Caravanners can find ocean views and beach breaks at the gateway to the Great Ocean Road.
Just 12 kilometres from Allansford, the western starting point of the Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool is the perfect launchpad for driving Australia’s most Instagrammable coastal caravan road trip. But don’t write this beach town off as a mere basecamp—Warrnambool’s ocean views, surf breaks, and sand dunes are equally worth your time. Time your caravan camping trip for winter (June through October) to spot southern right whales at Logans Beach, or escape the summer crowds along the Great Ocean Road by checking into a tranquil Hipcamp on a local farm. Most rural campgrounds are best-suited for self-sufficient campers, so if you prefer powered sites and a few home comforts, head to one of the caravan parks or holiday parks in Warrnambool or nearby Port Fairy instead. Most provide BBQ areas, a camp kitchen, and a dump point, but some also have a swimming pool. Find all of this and more within a short drive of the Twelve Apostles and Apollo Bay.