Monday 14 October, 2024
Victorians and other visitors can enjoy camping in the great outdoors for free this summer and beyond at some of the most beautiful and beloved places in the state.
Camping at 131 of Parks Victoria’s paid campgrounds will be free of charge between 1 December 2024 and 30 June 2025.
Bookings are essential, even though there is no charge.
The announcement means free access to some of the most popular campgrounds in Victoria, from Hattah-Kulkyne near Mildura to Tidal River in Wilsons Promontory, and from Glenelg to Mallacoota. They join thousands of other free camping opportunities across parks, reserves and state forests.
Free camping will ensure campgrounds remain accessible and affordable for families and bring more tourism to regional areas.
A maximum of two campsites per campground can be booked in a single transaction during this time (excluding approved education and Licenced Tour Operator activities). This ensures more people can access a free camping adventure in nature.
Existing bookings for the summer will be honoured and camping fees will be refunded. As you can understand, with over 15,300 bookings impacted, this is a big task and we will provide more information on how long this will take in the coming weeks. Free camping in designated areas at other parks, reserves and state forests will continue.
Fees will continue to apply for roofed accommodation like huts and cabins, the unique Discovery Tents at Point Nepean and remote hike-in campgrounds along the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Camping and recreation contributes more than $2.1 billion a year to the Victorian economy and supports 20,000 jobs, the majority in regional communities.
Find out more and book your next free camping adventure in nature.
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