Thurra River Campground
Details
The campground is located in a coastal woodland between the river and the ocean, near Point Hicks. This is a popular spot for families to relax on hot days.
The area has bounced back from the devastating fires of 2020 and the 2022 floods which destroyed the Thurra River Bridge. A new bridge opened in September 2025.
Set between the meandering Thurra River and choppy swells of the Southern Ocean, the spacious Thurra River Campground is the perfect base for a great family escape.
Thurra North Camping Area is located on an elevated site that was recently used as a works compound during the nearby Thurra River Bridge rebuild. The campground offers sweeping views of the ocean, Thurra River, and surrounding dune systems, making it a scenic and peaceful location for campers and day visitors. There are 7 non-powered campsites available, along with a day visitor area. Campfires are only allowed in designated firepits.
The campground is situated approximately 200 metres north of the Thurra River bridge along Point Hicks Road.
A shared picnic table is available in the visitor area near the southwest corner at the campground entrance. It is recommended you bring your own drinking water.
The campground is accessible by 2WD vehicles via Point Hicks Road. The site surface is compacted crushed rock. For ‘tent only sites’ good-quality tent pegs and a sturdy hammer are required to secure tents properly, these sites are located close together and are ideal for group bookings.
Facilities
- No Pets
- Picnic table
- Fishing
- Wildlife viewing
- Bays, Lakes & Rivers
- Non-flushing toilet
- Short walks <1hr
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Beaches and Coasts
- Overnight walk
Location & Directions
Croajingolong National Park
Directions
Thurra River Campground is approx. a 7 hour drive east of Melbourne. Follow the Princes Highway to Cann River. Turn south off the highway onto Tamboon Road before turning left onto Point Hicks Road, which is partly unsealed. The campground lies just over the Thurra River.
Thurra North Camping Area is located approximately 200m North along the Point Hicks Road from the bridge at the Thurra River.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund: if you cancel 30 days or more before the first day of your trip.
50% refund: if you cancel 8 to 29 days before the first day of your trip.
Cancellations made within 8 days of your arrival/start date are non-refundable.
Bookings can be modified (transferred to another date, location, or campground), subject to availability, up to your check-in time for camping (only) and prior to 7 days of arrival for accommodation by clicking the ‘Manage My Booking’ link in your confirmation email at no charge:
-If the balance for the new booking is higher, an additional charge will be required.
-If the balance for the new booking is less, no refund will be made, in accordance with the cancellation policy.
-No refund is available on transfers.
All bookings and payments are non-transferable to another party/person.