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Toora Tourist Park – Your Gateway to Wilsons Promontory

Toora Tourist Park, Your Family-Friendly Gateway to Wilsons Prom & South Gippsland

Nestled in the rolling green hills of South Gippsland, the Toora Tourist Park offers a perfect, family-friendly base for exploring one of Victoria’s most spectacular regions. With stunning views over Corner Inlet and the peaks of Wilsons Promontory National Park in the distance, this park is a beloved destination for families, couples, and travellers seeking both relaxation and adventure. The park is renowned for its fantastic facilities, particularly for those with kids. The centrepiece is a large, solar-heated indoor swimming pool and a separate toddler pool, ensuring all-weather fun. This is complemented by a giant jumping pillow, a modern playground, and a well-equipped games room, guaranteeing children are entertained for hours. Accommodation options are extensive, catering to all budgets and travel styles. There are spacious, grassy powered and unpowered sites, including convenient drive-through sites for large rigs and motorhomes. For those seeking more comfort, the park offers a wide range of cabins, from standard ensuite cabins to deluxe two-bedroom villas, all fully self-contained. The park’s amenities are maintained to a high standard, including clean toilet and shower blocks, a large camp kitchen with full cooking facilities, and multiple free BBQ areas perfect for an evening meal. Its location on the South Gippsland Highway makes it an ideal launching pad. The charming town of Toora is moments away, and it’s a short drive to the iconic Agnes Falls, the impressive Toora Wind Farm lookout, and the Great Southern Rail Trail. It also serves as an excellent, affordable base for day-tripping into Wilsons Promontory, which is less than an hour’s drive away.

Toora Tourist Park – VIC Location Map

Park Information

  • Name: Toora Tourist Park
  • Address: 370 South Gippsland Hwy, Toora VIC 3962, Australia
  • Website: tooratouristpark.com.au
  • GPS Coordinates: -38.66143, 146.32698

Site Overview

  • Location: Conveniently located on the South Gippsland Highway, on the outskirts of Toora township, offering hill-top views.
  • Site Suitable For: All types of vehicles, from large motorhomes and buses to caravans, camper trailers, and tents.
  • Road Access: Sealed highway access directly to the park. Internal roads are a mix of sealed and well-maintained gravel.
  • Site Surface: Offers a variety of lush grass sites and concrete slab sites.

Facilities

  • Picnic Tables: Yes, located in BBQ areas and throughout the park grounds.
  • Potable Water: Yes, available to all sites.
  • Mobile Phone Coverage: Good coverage for Telstra. Other carriers like Optus and Vodafone may be weaker in patches.
  • TV Reception: Good digital TV reception is generally available.
  • BBQs: Yes, multiple free gas BBQ facilities are available.
  • Onsite Public Toilets: Yes, several modern and clean amenity blocks.
  • Ullage (Dump Point): Yes, an onsite dump point is available for park guests.
  • Drive Through Sites: Yes, a number of drive-through sites are available, perfect for quick stopovers.
  • Rubbish Bins: Yes, both general waste and recycling bins are provided.
  • Open Fires: Permitted in designated fire pits and in approved braziers, subject to CFA fire restrictions.
  • Generator Use: Generally not permitted due to the close proximity of sites. Please check with management.

Activities & Park Rules

  • Essentials to Bring: Hiking boots (for Wilsons Prom & Agnes Falls), swimwear, fishing gear, and a warm jacket, as weather can change quickly.
  • Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly on powered and unpowered sites. Not permitted in cabins.
  • Fishing: Excellent fishing opportunities at nearby Corner Inlet (Port Welshpool & Port Franklin) for King George whiting, flathead, and snapper.
  • Short Walks: Close to the Great Southern Rail Trail, the scenic walk to the Toora Wind Farm Lookout, and the track to Agnes Falls.

Local Amenities

Pubs & Eateries

  • Royal Standard Hotel Toora: Approx. 2 km
  • Toora Pub (Hotel): Approx. 2 km
  • Foster Hotel: Approx. 13 km
  • Places to Eat: Toora has a bakery and cafes. A wider selection of restaurants and cafes is available in Foster (13 km).

Attractions

  • Toora Wind Farm Lookout: Approx. 10 km
  • Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve: Approx. 14 km
  • Wilsons Promontory National Park (Tidal River): Approx. 60 km
  • Great Southern Rail Trail: Access points in Toora and Foster.
  • Corner Inlet Marine & Coastal Park: Access via Port Welshpool (approx. 20 km).

Caravanning & Camping Essentials

  • Nearest Caravan Parks: Foster Showgrounds (budget-friendly) (approx. 13 km), Prom Central Caravan Park (Foster) (approx. 13 km).
  • Nearest Free Camps: Franklin River Reserve (approx. 10 km), Agnes River Campground (approx. 15 km).
  • Nearest Dump Points: Available onsite. Next closest is at Foster Showgrounds (approx. 13 km).
  • Nearest Petrol Stations: Available in Toora (approx. 2 km) and Foster (approx. 13 km).
  • Nearest Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite for guests.
  • Nearest Public Toilets: Available onsite. Public toilets are also located in Toora (approx. 2 km) and Foster (approx. 13 km).

Seasonal Weather Forecast: Toora / South Gippsland

  • Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm and pleasant, with average temperatures between 14°C and 25°C. Can be windy, especially in the afternoons.
  • Autumn (Mar-May): Cool and mild, with beautiful calm days. Average temperatures range from 10°C to 22°C.
  • Winter (Jun-Aug): Cool, crisp, and often wet, with average temperatures between 6°C and 15°C. The “Green Season” for the region.
  • Spring (Sep-Nov): Mild and becoming warmer, but can be unpredictable with wind and rain. Average temperatures from 9°C to 20°C.

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