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Catninga Camps & Accommodation

Set with a back drop of deep gorges and high mountain ranges & looking towards pristine waters of Spencer Gulf, 'Catninga' is the perfect choice to give you a taste of the Flinders Ranges. 

We have stunning bush camping options, 'on site caravan' or our B&B (view separate listings to book these).

Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals).

Bush Camping

Private bush campsites located on the banks of the River Red Gum studded creek. Stunning scenery and beautiful sunsets. Enjoy our billion star camping accommodation. Private long drop toilet available at each campsite.

Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals).

Melrose

Immerse yourself in wild camping or rest in a cabin retreat next to rugged gorges near Melrose.

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Rocky River Off-Grid

This campsite is mostly flat with the Rocky River running through my property, surrounded with river gum trees and plenty of bird life including kookaburras and Corellas. 

The property is fairly central to the localities of Laura, Stone Hut, Wirrabara, Melrose and Wilmington. Port Pirie is about 50km away if you need any major conveniences or supplies.

You will need to be self-contained with your own camping toilet/shower and drinking water supply. We grow veggies on our land - if you would like some for your campfire dinner please ask me. Campfires are allowed.

Dogs welcome.

Yabbie Farm Bush Camp

Come and camp on our sustainable yabbie farm! A 500-acre property that sits on an aquifer with unlimited fresh water. 

We have seven plus sites available for self-contained campers. You will need to be self-sufficient and leave no trace. You can pick your own spot and there is plenty of space - so you can be as secluded as you wish! All flat area

We offer a yabbie catching experience, contact us first for availability, $30 per person. 

There are lots of bird species and wildlife here, as well as sheep roaming around. 

You are welcome to enjoy a controlled campfire, and there is free firewood available. Fresh water available.

The property is located 12kms from the township of Wilmington, a sleepy country town boasting panoramic views (both Hancock's Lookout and Horrocks Pass) and some impressive walking trails through the Flinders Ranges in the area. In Wilmington, you will find a pub, a general store, coffeeshop and a variety of museums and a dumping spot.

We, your hosts, Anjo and Rob,  live pretty much self-sufficient here - with solar power, water, vegetables, fruit, eggs, chicken meat, sheep meat, yabbies and marron. Everything is recycled, and nothing goes to waste - what we and the chickens and the sheep don’t eat will go to the compost/worm farm. The compost is reused in the veggie garden, excess eggs are boiled and fed to the yabbies and chooks, excess veggies will go to chooks, ducks and sheep. We grow carrots to feed to the yabbies. It’s a great lifestyle and we love it!

Our farm is a great homebase to explore the Flinders.
Explore the views and walks around Mount Remarkable, Mount Maria and Mount Brown, as well as the amazing sunrises and sunsets and starry night sky. There is an abundance of nearby hiking and biking opportunities including Alligator Gorge.

Seasonal farm produce available on request.

Options available for longer stays. If you would like to have a hands-on experience on a sustainable farm you could stay for free for 2 weeks (we can be flexible) in return for some caretaking while we visit our grandkids on Kangaroo Island. Jobs would be feeding animals, collect eggs and water vegetables.
Contact us if you are interested in caretaking.  Hope to meet you all.

Vagabond Panorama Camp

Vagabond Panorama Camp offers something truly special. Set your rig up and kick back at our hilltop campsites, with stunningly beautiful panoramic views of the Flinders Ranges and Spencer Gulf. 

The location is hard to beat. Fantastic for swimming, kayaking and fishing, with a nearby boat ramp. There's also a community garden and public BBQs close to camp, as well as a sandy beach with mangroves, and a walking track that takes you around the island. 

Campers must be self-contained as we don't have toilet or shower facilities. You'll have access to water onsite. And you're welcome to bring your pet along! 

Town is just 10-minute drive away for your essentials.

Port Germein Camping

Port Germein is the gateway to the wonderful Flinders Ranges and you will have full exclusivity to over 50 acres of prime property. 

Located minutes away from the water and great for fishing and crabbing. Easy access to major highways. 

4WD access required for sites as there are no roads or tracks to the block. 
​Guests are required to have their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure.

Great place to get away from it all yet close to major towns and amenities. Home to the Longest Jetty in Australia.

Pets are welcome!

When’s for a drive in town and couldn’t go back to the property 

Katz Retreat

Welcome to Katz retreat -  a church, old renovated church school for a BnB, glamping ground currently under construction, farm animals, goats, chickens and sheep, more variety to move in.

The property is close to North and South Flinders rangers and the Mount Remarkable, and stream train country. A evolving business to include parking for caravans.

Visit the flinders ranges north and south, see country SA, great sunsets, farm animal experience, coal train visits, see operational small farm townships, nearby country pubs, close to multiple small towns.

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