Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park in Great Ocean Road

Campground · Great Ocean Road

Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park

A compact camp with direct beach and creek access.

Type
Campground
Nearest trail
2.9 km
Audio stories
5 nearby
  • Restrooms
  • Food

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Overview

About Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park

Why stop

  • Direct beach and creek access from the campground.
  • Updated bathrooms, camp kitchen and covered BBQ.

Heads up

  • Closely spaced pitches can be tight for larger vans.

Map

Where it is

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CampgroundSkenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park-38.72467, 143.71325
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Plan your stop

Before you go

7 active Great Ocean Road alerts

  • 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
  • ClosureWye Road closed after storm and flood damageWye Road is closed until further notice for road maintenance and repairs following storm and flood damage; do not use the road. Check current Great Otway National Park conditions before travelling.Official details
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Guide

More about Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park

A small beachfront campgroundThis seasonal campground sits between the Great Ocean Road and Skenes Creek’s foreshore, about…

This seasonal campground sits between the Great Ocean Road and Skenes Creek’s foreshore, about 6 km east of Apollo Bay. It’s a camping base with direct beach and creek access; surf can be heard from pitches near the shore. The park has limited sites, so book early for peak dates.

Choose a pitch that fitsThe campground is compact, and pitches can feel tight for larger vans.

The campground is compact, and pitches can feel tight for larger vans. Check site dimensions when booking. Some foreshore-side pitches are screened by shrubs; others sit nearer Great Ocean Road. Dogs are welcome year-round, up to two per booking, and campfires are allowed under park-office guidelines.

The park operates seasonally in spring and summer, but exact opening dates vary. Confirm the season before planning a stay.

Cook at the campgroundThe facilities include updated bathroom blocks, laundry, a camp kitchen and a covered barbecue…

The facilities include updated bathroom blocks, laundry, a camp kitchen and a covered barbecue area. It’s set up for self-catering rather than a café stop, so bring the food you’ll want for your stay.

A recent rebuildThe park reopened after a 2022–23 redevelopment with modular reception and amenities buildings.

The park reopened after a 2022–23 redevelopment with modular reception and amenities buildings. They were chosen to allow changes if future coastal-hazard information affects how the foreshore is managed.

Wildlife

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