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Dunblane

1. Dunblane

96%
(1367)
71km from Ilfracombe · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Barcaldine, QLD
Welcome to Barcy! Looking for a campsite where you can camp on your own or just with your friends? Want to learn more about wool growing and sheep grazing businesses? Want to see wildlife (emus, brolgas, kangaroos including the red kangaroo, eagles, echidnas) and livestock in their paddocks? Consider the self-drive tour. Walk the pet, light a fire at night and let the kids explore. Several sites have hot water for open air baths or tubs. Dunblane is a wool sheep grazing property located just off the Landsborough (Matilda) Highway 8km west of Barcaldine. We welcome camping guests and we're happy to share our place with others. Only one booking allowed at each site so you will have the site to yourself, although you are able to book so friends can also stay with you. Pull in, light a fire, watch for falling stars, walk the dog and let the kids explore. Check the sunsets that never fail. Amenities depend on the site booked - check the options listed. Kids under 15 stay free! Dog and pet friendly.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$25
 / night
The Shed

2. Camden Park Station

82%
(217)
14km from Ilfracombe · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Longreach, QLD
With 14 exclusive sites, this is a perfectly safe and convenient haven to base while you visit all that Western Queensland has to offer. We offer a bundle of campfire wood for $20. Longreach is only 10 km away. The sites are 15 amp powered and under the cover of a large hay barn. Showers (4) and Toilets (4) are available. Campfires are welcome when there are no restrictions in place, please keep them contained and ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended. Tours of the station are separate and available on certain days on request via outbackdan@camdenparkstation.com.au Pets are welcome, please keep them under control and clean up after them.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$39
 / night
Leander Station

3. Leander Station

96%
(12)
46km from Ilfracombe · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Longreach, QLD
Want to feel the vastness of the outback without having to drive for hours? Here at Leander you'll find wide open spaces, red dirt, blue skies and great views, and it's only 20 minutes from town. Sit back after a long day of exploring all Longreach has to offer, look up at a blanket of stars and feel like you're the only people on earth. Leander is a goat property located on a red sand ridge about 25 kilometres from Longreach, Qld. Toby, Georgia, and their two kids farm Rangeland/Boer Goats and also have a small herd of Wagyu cows. The site is completely self-sufficient with no amenities, so please make sure this suits your camping setup. Please note this is a working property - there may be stock around and there is lots of native wildlife. Pets are welcome but we ask you be mindful and they be kept on a leash at all times. We also request you do not go exploring on your own. If you would like a tour, please ask - we'd love to show you around. All weather driveway. Fairly good Telstra reception at all sites.
Pets
from 
AU$61
 / night
Longreach Tourist Park

4. Longreach Tourist Park

25km from Ilfracombe · 316 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Longreach, QLD
Welcome to Longreach Tourist Park. Here, under starry skies and big horizons, you’ll find true-blue Aussie outback hospitality and an easy, comfortable base to explore Longreach. Longreach sits in Central West Queensland on the Thomson River, an outback hub between Winton, Ilfracombe and Barcaldine, around 700 km west of Rockhampton. It’s home to the Qantas Founders Museum and the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, with streets named after birds, wide-open skies, and a relaxed country pace. Stay close to it all at Longreach Tourist Park. Explore nearby museums, then stroll to the river cruise pick-up right out front of reception under the shady trees. After a sunset on the water, relax in your cabin or spacious site beneath the outback stars. With pet-friendly stays and town just minutes away, this holiday park is the perfect base for your Longreach adventure. Qantas Founders Museum – 3 minute drive Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame – 3 minute drive Longreach Powerhouse & Historical Museum – 5 minute drive Thomson River cruise departure points – 10 to 15 minute drive Ilfracombe – 20 minute drive Winton (Australian Age of Dinosaurs) – 2 hour drive Looking for a comfortable, pet-friendly Longreach Tourist Park that’s close to town and full of outback charm? Settle into a self-contained, air-conditioned cabin or pull into one of our spacious powered, ensuite, or drive-through sites — perfect for big rigs. Prefer camping under the stars? Pitch your tent in our grassed, fenced camping area and enjoy our excellent on-site facilities. Pets are welcome on site stays, and the heart of Longreach is just minutes away. Woolshed Bar & Grill Pull up a chair and savour the flavours of the outback at The Woolshed Bar & Grill, our welcoming onsite restaurant at Longreach Tourist Park. Open seasonally, it’s the perfect place to unwind over quality steaks and smoked ribs, all served with genuine country hospitality. Complement your meal with wine, or an ice-cold beer, and enjoy relaxed evenings of good food, great company, and unforgettable outback sunsets.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$36
 / night
Barcaldine Caravan Park

