Cabins near Ballarat

1 night at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Lovely stay, Megan was so accommodating and friendly. The hut itself is great and the views at night are brilliant. Would 100% recommend!

Megan

3 weeks ago

Absolutely LOVED our stay at the Antechinus hut. It has everything you need, stovetop, teapot, quiet, private, plenty of fire wood provided. The room stayed so toasty warm with the little fire heater. So much land to explore, especially loved spotting the roo and wallaby tracks around the dam. Megan was also such a lovely and relaxed host and made us feel more than welcome. We will return!

Josh

3 weeks ago

2 nights at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

This little cabin is cosy, more spacious than the pictures make it look, and warm the fireplace kept it very warm all night. The cabin feels disconnected and private, and is a good distance away from the main house. There is a great outdoor firepit, plenty of water, the cooking essentials, and a clean outhouse! The hosts are absolutely lovely and welcoming, and id stay there again in a heartbeat.

Milly

3 weeks ago

Megan and Patrick were great hosts and their charming little hut was perfect for us to spend a rainy day and night enjoying the quiet, the dark and nature. Simple living but had everything we needed to be cosy.

Isabell

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Lovely Bush Property

Such a beautiful little hut! Felt so at home and cosy. The property was beautiful to walk around and the hut has everything you need. Megan was lovely, birds and stars to be seen!!

Phillip

May 2025

The site has many personal touches. They make camping easy. Lots of trees and plenty of space. Cheers

Abhishek

Weekend Trip to Lovely Bush Property

If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature, Echidna Retreat Cabin is the perfect choice. Tucked away in the woods, it’s an ideal spot for a small group of 2–3 people to relax and unwind. The cozy retreat is made even better with a mini golf course on-site and breathtaking views of the Milky Way at night, truly the cherry on top of an already wonderful experience! It’s a great budget-friendly escape, and we’re incredibly grateful to Ian for sharing his beautiful property with us.

Luka

this little place is amazing and the host Megan was so welcoming and kind. lots to do in the area if you like exploring and nature. would recommend to anyone trying to escape the craziness of the city for a while. thanks Megan!

Anna

3 nights at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Antechinus Hut is a wonderfully calm, comfortable and thoughtfully resourced place to stop for a little while. Megan and Patrick’s care for the land is clear in the considered way they welcomed us to enjoy the hut and its surrounds. Thank you for a very restorative few days away!

Summer

Gorgeous spot for birds and quiet serenity. We loved using the fireplace and the sound of the rain on the tin roof. Megan was attentive and welcoming while also giving us our space. We’d stay again in a heartbeat.

Ruairi

2 nights at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

A lovely secluded cabin stay! Very cosy and an off-grid vibe with beautiful nature and local fauna surrounding you. There’s an easy 3km nature walk nearby and only a short drive into the surrounding local towns. It wasn’t cold enough when we were there, but there’s a large indoor fire place and big outdoor fire bit to get cozy during the colder months. Megan and her husband were lovely and attentive hosts and have great insight into the local wildlife. There is no wifi and the cabin has solar-powered lights, so it’s perfect for a weekend escape. Highly recommend!

Caroline

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Rustic Miner’s Cabin

Beautiful peice of land very peaceful alot of wildlife to hear and see in the day and at night. You are close to Castlemaine and a Reservoir which is so good on a hot day to swim or kayak in. The miners hut itself has alot of history and is well kept we were surprised how cool it was despite hot temps. It would be very cosy in the winter I'm sure. Bathroom is clean and every detail considered You do share the bathroom with other campers guests in the Glamping tent, at the time these guest were very quiet so all good. Communication with Paul was excellent we enjoyed meeting his friendly black lab.

2 nights at Rustic Miner’s Cabin

Cabin was fantastic. A real time capsule and it was so good to be able to stay there. There was lots of wildlife all around and it was very peaceful.

Andrea

January 2025

1 night at Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park

Really great stay. Everything we needed and a lovely spot by the gardens. It is double glazed so quiet, but you can still periodically hear the passing trains on the other side of the Botanical Gardens. The site is relatively small for a BIG4 and has an excellent 50m pool next door. The Mill (opposite) has so many excellent options for food and wine. The service at this site was outstanding and the communal facilities were spotless. Will return.

