Coastal camping in South Australia
Sun-blushed vineyards and outback plains stretch along the banks of the Murray River.
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12 top coastal campgrounds in South Australia
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Robe Four Mile Farm
20 sites · RVs10 acres · Robe, SA
Located just minutes from Robe on the Southern Ports Highway, The Four Mile Farm offers a space for self contained vans, camper trailers and tents in a tranquil ten acre rural setting.
Only minutes to the Robe township, restaurants, cafes, shopping and Robe's famous Long Beach, The Four Mile has an abundance of wide open spaces to find a private nook to pull in and take in the big skies in the day and the bright stars at night.
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Pine Ridge
8 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Yahl, SA
We have 80 acres of farm, approximately 15 minutes from town. Our campsites are located in a paddock on our farm, perfect for off grid self contained campers.
We are not far from The Blue Lake, The little blue is also close by, and is perfect for swimming in summer. The Umpherston Caves is literally just down the road, and is wonderful for a picnic, or on dusk feeding the possums.
Sites are approx 20m x 20m, lined with trees, perfect for pitching a tent, parking a van, camper trailer, RV, or even a bus! You can even bring your boat!
We are only 25 minutes away from Port MacDonnell, put your boat in, go fishing or just enjoy the beach.
One van/tent per site (unless negotiated prior). Our sites are all located in a back paddock, it's quiet and peaceful. We have sites available to cater for RVs, vans and tents.
Must be self-contained (no facilities provided, must dispose of waste at approved dumpsites in town), take your rubbish with you; dogs are welcome if they are friendly and well behaved.
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Coodlie Park Eco Retreat
281 sites · RVs, Tents500 acres · Talia, SA
WELCOME to our home!!
Coodlie Park Eco Retreat.....Let the Adventure Begin.
* UNDER New Ownership / Re-Open from 01-Nov-2023
* ENTER via the Flinders Highway Driveway and not Talia Caves Road back entrance - (4X4 drive only there)*
NOTES: - Please note that Hipcamp charge you a booking fee, our prices are as listed below.
- Campground water is potable (unfiltered) rainwater and is strictly for camp kitchen and camp shower use. **Please Do Not Fill Tanks, cause once's gone, it's gone until it rains again!!
- No Dumping - No Powered Sites - FULLY OFF-GRID
- No reception due to the limited phone towers in the area - Telstra is touchy - Starlink works best and everything else is a no-go.
Welcome to Coodlie.....IF OFF-GRID BUSH CAMPING is your style, then we can promise you some of the best and one of the most unique off-grid bush camping experiences located on the Eyre Peninsula. Camp Coodlie is created with Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Travel in mind. All the campground structures are made with recycled oyster timber, and we encourage you to recycle leaving behind the lightest ecological footprint during your travels.
Prices:
Bush Camping $25.00 per site/3 pax - $12.50 per additional guest (Max x5 per site)
Swag Huts $25.00 per hut (2 pax)
CHECK-IN: 1:00pm
CHECK-OUT: 11:00am
Camp Coodlie is set on native bush land 2km from the main homestead and reception office.......If it’s peace and quiet that you’re after, you’ll find it here!
Camp Coodlie has been created with sustainability at the forefront of our minds. Locally sourced, recycled materials and oyster wood have been used to build the camping creature-comforts to ensure you have a happy and memorable experience. Pet Friendly and four-legged friends are also welcome.
Privacy: All bush camping sites have plenty of privacy
Showers: Eco-friendly, bucket-system showers with hot water, a very cool bush-camping experience!
Loos: Eco-designed compost toilets (BYO toilet paper)
Communal fire pit: Great for socializing and roasting marshmallows
*Fire Ban Season October to April - Restrictions Apply
Camp Kitchen: 6-burner cook top and grillers - the Camp Kitchen sink has solar powered and gas heated hot water.
- All communal areas (kitchen, shower, toilets) have solar powered lighting
- No mains electricity available
- Gas BBQs available for cooking up a storm
- Shelter and seating for 80 people
- Access to Talia Caves, Talia Beach, Mount Camel Beach, our own private beach at Coodlie Cove, (which includes a 40m climb down the rocks to reach the beach, beach access is 'at your own risk') as well as Sunset Cove, that boast the best sunsets around.
