Killarney Beach Camping Reserve
Killarney Beach Camping Reserve: Coastal Camping near Port Fairy
Killarney Beach Camping Reserve, located just off the Princes Highway in Victoria, offers a serene coastal camping experience with direct access to the beautiful Killarney Beach. Situated near the charming town of Port Fairy and the natural wonder of Tower Hill, it's an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway by the sea.
Facilities: The camping reserve provides essential facilities for a comfortable stay:
- Powered and unpowered sites
- Amenities block with communal showers and toilets
- Laundry facilities (coin-operated)
- BBQ facilities (under shelter)
- Children's playground with shade sail
- Sports oval
- Pet-friendly (dogs must be on a lead at all times)
- Non-potable water is available, so visitors should bring their own drinking water.
- A resident caretaker is often on-site during summer months.
- There are 15 powered sites and 53 unpowered sites available.
- Fires and fire pits are not permitted.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby: Killarney Beach Camping Reserve is conveniently located near several popular attractions:
- Killarney Beach: The camping reserve is based at Killarney Beach, offering just a short stroll across the sand dunes to the swimming and fishing beach. A boat ramp is also located nearby for easy access to the water.
- Port Fairy: The historic and popular seaside town of Port Fairy is located just a few minutes' drive away, approximately 10-12 kilometres to the west (around a 10-15 minute drive).
- Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve: Situated within a dormant volcano and home to abundant native wildlife, Tower Hill is a short drive to the east of Killarney, approximately 6-8 kilometres (around a 5-10 minute drive).
- Koroit: The charming Irish township of Koroit is also nearby, located just north of Tower Hill and a short drive from the camping reserve.
- Warrnambool: The larger regional city of Warrnambool is located further to the east, approximately 18-20 kilometres from Killarney (around a 15-20 minute drive).
Killarney Beach Camping Reserve offers a simple and relaxed coastal camping experience with the convenience of being close to beaches, natural attractions, and the vibrant nearby towns of Port Fairy and Koroit.