3 nights at Rustic Miner’s Cabin

It's a ripper , great little rustic cabin as pics, it's a goodie !

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Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Strangways, VIC

Perfect place to stay for nature lovers. With an inside wood heater and verandas this hut makes a cosy winter stay away. A 40 acre bush block with a Trust for Nature Covenant. This box-ironbark woodland block has 2 dams and plenty of wildlife, a great place for bird watching. A self guided nature walk on the property provides you with an introduction to the local ecosystem. The hut has a double bed (bedding provided), gas stove with two burners and a grill, a long drop toilet, water tank (not drinkable) but drinkable water will be provided. The hut is close to one of the dams. Only one booking at a time so you won’t be sharing camping site with anyone. Owners live on the property but out of view and ear shot. A picnic set, kettle, camp stove and saucepans available for use. Solar lights inside, internal wood heater outside fire pit. Note no shower. Basic amount of wood provided for internal heater and cost $10/crate external fire pit, a crate should last one evening’s fire. Take the opportunity to explore the night sky with a large telescope. A guided 90 minute star gazing experience using 500mm diameter telescope is offered for $50/session to guests of the antechinus hut. Depending on the time of year you will see galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets. This is only offered when conditions allow, clear skies and no moonlight. Note this activity involves use of step ladder due to size of telescope. There are great bike rides off and on road, close to Cairn Curran (15km) for fishing and kayaking, also plenty of bushwalks and bird watching sites nearby. Newstead 5km away whilst Daylesford, Maldon and Castlemaine are about 25km away.

80 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Leigh Creek, VIC

Kryal Castle Holiday Park

Turn your magical adventure into an overnight stay at Kryal Castle. Choose between our Castle Rooms – located within the Castle Walls! Or, our Holiday Park with the choice of Cabins, Tiny Homes or Powered Sites. Click below to view the accommodation options in either the Castle Rooms or Holiday Park

6 sites · Lodging11 acres · Golden Point, VIC

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Rustic Miner’s Cabin

A little slice of heaven ! 11 Acres nestled in a valley in the beautiful Castlemaine goldfields. The property has a main house ,shed ,cottage, Glamping tent site and a dam, and is completely off the grid. Also very close to the popular Expedition pass reservoir and only a few minutes drive to Chewton and Castlemaine. Come and experience the beautiful sunset, Wildlife and tranquility. The cottage itself is furnished and has a cosy open fire place and barrel heater, a small kitchen with basic kitchenware, hot and cold water gas cooking and solar and gas lighting. There is a separate bedroom at the back with a Queen bed and a king single bed. Please note bedding is not provided so please bring a warm sleeping bags or bedding and pillows. There is a adjoining bathroom (accessible from outside) with toilet, vanity and HOT shower. (BYO towels). Please note the bathroom may be shared with my Glamping site guests. (just one other site) The cabin sleeps 3 and you can also bring a tent as well.. Please note this is rustic accommodation and the cabin doesn’t have 240v power only 12v LED lighting and an esky is also provided. Located just 5 mins to local reservoir which is a great place to swim, fish or paddle. Also the popular Red Hill Pub and gold prospecting areas are just up the road and only 10 minutes to historic Castlemaine. Firewood available $30per barrow load. Please message me though the site. Just 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne, 1 hour from Ballarat and 40 minutes from Bendigo.

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents200 acres · Waterloo, VIC

Yellow Box Hill

Our home is atop a hill with peaceful and serene 360 degree views to die for. The property in Waterloo is a 200-acre working farm with Murray Grey cattle and Cheviot sheep, and, of course, many kangaroos. We have a campsite available near the house, under a beautiful Yellow Box tree. Power is available if required. Alternatively, one or two bedrooms are available in an independent wing of the house with a private bathroom and toilet. There are cafes and eateries in Beaufort which is only 10 kilometres away. The town also provides a supermarket, hotel, chemist, hardware store, and butcher shop, with many other spots of interest. The railway station has regular services to Ballarat and Melbourne which take 1 to 2 hours journey. The Pyrenees Wine region is also on the doorstep. A public dump point is available in Beaufort. Yellow Box Hill is backed by the State Forest so there are ample walking trails, as well as in the Mt. Cole area. Information about the region is available at the Beaufort Community Resource Centre and Library. Gold detecting is very popular as Waterloo was a gold-mining town in the 1850's. Surely, there has been some left behind! You are welcome to stay a night or a few days, or as arranged.

