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Bear Gully Campground
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
Bird watching
Sunrises and sunsets
Wildlife viewing
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.
When you're there
Download the campground map to see where each site is located.
Camping & accommodation
Camping is available in the park at Bear Gully where shady campsites are set right on the shore of Waratah Bay. Campers should be self-sufficient and bring their own firewood and drinking water. Advance booking and payment required year round.