Woodside Beach Caravan Park: Your Ninety Mile Beach Paradise
Contact & Location
Address: Woodside Beach Road, Woodside Beach, VIC 3874, Australia
Phone: (03) 5187 1214
Email: woodsidebeach@bigpond.com
Website: www.woodsidebeachcaravanpark.com.au
GPS Coordinates: -38.549464767127546, 146.9775069323499
Park Information
Rating:
(4.4 stars)- Powered & Unpowered Sites: A range of powered and unpowered sites are available.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Good coverage for Telstra. Other carriers can be limited.
- Generator Use: Permitted during set hours. Please confirm with management.
- Suitable For: Tents, Camper Trailers, Caravans, Motorhomes, and stays in Cabins/Glamping.
- Open Fires: Permitted in hire fire pits, subject to local fire restrictions.
- Access: Sealed road access.
- Site Surface: Grass and sand.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly on sites (not in cabins). The beach is also dog-friendly.
- Fishing: Excellent surf fishing from the Ninety Mile Beach.
- Short Walks: Direct access to the beach for long, scenic walks along the coast.
Park Features & Facilities
- Direct beach access to the Ninety Mile Beach
- Kiosk with basic supplies, ice, and coffee
- Gas swap bottles, firewood, and fishing bait for sale
- Clean amenities with baby change and disabled access
- Laundry facilities
- BBQ areas
- Fire pit hire
Essentials to Bring
- Drinking water (the park runs on bore water, though drinking water is available from designated tanks).
- Drinking water hose and grey water hose
- 15 amp power lead (a long lead is recommended).
- Levelling blocks
- Surfboards, bodyboards, and beach gear
- Fishing gear and a Victorian fishing licence
Explore the Local Area
Pubs & Places to Eat
- Woodside Beach Hotel: A newly refurbished pub with a chic bistro and pub-friendly menu (Approx. 9 km)
- Yarram Club Hotel: A family-friendly pub with a bistro and bar in the nearby town of Yarram (Approx. 28 km)
- The Royal Standard Hotel (Toora): A classic country pub with a bistro (Approx. 50 km)
Local Attractions
- Ninety Mile Beach: One of the longest and most beautiful beaches in the world, perfect for fishing, swimming, and walking.
- Tarra-Bulga National Park: A lush cool temperate rainforest with beautiful walks and a suspension bridge (Approx. 60 km)
- Port Albert: A historic fishing village with a maritime museum and great fish and chips (Approx. 45 km)
- Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve: Home to Victoria’s highest single-span waterfall (Approx. 60 km)
Nearby Parks & Services
Alternate Caravan Parks
- Woodside Central Caravan Park: (Approx. 9 km)
- Seaspray Caravan Park: (Approx. 40 km)
- Yarram Holiday Park: (Approx. 28 km)
Alternate Free Camps
- The Honeysuckles (Ninety Mile Beach): Multiple free beachside campgrounds with toilets (Approx. 20 km)
- McGaurans Beach: Another popular free beach camping area (Approx. 25 km)
- Franklin River Reserve (Toora): Low-cost camping area with good facilities (Approx. 50 km)
Nearest Dump Points
- Yarram Recreation Reserve: Public dump point available (Approx. 28 km)
- Sale Showgrounds Public Dump Point: (Approx. 60 km)
- Toora Tourist Park: Fee may apply for non-guests (Approx. 50 km)
Nearest Petrol Station
- Shell Woodside: 6 South Gippsland Highway (Approx. 9 km)
- Multiple major brand stations in Yarram: (Approx. 28 km)
Nearest Alternate Drinking Water Resupply
- The park has potable drinking water available from designated tanks. It is recommended to bring your own main supply.
- Yarram: Public taps are available in the town’s main parks for filling containers.
Seasonal Weather Guide
Summer (Dec – Feb)
Warm to hot weather, perfect for swimming and enjoying the patrolled beach. The region is a popular holiday spot. Average max temperature: 24-26°C.
Autumn (Mar – May)
Mild and sunny days provide ideal conditions for fishing and exploring the Gippsland region with fewer crowds. Average max temperature: 17-24°C.
Winter (Jun – Aug)
Cool and often windy, a great time for surf fishing, beachcombing, and enjoying the dramatic coastal scenery. Average max temperature: 14-15°C.
Spring (Sep – Nov)
Mild and pleasant weather as the coastal heathlands come to life. A great time for walking and exploring. Average max temperature: 17-22°C.