5. Barcaldine Caravan Park

100%
(2)
80km from Ilfracombe · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Barcaldine, QLD
Barcaldine Caravan Park is an oasis in the outback, providing large, grassy powered and unpowered caravan sites, tent sites and ensuite cabins. With fully equipped camp kitchen and campfires and cooking during the season, you will free right at home. Clean, ensuited amenities with disabled access and a coin operated laundry. Free Starlink wifi all around the park.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$35
 / night
Our campsite from the air.

6. Goodberry Broadwater Campground

98%
(788)
36km from Ilfracombe · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Longreach, QLD
Goodberry Hills is a 40,000 acre working cattle property 37 kilometers north east of Longreach in Central Western Queensland. The property is operated by your hosts the Deane family, Jenny, Rowley, Jess, Phillip and Billy. Our family has been in the area since 1872 and have owned Goodberry Hills since 1950. Guests staying with us must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Well behaved pets who remain under control at all times are allowed, a two bay dog kennel will be set up near the goat yards on your way into the campsites to provide campers with a safe space to leave their pets if they are spending the day doing tourist activities in the area (it is up to the owner of the pets to ensure the water dishes in the kennels are kept full if they plan to use them). Campfires permitted in the fire pits provided. Our family came to the district in 1872 when Rowley's Great, Great, Great Grandfather Rowland Edkins arrived at Mt Cornish to take up the managers position. Mt Cornish was established from half of the original Bowen Downs holding to enable improved management after Harry Redford (Captain Starlight) stole the mob of cattle and took them to South Australia. The country around Goodberry Hills is where the cattle were stolen from. There is a small hill across the river from the campground known as Starlights Lookout, from where legend has it, Harry Redford would watch the movements of the station stockmen so he could time his raids for when they were unlikely to be about. When the big stations were resumed in 1879 and put to Ballot the family drew several blocks in the district, the main one being Bimbah where family members have lived ever since. Rowley is the fifth generation of the family to call Bimbah home. Goodberry Hills and Bimbah are now operated as one Property. Goodberry Hills was purchased by Rowley's parents in 1950. From then until recently the property ran sheep and cattle as part of an amalgamation of five holdings totalling 90,000 acres. The annual shearing produced around 620 bales of 21 micron wool from 25,000 sheep which were shorn at the Goodberry Hills Woolshed in July each year. A herd of 500 breeding cows were also run with their progeny being grown out to feeders (cattle about 400Kg liveweight ready for entry to feedlots) at around 18 months of age. We now operate Bimbah and Goodberry Hills totalling 40,000 acres running only cattle, with a herd of 300 Charbray Cross Breeding Cows and their progeny through to feeders and depending on the season up to 600 backgrounders (Weaner cattle purchased at around 200kg liveweight and grown to around 400kg liveweight ready for sale to feedlots).
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$14
 / night
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Top-rated campgrounds

Dunblane

1. Dunblane

96%
(1367)
71km from Ilfracombe · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Barcaldine, QLD
Welcome to Barcy! Looking for a campsite where you can camp on your own or just with your friends? Want to learn more about wool growing and sheep grazing businesses? Want to see wildlife (emus, brolgas, kangaroos including the red kangaroo, eagles, echidnas) and livestock in their paddocks? Consider the self-drive tour. Walk the pet, light a fire at night and let the kids explore. Several sites have hot water for open air baths or tubs. Dunblane is a wool sheep grazing property located just off the Landsborough (Matilda) Highway 8km west of Barcaldine. We welcome camping guests and we're happy to share our place with others. Only one booking allowed at each site so you will have the site to yourself, although you are able to book so friends can also stay with you. Pull in, light a fire, watch for falling stars, walk the dog and let the kids explore. Check the sunsets that never fail. Amenities depend on the site booked - check the options listed. Kids under 15 stay free! Dog and pet friendly.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$25
 / night
The Shed

