Great Ocean Road Tourist Park
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park is situated at Peterborough, right on the Great Ocean Road, near the bridge over the Curdies River inlet and a short 150 metres from the main beach. This multi-award-winning park (voted Victoria's Favourite Holiday Park multiple times) offers a picturesque and tranquil setting, making it an ideal base for exploring the stunning coastal scenery of the Great Ocean Road.
The park provides a range of accommodation options to suit various budgets, including self-contained cabins and spacious, grassy powered and unpowered camping sites. It's a popular spot for those interested in estuary and surf fishing, cray fishing, diving, and swimming, with direct river access and a boat ramp located next to the park.
Facilities
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park offers a comprehensive range of facilities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay:
- Modern Camp Kitchen: Fully enclosed and equipped with free BBQs, ovens, cooktops, microwaves, and refrigerators.
- TV Room: Featuring a large flat-screen television for guest entertainment.
- Games Room: Providing recreational activities.
- Open Fireplace: In the communal area, perfect for cooler evenings (subject to CFA regulations).
- Jumping Pillow: A fun activity for children.
- Playground: With swings and other equipment.
- Basketball Ring: For some active fun.
- Clean and Modern Amenities Block: Including toilets, showers, and disabled facilities.
- Laundry: With washing machines, dryers, and ironing facilities.
- Free Wi-Fi: Available throughout the park.
- Dump Point: For caravan waste disposal.
- Ice and Bait: Available for purchase from the office.
- Gas Swap & Go: For refilling gas bottles.
- Pet-Friendly (Off-Peak): Pets are allowed on caravan and camping sites at the Manager's discretion during off-peak periods only. Pets are not permitted in cabins.
- Boat Ramp Access: Located next to the park for easy river access.
- Movie Hire: Available from the general store and licensed grocer nearby.
- Free Tennis Courts: Located a short walk from the park.
Nearby Tourist Spots
Great Ocean Road Tourist Park's location in Peterborough provides convenient access to numerous iconic attractions along the Great Ocean Road:
- Peterborough Main Beach: Approximately 150 metres away, within easy walking distance.
- The Bay of Islands Coastal Park: Very close to Peterborough.
- The Bay of Martyrs: Also very close to Peterborough.
- London Bridge: A short drive from Peterborough.
- Loch Ard Gorge: Approximately a 10-minute drive east of Peterborough.
- The Twelve Apostles: Approximately a 15-minute drive east of Peterborough.
- Port Campbell National Park: Easily accessible, with the above attractions located within it.
- The Otway Fly Treetop Walk: Approximately a short drive inland from the Great Ocean Road.
- The "12 Apostles Gourmet Trail": This trail, featuring cheese factories, a winery, distillery, and berry farm, is also within a reasonable driving distance.
- Warrnambool: Approximately a one-hour drive west of Peterborough.
- Port Fairy: Approximately a one-hour drive further west of Warrnambool.
The park's strategic location allows guests to easily explore the natural wonders and gourmet experiences that the Great Ocean Road region has to offer.