Welcome to Bimbi Park: Unique Camping and Glamping in Otway National Park
Experience unforgettable camping, glamping under koalas and the stars in the heart of Otway National Park at Bimbi Park. Nestled among coastal Manna gums and friendly koalas. Bimbi Park offers a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly camping experience. Whether you’re seeking a cozy cabin, a powered campsite, or a true wilderness bush camp adventure, our park is the perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
What Does “Bimbi” Mean
In the Ngunawal Indigenous language, ‘bimbi’ translates to ‘birds,’ and the park’s natural bushland resonates with the melodies of bird songs, accompanied by the presence of koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and various other native wildlife.
Welcome from Kat and Frank
Why Choose Bimbi Park For Your Break?
Camp With Koalas
Enjoy the rare opportunity to camp alongside Australia’s iconic wildlife and birdlife, including koalas, wallabies, echidnas, kangaroos and over 80 bird species that often visit the trees around the park.
Diverse Accommodation
Choose from a range of accommodation options, from standard to deluxe cabins, camping pods, bunkrooms and spacious powered, unpowered and bush campsites, all surrounded by the natural beauty of Otway National Park.
Family-Friendly Activities
Discover various activities for all ages, including a splash park, large mini golf, basketball court, table tennis tables, nature trails, playground, bike track and wildlife spotting, ensuring fun and adventure for the whole family.
Stunning Natural Surroundings
Located close to the Great Ocean Road, and 2km off the coast, Bimbi Park provides easy access to some of Victoria’s most scenic coastal walks, pristine beaches, iconic landmarks and over 200 breathtaking waterfalls.
Discover Otway National Park
Bimbi Park is your gateway to Otway National Park’s stunning landscapes. Immerse yourself in nature with easy access to the park’s renowned trails, lush rainforests, and serene beaches. Discover more about Otway National Park and plan your adventure today.
CLICK FOR OUR “SEE AND DO” IN THE OTWAYS PAGE
Camping/Glamping in nature with the mod-cons
Camp with a great amenities block, camp kitchen and a licensed kiosk.
CLICK TO SEE OUR “ACCOMMODATION” PAGES
Book Direct and Save
Click here to see what accommodation suits you – Booking direct from our site gives you the best possible rate available at the time.
Short walks and car trips lead to stunning beaches and rock headlands along the Southern Ocean. Safe sandy bays offer play areas for children. Explore longer walks in the magnificent Otway National Park, including the premier “Great Ocean Walk” trail. Enjoy fishing, scuba diving, or a visit to the historic Cape Otway Lighthouse (built in 1848) guiding seafarers through Bass Strait’s hazardous waters. While Cape Otway’s climate is generally temperate, its dramatic coast has a formidable history, with fifty vessels, including the Schomberg, Loch Ard, Eric the Red, and Falls of Halladale, having sunk in this area.
History
Cyril Marriner, a lifelong resident of the Otways, established Bimbi Park. Growing up on a farm from Aire River to Cape Otway, he began conducting trail rides in 1972 with 7 horses. While camping at Bimbi Park on overnight rides, local scout groups used the site in 1976. In 1980, Cyril officially registered Bimbi Park with the shire, investing about 30 years alongside his wife, Pat, in its creation.
In 2005 they handed the rains over to the Fotinas Family.
Environment
Pet friendly – Dogs at Bimbi Park
Energy Efficiency
Water Conservation
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Recycling
Protecting Wildlife and Habitat
Bimbi Park is a great starting point for beach walks
Bimbi Park, nestled in Cape Otway at the heart of the Great Ocean Road and Great Ocean Walk, boasts stunning forests, beaches, secluded bays, and coastline. Tucked away amidst towering manna gums, it offers a tranquil escape from urban noise and traffic.
CLICK TO SEE OUR “TOP 10 BEACHES” IN THE OTWAYS
What Our Wonderful Guests Have To Say
Thank you for your wonderful reviews and kind words. We’re truly grateful to be here, and it’s a joy to share this place with amazing people like you.
It was an amazing stay. It really is camping under the koalas! Facilities are great and the location too. We stayed in a deluxe cabin, great place. It had everything you need and is very comfortable. In the surroundings there is more then enough to do, you can walk for days. Definitely recommend as a stop on the great ocean road!
A sentimental return visit which was most enjoyable renewing memories of a family visit back in 1993. Certainly changed but still delightful in a lovely setting & improvements such as rock climbing tower. The tree our 4 young teenagers & pre teens enjoyed scrambling all over is still there.
We "camped" in the eco pods. Surrounded by wildlife, lots of exploring for the kids and a fantastic couple of nights and days. Very helpful and kind staff. Highly recommend this place. Spoke to an American tourist who said he was a wildlife nut and that it was one of the best places he has ever stayed and has travelled all over the world. You can sit, walk, run, explore-something for everyone.
Even though the park is dated, the reception was friendly and we did see koalas as promised. Bimbi is our style low key, relaxed and friendly park with plenty of space. Best wishes to the staff and owners for providing a nice welcoming environment.
Another wonderful stay at Bimbi park, excellent and relaxing as a always. Plenty for the kids to do and letting them explore the campsite and developing independence. Some great upgrades to the park since our last visit. All the staff are wonderful and welcoming and you can tell they like what they do. Nat and Pat at the fish and chips are very funny lads."Chips Ahoy" FTW. We will be back again 😀
Visited with a group walking the Great Ocean Walk. We stayed in very comfortable eco lodges, and there really were koalas in the trees around us. We also enjoyed wonderful meals prepared by Sophie in a fabulous dining area. Bimbi Park seems to have a variety of accommodation to suit everyone and a water park, put put, table tennis and volleyball were some of the activities I observed while we were there.
We absolutely loved the koalas and the natural feel of the park. The mini golf and table football was lots of fun! The facilities were clean and good condition. The laundry was great value and the staff were great. Looking forward to our next stay!
No concrete jungle here. A beautiful bush camp amongst the Koalas. Our site eas nice and level. Lots of fire pots. Good amenities. Camp kitchen. Goats and chickens to eat tge food scrapz. Lovely walks. Plenty of things for children to do of you had children. Dog friendly.
We stayed at Bimbi Park as part of our Great Ocean Walk. It was great to have somewhere warm and comfy to come back to after a long day hiking. Seeing the koalas in the tress outside our room was a bonus. I highly recommend Bimbi Park for families because they have lots of things for the kids to do.
We had such a wonderful stay at Bimbi, one of the best run parks I had been too. Great facilities, everything was so clean and wonderful staff. We played mini golf, went on so many great walks right from the park and saw lots of koalas. Big thanks to the whole Bimbi team for making it such a special stay!
Industry Awards
We are proud of this one!
2024 Runner Up – Vic Parks – Elizabeth White Green Park Award – Positive Environmental practices
2013 Winner – Powercor Colac Otway Business Excellence Award & Micro Business Award
2013 Winner – Trip advisor certificate of excellence
2012 Winner – Powercor Colac Otway Business Awards Tourism Hospitality and Services
2011 Winner – Powercor Colac Otway Business Awards Micro Business
2010 Finalist – Powercor Colac Otway Business Awards Micro Business
2009 Winner – Powercor Colac Otway Business Awards Micro Business
2009 R.A.C.V. – Voted 17th best place to stay in Victoria
Australian Camps Association Accredited.
Accredited to accommodate school students of all ages
Bimbi Park came 17th out of the many thousands of accommodation providers to stay in Victoria.