Camping in Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

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Camping in Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

There are a number of options for camping in the park. Sites are unpowered and most will accommodate up to six people and one vehicle. Most sites will fit a large tent with adjacent vehicle parking and some sites are suitable for camper trailers or caravans.
The western section of the park has two distinct types of camping – coastal camping with ready access to the beach (Shoreline Drive Campgrounds 1-19 and Paradise Beach Campground), and bush camping a short drive to Lake Victoria and Lake Wellington (Red Bluff and Spoon Bay). 

Boat based bush campsites are available at Bunga Arm east of Steamer Landing. 

Advance bookings and payment required year round for Bunga Arm and Paradise Beach,. 

Things to do in the area

 
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.

Bunga Arm

Accessible only by boat, Bunga Arm was formed over many thousands of years when sand, deposited by the sea, built up between the original bay (now Lake Victoria) and the ocean. Approximately 250 metres divides the tranquil waters of Bunga Arm from the pounding surf of Bass Strait - and you can stay at one of the seven boat-based bush campsites located there. If you don’t have your own boat to access Bunga Arm, you can hire one at one of the lakeside towns.

Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park

Located 30km south of Sale and adjacent to Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park, this park covers 5km of coastline. This untamed stretch of coastline runs alongside the slender strip of sand dunes that protect the Gippsland Lakes.
The Homestead at Nyerimilang Heritage Park in the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park.

Nyerimilang Heritage Park

Magnificent views and a rich variety of plant and birdlife are some of this Gippsland park’s attractions. A highlight is Nyerimilang Homestead, in a delightful garden setting on a cliff top above the beautiful Gippsland Lakes.
The path to Ninety Mile Beach from Paradise Beach Campground at Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

Paradise Beach Campground

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.

How to get there

Camping in Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

Camping in Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

Sites

When you're there

Download the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders. 

Need to know

Camping in Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

Where to camp

In addition to the bookable sites at Bunga Arm and Paradise Beach there are some free campsites available on a no booking, no fees,camping is on a first in, first-served basis.

 

Red Bluff

Access
Red Bluff campground is accessed via sign posted sandy tracks off the Loch Sport Road
Bookings
No booking, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis. Dogs and firearms are not permitted.
Campsites
Campsites are suitable for both tents and caravans and can accommodate up to six people and one vehicle. All campsites are unpowered.
Facilities
Non-flush toilets, picnic table, fireplace and a shelter are available.
Water
No fresh water is available – please supply your own.

 

Shoreline Drive camping

Access
The western section of the park is accessible by a sealed road via Seaspray and Golden Beach. Located along Shoreline Drive, the campground has ready access to the beach and is in a coastal camping setting.
Bookings
No bookings, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Campsites
Sites 1 to 6 are available for campers Dogs and conveniently within the towns of Golden Beach. Dogs are prohibited in all other campgrounds and is an offense under the National Parks Regulations 2013 and can result in a fine.

Facilities
Non-flush toilets are available at campgrounds, 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 18 and 19.

What will I do with my rubbish? 
To preserve the environment and experience of visiting a National Park what ever you bring in you should take out, this includes rubbish. Leaving rubbish behind is an offense under the National Park Regulations 2013 and the Environment Protection Act 2017 and can result in a fine.

 

Spoon Bay

Access
Spoon Bay campground is accessed via sign posted sandy tracks off the Loch Sport Road.
Bookings
No booking, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Campsites
Campsites are suitable for both tents and caravans that will accommodate up to six people and one vehicle. All campsites are unpowered. During hunting season, dispersed camping is allowed in the hunting zone.
Facilities
Non-flush toilets are available.
Water
No fresh water is available – please supply your own.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted, except for gundogs used for the flushing and retrieval of game birds during, and 24 hours prior to the commencement of, the open season.

 

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.

  • Red Bluff Campground (Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park)

    Beacon Swamp Track suitable for 4WD access only

    Beacon Swamp track in the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park is suitable for 4WD access only. Track conditions include soft loose sand. Those wishing to camp at Red Bluff Campground should consider this information prior to planning there stay. 

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Ground shooting operations targeting deer

    Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area.  The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
     
    For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

    Pest Animal Control Program

    Parks Victoria will be undertaking a pest animal ground shooting program between April 2025 and July 2025, inclusive, in Lake Coleman Wildlife Reserve and Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park. The park will remain open to visitors during operations.

  • Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park

    Pines Track 4WD access only

    Pines Track is a minor vehicle access track in the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park. Pines Track is recommended for 4WD use only. Sections of track can at times be boggy, sandy or inundated with water. Track is not suitable for 2WD or low vehicles.

  • Entrance Bay (Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park)

    Sand nourishment works may impact access to some areas

    Sand nourishment works will be occurring at Baxter Island GLR and Rigby Island GLR in the Gippsland Lakes between April-June 2025. Machinery and dredging operations at these sites may impact access.
     
    If you require further information please call 13 19 63

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