Anglesea Family Caravan Park

Designed with families in mind, Anglesea Family Caravan Park is a welcoming base for coastal adventures, outdoor fun and easy Great Ocean Road exploration. Located just off the Great Ocean Road, alongside the scenic Anglesea River and Anglesea Surf Beach, the park is ideal for a nature escape, weekend getaway, or overnight stay. Only 90 minutes from Melbourne, it’s an easy and popular choice for families and travellers heading along the Great Ocean Road.

The park offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and travel styles, including comfortable cabins, as well as more than 250 powered camping sites for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and tents. Whether you prefer a cabin stay or traditional camping, there’s something for everyone at Anglesea Family Caravan Park.

Anglesea is a playground for kids of all ages, and the park features excellent family-friendly facilities to keep everyone entertained during your stay. Its convenient location means you’re just a short walk to Anglesea’s shops, cafés, and pub, making it easy to enjoy the town without needing the car.

If you are travelling the Great Ocean Road with your pet, dogs are welcome seasonally on our select dog-friendly campsites or dog-friendly cabins.

When you stay at our Great Ocean Road Parks, your camping fees not only go into maintaining the campground, they are also reinvested back into the magnificent Great Ocean Road coastline in which you are staying. Your fees will go towards maintaining a wide range of public facilities, assets and infrastructure and vital coastal projects that protect and preserve the stunning Great Ocean Road coastline for future generations.

Looking for more inspiration? Read our Blog for the top things to see and do along the Great Ocean Road, including hidden gems, scenic lookouts and local food stops, whether you’re travelling with kids, with dogs, solo or by season.

Top Things to Do in Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Anglesea is a charming coastal town along Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road, known for its stunning beaches, scenic lookouts, and abundant wildlife. Just a short drive from Melbourne, Anglesea offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure, with opportunities for surfing, bushwalking, and kangaroo spotting in a beautiful natural setting.

Here are the top things to do in Anglesea:

Popular Things to Do in Anglesea

Outdoor & Beach Activities

• Swim or surf at Anglesea or Guvvos Beach
• Paddleboats and aqua bikes at Anglesea River
• Kayak or explore wetlands at Coogoorah Reserve
• Discover rockpools along the coastline
• Sunset views along the Anglesea coastline
• Spot wildlife and native birds including kangaroos around Anglesea

Scenic Walks & Nature Experiences

• Point Addis National Marine Park - spectacular scenery with wide sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and rocky reefs.
• Maits Rest Rainforest Walk – a short boardwalk through ancient rainforest and towering myrtle beech trees.
• Surf Coast Walk - coastal cliffs, wildflower patches and sea breezes.
• Great Otway National Park - explore spectacular rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife
• Californian Redwoods at Beech Forest - walk beneath towering Californian redwoods
• Lake Elizabeth - a tranquil lake that is a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, with the chance to spot a platypus.

Scenic Lookouts & Waterfall

• Take in panoramic views at Loveridge Lookout, Anglesea Lookout, and Urquhart Bluf
• Visit nearby waterfalls including Erskine Falls, Sheoak Falls, Kalimna Falls, Henderson Falls, and Carisbrook Falls

Iconic Great Ocean Road Attractions

Base yourself in Anglesea and take a two-hour scenic drive to explore the dramatic coastline of Port Campbell National Park and Bay of Islands Coastal Park, home to some of the most spectacular rock formations along the Great Ocean Road, including:

• Twelve Apostles
• Loch Ard Gorge
• London Arch (previously London Bridge)
• Gibson Steps
• The Grotto
• Bay of Islands
• Childers Cove

Family-Friendly Attractions

• Anglesea Bike Park
• Kennett River Glow-worm Walk
• Wildlife Wonders
• Live Wire Park
• Otway Fly Treetops Adventures

Food & Local Experiences

• Fish and chips at Captain Moonlight
• Taste the flavours at Gelato Gelato
• Dine with a beach view at Love House
• Dinner & drinks at Anglesea Hotel
• Sweet treats at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie

Historic Landmark

• Cape Otway Lightstation

Where to stay

Stay alongside the Anglesea River and Surf Beach at Anglesea Family Caravan Park, offering cabins and campsites in a peaceful coastal setting with resident kangaroos and native birds.

Looking for more inspiration?

Read our Blog for the top things to see and do along the Great Ocean Road, including hidden gems, scenic lookouts and local food stops, whether you’re travelling with kids, with dogs, solo or by season.

Nearby Towns to Explore

• Torquay – famous surf beaches and laid-back coastal vibes
• Lorne – vibrant seaside town with waterfalls and rainforest walks
• Wye River – dramatic ocean views and a popular pub stop.
• Kennett River - wildlife, rainforest walks and sweeping ocean views