96% (242) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tumby Bay
Parrara View
1. Parrara View
100%
(229)
39km from Tumby Bay · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Working hobby farm set on 92 acres with beautiful rolling hills and ocean views, farmed for sheep and hay.
Our unpowered campgrounds are set on approximately 2.5 acres fenced off from the rest of our farm specially for our campers.
Enjoy these exclusive, well spaced-out camp sites without the worry of being parked right on top of another camper.
We have 5 different campsites to choose from so you can spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Just a short drive to the city of Port Lincoln, the beautiful Coffin Bay, fun activities and stunning beaches all while feeling completely secluded.
Situated right next door to Gardners Vinyard and cellar door and down the road from Glen Forrest animal park.
Be sure to read our campsite descriptions before booking to choose what will work best for you and your camping style. Feel free to message us for the best site to suit if you need help.
Please read all Hipcamp rules and cancellation policy to save disappointment if a potential of needing to cancel.
One caravan/ family per site due to size of all our sites. Most only fit one van/ Vehicle. Some sites are close enough for those travelling with another group to camp near each other.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$31
/ night
Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary
2. Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary
98%
(101)
64km from Tumby Bay · 22 sites · Tents, RVs
"The best place to see wild koalas up close".
Winner of the Gray Nomad Awards, best freedom stay.
Mikkirakoalas.com
Open from 15th April until October 10th. Daily tours available year round.
Strictly no dogs, no firewood collecting or campfires made on the ground (in a container is ok).
Ok for Caravans, (offroad) RVs tents.
Hot shower, toilets, shelter shed, 'glamper campers' available to hire.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$37
/ night
Wattle Ridge
3. Wattle Ridge
96%
(12)
31km from Tumby Bay · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Wattle Ridge is 140 acres of hilly natural scrub and clear land. There is a winter creek, dam and soaks with yabbies,
Campers can enjoy bush walking and some native animals.
There are no neighbours visible.
The property has a camp shelter with 12v solar power, sink with running rainwater, heated outdoor shower, basic cooking pots and pans and cutlery, campfire with wood provided.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$31
/ night
Bee Keepers Homestead
4. Bee Keepers Homestead
80%
(5)
42km from Tumby Bay · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Set in a peaceful valley surrounded by native bushland, this 10-acre property offers the perfect balance of serenity and adventure. Just a short 10-minute drive from Port Lincoln, it feels a world away—offering hipcampers the ideal mix of seclusion and convenience.
The landscape features open clearings, gentle rises, and shaded pockets beneath scattered eucalypts—perfect for pitching a tent or parking your van. Birdlife is abundant, and on still mornings, the only sound is the breeze rustling through the trees. Whether you're stargazing by the fire or watching the light shift across the valley at dusk, this is a place to slow down and truly reconnect with nature.
Steeped in local history, the property was the first to be established in the area and was once used for commercial beekeeping. The original house on the site has its own unique story—it was formerly the Post Office building from Maralinga, relocated here in the 1970s.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$37
/ night
96% (242) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tumby Bay
Parrara View
1. Parrara View
100%
(229)
39km from Tumby Bay · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Working hobby farm set on 92 acres with beautiful rolling hills and ocean views, farmed for sheep and hay.
Our unpowered campgrounds are set on approximately 2.5 acres fenced off from the rest of our farm specially for our campers.
Enjoy these exclusive, well spaced-out camp sites without the worry of being parked right on top of another camper.
We have 5 different campsites to choose from so you can spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Just a short drive to the city of Port Lincoln, the beautiful Coffin Bay, fun activities and stunning beaches all while feeling completely secluded.
Situated right next door to Gardners Vinyard and cellar door and down the road from Glen Forrest animal park.
Be sure to read our campsite descriptions before booking to choose what will work best for you and your camping style. Feel free to message us for the best site to suit if you need help.
Please read all Hipcamp rules and cancellation policy to save disappointment if a potential of needing to cancel.
One caravan/ family per site due to size of all our sites. Most only fit one van/ Vehicle. Some sites are close enough for those travelling with another group to camp near each other.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$31
/ night
Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary
2. Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary
98%
(101)
64km from Tumby Bay · 22 sites · Tents, RVs
"The best place to see wild koalas up close".
Winner of the Gray Nomad Awards, best freedom stay.
Mikkirakoalas.com
Open from 15th April until October 10th. Daily tours available year round.
Strictly no dogs, no firewood collecting or campfires made on the ground (in a container is ok).
Ok for Caravans, (offroad) RVs tents.
Hot shower, toilets, shelter shed, 'glamper campers' available to hire.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$37
/ night
Wattle Ridge
3. Wattle Ridge
96%
(12)
31km from Tumby Bay · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Wattle Ridge is 140 acres of hilly natural scrub and clear land. There is a winter creek, dam and soaks with yabbies,
Campers can enjoy bush walking and some native animals.
There are no neighbours visible.
The property has a camp shelter with 12v solar power, sink with running rainwater, heated outdoor shower, basic cooking pots and pans and cutlery, campfire with wood provided.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$31
/ night
Bee Keepers Homestead
4. Bee Keepers Homestead
80%
(5)
42km from Tumby Bay · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Set in a peaceful valley surrounded by native bushland, this 10-acre property offers the perfect balance of serenity and adventure. Just a short 10-minute drive from Port Lincoln, it feels a world away—offering hipcampers the ideal mix of seclusion and convenience.
