Forrest Holiday Park

Forrest Holiday Park is a charming destination on the doorstep of the Otway Ranges, just 30 minutes from the Great Ocean Road. 

The bush surrounds make for a tranquil environment. Set up camp on a powered or unpowered site with a view of the mountains, or park on a powered gravel site. Check into one of their brand-new cabins, fitted with a kitchenette, private bathroom, TV, air conditioning/heating, and personal balcony. Their two-bedroom cabins are big enough to sleep up to six people. The park is pet-friendly, and now offers specialty studio cabins to welcome your furry friend with individual fences, secure dog run, and a dog bed, food, and water bowl (please note, pet cleaning fee applies). The park also has a fenced dog exercise area. 

For an extra special stay, check into a glamping tent complete with a queen bed, linen, Esky, glassware, crockery, cutlery, amenities pack, USB charging port, Bluetooth speaker, and camp lantern, powered by solar energy. There are also family-size tents available. All you have to do is arrive and embrace the luxury! 

Forrest Holiday Park boasts a brand new camp kitchen, BBQ area, communal fire pit, laundry, and amenities blocks (including a disabled toilet and family room). There are two on-site tennis courts and a playground, plus a nearby skate area and play space. 

Forrest is especially known for its walking and mountain biking trails, so be sure to bring your hiking shoes and bike. Pop in for a satisfying beverage at the Forrest Brewing Company or buy local products and comfort food at the Forrest General Store (their treats are perfect to bring back and eat on your cabin balcony). Play all day, then enjoy a hot shower before rugging up around the campfire with marshmallows in hand. 

With the Otways and the Great Ocean Road at your fingertips, you are never more than a short drive away from all the region’s trails, beaches, and waterfalls. Find a platypus lurking in Lake Elizabeth, the hidden body of water formed by flooding more than fifty years ago—it’s also an amazing spot for walking, paddling, and fishing. Stevensons Falls is another highlight of the Otways, suitable for families and dogs alike, accessible by a Grade 2 walk with no steps. 

Whether you’re planning an escape to the Otways, or passing through on your way to Melbourne, Forrest Holiday Park is your access pass to the region’s must-see sights. 

Getting to Forrest Holiday Park

Forrest is a two-hour drive from Melbourne via the Princes Freeway (M1). Turn left onto Conns Lane to reach Cape Otway Road and turn left onto Birregurra-Forrest Road (C119). Upon entering Forrest, turn left at Henry Street, and the park is to your right on Station Street.