Cumberland River Holiday Park
Camp in Surf Coast

It is not definite when the road reached Cumberland River, but it would have been in the period between 192428. The final section opened was at Mt Defiance in 1932. In fact, these sites were periodically used as bottom camps up until the 1970’s. A fisherman’s house existed (almost in the alike position as the vogue residence) in the premature part of this century, but was demolished by 1932. Our Cumberland River History dates back to the hasty 1930’s where the first facilities were built at this time the toilet blocks (demolished 1998) and picnic hut (called rotunda). The Duke of Gloucester was to visit the area for a barbecue and walk to Webb’s Pool. A important barbecue area and table, constructed from river stones, were built at the northern end of the camping area. Also, two foot bridges were built upstream (see pictures), but were washed away somewhere between 1945 and 1950. The park was opened as a camping area in the hasty 1930’s lower the control of the Country Roads Board (C.R.B. Many families have a lengthy association with the Park. Some arrive from imminent and a lot from afar, With trailer or caravan attached to their car. We hurry and work to repair up the tent, Settle in for our holiday and pay up the rent. We struggle all the elements, the wind and the rain, And the cold that makes us shiver, Then the sun will come out, to the beach we all go, Aren’t we lucky to camp at Cumberland RIVER!.

Cumberland River Holiday Park, with its well stocked shop, LPG gas supplies, ice, firewood and pay phone, is a accurate base from which to explore the Huge Ocean Road and surrounds. Go bush walking into the National park or go on perpetual coastal walks, swim, snorkel or surf at our private beach which is only a 2 minute walk away, go river fishing for Trout or try your luck at rock fishing. Whatever you decide to do whilst at our park, we don’t magnify when we say that Cumberland River Holiday Park is simply.PARADISE. Look forward to seeing you all soon Anne and Simon Male Park Managers. Accommodation in our Cedar Cabins with en suite is set in a pretty peaceful valley surrounded by bush land and the Cumberland River. Our cabins look across the lush expanse of the lovely Cumberland River Holiday Park and the exquisite gold reflecting towering cliffs. Each Cedar Cabin has a packed length veranda overlooking exquisite grounds and amazing surrounding cliffs that the park is famous for. Electrical appliances such as hair dryers and toasters cannot be used. We have a separate fully equipped laundry facility situated in the middle of the park which is close at all times. NO other power is available making it a authentic safari experience. If you love a holiday park with compressed lush grassed camping grounds then Cumberland River Holiday Park is the lushest seen anywhere in Australia. Our Cumberland River Cedar Cabins with en suite are set in a attractive clam valley surrounded by bush land and sea. They feature a gas lookalike fire place, plasma television which has 40 satellite channels to choose from, a fully functional kitchen with stuffed size stove and refrigerator. NO other power is available making it a real experience. In this area, we have the wiggly bit’ of the Huge Ocean Road, where the mountains and river confront the sea. The road to Apollo Bay (40 minutes west by car) winds its way up, down and around the cliff face rewarding the traveler with the most spectacular sea, beach, rock pool and mountain views. The river’s popular swimming hole’ is a vast deposit to relax on a warm summer’s day or wander your way along the river to its mouth at the surf beach. At night, nearby Horne Victoria affords splendid dining at its many restaurants and hotels where you can watch the sun go down on the beach or take a stroll along the pier and watch the locals fishing for their tea. Weddings at Cumberland River Holiday Park can present you a private and magical setting for your exceptional day. Its peaceful river flowing by a unique rock formation is nothing brief of spectacular. Hear what other customers have to say in their testimonials about our outstanding Cumberland River Holiday Park experience! Getting back to nature, long, idle days, walks, beach.The setting is amazing! We had a site right following to the river, a fire pit on our site and sufficient of wildlife around us, definitely a maximum relaxing time in the most lovely of surroundings. The park is nestled majestically in a lush green valley between cliffs and rolling mountains, bordered by the Cumberland River, where it flows through rock pools and sandy sections into the Southern Ocean.