BIG4 Narrawong Island Holiday Park | Family Coastal Camping
Perfectly situated where the gentle Surry River meets the vast Southern Ocean, BIG4 Narrawong Island Holiday Park is a premier destination for families, anglers, and coastal explorers on Victoria’s stunning Discovery Coast. This award-winning park offers an exceptional holiday experience, blending the natural beauty of its unique island-like setting with the high-quality facilities and friendly service BIG4 parks are renowned for. Just a short 15-minute drive from the historic port city of Portland, Narrawong provides a peaceful, nature-filled escape while keeping essential services and regional attractions within easy reach. The park’s spacious grounds are immaculately maintained, offering a wide variety of accommodation options to suit every type of traveller.
Whether you’re pitching a tent on a grassy unpowered site, parking your caravan on a convenient powered slab site, or indulging in the comfort of a modern, self-contained cabin, you’ll find the perfect spot to unwind. The park is a paradise for children, featuring a solar-heated swimming pool, a vibrant playground, and a giant jumping pillow that guarantees hours of fun. For boating and fishing enthusiasts, the private boat ramp provides direct access to the fish-rich waters of the Surry River estuary. Spend your days kayaking, fishing for bream and salmon, or taking a leisurely stroll across the footbridge to the expansive Narrawong Beach for some surf fishing or beachcombing. The park boasts excellent amenities, including a fully-equipped camp kitchen, clean and modern toilet blocks, and family bathrooms. As a proudly pet-friendly park, your four-legged family members are also welcome to join in the holiday fun. With its unbeatable location and fantastic facilities, BIG4 Narrawong Island Holiday Park is the ultimate base for creating lasting memories.
Name: BIG4 Narrawong Island Holiday Park
Address: 52 Narrawong-Mt Clay Rd, Narrawong VIC 3285
GPS Coordinates: -38.25751759670542, 141.7048709686939
Park Information
- Location: Narrawong, on the Surry River, approximately 15km east of Portland.
- Site suitable for: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs. A range of cabins is also available.
- Road access: Sealed road access directly to the park.
- Site surface: Grass sites and concrete slab sites available.
- Camping permitted: Yes, paid camping with a variety of powered and unpowered sites, plus cabin accommodation.
- Maximum overnight stays: Subject to booking and availability.
- Facilities: Solar-heated swimming pool, jumping pillow, playground, modern camp kitchen, BBQs, amenities blocks, family bathrooms, laundry, private boat ramp, fish cleaning station.
- Potable water: Yes, available throughout the park.
- Mobile phone coverage: Excellent for Telstra. Good for Optus, patchy for others.
- TV reception: Excellent.
- Onsite public toilets: Yes, multiple clean and modern amenities blocks.
- Rubbish bins: Yes, recycling and general waste bins are located throughout the park.
- Open fires: Communal fire pits are available for use outside of fire ban periods. Check with reception.
- Generator use: Not permitted.
- Number of sites available: Numerous cabins and sites available.
- Essentials to bring: Beach towels, fishing gear, kayaks/canoes, bikes for the kids.
- Pet friendly: Yes, pet-friendly sites and selected cabins are available. Conditions apply, check with the park when booking.
- Fishing: Fantastic river fishing for Bream, Mullet and Estuary Perch from the park’s jetties or boat ramp. Surf fishing at Narrawong Beach.
- Short walks: Easy walks around the park, along the river, and over the footbridge to the beach.
Local Amenities & Attractions
- Local Pubs:
- Gordon Hotel, Portland (approx. 15 km)
- Mac’s Hotel, Portland (approx. 15 km)
- Royal Hotel, Portland (approx. 15 km)
- Places to Eat:
- A comprehensive range of cafes, pubs, and restaurants in Portland (approx. 15 km)
- Local Attractions:
- Narrawong Beach & Surry River (on-site)
- Portland Cable Trams (approx. 15 km)
- Point Danger Gannet Colony (approx. 20 km)
- Cape Nelson Lighthouse (approx. 25 km)
- Nearest Caravan Parks:
- Portland Bay Holiday Park (approx. 15 km)
- Henty Bay Beachfront Holiday Park (approx. 20 km)
- Next Free Camps:
- Sawpit Free Campground (approx. 5 km)
- Annya State Forest Campgrounds (approx. 30 km)
- Nearest Dump Points:
- Available on-site for park guests.
- Nearest Petrol Station:
- Multiple stations in Portland (approx. 15 km)
- Drinking Water Resupply:
- Available on-site.
- Public Toilets (offsite):
- Narrawong Foreshore (approx. 1 km)
Seasonal Weather Forecast
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Mild to warm days with coastal sea breezes. Perfect for swimming and beach activities. Average temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Generally calm, clear, and sunny days. An excellent time for fishing. Average temperatures range from 11°C to 21°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): Cool and brisk, with periods of rain and wind. Ideal for storm watching. Average temperatures range from 8°C to 15°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Mild and fresh, with nature coming to life. Can be windy. Average temperatures range from 10°C to 19°C.