Bear Gully Campground

A man adds wood to a campfire while two women sit with a young child to enjoy a picnic on a small table nearby at their campsite.

This area has additional visitor advice This area has reported issues This area is closed

Explore

Bear Gully Campground

Set on the shores of Warratah Bay, Bear Gully Campground offers relaxing coastal camping in a tranquil setting.
Book now

Next to Walkerville, and overlooking Wilsons Promontory, this camping area offers shady campsites set among tall Banksia near the shores of Waratah Bay.

The spectacular unpatrolled surf beach is just a short stroll from the campground and is best suited for rockpooling, fishing, surfing and coastal walks - it is not recommended for swimming. The nearest patrolled beaches are Sandy Point and Venus Bay.

Campground facilities include non-flush toilets, communal fireplaces and picnic tables. There is no drinking water available and you need to bring your own firewood.

The campground is 2WD accessible, and 17 of the 34 campsites that are suitable for campervans, caravans or trailers – specific sites are detailed on the campground map.

Individual campsites need to be booked in advance and accommodate a maximum of 6 people per site.

Things To Do

 
Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

Bird watching

From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.
A couple watch the sunset at a picnic table on the edge of Lake Catani at Mount Buffalo National Park.

Sunrises and sunsets

Spectacular sunsets from the summits and to west, and picturesque sunrises in the east , top-and-tail your day the perfect way.
A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park,

Wildlife viewing

Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,

How to get there

Bear Gully Campground

Bear Gully Campground is located in South Gippsland - two and a half hours drive south east of Melbourne. Follow signs towards Walkerville, and turn on to Walkerville South Road before turning right on to Bear Gully Road.

Bear Gully Campground

Sites

When you're there

Download the campground map to see where each site is located.

Need to know

Bear Gully Campground

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Be prepared and stay safe

Cape Liptrap Coastal Park is in the West and South Gippsland fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Bear Gully Campground (Cape Liptrap Coastal Park)

    Bear Gully Campground closure

    Bear Gully Campground, including beach access through the site, is currently closed to campers and day visitors.

    Parks Victoria has been granted a permit to reopen the Bear Gully Campground on Friday 22 December. Bookings will open on our website at 11am on Thursday 7 December.

    We’ve completed some work at the site to make sure the facilities are clean, safe and ready to reopen and we’re looking forward to welcoming campers back in the next few weeks. Please check the Parks Victoria website for more information over the coming weeks for more information.

    For camping bookings, a ‘pre-queue’ will open at 10:20am (AEDT) on Thursday 7 December. If you join the pre-queue before 11am, the system will randomly allocate entry from the pre-queue into the Virtual Waiting Room at 11am. People who join from 11am will join the end of the queue in the Virtual Waiting Room after those in the pre-queue. You’ll be able to see how long the estimated wait time is and your place in the queue. This allows us to manage the booking system during periods of high demand.

    Camping Special Conditions

    The following special conditions now apply to a camping permit at Bear Gully Campground to protect cultural values in this area:

    • Campers (Occupation Permit holders) must camp only on designated (numbered) campsites
    • Campers (Occupation Permit holders) are prohibited from digging, excavating, soil disturbance other than establishing campsite using tent pegs
    • No additional campsite drains/channels are permitted
    • Fires are only permitted within designated campground fireplaces.

  • Cape Liptrap Coastal Park

    Unstable sea cliffs and recent rock fall at Walkerville North.

    A recent rock fall has occurred at the sea cliffs between Walkerville South and Walkerville North.
    The site is unstable and further falls are expected.
    Please stay well clear of the site and obey warning signs.

Similar Experiences

 
A women walks her dog into the campsite while another women prepares food as her son looks on.

Banksia Bluff Campground

Banksia Bluff is a tranquil wooded campground where the peace is only broken by the dawn chorus and waves crashing. Set up camp among gum and banksia woodland and relax by the campfire. Camp with your dog on select sites.
A woman enjoys a cup of tea while sat at a picnic table infront of her tent at Bunga Arm Campsite in the Gippsland Lakes.

Camping in Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

The campground is separated from the beach by a stretch of fenced vegetation. There is access to the beach from the Paradise Beach camping area. Use this access points to reduce damage to the sensitive coastal vegetation.
Two friends explore JB Plain after spending the night camping out.

Camping in Baw Baw National Park

Dispersed bush camping is permitted on the Baw Baw Plateau. The Plateau is a fuel stove only area – no solid fuel fires are permitted and collecting firewood prohibited in the Park. The area falls within domestic water supply catchments, so care must be taken with the disposal of human waste.
X
By using our site you accept that we use and share cookies and similar technologies with certain approved third parties. These tools enable us to improve your website experience and to provide content and ads tailored to your interests. By continuing to use our site you consent to this. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.
Confirm