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Dandos

Check conditions Checked 15 October 2026, 11:57 AM AEDT

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Road and track closures within 5 km

• Seasonal road closure: Sayers Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026
• Seasonal road closure: Sayers Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026
• Seasonal road closure: Sayers Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026
• Seasonal road closure: Sayers Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026

About

PARTIAL CLOSURE: There is a partial closure of the Dandos Campground due to maintenance works. Dandos is situated on a tranquil bend of the Gellibrand River on a north facing, spacious flat. The site has day-visitor and camping areas, with picnic tables, fire places with barbeque plates, toilets and a large open grassy area where kids can play. Via the north west corner of the site, head down a few stairs to a secluded water hole perfect for a dip on a hot day or to listen to the river bubble over the rocks in cooler weather. This site is well suited to those seeking a remote, peaceful campsite from which to further explore the Otway region.

Camping

Dandos has about 20 campsites located under a light canopy of eucalypt trees. The site has toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces with barbeque plates. Water is available from the Gellibrand River, however it is advisable to boil this water before drinking.

Caravans and campervans

Sites are large enough for most campervans/ trailers.

Getting there

Heading south out of Gellibrand, turn left onto Gellibrand East Road (you will see a signpost for Dandos Campground). Follow this road, which becomes Lardners Track, for approximately 12km then turn left at Sayers Vista. After 200m turn left at the sign marked Dandos access, which leads to the campground.

Location: -38.553386, 143.618902 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-14