Bear Gully Campground

Bear Gully Campground

Bear Gully Campground

Bear Gully Campground

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    Bear Gully Campground

    Set on the shores of Warratah Bay, Bear Gully Campground offers relaxing coastal camping in a tranquil setting.
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    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 closed until Sunday 7 May 2023.

      Parks Victoria is working with First Peoples–State Relations to investigate and assess potential impacts on cultural heritage at this site. We are taking a precautionary approach to limit harm to these values, to fulfill our obligations under the Parks Victoria Act 2018 and Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. We thank visitors and the community for their patience and compliance with the closure while we investigate.

      We will notify campers if this closure will be extended, however, campers with future bookings should remain aware of the changing conditions.

    • 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.

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