Coodlie Park Eco Retreat is located on 500 acres in between Elliston and Streaky Bay on the wild coastline of the Eyre Peninsula and the Great Australian Bight.
Popular tourist spots such as Talia Caves and Mount Camel Beach are a short 5-minute drive from Coodlie Park and the spectacular Lake Newland Conservation Park is about 25 minutes away.
From rugged coastline and spectacular beauty to the weird and wonderful rock formations and massive sand dunes, Coodlie Park Eco Retreat is ideally positioned amongst it all.
**South Australia and the Eyre Peninsula were voted Lonely Planet’s #5 region in the entire world in the 2017 Best of Travel Awards
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Marion Bay Bush Camping
7 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Marion Bay, SA
200 Acre property previously used for grain and livestock. Wildlife includes kangaroos, emus, wide variety of bird and geese, many of which you can see on our facebook page.
All the campsites have been developed from naturally occurring breaks in the scrub making the environment of campers naturally appealing and less damaging. You can enjoy the convenience of being one minute away from the town centre, general store and tavern.
By camping here, you can expect a premium level of privacy separation between sites with your experience coming before profit maximising in our eyes. We have sites to fit all sizes with our largest and most separated being site 7. Overall we aim offer the most authentic camping experience for all.
On requesting a site you will be asked to read the conditions and provide some details including vehicle registration and licence numbers. This is seperate to hip camp and requested by the property owners on each booking.
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Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay
9 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Victor Harbor, SA
PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS TO ENSURE A GREAT EXPERIENCE.
Cooinda Retreats is pleased to offer our newest addition to nature based camping. Cooinda Retreats RV and Campground Stays provides an exclusive nature based immersive alternative to big park stays.
Cooinda Retreats is a 100% Not for Profit organisation. Our Stays park, as with our Group Accommodation is our only source of funding to provide valuable services to disadvantaged and marginalised groups of our community. When you stay at Cooinda Retreats, you get a great experience and know you are supporting many worthwhile community programs.
Please remember we are a Hipcamp bushland stays site, not a caravan park. Hipcamp provide very helpful Hipcamper information on their website if you want to understand the difference. Our sites are not massive, we know that, but they are really well cared for, and we offer a spectacular overall environment and level of service. The views are gorgeous.
Please read individual site details, as not all are appropriate for big caravan rigs and massive towing vehicles.
Situated at the foothills of stunning Victor Harbor, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Cooinda Retreats RV Park and Campground comprises 10 dedicated sites, all with a unique aspect of bushland and ocean views.
Cooinda Retreats is a multipurpose site, with group accommodation and RV/Camp Stays. There will be times that both services are in place, it makes the site uniquely wonderful. Please keep this in mind.
You will need to be predominantly self contained, with new portable showers and toilets conveniently located throughout the park for those requiring as a back up. Best to bring your own toilet paper, as these facilities are an added bonus in a self contained stays environment, although we do maintain them to a clean standard.☺️ The Council of Victor Harbor provide a Dump Point approx 3 Kms from our stays park.
Site 1 is both electric and dog fence friendly. Its a premium site.
All other sites are Non Powered, all have potable water supplies available.
You will need to take your rubbish away with you as we don't provide a rubbish service.
Spacious lawned areas designated to your group are provided and your support in maintaining this is appreciated, as we don't allow floor mats on established lawn areas.
Each site is specific to size requirements of your RV and camping outfit, please take note of the sizes in site details as not all sites are suitable for large vans, some are suitable for campers and tents only. Please check the details before booking. If you have a big van (20 foot or more, please only consider sites 1, 2b, 6, 8 and 9. If you book others be prepared for a bit of fun in the set up process.
We offer an extensive Camp Kitchen, which will be shared amongst all guests.
This truly is Victor Harbor's best kept secret. While only a few minutes from the township, you will feel the beauty of nature and the serenity of ocean views.
Maintaining a balance of nature and activity means that we have a no noise policy after 10:30pm.
Naturally we love reviews. We do however ask that you consider all of the above detail and that we are a 100% genuine Not for Profit Charity before smashing out something negative. Particularly something we have already mentioned above anyway. We find a simple private message can generally solve issues. We also have a resident Caretaker couple that take great pride in the park and will assist if appropriate.
