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Burra Creek Camping

NO MOTOR BIKES ON PROPERTY PLEASE!!

No 4x4 tracks to drive on 

PLEASE DOWNLOAD HIPCAMP APP, and turn ON NOTIFiCATIONS TO RECEIVE MESSAGES ABOUT YOUR STAY

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL ABOUT OUR RULES AND SAFETY 

Burra Creek Camping in Bright is an incredibly beautiful, rustic 5000-acre property, situated 25km North of Robertstown, just over 2 hours from Adelaide. 

It's suited to those with 4x4 or higher clearance vehicles, and off-road campers/caravans and tents. The camping sites here are very private, and provide large flat areas to set up. All have beautiful surroundings and views. 

The land here is spectacular. From morning light accompanied by birdsong, to days spent exploring the creek and the bush, to stargazing and toasting marshmallows by night, the land here offers the perfect antidote to modern-day stresses. There is (wonderfully) limited phone service here, meaning it's the perfect place for a digital detox! 

Two of our campsites have very basic outback long drop toilets (Wombat Flat and Creek Site), but for all other sites, campers need to be fully self-contained. It's you and nature. Therefore we ask that you please ensure the place is left as or better than you found it. All rubbish and waste to be taken with you. 

Important Information to know before booking:

ALL GUESTS/VISITORS MUST BE BOOKED IN BEFORE ENTERING OUR PROPERTY

Plenty of fallen timber around you are welcome to collect for firewood, however, strictly no chainsaws or cutting down of trees. For your own comfort, you could take your first day of wood, so you’re ready to have a fire once all set up.  And strictly no motorbikes, firearms, or rally driving on the property.  Comfort fires only while fire ban season is in place 

Pets are allowed, as long as they are controlled.

Downhill Run Camping

Downhill Run Camping is located due west of Robertstown at the peak of the hills, a beautiful spot for caravans, campers, tents and swags. Spanning 50 acres the campsite offers breath taking views of the entire valley and is located directly on the lavender walking trail.

There is a shared basic long drop toilet located near the south site but feel free to bring self contained units or find a nice tree!

The campsites are located at the top of the hills in a pasture paddock so please make sure your dogs are on leashes at all times. The 2 sites are separated by a fair distance so there is plenty of room to enjoy for everyone even with large groups. A perfect spot to pitch a tent and admire the beautiful starry nights on the secluded hilltop

The Clare and Barossa Valleys are only a short 45 minute drive away if you’re interested in a day out at the wineries. Or the lovely historic town of Burra is a 30 minute drive. The campsite is also conveniently located on the lavender trail which provides great scenery walks or cycles taking in the amazing view.

There is a great Pub located in Robertstown which has cold beer and meals on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights if you are looking to get out of cooking for the night. The post office is also a great spot to duck in for a coffee and a chat to the locals.

Whether it’s the breathtaking sunrise, the stargazing, the walking trails or bumping into a friendly kangaroo or 2 this campsite will not disappoint.

Please check out our other page, “Ruff Run Camping” for a more relaxed, open campsite

Important information to know before booking:

- All campers must check in before 5pm.

- You will be situated on a hill so please no driving or walking past the allocated safety signs. Therefore it may not be suitable for young children and caution must be taken at all times

- Pets are allowed as long as they are on a leash at all times

- No chainsaws allowed, firewood available to purchase on arrival 

- Fires are only permitted during the appropriate seasons

- No dumping of rubbish or toilet waste

- No motorbikes or rally driving

- Can get windy on top on the hill on certain occasions 

- Strictly NO caravan or trailer access via  Hills road, we will send an alternate route via point pass or Ngapala road

Potable water

Edgehill Farm Stays Riverton

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL ABOUT OUR RULES AND SAFETY 

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE HIP CAMP APP AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS TO RECEIVE MESSAGES ABOUT YOUR STAY

 Edgehill Farm Stays is located between Barossa and Clare Valley, 7km out of Riverton, and 1 hour north of Adelaide. We run a sheep and cropping farm which creates beautiful camping grounds at the foot of the hills, just below the Heysen Trail.

The campsites are located on the pasture paddocks of the farm with sheep roaming the area, so dogs on leashes at all times, and please pick up after them.  With large distances between other campers, each site can cater for large groups, with no close neighbours. The sites are at least 2km away from busy roads, so absolute peace and privacy!

There's a beautiful push bike ride from Riverton to Clare Valley and all the wineries are along the way. Plenty of room at the property for kids to ride their push bikes.

