Blanket Bay

Great Ocean Road


Blanket Bay is one of those ‘secret’ camping grounds that Melburnians love to lay claim to having discovered. It’s serene (depending on your neighbours) and the nearby beach is beautiful. It’s not really a secret, though; in fact, it’s so popular during summer and the Easter holidays that it regularly books out.

There are campfires and nonflushing toilets, but you'll need to bring your own firewood and drinking water. Take all your rubbish out with you.


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