To summarise:
- Our sites are different sizes and not all appropriate for big vans, please check the individual details.
- Our sites are not open bush blocks, they are designated sizes, with plenty of open space areas.
-We are a multipurpose site, we have a group accommodation service adjacent to the Stays Park. Sometimes they make some noise, but they also abide by the same curfew rules. Its really lovely to know that (predominantly children) are outside in nature for a bit. We think that is pretty special!
- Our demountable toilets and showers are awesome, they are 100% a bonus as we ask our guest to be self contained where possible. Bring some loo paper just in case the person before you used in all up.
- Water (potable) is available on all sites.
- Please take all rubbish with you, its a condition of booking.
- There are bugs and ants around us, its a bushland setting. We suggest you bring some stuff to manage this.
-We have CCTV cameras discretely situated across our entire site, they are there to keep us all safe.
We cant wait to see you, this is really something special!
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Reefs Ocean Retreat
14 sites · RVs16 acres · Marion Bay, SA
Our property of 16 acres of natural scrub offers walking access to the beach along a 100-metre sandy path.
Located only 1 km from the township of Marion Bay, it is an easy stroll via the beach or road to the local jetty, Tavern, shop, playground, and community centre.
The amazing Dhilba-Guuranda National Park is only 6 km away, providing many choices of great beaches - well known for surfing, fishing, swimming, and hiking trails.
Pets are welcome ... but we do ask that they be kept on a lead and not left unsupervised whilst on the property. Clean up after your dogs, so no-one has to step in their poop!!
The walk-on beach is dog friendly.
Self contained campers only please.
Bring everything you need and take it all with you on departure.
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Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
2 sites · RVs, Tents5000 acres · Karatta, SA
We offer these PRIMITIVE campsites with the understanding that campers will book a nocturnal tour via our website - hansonbay.com.au PLEASE CHECK TOUR AVAILABILITY BEFORE BOOKING CAMPSITE.
Welcome to Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, a privately-owned conservancy focused on providing habitat for native animals to live in the wild. Since 1997 the Sanctuary has worked to conserve and protect the natural resources within its boundaries, especially the native Australian flora and fauna.
We have a BEACH camp site available that offer spectacular ocean views of the wild south coast. Campers will have access to a pit toilet during their stay. There is a 2 night maximum stay.
You will find plenty of sightseeing opportunities and interesting places to visit within easy reach of Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Although much of the western end of Kangaroo Island was severely impacted by the January 2020 bushfires, the uniquely Australian story of rebirth and regeneration after fire is compelling.
Much of the western end of Kangaroo Island is covered in parks and reserves and it is often referred to as the natural end of the Island. You will find large areas of pristine natural bushland, numerous native wildlife, spectacular, rugged coastal cliffs and beautiful seascapes and beaches. Throughout the wilderness areas you will also discover old buildings and ruins which have been preserved because of their historical role in the development of the island. And if that is not enough to hold your interest, you can swim in the bay, fish from a sandy beach, dive some ship wrecks, surf some big waves, go sand boarding or go bush walking, Whatever your interest, you will find plenty of things to do on your next holiday at the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
FLINDERS CHASE NATIONAL PARK
The Flinders Chase National Park covers much of the western end of Kangaroo Island. The park has a diverse range of wildlife including Platypus, Kangaroos, Koalas and Cape Barren Geese. Flinders Chase offers stunning coastal landscapes, vast areas of wilderness and a variety of recreational opportunities. There is a network of walking trails throughout the park providing you with numerous bushwalking opportunities.
REMARKABLE ROCKS
Remarkable Rocks is an impressive cluster of sculpted granite boulders perched on a huge rounded granite dome that drops steeply away to the surging seas some 70 metres below.
ADMIRALS ARCH
Admirals Arch is a spectacular archway formed by the relentless waves pounding the cliffs and cutting a path through the cliffs. There is also a colony of New Zealand Fur seals that bask on the rocks below Admirals Arch.
Plus so much more to see and do!
Limited phone reception. Sorry, no pets.
