Kennett River Family Caravan Park

The Great Ocean Road is open for visitors, and we’re open too.

Kennett River Family Caravan Park is ideally located along one of the most scenic stretches of the Great Ocean Road, just 2.5 hours from Melbourne and perfectly positioned halfway between Lorne and Apollo Bay. Set against the lush backdrop of the Great Otway National Park with sweeping ocean views in front, the park offers a relaxed coastal escape surrounded by nature.

Shaded by well-established trees, the park is home to abundant native wildlife, including the area’s famous resident koalas, making it a memorable destination for families and nature lovers. The peaceful, laid-back atmosphere makes it easy to slow down and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Kennett River boasts a safe and pristine beach, one of the few summer patrolled beaches on the Great Ocean Road between Lorne and Apollo Bay. Popular with local surfers, the beach is also known for its reliable point break, while swimmers and beachgoers can enjoy calm conditions during patrolled periods.

The park offers a range of accommodation options, including powered and unpowered campsites as well as cabins, catering to campers, caravanners, couples and families. Whether you’re camping under the trees or staying in a cabin, there’s an option to suit your style of holiday.

Perfect for relaxing with a book, spending time with friends and family, or exploring the surrounding coastline and rainforest, the park features excellent on-site facilities, including a camp kitchen, barbecue area, and children’s playground. A local general store is conveniently located nearby, offering everyday essentials and hot food options if you’d prefer not to cook.

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 top things to see and do along the Great Ocean Road.

There is plenty to explore in Kennett River. Stroll across to the beach for a walk or a surf, throw a fishing line in the Kennett River or enjoy loads of trails for walking and riding. The region is very popular with the native wildlife and home to a large population of koalas so be sure to look up.

• Kennett River Beach
• Swimming and surfing
• Walking and riding trials
• Koala and wildlife spotting
• Dolphin, seal and whale spotting
• Bird watching
• Fishing on Kennett River
• Kafe Koala General Store
• Platypus at Lake Elizabeth
• Mt Defiance and Cape Patton Lookouts
• Waterfalls
• Lookouts & Viewpoints
• Kennett River Koala Walk
• Bicycle Riding
• Markets & Shopping
• Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
• Cape Otway Lightstation
• The Great Ocean Road
• Hike the Cumberland River Trail

Looking for more inspiration? Read our Blog for top things to see and do along the Great Ocean Road.