2. Camden Park Station

82%
(217)
14km from Ilfracombe · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Longreach, QLD
With 14 exclusive sites, this is a perfectly safe and convenient haven to base while you visit all that Western Queensland has to offer. We offer a bundle of campfire wood for $20. Longreach is only 10 km away. The sites are 15 amp powered and under the cover of a large hay barn. Showers (4) and Toilets (4) are available. Campfires are welcome when there are no restrictions in place, please keep them contained and ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended. Tours of the station are separate and available on certain days on request via outbackdan@camdenparkstation.com.au Pets are welcome, please keep them under control and clean up after them.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$39
 / night
Leander Station

3. Leander Station

96%
(12)
46km from Ilfracombe · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Longreach, QLD
Want to feel the vastness of the outback without having to drive for hours? Here at Leander you'll find wide open spaces, red dirt, blue skies and great views, and it's only 20 minutes from town. Sit back after a long day of exploring all Longreach has to offer, look up at a blanket of stars and feel like you're the only people on earth. Leander is a goat property located on a red sand ridge about 25 kilometres from Longreach, Qld. Toby, Georgia, and their two kids farm Rangeland/Boer Goats and also have a small herd of Wagyu cows. The site is completely self-sufficient with no amenities, so please make sure this suits your camping setup. Please note this is a working property - there may be stock around and there is lots of native wildlife. Pets are welcome but we ask you be mindful and they be kept on a leash at all times. We also request you do not go exploring on your own. If you would like a tour, please ask - we'd love to show you around. All weather driveway. Fairly good Telstra reception at all sites.
Pets
from 
AU$61
 / night
Longreach Tourist Park

4. Longreach Tourist Park

25km from Ilfracombe · 316 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Longreach, QLD
Welcome to Longreach Tourist Park. Here, under starry skies and big horizons, you’ll find true-blue Aussie outback hospitality and an easy, comfortable base to explore Longreach. Longreach sits in Central West Queensland on the Thomson River, an outback hub between Winton, Ilfracombe and Barcaldine, around 700 km west of Rockhampton. It’s home to the Qantas Founders Museum and the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, with streets named after birds, wide-open skies, and a relaxed country pace. Stay close to it all at Longreach Tourist Park. Explore nearby museums, then stroll to the river cruise pick-up right out front of reception under the shady trees. After a sunset on the water, relax in your cabin or spacious site beneath the outback stars. With pet-friendly stays and town just minutes away, this holiday park is the perfect base for your Longreach adventure. Qantas Founders Museum – 3 minute drive Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame – 3 minute drive Longreach Powerhouse & Historical Museum – 5 minute drive Thomson River cruise departure points – 10 to 15 minute drive Ilfracombe – 20 minute drive Winton (Australian Age of Dinosaurs) – 2 hour drive Looking for a comfortable, pet-friendly Longreach Tourist Park that’s close to town and full of outback charm? Settle into a self-contained, air-conditioned cabin or pull into one of our spacious powered, ensuite, or drive-through sites — perfect for big rigs. Prefer camping under the stars? Pitch your tent in our grassed, fenced camping area and enjoy our excellent on-site facilities. Pets are welcome on site stays, and the heart of Longreach is just minutes away. Woolshed Bar & Grill Pull up a chair and savour the flavours of the outback at The Woolshed Bar & Grill, our welcoming onsite restaurant at Longreach Tourist Park. Open seasonally, it’s the perfect place to unwind over quality steaks and smoked ribs, all served with genuine country hospitality. Complement your meal with wine, or an ice-cold beer, and enjoy relaxed evenings of good food, great company, and unforgettable outback sunsets.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$36
 / night
Barcaldine Caravan Park

5. Barcaldine Caravan Park

100%
(2)
80km from Ilfracombe · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Barcaldine, QLD
Barcaldine Caravan Park is an oasis in the outback, providing large, grassy powered and unpowered caravan sites, tent sites and ensuite cabins. With fully equipped camp kitchen and campfires and cooking during the season, you will free right at home. Clean, ensuited amenities with disabled access and a coin operated laundry. Free Starlink wifi all around the park.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$35
 / night
Our campsite from the air.

