Bimbi Park - Camping Under Koalas - Cape Otway

Wildlife-focused camping park with guaranteed koala sightings in Cape Otway

Accommodation Options

Bimbi Park - Camping Under Koalas Cape Otway offers a range of lodging from solar eco cabins and retro caravans to camping pods and powered or unpowered sites. Some cabins come with private bathrooms, while others access shared token-operated showers (AUD 1 per token, 3 minutes). Certain rooms include a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and satellite flat-screen TV, and all accommodations are set among gum trees where koalas are frequently spotted.

On-Site Activities

The park provides an 18-hole mini golf course, a splash park, a playground, and table tennis for guests of all ages. Movie nights, walking tours about local culture, and cycling are available, while the on-site basketball court and children's outdoor play equipment add to the entertainment. For those who enjoy fishing or hiking, nearby trails and fishing spots are accessible directly from the property.

Dining and Communal Facilities

Bimbi Park operates regular pizza nights using a wood-fired pizza oven and fish and chip nights for a casual dining experience. Guests can use the shared kitchen, BBQ facilities, and outdoor fireplace, or purchase firewood blocks from the small shop at reception. A large communal lounge area with a TV, puzzles, and books provides a space to relax.

Wildlife and Nature Experiences

A standout feature of Bimbi Park is the abundance of koalas visible from cabins and campsites, along with kangaroos, kookaburras, and possums. The holiday park offers guided walking tours and self-guided coastal walks, including a 45-minute route to Cape Otway Lighthouse. Guests can also spot glowworms at nearby Melba Gully.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Families staying at Bimbi Park enjoy a children's splash park, a playground, and farm animals including goats, chickens, and horses that can be fed with purchased feed. During school holidays, special events such as magic shows and face painting are organized. The park is dog-friendly, allowing pets to accompany guests in designated areas.

• Wildlife: Guaranteed koala sightings in natural habitat right on site
• Activities: 18-hole mini golf, splash park, table tennis, and movie nights
• Dining: Wood-fired pizza nights and fish and chip nights operated on-site
• Accommodation: Solar eco cabins, retro caravans, camping pods, and powered sites
• Family: Children's splash park, playground, farm animals, and special holiday events
• Location: 45-min walk to Cape Otway Lighthouse, 29 km from Apollo Bay