This remote coastal park protects 55km of ocean beach. Inland, the park encompasses high coastal cliffs, huge rolling sand dunes and freshwater lakes and swamps. Coastal vegetation and wildlife thrive.

Enjoy remote camping, walks and canoeing.

Before you go
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.

Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Local directions

Access to Discovery Bay Coastal Park is off the Portland - Nelson Road in south-west Victoria.

Facilities

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Fauna
Discovery Bay Coastal Park is excellent for visitors interested in observing bird life along the vast stretches of sandy beach. The Park is an important habitat for the endangered Hooded Plover and many other waders migrating from overseas. When walking above the high tide line, please watch for eggs, as nests can be found in very exposed locations on the beach, especially between August and February. Take care also not to disturb birds as they are very easily scared away from their nesting sites.

Looking After the Park
* Take your rubbish with you. * Camping is by permit only and bookings are required. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the park. * Firearms are prohibited. * Light fires only in fireplaces provided. * No fires, including barbecues, may be lit on days of Total Fire Ban. * All plants and animals are protected. * Please keep to tracks. * Dune buggying is allowed under strictly controlled conditions at Swan Lake. * Leave the park as you find it.