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Bear Gully Campground
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.
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Access
There is vehicle access to the camping area. Easy access to the beach is via a short walking track. Dogs are not permitted in the campground or on the adjacent beach.
Bookings
Advanced bookings and payment are required.
Campsites
There are campsites available for booking with a maximum of 6 people per site. All campsites are unpowered and can be exposed to weather. They are set next to Eucalyptus trees. The campsites are suitable for tents, campervans or caravans.
Facilities
Non-flush toilets and shared fireplaces are provided.
Campfire
Only allowed in the designated steel fireplaces provided – supply your own wood.
Water
No drinking water supplied – supply your own.
There is vehicle access to the camping area. Easy access to the beach is via a short walking track. Dogs are not permitted in the campground or on the adjacent beach.
Bookings
Advanced bookings and payment are required.
Campsites
There are campsites available for booking with a maximum of 6 people per site. All campsites are unpowered and can be exposed to weather. They are set next to Eucalyptus trees. The campsites are suitable for tents, campervans or caravans.
Facilities
Non-flush toilets and shared fireplaces are provided.
Campfire
Only allowed in the designated steel fireplaces provided – supply your own wood.
Water
No drinking water supplied – supply your own.
Things To Do
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.
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.
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
This camping area offers shady campsites set among tall Banksias right on the shore of Waratah Bay. The adjacent beach is unpatrolled and not recommended for swimming. The area is popular for fishing and rock pooling.
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.
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.
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