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Geelong sits right at the start of the Great Ocean Road — a shorter drive from Geelong itself than from Melbourne, and it also opens onto the Bellarine Peninsula, a smaller, quieter loop of its own if the full coast road isn’t the plan.
This page covers a Geelong-based trip specifically. For cost, licence rules and vehicle sizes, see the Campervan Hire Australia guide — everything there applies here too. See the Victoria overview for the wider region.
Geelong Campervan, Motorhome and RV Hire
Owners list a mix of compact 2-berth campervans, mid-size camper vans and larger motorhomes with their own toilet and shower, and you book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy.
What’s around Geelong
The Great Ocean Road starts just west of Geelong at Torquay — see the Melbourne page for the full route through to Port Campbell and the Twelve Apostles.
The Bellarine Peninsula, east of Geelong, is a self-contained loop — Barwon Heads at the mouth of the Barwon River, the historic port town of Queenscliff, and Ocean Grove and Portarlington along the way. It’s a gentler trip than the Great Ocean Road proper, doable in two or three days.
Queenscliff is also where the car ferry crosses Port Phillip Bay to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, if extending the trip in that direction.
Where to stay overnight around Geelong
- In Geelong — Barwon River Holiday Park at Belmont sits a few minutes from the city centre; Tasman Holiday Parks Geelong offers a similar riverside base.
- Bellarine Peninsula — Barwon Heads Caravan Park sits where the river meets the bay; BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon and Ocean Grove Holiday Park both suit families, and Bellarine Bayside at Portarlington sits right at the water’s edge.
Best time to visit
November to March — the same window as the rest of Victoria, per the main Australia guide. December and January are the busiest and most expensive weeks on both the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road proper.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Geelong?
The same nightly ranges apply as the rest of Australia — see the Campervan Hire Australia cost breakdown.
Is Geelong a good alternative start point to Melbourne for the Great Ocean Road?
Yes — Geelong is closer to Torquay, where the Great Ocean Road officially begins, so picking up here shaves time off the drive compared with starting in Melbourne.
How many days do I need for the Bellarine Peninsula?
Two to three days covers Barwon Heads, Queenscliff, Ocean Grove and Portarlington without rushing — shorter than the full Great Ocean Road if time is tight.
Can I take a campervan on the Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry?
Yes, the car ferry across Port Phillip Bay takes campervans and motorhomes — useful if extending a Bellarine Peninsula trip onto the Mornington Peninsula without driving back through Melbourne.
Do I need a bigger van for the Bellarine Peninsula?
No — a small 2-berth suits this trip well, with short driving distances and easier parking in the peninsula’s smaller towns.
Is a campervan the same as a motorhome or RV?
Yes — this site uses the terms interchangeably. A campervan is usually the smaller van-based vehicle, a motorhome the larger coach-built type with a separate cab, and RV (recreational vehicle) is the term used in American brochures. Searching for motorhome hire or RV rental in Geelong will find the same listings as campervan hire.
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Planning a road trip? See our Great Ocean Road campervan road trip guide, with a day-by-day route, where to stay and driving tips, or browse more road trips.