Fantastic sunsets and sunrises from all sites, and at its best at the SUNSET BAA.  Beautiful bird noises, including the kookaburras having a laugh.

There's a very very basic "long drop toilet" pit toilet located near the Gumtree paddock

and 5 others shared, down close to the camping paddocks, if not wanting to use shared toilets, please bring and supply your own portable toilet.

Great Hotels/pubs to dine in at Tarlee and Riverton. Emporium cafe for the best coffee in Riverton

Important Information to know before 

ALL GUESTS/VISITORS MUST BE BOOKED IN BEFORE ENTERING OUR PROPERTY!!!

All campers must check in BEFORE 8pm. If you are unable to arrive before 8pm, please make a booking for the following day instead. Generators are allowed on the unpowered sites, please respect other campers with turning them off by 10 pm at the latest.

No chainsaws on property.

Loud music not permitted, please turn silent by 8.30PM

Pets are allowed, as long as they are on leashes at all times

STRICTLY NO MOTORBIKES  RIDDEN ON PROPERTY

No rally driving.

If you have day visitors joining you during your stay, please go to the extras section and add the numbers to the booking, 

We also operate another Hipcamp called BURRA CREEK CAMPING

situated 25km North of Robertstown, ideal for mostly 4WD and off road campers. If it may be of interest, please search Bright Burra Creek.

Seven Sisters

PLEASE NOTE We closed until March 2026 due to high fire danger. Feel free to book ahead. 

Seven Sisters is perched on the Skilly Hills, the western side of the Clare Valley. Overlooking the Blyth Plains above Kybunga, the views are nothing short of stunning. Nearly every evening brings fabulous sunsets. Ideal for family stays or just a quiet spot to chill out. 

Bush walking in the Spring Gully National Park is just down the road and within 2klms is the Armagh to Spring Gully trail. 

Our neighbours include the fabulous Eldridge Wines, one of Clare Valleys best. Close by are many more fabulous wineries and one of the best Gin Distillers (in our opinion) in the Mid North, Sawmill Gin. The local taxi service is very accommodating and happy to come out to Seven Sisters. I believe they will also ferry you to wineries in the area. 

Seven Sisters is a hilly grassland with wooded areas, creeks and rocky outcrops to explore. Anywhere within our boundary fence is there for you to explore.

Our sites on the property are easily accessed. 2 sites on our farm road with a 4th site set at the back of the property which is very secluded. All sites have seasonal fire pits. 

Please don’t enter the fenced area around the house or go outside our boundary. Ideal for families or just a quiet stay.

Our dam is seasonal. Swimming is not recommend as dam water can be extremely cold causing severe cramps 

Water Hookup

Cartapo Creek - Farm Stay

Want to have a unique camping experience away or sick of crowded caravan sites? Or perhaps you just need a tranquil break from the city or a weekend away from your hectic life?

Cartapo Creek - Hobby Farm is suitable for on and off-road caravans, 4WD, 2WD & AWD vehicles. Suitable for multiple groups that want to camp together.

We have a 35 acre farm at the base of the Mt Lofty Ranges in Hallett. To the east of us is Mt Razorback and Mt Bryan which is part of the Heysen Trail. We have a mixture of Sheep, Cows, Pigs, Alpacas, Chickens and Peafowl roaming the property. Campers will be separate from roaming livestock, however can access them easily if they wish.

Keep up to date with all things happening on the farm and follow our Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/cartapo.creek/

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Eckert’s Old Place

We are a Poll Merino sheep stud and a wheat/barley cropping farm at Emu Downs in the Mid North of SA. We have resurrected this character old workers quarters which we've turned into a rustic, peaceful abode for you to enjoy. 

Sleeps four (double bed, single bed and old miners couch,). Bring your own bedding.  There is a flushing external toilet and a bush shower (ie: a shower bag, provided). 

The room with the open fire can be utilised as a kitchen/living area. We've provided crockery, cutlery, glasses, kettles and a camp oven. There is running cold rainwater into the sink. Cooking can be done on the open fire, or use the small camp gas cookers. There is also a gas BBQ in the outdoor room. If you are really brave, try your hand at camp oven cooking in the campfire. There is no power, only lighting provided from a small solar panel/battery.

Extra guests welcome in tents, swags or vans adjacent to the cottage. To ensure only one group of campers at a time, THE COTTAGE HAS TO BE BOOKED FIRST, then book the extra campers through the additional campsites listing.

Eckert's Old Place is within an easy drive to the Clare Valley wine regions and historic Robertstown, Burra and Eudunda. 

