| Geelong, the Surf Coast, the Bellarine, and the Otways | | | | 5. Most caravan and tourist parks have on-site facilities |
| are popular with all kinds of travellers due to their | | | | which can include a cafe or restaurant, swimming pool, |
| enviable location along the Great Ocean Road. | | | | laundry facilities, playground or recreation room and a |
| Stunning coastal views, superb gourmet food, a vast | | | | supermarket or kiosk; |
| array of wineries, sporting facilities to accommodate | | | | 6. Caravan and tourist parks provide an excellent base |
| every age group and nature at its very best have | | | | from which to travel around as they provide a place to |
| tempted tourists from all walks of life. | | | | park your car or caravan without any additional |
| However if your walk of life is one on a budget, you | | | | charges; |
| should not have to miss out on what this amazing | | | | 7. Sites are usually very social and act as a great |
| region has to offer. With Great Ocean Road and | | | | base to meet people and make friends whilst on |
| Geelong accommodation priced from just a few | | | | holidays; and |
| dollars per night, you can visit the region, regardless of | | | | 8. Sites are very popular with families so there is a |
| your budget by staying in camping grounds, caravan | | | | good chance there will be children of varying ages |
| parks, and tourist parks. | | | | within the complex. |
| The advantages of pitching a tent, towing a caravan | | | | If you are a parent, this is possibly the most valuable |
| or renting a tourist cabin are numerous: | | | | aspect of camping or caravanning, as it gives you a |
| 1. Budgets are more easily adhered to as the cost of | | | | chance to rest and relax whilst the kids have fun |
| staying in tourist and caravan parks starts from just a | | | | making new friends. If you have a family, one of the |
| few dollars per night with camping sites often free of | | | | best places you can visit along the Great Ocean Road |
| charge; | | | | is its gateway city - Geelong. Accommodation choices |
| 2. Sites are usually well-located with camping sites | | | | for travellers on a budget in Geelong and its surrounds |
| located in national parks and tourist parks a quick drive | | | | are diverse, so you are spoilt for choice. If you want to |
| away from the centre of town. In towns such as | | | | travel further afield, to explore the rainforest of the |
| Torquay and Ocean Grove, camping sites, caravan | | | | Otways, the surf beaches of the Surf Coast, or the |
| parks and tourist parks are closer to the beach than | | | | wonderful food and wine of the Bellarine, there still |
| many other accommodation options; | | | | remains a great selection of budget accommodation |
| 3. Sites are usually quite peaceful and larger in size; | | | | from which to choose. |
| 4. Caravan and tourist parks as well as some camping | | | | One thing is certain, no matter where you stay, |
| sites provide water, electricity, and toilets/showers | | | | travelling around Geelong and along the Great Ocean |
| which is very convenient; | | | | Road will guarantee you a great time! |