Dandos Campground
Highlights
- Savour fishing along the Gellibrand River, enjoying the tranquil waters and abundant catch opportunities.
- Explore the lush Otway rainforest, immersing yourself in nature's beauty just steps from your campsite.
- Relax in the spacious grassy area, perfect for family picnics and kids to play safely under the shade.
- Enjoy year-round access to the river, with refreshing swims in warmer months and a secluded water hole nearby.
Dandos campground, 2.5 hours drive south-west of Melbourne, is on a bend of the Gellibrand River and a great spot for fishing, picnics or camping. It is a perfect base for exploring the lush rainforest of the Otway region.
The spacious and remote campground is a popular site with a large grassy area for camping. It has a separate day visitor and camping area, with about 20 campsites available.
It offers a variety of recreational activities, including walking and four-wheel driving. Visitors can enjoy access to the river year-round.
If you visit in the warmer months be sure to take a dip in the river or check out the secluded water hole to the north-west of the site.
The site is unpowered. It has basic facilities, including toilets, picnic tables and firepits with barbeque plates.
There’s plenty of shade and the large open grassy area makes it a great spot for kids. Please supervise children near the water.
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