Campfires welcome when not in fireban season.  You can order a wheelbarrow load for $30, or bring your own. Dogs are permitted, but please understand, we are a sheep stud and need to ensure no disturbance from dogs. Please advise if you intend to bring your dog.

The Cutting

We are a sustainably driven family-owned and operated vineyard and winery in the famed Barossa Valley wine region. We produce award-winning wines and our tasting experiences are available at an exclusive rate to our guests. 

Experience the beauty of our vineyard with sweeping views accented by gum trees and native flora. Explore hidden corners of our estate, including a tranquil dam (unsuitable for swimming) and buzzing beehives. Keep an eye out for visits from a mob of resident kangaroos, just a few of the native wildlife you'll experience on your stay. 

Located only an hour's drive from Adelaide, our property offers the perfect base for exploring the region. Situated less than five minutes drive from the iconic Seppeltsfield Road lined with beautiful date palms and renowned wineries. You are spoilt for choice with a fantastic selection of bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants showcasing the regions local produce in the township of Tanunda, a short 6 minutes' drive from your stay. If you're after some tips, we are happy to help, we have our favourites! 

Meet our winemaker and owner, Belinda van Eyssen, for a personalised tasting of our award-winning wines. Our winery is just a stroll away from your campsite so everyone can enjoy a taste. If your visit coincides with our grape harvest from February until April, feel free to join us for the excitement of grape picking or processing in our on-site winery. 

Enhance your stay by pre-purchasing wine tastings, a curated local platter, and wines from our Estate when booking, with all campers enjoying a 10% discount on wine purchases. For cozy evenings under the stars, firewood is available for purchase at $25 per bag.

We are excited to welcome you to The Cutting and will be here to meet you when you arrive. Get ready to relax and unwind under amongst the vines and under the stars! 

Stockyard Plains, The Riverland

The Riverland is an amazing place to visit, full of so many surprises! The variety in the landscape, from harsh limestone plains to beautiful rolling sandhills, to the beauty of the Murry River. There is so much wildlife to see especially when it comes to bird watching! And the area is full of history! In every town you will discover many historical facts and buildings, machines etc. We even have histroy right here on our property!-ruins of an old school. Oh, do I hear you love taking your horse out for trail rides? Well, here's the perfect place for that too!

At the campsite - approx 2km away from the farmhouse - you have the privilege of being surrounded by natural scrublands and habitats on the plains. See our mallee, acacias, sugar woods, grevilleas, honeyeaters, wrens, finches, kangaroos, emus & more. And don't forget the stars!! Our night sky is amazing due to very low light interference. At times, wake up to the sounds of sheep bleating and drinking from the trough a few hundred meters away.

We have a central campfire area for each site and a double sink connected to river water for washing up and a large prep area on sites 1 & 2. Also on site 1 & 2, just a short walk from the camp fire is an outdoor flushing toilet with hand basin-a luxury for a station stay! 

Often there are things happening on the farm. Feel welcome to ask if there is anything you can be a part of to add to your holiday experience! We may be moving sheep, shearing, crutching, fencing, feeding the farm animals, milking our house goats etc. Even come for a horse ride (further info in 'Extras")!  

Well behaved dogs are welcome, but please discuss this with us prior to booking and they must be on a lead at all time. 

Sites are family friendly. Please let us know if you have children so we can accommodate the pricing. We want you to have the best camp experience!

If you are camping with friends, why not do a Group Booking? You will find this if you search "Stockyard Plains Group Booking" in the search bar.

Come and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax and unwind in quiet of our county property.

Please follow us on FB - Stockyard Plains Camping 

                                  Instagram - Stockyard_plains_camp

                                   You Tube - S.A. Riverland Farming with the Olly's

Nearest towns: 

Blanchetown - 20min

Waikerie - 25 min

Morgan - 45min

Nothing like a meal made over a campfire!

Campfires

Ruff Run Camping

NO MOTORBIKES OR 4x4 TRACKS ON THIS PROPERTY

Ruff Run Camping is situated 15km east of Robertstown, 1.5 hours from Adelaide, on a rustic bush block. 

Escape to a true bush experience at our campsite, where nature surrounds you with simplicity and space. Set among native scrub, the site offers the authentic sounds of bird calls drifting through the trees and the gentle presence of sheep grazing nearby. From camp, you can take in wide, open views across rolling hills and distant ridgelines, accompanied by the dry creeks which make a great setting for a lovely stroll creating the perfect backdrop for a peaceful getaway. Whether you’re after a quiet spot to relax or a place to explore the outdoors, this campsite provides a genuine bush setting with plenty of room to unwind under the star filled open sky.