6. Goodberry Broadwater Campground

98%
(788)
36km from Ilfracombe · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Longreach, QLD
Goodberry Hills is a 40,000 acre working cattle property 37 kilometers north east of Longreach in Central Western Queensland. The property is operated by your hosts the Deane family, Jenny, Rowley, Jess, Phillip and Billy. Our family has been in the area since 1872 and have owned Goodberry Hills since 1950. Guests staying with us must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Well behaved pets who remain under control at all times are allowed, a two bay dog kennel will be set up near the goat yards on your way into the campsites to provide campers with a safe space to leave their pets if they are spending the day doing tourist activities in the area (it is up to the owner of the pets to ensure the water dishes in the kennels are kept full if they plan to use them). Campfires permitted in the fire pits provided. Our family came to the district in 1872 when Rowley's Great, Great, Great Grandfather Rowland Edkins arrived at Mt Cornish to take up the managers position. Mt Cornish was established from half of the original Bowen Downs holding to enable improved management after Harry Redford (Captain Starlight) stole the mob of cattle and took them to South Australia. The country around Goodberry Hills is where the cattle were stolen from. There is a small hill across the river from the campground known as Starlights Lookout, from where legend has it, Harry Redford would watch the movements of the station stockmen so he could time his raids for when they were unlikely to be about. When the big stations were resumed in 1879 and put to Ballot the family drew several blocks in the district, the main one being Bimbah where family members have lived ever since. Rowley is the fifth generation of the family to call Bimbah home. Goodberry Hills and Bimbah are now operated as one Property. Goodberry Hills was purchased by Rowley's parents in 1950. From then until recently the property ran sheep and cattle as part of an amalgamation of five holdings totalling 90,000 acres. The annual shearing produced around 620 bales of 21 micron wool from 25,000 sheep which were shorn at the Goodberry Hills Woolshed in July each year. A herd of 500 breeding cows were also run with their progeny being grown out to feeders (cattle about 400Kg liveweight ready for entry to feedlots) at around 18 months of age. We now operate Bimbah and Goodberry Hills totalling 40,000 acres running only cattle, with a herd of 300 Charbray Cross Breeding Cows and their progeny through to feeders and depending on the season up to 600 backgrounders (Weaner cattle purchased at around 200kg liveweight and grown to around 400kg liveweight ready for sale to feedlots).
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$14
 / night