103 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Castlemaine, VIC

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Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park

BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park is a peaceful, private oasis in the heart of the vibrant Victorian Goldfields town of Castlemaine, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. It adjoins Castlemaine’s beautiful 25-hectare Botanical Gardens and the parkland setting, trees, breezes, and birdlife provide a magical holiday backdrop. A winner of multiple tourism awards, BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens offers accommodation options for a fun-filled family holiday, a perfect romantic retreat, or a leisurely getaway with friends. You’ll find luxury glamping, spacious villas, a luxury accessible villa, and comfortable cabins, as well as picturesque, pet-friendly powered and unpowered sites. The park enjoys an unsurpassed location. The Botanical Gardens and adjoining nature reserve are the perfect location for an early morning run, a summer picnic, or a visit with the children to an innovative, creative play space. Directly across the road is the popular artisan Mill Complex, with its range of gourmet food outlets, brewery, Viennese-themed coffee house, winery, vintage bazaar, artisan workshops, and much more. To top it off, a couple of friendly country pubs are also just a stroll away. Castlemaine is the perfect base from which to explore Victoria’s Goldfields region and its history, arts culture, renowned wineries (the big reds are especially noted), and spectacular landscapes. The regional city of Bendigo, with its magnificent Goldfields-era architecture, parks, events, and festivals, is an easy half-hour drive away, and towns like Maldon, Clunes, Harcourt, Creswick, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Daylesford and Hepburn are all nearby, offering a choice of wonderful day-trips on scenic back roads. If you’d like to stay closer to your home away from home, BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens is a comfortable 15-minute walk from the center of town. Enjoy Castlemaine’s architecture, coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques and markets. Visit the iconic Theatre Royal, the oldest continually operating theatre on Australia’s mainland, and explore the various beer gardens, pubs, and galleries around the town. For lovers of the great outdoors, there is almost too much to choose from. There are extensive bushland walking and cycling tracks around Castlemaine and further afield, including the renowned Goldfields Track. There is also the 1,400-hectare Mt Alexander Regional Park for bushwalks, picnics, lookouts, and local wildlife. For kids, Castlemaine and the surrounding region is nature’s playground. Get outdoors and explore historic goldmines, rock climbing, watering holes, and family-friendly bike trails and walking tracks. There's also plenty to enjoy at BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park, including a sensory garden designed to connect our guests with the sights, sounds, and scents of nature, a school holiday activity program, and a fun-filled Games Room. Special family holiday moments can be shared around our pizza oven and BBQ, in the "Bush Hut” Camp Kitchen, or sitting around a campfire on a winter's evening. Come and stay in a magical holiday park in the heart of Victoria’s Goldfields and explore a region that truly has something for everyone to enjoy! BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognize their continuous relationship to the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Lillicur, VIC

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Lovely Bush Property

Surrounded by Lillicur State Forest, opportunities for walks, horse riding and bike riding abound Four mountain bikes are ready to roll and a solar panel will keep phones charged A holding yard will keep your horses happy and shaded. A nine hole mini golf course is ready to challenge you!! Only one booking is taken for any night. As soon as you book, the property becomes yours and is unavailable to anybody else 10 minutes down the road you'll find the quaint village of Talbot. The town retains a number of historic buildings from its prosperous gold mining days. Some of the old shops which line this street are now home to speciality businesses, including a clothing boutique, bookshop and homewares store. The restored London House building in Scandinavian Crescent operates as a cafe and visitor information centre and is surrounded by an attractive community garden. At the corner of Scandinavian Crescent and Fyfe Street is the Talbot Pioneers Memorial Playground with BBQ and picnic shelters. A farmers market operates in the town streets every 3rd Sunday of the month. The pool is great in summer months and the general store is well managed by Prue and open 8am to 7pm every day 2 hours from Melbourne, 1 hours from Ballarat.

