Tanner's Road in Great Ocean Road — photo 1

Tanner's Road

Great Ocean Road
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingToilets

About this campsite

Free camping at Tanner's Road near Anglesea with toilets and dog-friendly sites. Ideal base for exploring Great Ocean Road and Otway hinterland trails.

Tanner's Road offers free camping near Wensleydale, approximately 21 kilometres northwest of Anglesea in the Otway region. The campground provides drop toilets and welcomes dogs, making it suitable for families and horse riders exploring the Great Ocean Road and Otway hinterland. Located at 180 metres elevation, this no-booking, no-fee site serves as a practical base for campers seeking access to both coastal attractions and forest trails. The campground is positioned roughly 1.5 hours southwest of Melbourne, providing one of the few free camping options with toilet facilities relatively close to Victoria's coast.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
SAT🌦️
12° / 9°
💧 100%
SUN☁️
16° / 5°
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MON☁️
17° / 3°
💧 2%
TUE🌦️
15° / 8°
💧 86%
WED☁️
14° / 8°
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Common questions about Tanner's Road

Is Tanner's Road free to camp at?

We have Tanner's Road in VIC recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Tanner's Road have?

Tanner's Road has toilets and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Tanner's Road online?

We hold no online booking link for Tanner's Road, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Tanner's Road?

Tanner's Road sits in VIC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Tanner's Road

Facilities recorded for Tanner's Road
FacilityOn site
ToiletsYes
Free CampingYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
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Fire Danger
Tomorrow
12°·88%·29km/h
No Rating
Sun
16°·47%·11km/h
No Rating
Mon
17°·52%·20km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsCFA Victoria

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Tanner's Road

Free · no booking needed