The landscape features open clearings, gentle rises, and shaded pockets beneath scattered eucalypts—perfect for pitching a tent or parking your van. Birdlife is abundant, and on still mornings, the only sound is the breeze rustling through the trees. Whether you're stargazing by the fire or watching the light shift across the valley at dusk, this is a place to slow down and truly reconnect with nature.
Steeped in local history, the property was the first to be established in the area and was once used for commercial beekeeping. The original house on the site has its own unique story—it was formerly the Post Office building from Maralinga, relocated here in the 1970s.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$37
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Joshua
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Great camping beautiful view. Facilities well looked after
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Alix
2 weeks ago
8 m Class B
With kids
Great spot close to town. Little windy however it was a nice change to have some indoor activities with the kids. Beautiful views, massive camp sites and very peaceful
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Mitchell
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Wonderful site, super clean and tidy, awesome showers and toilets, would highly recommend to anyone
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Matthew
2 weeks ago
12 m travel trailer
With pets
We’ve stayed at many Hipcamps on our lap of Australia and really enjoyed this one. It has great views, is quiet and the hosts have provided good amenities even though it is an off-grid site. Highly recommended as a base for Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay.
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Alistair
2 weeks ago
4 m pop-up camper
Group trip
This is a wonderful spot. The site is peaceful and quiet. The birdlife is incredible. And it is 10 minutes to Port Lincoln by car. We stayed for 5 nights and could easily have stayed longer.
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Alistair
2 weeks ago
6 m travel trailer
Group trip
This is a wonderful spot just outside Port Lincoln on a billabong with incredible bird life. Sheltered away from the offshore winds and so peaceful. We spent Christmas here in our caravan with two friends in their T Van and our sons in a tent. We had the whole place to ourselves. It was wonderful. Highly recommend.
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Matt
2 weeks ago
5 m car
With pets
Great spot here not far at all from Port Lincoln. You can see the ocean from camp which is really nice. Well maintained camp sites with good amenities. Kerri-Ann has been very friendly and accommodating! Definitely recommend this spot!
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Sarah
3 weeks ago
5 m car
With pets
Peaceful and well set up, perfect for a quiet getaway. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily return
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Vik
December 2025
Tent
Ben’s place is nestled in the tress with a great view down the valley, you enter through beautifully kept farm land it feels private.
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Jos
December 2025
7 m pop-up camper
With pets
We had a lovely stay at camp sugar gum. We had toilets and showers which was fabulous after our long travels. Beautiful views of rolling hills, vines and even the ocean. Being only 12 minutes from Port Lincoln also was a plus.
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Rachael
December 2025
8 m travel trailer
We loved our 2 night stay in an open paddock with views of the ocean in the distance and the vineyards to our right. It was so peaceful we were lucky to have the place to ourselves. Close to Port Lincoln. Directions were clear and easy to find the place. Great communication from host. Highly recommend.
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Liz
November 2025
12 m travel trailer
Lovely rural setting amongst established trees with a great view. Peaceful and quite, we had the place to ourselves. The best portaloo and shower set up I have seen and a thoughtful addition for campers who aren't self sufficient or don't want to poo in the van loo. Friendly and helpful hosts, we are lucky Hipcampers to have hosts like these!
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David
November 2025
5 m Class B
Absolutely worthwhile making the effort to get to Parrara View. We stayed on the Sugar Gums site. What a fabulous location in a grassy field of aged Sugar Gum trees. Excellent, clean (incredibly clean) amenities, cool little fire pits, flat campsite. Was our favourite ever Hipcamp so thoroughly recommended.
Our host was excellent and really informative about their area and happy to have a chat.
Short drives to both Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay.
Loved our stay at Parrara View.
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Marcel
October 2025
5 m car
One of the best campground and places we stayed on in our 6 months around Australia Trip. The koala are so near and absolutely gorgeous. The communication with the owner are easy and clear. A lot of space and even big caravan will fit. The road is a little bit rough for the last 1km but shouldn't be a problem. Fly's can be annoying but all the rest is just amazing. Highly recommend this place .
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Nathan
October 2025
Tent
Helen has a beautiful Beautiful spot to stay, the glamping tenting saved us from being rained on all night in our swags and the walk around the koala sanctuary was beautiful seeing a variety of wild animals up close. Helen is an amazing person with and the public is lucky to have access to such a place
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Craig
October 2025
5 m pop-up camper
What a beautiful place. Plenty of space, wildlife everywhere & the giant grass plants are definitely worth the walk!
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Lloyd
October 2025
5 m car
Beautiful camp and lots of koalas. Beach down there is great as well.
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Kodie
October 2025
3 m travel trailer
The Dam View campsite was peaceful with beautiful views, especially at sunset. Luke was a lovely host and even shared some cool history about the property and he also gifted us some fresh eggs from his chickens! Plenty of room & a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy nature.
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caroline
September 2025
6 m Class B
Mikkira Koala Sanctuary was an amazing experience, camping in close proximity to Koalas. Listening to them communicate to each other during the night. So special . The property itself is lovely , quite expansive . We wandered around looking for koalas , we must have seen at least 20 individuals during our stay , also enjoying the wild flowers , Large grass trees . Loads of kangaroos and some emu.
If you have overseas visitors it’s a must visit .
Thanks Helen for hosting us .
A 5 star experience.
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Justin
September 2025
9 m travel trailer
With pets
Amazing spot. Booked Lincoln for a week and was amazed at the location. Kerri is awesome and offers any help (like when your water pump suddenly stops working & you have battery issues also)
We will be back and pushing for the whole family to join in.
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