Aire River East Campground in Great Ocean Road

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Aire River East Campground

A sheltered estuary camp for self-sufficient paddlers.

Type
Campground
Nearest trail
0.4 km
Audio stories
3 nearby
  • Restrooms
  • Parking
  • Picnic tables

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Aire River: Camping and the Estuary

Overview

About Aire River East Campground

Why stop

  • Sheltered water suits kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding.

Heads up

  • No supplied drinking water, power or showers.

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Where it is

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CampgroundAire River East Campground-38.80020, 143.48187
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Before you go

7 active Great Ocean Road alerts

  • ClosureAire River campground sites closed through 30 OctoberMentions Aire River, referenced in this guideSeasonal closures affect all Aire River East campsites and Aire River West sites 24–40 through 30 October 2026; do not camp on those sites. They reopen from 31 October 2026.Official details
  • ClosureLorne-area walking trails closed after flood and storm damageSeveral walking trails near Lorne remain closed; do not enter closed tracks. - Phantom Falls Walk is temporarily closed because flood and storm damage affected the trail and structures.Official details
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Aire River: Camping and the Estuary
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“Aire River is coming up, with riverside camping below the Otway Ranges and sheltered water for paddling on the eastern side.”

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More about Aire River East Campground

A quiet river campAire River East is a 20-site drive-in campground on the eastern bank of the Aire River estuary,…

Aire River East is a 20-site drive-in campground on the eastern bank of the Aire River estuary, below the Otway Ranges. Its grassy pitches and calm, sheltered water suit a quiet overnight stay with kayaking, canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding. It’s best for self-sufficient campers who want time by the river, not a serviced holiday park.

Choose your pitch and pack accordinglySites 1–9 are tent-only and sit higher on the slope; sites 10–20 allow caravans and sit lower,…

Sites 1–9 are tent-only and sit higher on the slope; sites 10–20 allow caravans and sit lower, where some rigs may need levelling. Book ahead: all sites require a reservation. Long-drop toilets, a picnic shelter and tables are provided, but there’s no supplied drinking water, power or showers. There’s no shop or food service onsite, so bring your provisions and pack rubbish out. A winter closure generally runs from late May through October; check the current opening dates before planning your stay.

Keep an eye on the treesCampers sometimes spot or hear koalas around the site, and kookaburras are also reported.

Campers sometimes spot or hear koalas around the site, and kookaburras are also reported. Treat wildlife as a bonus rather than a sure thing.

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