Booking information
Last updated: 5.00pm on 6 September 2023
Get ready for your next outdoor adventure in nature! Camping and accommodation bookings across Victoria are now open until 6 October 2024.
See our updated guide on ’How to book camping online’, including a simple video tutorial.
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Further information about making a booking
Once you make a booking, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.
Read the FAQs below for more information including ‘minimum and maximum booking lengths’ at specific campgrounds during the year.
If you need further assistance to make a booking call Parks Victoria on 13 1963. To stay informed and discover new ways to get into nature subscribe to the ‘Outdoor Inspiration’ e-newsletter.
Information for campers at Wilsons Promontory National Park
No ballot system for Tidal River Campground bookings
As part of the upgraded online booking system, Parks Victoria has removed the ballot from Tidal River Campground at the Prom. Campers can now book every bookable campground across Victoria instantly – no more waiting to hear if a ballot application was successful or not. See section above ‘Bookings release dates’ for the Prom.
FAQs
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How can I book?
Go to https://bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
We know that not everyone is confident online, or people may have differing levels of access to the internet. To provide more equitable access to booking, people can also call 13 1963 if they need further assistance to make a booking.
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What if I want to book after 6 October 2024?
Camping bookings for after 6 October 2024 will be released during 2024. To stay informed, subscribe to the ‘Outdoor Inspiration’ e-newsletter.
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Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes, the upgraded system allows you to change or cancel your booking. If you’re not going to use your site, please remember to change it or cancel so other people can enjoy it.
Camping date transfers may be made up to 2 days prior to arrival depending on availability.
Accommodation date transfers may be made up to 7 days prior to arrival depending on availability.
Our cancellation policy is:
- 30 days’ or more prior notice to the booking arrival date, 50% of the applicable fees per night will be forfeited.
- Less than 30 days’ prior notice to the booking arrival date, 100% of the applicable fees per night will be forfeited.
- To change or cancel your booking go to email confirmation and click on manage my booking.
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What are the minimum and maximum booking lengths?
Wilsons Promontory National Park - Tidal River Campground
Melbourne Cup: 4 night minimum
Summer Peak Season: 7 night minimum/14 night maximum, with check in/out on Fridays only, from Fri 22 Dec to Fri 26 Jan 2024
Labour Day Weekend: 3 night minimum (arrival Friday)
Easter: 4 night minimum (arrival Thursday)
Wilsons Promontory National Park - Wilsons Prom Accommodation
Melbourne Cup: 4 night minimum for Just Inside the Gate and Tidal River Cabins, Huts and Units
Summer Peak Season: Cabins - 7 night minimum/maximum with check in/out on Fridays only from Fri 22 Dec 2023 - Fri 26 Jan 2024. Group Lodges, Huts and Units - 7 night minimum/maximum with check in/out on Thursdays between Thur 21 Dec 2023 - Thur 25 Jan 2024
Labour Day: 3 night minimum for Just Inside the Gate and Tidal River Cabins, Huts and Units
Easter: 4 night minimum for Just Inside the Gate and Tidal River Cabins, Huts and Units
All year: 2 night minimum stay for Just Inside The Gate and Tidal River Group Lodges
All year: 2 night minimum stay for Tidal River Cabins and Units for Saturday nights
Cape Conran Coastal Park - Banksia Bluff Campground
Melbourne Cup: 4 night minimum (arrival Friday)
Summer Peak Season: 7 night minimum, 21 night maximum, with check in/check out on Saturday only, from Sat 23 Dec 2023 to Sat 27 Jan 2024
Labour Day Weekend: 3 night minimum (arrival Friday)
Easter: 4 night minimum (arrival Thursday)
Great Otway National Park - Blanket Bay Campground
Summer Peak Season: 7 night maximum between Sat 23 Dec 2023 to Fri 26 Jan 2024
Labour Day Weekend: 3 night minimum (arrival Friday)
Easter: 4 night minimum (arrival Thursday)
Discovery Bay Coastal Park - Lake Mombeong and Swan Lake campgrounds
Summer Peak Season: 4 night minimum from Tue 26 Dec 2023 to Sat 6 Jan 2024
Labour Day Weekend: 3 night minimum (arrival Friday)
Easter: 4 night minimum (arrival Thursday)
Lower Glenelg National Park - all campgrounds accessible by vehicle
Summer Peak Season: 4 night minimum from Tue 26 Dec 2023 to Sat 6 Jan 2024
Labour Day Weekend: 3 night minimum (arrival Friday)
Easter: 4 night minimum (arrival Thursday)
Corringle Foreshore Reserve campground
Easter: 4 night minimum (arrival Thursday)
Croajingolong National Park - Peachtree Creek, Shipwreck Creek, Wingan Inlet, and Mueller Inlet campgrounds
Easter: 4 night minimum (arrival Thursday)
Mount Buffalo National Park - Lake Catani Campground
Summer Peak Season: 7 night minimum, with check in/check out on Saturday only, from Sat 23 Dec 2023 to Sat 6 Jan 2024
Buchan Caves Reserve - Buchan Caves Accommodation
2 night minimum all year round except Labour Day, Easter and Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup: 4 night minimum (arrival Friday)
Labour Day Weekend: 3 night minimum (arrival Friday)
Easter: 4 night minimum (arrival Thursday)
Point Nepean National Park - Point Nepean Discovery Tents
Melbourne Cup: 2 night minimum
Summer Peak Season: 3 night minimum from Fri 22 Dec 2023 to Sun 7 Jan 2024, and 2 night minimum from Mon 8 Jan to Sun 28 Jan 2024
Labour Day Weekend: 3 night minimum
Easter: 2 night minimum
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Why do some campgrounds have a minimum booking length?
Some popular campgrounds have a minimum number of nights that you must book in certain peak times, such as Christmas and Easter. This is largely to manage traffic at those sites, ensure safety of campers and provide a more enjoyable experience within the campground.
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How many campsites can I book at once?
You can book up to ten campsites as part of one booking.
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Is there a waitlist for peak times if others cancel?
The system is live in real time, so if someone cancels a site or accommodation it becomes available immediately.
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How do I to keep informed of future camping and accommodation booking releases?
To stay informed with all that’s happening in Victoria’s National Parks, including future camping releases, please sign up for the ‘Outdoor Inspiration’ e-newsletter and follow our social media channels.
Parks where fees apply
Fees apply to campsites and accommodation at the following parks:
- Brisbane Ranges National Park
- Buchan Caves Reserve
- Budj Bim National Park
- Cape Conran Coastal Park
- Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
- Cathedral Range State Park
- Corringle Foreshore Reserve
- Croajingolong National Park
- Discovery Bay Coastal Park
- Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing at Alpine National Park
- Gabo Island Reserve (accommodation only)
- Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
- Glenelg River Canoe Trail
- Grampians National Park
- Great Ocean Walk
- Great Otway National Park
- Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
- Kinglake National Park
- Lake Eildon National Park
- Little Desert National Park
- Longridge Camp
- Lower Glenelg National Park
- Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park
- Mount Buangor State Park
- Mount Buffalo National Park
- Murray-Sunset National Park (Shearers Quarters)
- Nioka Bush Camp at Plenty Gorge
- Peachtree Creek Reserve
- Point Hicks Lighthouse Reserve
- The Lakes National Park
- Upper Yarra Reservoir Park
- Wilsons Promontory National Park
- Wyperfeld National Park