Gippsland
Wilsons Promontory and the Ninety Mile Beach — easy, dense coastal touring southeast of Melbourne.
1 caravan park
Gippsland's coast — Wilsons Promontory, the Ninety Mile Beach, Lakes Entrance — is easy, standard-caravan touring with a dense park network and short hops between stops. Tidal River, the main camping area inside Wilsons Prom, sits on a sealed road and is one of the most popular parks in the state; book well ahead for summer and Easter.
It's a good pairing with a High Country leg further north — Gippsland handles the easy, family-friendly coastal half of a Victorian lap, while the High Country (a few hours' drive north) delivers the alpine 4WD contrast. No rig-rating concerns here — any caravan manages the whole Gippsland coastal run comfortably.
Summer is peak season and the busiest booking window; the shoulder seasons (autumn especially) are quieter and still mild enough for beach walks and Prom day hikes.
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Common questions about Gippsland
- Is Wilsons Promontory suitable for any caravan?
- Yes — Tidal River and the main Prom road are sealed and manageable for any standard rig. It's a popular park, so book ahead for summer and Easter.
- What's the best base for exploring Gippsland?
- Wilsons Promontory or Lakes Entrance both work well — the coast is dense with holiday parks and short drives between highlights, so you can base in one spot and day-trip most of the region.
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