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Kookaburra Cottage Farm
1 site · RV, Tent6 acres · Parawa, SA
Here you'll find 6 acres of undulating land, surrounded by gum trees. The campsite is in a lovely bush setting, in a valley, which is quiet and private.
Campers must be self-contained, we don't have facilities here.
Plenty of options for safe swimming and surfing beaches (10-20 minute drive)
Visit the Alpacas (by arrangement) just across the road
Jetty at Rapid Bay is the spot for fishing (20-minute drive)
Hiking in Deep Creek Conservation Park is fantastic (15-minute drive)
Find essentials at Yankalilla township, including a supermarket, craft shops, pub and medical centre (10-minute drive)
Lovely scenic drives in the area and Victor Harbour, a larger regional town is only 25 minutes away.
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Cape Jaffa Holiday Park
51 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Cape Jaffa, SA
Cape Jaffa Holiday Park is situated on approximately 5 acres on the Limestone Coast of SA, adjacent to the beautiful Lacepede Bay. Approximately 100m to the beach for swimming and same to the jetty for fishing.
Cape Jaffa is known for the quality fishing and fresh southen rock lobster as well as long stretches of beaches between Kingston SE to Cape Jaffa and Cape Jaffa to Robe for the 4WD enthusiast.
With 4 boutique wineries like Norfolk Rise; Cape Jaffa; Wangolina and Mt Benson at our doorstep there is something for everyone.
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Plains Road
4 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Adelaide, SA
Perfectly flat property surrounded by a line of Gumtrees and panoramic views of vineyards, rolling hills and sunsets. The camping areas are southwest facing so perfect for that warm afternoon sun. We are 5 min drive from the beautiful Fleurieu Coast line consisting of Pt Willunga and Silver Sands.
Aldinga beach shopping centre and a 24hour petrol station are all just around the corner. Last but not least we are a stone throw away from all of the great Mclaren Vale wineries and historic Willunga Main Street.
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Shingleback Shack
1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Port Pirie, SA
The Shingleback Shack is situated on a 1/4 acre costal block in Port Germein. It is only a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk to the town centre, main beach and jetty. Otherwise you can explore the stunning Southern Flinders Ranges just a 15 minute drive from the block.
You can either choose to bring your own bedding and stay in the shack or bring a caravan or tent and set up camp around it. The shack fits 1 - 2 people, and is an empty 1.2m x 2.4m room. The block is off gird, but there is access to water from a sink connected to a water tank.
There is also access to toilets and showers both in the Port Germein town centre or at the local truck stop the Perry's Tinman just up the road. In town you can also access a RV dump point, and water tap if additional water is required. There are also bins located at the corner of Taylor's Road and Port Germein Road or in the town centre. Please take all your waste with you.
I want to acknowledge that Port Germain sits on the land of the Nukunu People, who have native title claims in the area and the Flinders Ranges sits on the land of the Adnyamathanha people. I respect all elders past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
10% of profit made from this HipCamp goes to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
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Ocean Front Arno Bay Retreat
8 sites · RVs4 acres · Arno Bay, SA
We offer ocean front sites where you can enjoy the sounds of the ocean while you sleep and wake up to spectacular views.
Make the most of Arno Bay and enjoy a great day fishing or paddling along the mangrove. You can also go for a walk on the long stretch of Turnbulls Beach or a little adventure on your 4WD from Turnbulls Beach to Red Banks Beach.
The rocky beach at the front of our property is great for fishing and u might be able to catch some abalone when u snorkeling, the close by turnbulls beach is great for swim, lots to explore in arno bay.
Pets are welcome and well behaved pets are allowed off leash if no other guests around.
Pls noted the site is not suitable for tent
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Coastal camping in South Australia guide
Overview
Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in Australia! If you're looking for a coastal camping experience in South Australia, you're in luck. With over 349 options available, you'll find the perfect spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the ocean breeze. Prices start as low as $5 per night, with an average price of $20. Looking for recommendations? Check out Pine Ridge (200 reviews), Great Views Farmstay (35 reviews), and Coodlie Park Farm Retreat (37 reviews). Popular amenities like cooking equipment, campfires, and potable water are available, and you can enjoy wildlife watching, off-roading, and whitewater paddling as your favorite activities. Get ready to make memories in the great outdoors!
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