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Dunblane
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Steve
3 weeks ago
8 m travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Dunblane
We had stayed at McBride's flowing bore before and booked it. Due to forecast of rain David contacted us and arranged an alternative site for us at the shearing shed. This was an excellent alternative, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks David for making it happen.
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Courtney
3 weeks ago
6 m travel trailer
With kids
Weekend Trip to Dunblane
We loved our family stay at the shed shearing farm and will defentinley be back in future for such a unique exsperince! David (Host) was very caring a accomadating during our stay and kept us informed with the weather. The hot baths were amazing, nice to relax in while hearing, seing sheep and watching the sun go down was very refreshing after a long day travelling. There is a few goats that like to be around your camp site and are friendly.
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Dunblane
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Chris
November 2025
9 m travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Dunblane
Second time we've stopped here. Lovely place to stop for the night.
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Dunblane
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Shiralee
October 2025
13 m travel trailer
3 nights at Dunblane
We loved our time at Dunblane Station- Nickos camp. Whilst it was very hot when we stayed there, it was still a great camp. Not far off the road but far enough that the road noise isn’t intrusive. Surrounded by grasslands and sheep, we had a very relaxing 3 days. To top it off the Fire Bath is amazing! We didn’t heat it up as the weather was so hot but it was very refreshing and enjoyable to sit I. The deep bath and watch the world go by.
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Dunblane
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Sarah
October 2025
8 m travel trailer
With kids
1 night at Dunblane
We had an absolutely incredible time at Dunblane. From welcoming messages giving clear directions for how to access our campsite and facilities to his arrival shortly after ours, David was a great host and actively involved my two young teenaged boys and I in some genuine farm work, helping him to sort his sheep into their yards. After some pretty intensive labour we soaked our hard working bones in his deep artesian baths that had to be filled up in the afternoon to allow them time to cool for the evening - that’s how hot the artesian water is! Not going to lie, the amenities - as is clearly stated from the outset - are not terribly appealing! We used our own toilet and shower. I wouldn’t recommend relying on those that are there, although they are available if need be. Best to go out fully self contained and just enjoy the genuine farm experience, the gorgeous sunset over David’s expansive land, and the relaxing hot baths at the end of the day. We would do it all over again and will be back if we ever get the chance.
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Sunset.
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Julian
October 2025
Tent
1 night at Goodberry Broadwater Campground
The entire site is well and truly off the beaten track, it is pure and unspoilt. My host was a true bush gentleman, and took the time to come and meet me, and make sure I was set up to be self-sufficient. I will be going back to Goodberry. It is beautiful. If you need to recharge, then set yourself up to go to Goodberry. It is outback central Queensland at its best. Take their advice seriously though; you need to bring everything in except a fire pit and wood. However, once you’re there, you’ll feel free, alone, and truly privileged to experience the natural beauty of the bush.
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Andrew
October 2025
Tent
1 night at Dunblane
Great spot . Love the hot tub on sunset Thanks David
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Our campsite from the air.
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Brooklyn
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Goodberry Broadwater Campground
It was a good camping spot just needs toilets for the laddies
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Dunblane
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Laura
October 2025
Tent
With kids
1 night at Dunblane
Ripper place. We drove from Brisbane to Winton and my 5yo boy says the highlight was staying on that sheep station! The big yellow bath was heaven. Need I say more!
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Jason
October 2025
5 m travel trailer
2 nights at Dunblane
Great spot so close to town but you feel like you’re miles away. Not used to the sound of sheep so that was very cool. The fire tub is brilliant. What an amazing way to watch the sun go down. Thanks!
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Sunset over camp.
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Sandra
October 2025
9 m travel trailer
1 night at Dunblane
We loved the fact that no-one else was camped around us and having a soak in the tub has been a highlight of our lap. The night sky was a bit cloudy at midnight but I still managed to get some great photos, including a colourful sunset. The only thing needed is some shade for the afternoon sun. Because we did not have neighbours we were comfortable starting up the generator to allow us to run our air conditioning. Not everyone has this as a back up for hot days. We would come back again, definitely in the cooler months.
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Lyndell
September 2025
7 m travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Dunblane
Beautiful spot to camp. Sunsets beautiful; sunrises absolutely amazing! We loved watching the sheep; kangaroos; emus; plains turkey etc come to the billabong to drink.
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Dunblane
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Daisy
September 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Dunblane
Amazing will definitely be back! David was so welcoming
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Emily
September 2025
7 m travel trailer
With kids
2 nights at Dunblane
We had a fabulous two nights at Dunblane station. David was so nice and welcoming. The artesian baths were great! The sheering was happening during our stay, which really added to our experience! Our little boys got to cuddle baby lambs and get involved with the workers. Would definitely stay again!
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Jenny
September 2025
7 m pop-up camper
With kids
1 night at Dunblane
Our stay at Dunblane was such a wonderful experience. We stayed at the shearing shed and arrived at around 5pm just in time to set up and enjoy the sunset from the artesian baths. Then as the sun went down and the sky darkened you get to experience the most amazing sky filled with stars. There was no one else around which made it even more spectacular. We sent David a message as we were arriving and he popped down to welcome us and tell us a bit about his farm. Everything was really well thought out and they have plenty of info on site for you to drive straight in and set up and to learn about the way of life on their property. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thanks David!
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Julie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
1 night at Dunblane
An excellent camping experience. Out of this world for city slickers, it will totally blow your mind. Have a bath, experience life on a working sheep station and marvel at all the creatures. David provides an amazing outback adventure. You would be mad to miss this.
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Accelerate
September 2025
6 m pop-up camper
1 night at Dunblane
Accommodated to us really well. Was very friendly we experienced time on the farm with the sheep. Going through the process of what they do on the farm with sharing sheep them by night we had our Artesian baths and watched the stars
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Julie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
1 night at Dunblane
Camping at Dunblane is an outback experience that the average city slicker should not miss. David is a very accommodating host and the Jack and Jillaroo experience gives you a real sense of life on a sheep station. The hot artesian baths are the cherry on top and I highly recommend staying at the Shearers shed as well as McBrides for two unique locations. Stepping into the shearers shed is a genuine privilege and the animals that come to the waterhole at McBrides is wonderful. Can’t rave highly enough and so grateful to be able to stay here on our outback adventure.
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Linda
September 2025
7 m travel trailer
1 night at Dunblane
Fantastic spot. Great having the hot bath to watch the stunning sunset.
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James
September 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Dunblane
Easy to find. Totally secluded. Hot bath absolutely magical. Campsite awesome. Hundreds of goats coming in to water. Lovely and quiet.
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