The best farm glamping near Rapid Bay, South Australia

Looking for a unique and relaxing camping experience in Rapid Bay, South Australia? Hipcamp offers over 40 options for glamping on farms in this area, ensuring you'll find the perfect fit for your needs. Whether you're looking for a rustic cabin or a cosy yurt, all of our top campsites, such as Tarlee - Serenity (194 reviews), Marron Bush Escape (17 reviews), and The Perfect Pitch (4 reviews), offer popular amenities like showers, toilets, and the ability to bring your furry friend along. Don't miss out on autumn fun, wildlife watching, and climbing activities during your stay. With an average price of $40 per night and options as low as $15, booking your dream camping trip has never been easier.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a unique and relaxing camping experience in Rapid Bay, South Australia? Hipcamp offers over 40 options for glamping on farms in this area, ensuring you'll find the perfect fit for your needs. Whether you're looking for a rustic cabin or a cosy yurt, all of our top campsites, such as Tarlee - Serenity (194 reviews), Marron Bush Escape (17 reviews), and The Perfect Pitch (4 reviews), offer popular amenities like showers, toilets, and the ability to bring your furry friend along. Don't miss out on autumn fun, wildlife watching, and climbing activities during your stay. With an average price of $40 per night and options as low as $15, booking your dream camping trip has never been easier.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Emu Bay Hideaway, Kangaroo Island

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59km from Rapid Bay · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Emu Bay, SA

Welcome to your dream destination!! We have two different locations available in Kangaroo Island with some options of sites in each. FIRST LOCATION: EMU BAY HIDEAWAY-30 hectares of peace, mainly vegetated with Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia, a nationally-protected ecological community). Kangaroos and wallabies are in abundance. It has a wonderful feeling of remoteness and seclusion yet is so close to iconic Emu Bay. Those with 4WD may choose sites overlooking Shoal Bay towards Kingscote. Alternatively, you may set up camp anywhere on the property. There is even one under-cover position with a concrete floor for those concerned about the weather. There are no amenities so guests need to be 100% self-sufficient (including BYO drinking water and toilet) and leave no trace. It is a wild block and only five minutes from the iconic Emu Bay, where the white sandy beach runs for 4kms, most of which is backed by 10 to 20-meter-high dunes. It is one of the best beaches on the island with crystal-clear water. SECOND LOCATION: Farm Stay about 15 km from Emu Bay and 20km from the main town of Kingscote. This is an operating small sheep farm of over 100ha. For security reasons the exact location is not advertised, but will be disclosed upon arrival on Kangaroo Island. There are several beautiful sites. This location is fairly central to most KI visitor attractions. It is a secure place to set up camp and have peace of mind that your belongings will be safe while you are away from the site. The host takes care to situate sites to give campers the feeling of exclusiveness. NOTES; Check with me before lighting a campfire - this depends on the season and risk. Dogs are permitted if well controlled (register visiting dogs with local council). IMPORTANT: As I have very limited access to the Internet, It is preferred that if you have questions, you can text or call me, Rosalie, on 0490485123. Please note - all bookings MUST still go through the Hipcamp system, no exceptions. Kangaroo Island is serviced by regular ferry - check SeaLink for details. As the service requires advance bookings, please secure your passage to the island before booking your site. Thank you.

2. Camp Cygnet

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74km from Rapid Bay · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Menzies, SA

You will be staying in a central location on the beautiful Kangaroo Island. Our working sheep farm is 24 kms from Parndana , 24 kms from Kingscote and a 45 minute drive from Penneshaw. Kangaroo Island is famous for its pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. These sites do not include toilet or water facilities, but we hope to offer this in the future. Please ensure you take all rubbish with you so we can maintain the beauty for the next guests. Please get in touch if you would like to bring well behaved pets or are travelling in a group. The camp locations are all private spaces.

3. Pear Tree Hollow

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20km from Rapid Bay · 3 sites · Lodging · Torrens Vale, SA

For couples who love nature, high above Inman Valley, tucked in a eucalyptus forest with stunning views for kilometres over the central Fleurieu Peninsula, Pear Tree Hollow is an early settler homestead and small farm that has 3 accommodation options- a cottage, a bell tent with caravan cabin, and a bell tent with shelter.

4. Pinkgums Farmstay

49km from Rapid Bay · 1 site · Lodging · Currency Creek, SA

This is a Farmhouse with all the feels of comfy homestead. The property was originally a dairy and has the original ruins of the old homesteads. It is boarded by currency creek which flows with crystal clear water from spring all year round, which is a wondrous track to hike around and enjoy beautiful views of the inlets and creeks to the lower lakes. We have invited for you to bring your dog along but The pets are not allowed inside the house. The space This is a Farmhouse with all the feels of comfy homestead. The house was built approx 80 years ago by the farmers family. The big solid walls, are laid concrete by the farmer and his young son, from the materials on the property. It has recently been rewired and fully re plumbed all to make safe and usable. The floorboards are all sanded and polished and a new lick of paint has made the property fresh and inviting. The property was originally a dairy and has the original ruins of the old homesteads and dairy buildings from generations before. The property is now used for cattle and sheep and crops and is about 1000 acres. It is boarded by currency creek which flows with crystal clear water from spring all year round, which is a wondrous track to hike around and enjoy beautiful views of the inlets and creeks to the lower lakes. The farmhouse is surrounded by huge pine trees and gums, and there is an easy access turn around driveway and plenty of parking. The property is only a short distance from Goolwa , Middleton and Victor Harbor. In the future the plans are to have a veggie garden for tenants to pick from and chickens and ducks and small animals to associate with. There are cattle with calves and sheep in the neighboring paddocks. We have invited for you to bring your dog along but at this stage they will have to be tethered at all times so they do not escape and interfere with stock. This is for their safety as well. The pets are not allowed inside the house.

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Marc

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pear Tree Hollow

We had such a wonderful stay at the T2 tent and shelter. From the moment we arrived, Peter and Michelle made everything so easy with their clear directions and warm hospitality. The walk into the tent was magical, with the forest path leading to a peaceful and beautifully set-up space. The tent was spotless, comfortable, and full of thoughtful touches that made our stay relaxing and enjoyable. We especially appreciated the attention to detail and how welcoming the environment felt — it’s clear a lot of care has gone into creating this experience. Peter was responsive, kind, and made sure we had everything we needed. We couldn’t have asked for a better host or a better location to unwind and connect with nature. Highly recommend this stay and would love to come back again! Marc

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Na

January 2025

With pets

3 nights at Emu Bay Hideaway, Kangaroo Island

The host is very nice and welcoming, the location of cottage is easy to be found. We had a wonderful time in the cottage. We are happy to be the first guest of the cottage, we can find almost everything we need in it. It’s not a modern style living, but comfortable, pet friendly, kids can have a walk after dinner in the farm, thanks Rosalie for offering us the stay on Kangaroo Island!