It has plenty to offer with very secluded sites  with maximum privacy. All sites are equipped with a very generous camping area, ideal for bigger groups. Preferably suited to off-road caravans and campers but still accessible by an everyday vehicle.

Ruff Run Camping is for self contained units or feel free to use natures toilet! Please take great respect in our lovely land and leave the site as; or better then you found it. Please take all rubbish with you

Important Information to know before booking:

ALL GUESTS/VISITORS MUST BE BOOKED IN BEFORE ENTERING OUR PROPERTY
Check-in must be before 8pm. If you are unable to arrive before 8pm, please book for the following day instead.

Plenty of fallen timber around you are welcome to collect for firewood, however, strictly no chainsaws or cutting down of trees, you are more then welcome to bring your own firewood with you. Strictly no motorbikes, firearms, rally driving, or rock climbing on the property.

Pets are allowed, as long as they are controlled on a leash as there is livestock nearby

Picnic table

The Cottage at Undalya 

In a great area, with lovely views, close to wineries and local attractions. Access to the Reisling Trail, Gateway to the Clare Valley Wine Region.

Nice level sites under big gum trees. Easy access with turn around area, right off the highway. 

No access to the cottage at this stage, but free access to the decks.

Pets welcome - must be kept close by as stock may be close.

Tarlee - Serenity

Between the Clare and Barossa Valley's we are located centrally to both for easy access day trips exploring the fine wines, fabulous food, shopping, push bike trails and activities offered in the region.  

Serenity is nestled quietly amongst 42 acres of peppermint gum scrub sheltered by the ranges west of Tarlee.  Here you will find spacious camping spots, room to explore or relax, peaceful starry nights, quiet country roads for walking or pushbike riding with spectacular views of the ranges and the valley as well as kangaroos, kookaburras, possums and more native wildlife.  

Children love to ride their push bikes down the hills and through the tracks and explore here, it's perfect for outdoor imagination and bundles of energy.  Campers have made cubbies in the trees, tyre swings and set up hammocks for lazy afternoons or a swing.  Pets are also very happy here and love to come camping.

Bush camping at its best with firewood available to purchase on arrival, $25 for a large container and fire drums are provided as well as a clean long drop toilet for your convenience.

No chainsaws here please.

Heyson Base Camp

This property is a portion of a large working farm. We have cattle, sheep, cropping, and horses. The property is approx 12,000 acres with amazing ranges that sometimes see snow in winter.

Tent, Swag or Campervan at Heyson base camp. Enjoy the lovely Gum lined Dry Creek with blue stone ruins of times gone by.

Enjoy a short hike to the Wind Turbines and see up close how magnificent these green energy windmills work. Or enjoy a hike along the famous Heyson Trail at the top of the range. See the stars in all their glory whilst cuddling up in front of the camp fire. Wake up to grazing cattle, sheep and wildlife on a beautiful working farm.

The campsite is nestled amongst beautiful old gums and pine with sweeping views of the valley in front and a gorgeous range out the back. Plenty of Shade and places to explore.

Dogs on Lead only. Host approval required at booking.
Pit toilet available, BYO toilet paper.
Bin provided for waste. Please use this or take it home with you.

There are livestock on the property, please do not approach livestock unless Host is with you.

Just a short drive of 30 minutes to the town of Burra you can enjoy the Passport Key and see the rich heritage of the copper mining era. Jamestown is 25 minutes drive where you can explore the bundaleer forest or see the tesla battery.

Avondale Heights Campground

Avondale is a working family farm located perfectly between both the beautiful Clare Valley and picturesque Barossa. Located approximately 11 kms from Riverton and an hour north of Adelaide. 

Our campground consists of 6 designated van sites with a central fire pit. Individual fire buckets and wood can be provided at an extra charge ($25). Our camping sites are located in a picturesque tree lined gully. A precious slice of untouched beauty. Please don’t help yourself to our trees (no chainsaws).

As we are a working farm, with sheep and alpacas surrounding the campsite, dogs must remain on lead at all times. It is also dog owners responsibility to cleanup after their pets. Please also remain on designated tracks to walk along. Views of sunsets from the top of the hill are breathtaking. Please also always leave gates as you find them. 

The local council district provides cafes, amazing pub food (our personal favourite, The Tarlee Hotel), bakeries and push bike tracks. Not to mention wineries.

Generators are welcome, but please be respectful of fellow campers. No motorbikes to be ridden on property, but push bikes welcome. There is currently no toilet or potable water available.

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