Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park

Skenes Creek is re-open for the Spring/Summer season - so book your spot now!

Skenes Creek Caravan Park is a peaceful beachfront campground on the Great Ocean Road, just 6km from Apollo Bay. With direct beach frontage, you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves and wake to beautiful ocean views.

Just steps from the beach, creek and Great Ocean Road, the small campground offers a quiet coastal getaway with powered and unpowered campsites. Surrounded by nature, the campground provides a relaxed atmosphere, making it a great option for couples, families, and solo travellers.

This seasonal park features updated amenities, including a camp kitchen, laundry facilities, and modern bathroom blocks, ensuring a comfortable stay even in a small-scale setting. Because of its limited site availability and beachfront location, early bookings are recommended, especially during peak season.

Travelling the Great Ocean Road with your dog? Dog-friendly campsites are available year-round, making Skenes Creek Caravan Park an excellent pet-friendly option for your coastal adventures.

When you stay at Great Ocean Road Parks, your fees help maintain our campgrounds and are reinvested into the magnificent Great Ocean Road coastline. Your stay helps support public facilities, infrastructure and coastal projects that protect and preserve this special place for future generations.

Q: Is Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park on the beach?
A: Yes. Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park has absolute beach frontage, with the beach and creek right beside the park. It is located 6km from Apollo Bay.

Q: Is Skenes Creek Caravan Park dog-friendly?
A: Yes. Skenes Creek is a year-round dog-friendly park, making it a convenient option for travellers exploring the Great Ocean Road with their dog.

Q: What type of camping is available at Skenes Creek?
A: The park offers powered and unpowered camping sites in a small, peaceful beachfront setting. The park is seasonal, opening for spring and summer each year.

Looking for more inspiration? Discover all the Top things to see & do in Skenes Creek or read our Blog for more things to see and do along the Great Ocean Road.

Top things to do in Skenes Creek on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Skenes Creek is a peaceful coastal village on the Great Ocean Road, just minutes from Apollo Bay. Surrounded by beaches, rainforest and waterfalls within the Great Otway National Park, it’s an ideal base for exploring both the coastline and inland Otways.

With a surf-friendly beach, calm creek for kayaking, and rugged rockpools to explore, Skenes Creek offers a relaxed alternative to busier Great Ocean Road destinations.

Here are the top things to do in Skenes Creek:

Popular Things to Do in Skenes Creek

Outdoor & Beach Activities

• Swim or surf at Skenes Creek Beach
• Fish or kayak at Skenes Creek mouth
• Rockpool rambling
• Sunset views along the Skenes Creek coastline
• Spot wildlife and native birds including koalas and king parrots in the rainforest close to the Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park.

Scenic Walks & Nature Experiences

• Kayak tour with the Australian fur seals
• Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary - Protected marine sanctuary with reefs, seals and diverse sea life.
• Maits Rest Rainforest Walk – a short boardwalk through ancient rainforest and towering myrtle beech trees.
• 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 & Waterfalls

• Viewpoints & Lookouts (Marriners Lookout, Cape Patton, Mount Defiance)
• Waterfalls (Kalimna Falls, Sheoak Falls, Henderson Falls, Erskine Falls, Carisbrook Falls)

Iconic Great Ocean Road Attractions

Base yourself in Skenes Creek and take a one-and-half-hour 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

World-Class Attractions

Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre (opening October 2026)

Family-Friendly Attractions

• Kennett River Glow-worm Walk
• Wildlife Wonders
• Live Wire Park
• Otway Fly Treetops Adventures
• Glow worms at Melba Gully
• Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park

Food & Local Experiences

• Lunch at Wye General Store & Café
• Dinner & drinks at Wye River Hotel
• Dine at Chris's Beacon Point
• Fresh seafood at Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-Op
• Taste local flavours along the Otway Harvest Trail
• Ice cream at Dooley’s Ice cream
• Craft beer at Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
• Spirit tasting at Apollo Bay Distillery

Historic Landmark

• Cape Otway Lightstation

Where to stay in Skenes Creek

Stay at the Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park, a dog-friendly, absolute beachfront campground just minutes from Apollo Bay. This small park offers camping with updated amenities and just steps from the beach.

With direct beach access and close proximity to the Great Otway National Park, it’s an ideal base for exploring waterfalls, rainforest walks and the Great Ocean Road.

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

• Marengo - reef, seals and rainforest walks
• Apollo Bay – rainforest adventures & seafood
• Wye River – dramatic ocean views and a popular pub stop.
• Kennett River - wildlife, rainforest walks and sweeping ocean views