdoor pool at NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park — Cool down in the outdoor pool.

Occupying a lovely spot on the Hopkins River, this peaceful holiday park has all the ingredients for a restorative break. An impressive range of facilities means you’ll never run out of things to do here.

Make a splash at the lagoon-style outdoor pool with a waterslide, swim some laps in the heated indoor pool, challenge yourself on the mini-golf course or find a summer read at the book exchange.

With accommodation options ranging from campsites to powered caravan sites, and cabins and villas to suit everyone from solo travellers to large families, you’ll be able to bed down here at a price point that suits your budget. Travelling with your pet? This park welcomes four-legged guests too.

Address: 125 Jubilee Park Rd, Warrnambool

Feed the family at the best restaurants in Warrnambool

There’s no shortage of exceptional eateries in regional Victoria. From casual classics to finely tuned fine diners, here’s our pick of the plentiful bunch.

Le Foyer Brasserie, Bendigo

French plate at Le Foyer Brassiere, Bendigo — Le Foyer serves upscale French fare.

From the owners behind Bendigo’s beloved The Woodhouse comes this newly opened elegant French bistro. It’s all about welcoming warmth at this city fine diner, after all Le Foyer , translates to ‘the hearth’ in French. A place to linger in the chic, Parisian-style salon, the menu unfurls in the classics, from beef bourguignon to steak frites and mille-feuille.

Riverbank Moama, Murray River

If you’re journeying on or beside the Murray, it’s only fitting that you dine by its banks. This nature-nestled restaurant by the river is idyllic for a long, sun-filled lunch. The menu is an unfussy playlist of the hits served with a seasonal spin – and the mood is as gently flowing as the nearby water.

Felix, Geelong

Soft brown banquettes, walnut hues and a terrazzo bar welcomes with relaxed French bistro vibes at Geelong’s Felix . But really, it’s the collage of simple, seasonal flavours that make this restaurant an easy-going favourite. Come for brunch or dinner; vegans are welcomed with a dedicated menu.

The Perch, Lavers Hill

A laid-back classic of the Great Ocean Road, The Perch at Lavers Hill welcomes those taking a pause from the serpentine drive. Lunch in the warm-wood dining room is accompanied by vineyard vistas and fleeting cameos from native birds.

The Shared Table, Ballarat

If you go for the ‘Dine without Decision’ option at this beloved eatery , you’re free from the tyranny of food envy with a chef-selected procession of dishes that highlight the bounty of the Midwest region. Think mochi gnocchi with pumpkin and XO or Western Plains pork cotoletta.

Barragunda Dining, Mornington Peninsula

This fine diner , which opened in early 2025, has been lauded as one of the region’s most ambitious and significant openings in recent years. Set on a 400-hectare, cliffside Cape Schanck property that delivers the kitchen with a cornucopia of produce, it’s elegant and honest paddock-to-plate dining at its most refined.

Mount William Station, Grampians

Whether you’re staying at this luxe historic station or just swinging in for dinner with friends, the shared table vibe here is country hospitality at its most welcoming and elevated. Seasonal and local produce guides chef Dean Sibthorp’s hand for plates finessed with the mountain-fresh flavour of the Grampians.

Emerald City, Yarra Valley

You’re certainly not in Kansas anymore when you slip behind the emerald curtain from Cavanagh’s Whiskey and Alehouse to the diminutive Emerald City . Allusions to the fraudulent wizard and Dorothy aside, this acutely intimate four-seat diner is a curated experience worthy of a road trip. As you may imagine, bookings are essential.

du Fermier, Trentham

Annie Smithers’ intimate, farmhouse-y French fine diner is not at all new, but it is every bit iconic. It’s long attracted food-lovers to its charming dining room for a set menu that undulates with the seasons. If you’re a gourmand to your core, book into one of Annie’s delightfully informal masterclasses.

Messmates Dining, Gippsland

This Warragul diner’s menu is a well-arranged collection of delicious, farm-forward morsels crafted, quite simply, to delight. Dishes such as French onion dip scooped onto nigella seed crackers and fresh-made pasta tossed with a black pepper and butter emulsion are all about balanced, enjoyable flavours paired with good wine.

Our guide to the best Warrnambool caravan parks and camping spots