65 sites · Lodging, RVs15 acres · Creswick, VIC

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Creswick Holiday Park

Creswick is a historic former gold-mining town, located between Ballarat and Daylesford, approximately a 2 hour drive from Melbourne. Creswick offers a number of natural attractions and outdoor activities for visitors, set within an attractive forested area. Creswick Holiday Park is perfectly positioned as a base to explore Djuwang Baring, the newly-opened Creswick Trails mountain bike park, with 60km of trails catering to riders of all abilities. Enjoy bushwalking and scenic drives through the extensive Creswick Regional Park. Visit Calambeen Park which was the town's Chinese camp in the goldmining days and now features lakes which are suitable for fishing or swimming. Park Lake Botanical Reserve, located on the Midland Highway, is a 15-hectare park that was established in 1860 and features a lake, rotunda, established trees, and recreational facilities.

2 sites · Lodging1 acre · Daylesford, VIC

Forget Me Not Private Cottages

Private, self contained cottage accommodation in Warburton, in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges.. The Spring flowers are all budding, The air is crisp and clean - Its the perfect time to visit the valley and relax Hot Outdoor Spa, log fires, day spa's , rock gardens, waterfalls and streams. One hour from Melbourne, care free, stress free holiday escape's to Warburton & the Yarra Valley. Destress in nature with walks and walking trails. Garden cottage accommodation, Book now for a weekend getaway or a mid week escape. Romantic, luxury wedding accommodation close to Melbourne, Yarra Valley wineries, Puffing Billy, The Yarra River and Hot Air Ballooning. Real log fires, relaxing spa baths, hot tub, Jacuzzi and private gardens. Our cottages are quiet, private and self contained with garden views. Situated in the heart of Warburton just east of Melbourne, in the Upper Yarra Valley. Accommodation is for couples in 3 separate cottages, all hidden away in 3 acres of forested gardens. Each cottage has a log fire and a courtyard with BBQ, all have outdoor spa baths and wood fires, perfect for romance and relaxation. The Water Garden is an apartment with a heated slate floor and also has a Gas Fireplace and an Indoor spa, Amazing Views of the Mountains when you Escape the city to the Yarra Valley's best luxury Stone & Wood constructed Bed and Breakfast accommodation, all of our Private Cottages are self contained ensuring privacy and relaxation. Each specifically designed for couples and feature Outdoor Spa Pools, Cozy Fireplaces and courtyards with BBQ facilities, Spend a weekend, or come up midweek for a Special Deal. This is the perfect Warburton getaway situated amongst gardens and streams, minutes from local shops, cafes and the Yarra River, Nestled on the hill and minutes away from Nature Walks, Golf Course and The Warburton Rail Trail. Natural Waterfalls and streams flow through the property ensuring all of your senses are sparked with pleasure during your stay. Local Wineries are within a 15 minute drive, Mount Donna Buang and the Rain Forest Retreat 20 minutes up the mountain. The Music Room is our largest privately contained cottage - it is perfect for couples that want to be on their own for a romantic day or 5, inside cozied up by the fireplace.

7 sites · Lodging18 acres · Anakie, VIC

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Hidden Valley House, Anakie

Hidden Valley House is nestled in Anakie, VIC, set within the scenic Brisbane National Ranges and only a 1-hour drive from Melbourne CBD. Taking into consideration our ethos around sustainability, the cabin is “off-grid” so solar powered with a composting toilet but with all the amenities you need. The cabin has spectacular views overlooking the valley with an abundance of wildlife and has a small creek and several caves which have formed over millions of years. As well as the cabin, we offer a camping area to larger groups that need overflow accommodation if the cabin is not big enough. This makes Hidden Valley House a fantastic option for large groups wanting to have all the comfort and amenities of the cabin, but experience the back-to-basic joy of camping in nature. Set on an 18-acre property at the start of the Brisbane National Ranges, it is home to koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, sugar gliders and an abundance of birds including eagles and kookaburras. Furthermore, the land is protected by Trust for Nature and Land for Wildlife offering long-term protection for many ecosystems, species and native wildlife. The property is surrounded by national parks and is only a short drive from charming, historical towns such as Meredith and Steiglitz and only 25mins to Geelong. A number of family-owned wineries are located nearby and within Victoria’s Moorabool Valley winery. AWD/4WD recommended