The best pets off leash camping near Ballarat

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Looking for the perfect camping experience near Ballarat, Victoria in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 900 camping options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot that fits your accommodation and activity preferences. Whether you prefer a tent, caravan, or camper, Hipcamp has options for every camping style. And with popular amenities like showers, toilets, and cooking equipment, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying the great outdoors. If you're into snow sports, wind sports, or off-roading, you'll love the activities available at these top campsites: Rodborough Vale (514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Hampton Park (180 reviews). So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in beautiful Ballarat, Victoria.

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Little River Camp

1. Little River Camp

84%
(134)
65km from Ballarat · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Little River, VIC
The property features 150 acres of open flat grass with trees peppered around boundaries, and peaceful views of the mountains close by. We are located close to the township of Little River, made famous for movies that were produced here including Mad Max and The Dress Maker. We offer several campsites suited to self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water supply. Not too far from here you will find the You Yangs, which are the geological signature to Melbourne's western horizon. This low-lying mound of hills is a truly ancient upwelling of granite, having formed more than 350 million years ago. There are some great places here to explore, with options for mountain bike trails, horse-riding trails, orienteering areas, picnic grounds and even a nearby paint ball place! Your dog is welcome. Campfires permitted (when not in fireban season). Farm on left side ( entering gifkins rd) with double gate with Digital Lock System, so you need New code every time ( entering and leaving farm) digital code change every 5 mint. sorry for any inconvenience.
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AU$37
 / night
Shedquarters Bush Escape

4. Shedquarters Bush Escape

100%
(1)
24km from Ballarat · 22 sites · Tents, Lodging · Mount Doran, VIC
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. With the edge of the Lal Lal State Forest just outside the gate, your nature experience awaits. Bushwalking, mountain bike riding, horse riding are all available throughout the kilometers of bushland tracks. Make memories and bring your horses for some amazing trail rides, walk the peaceful trails immersing in nature with the many birds and animals or maybe just relax by the fires and enjoy the local wildlife and surroundings. Just 1.5 hours from West Melbourne or 50 minutes from Geelong. **Available weekly Friday - Sunday stays.** Things to Do. Bushwalking. Horse Riding - Doran Park Trail Rides is 1 km away and provides arranged horse trail rides, must book in advance. Or bring your own horses to the Shedquarters, there's heaps of room for them to safely and comfortably stay (we are a horse property). Paddocks and a large yard, places to park the float and hay deliveries on request. A homemade grassed arena with jumps available. On the wet days an indoor arena is available to book 5kms away, advanced bookings required. Walk or Ride to - The Shepards Daughters Grave located in the Lal Lal Forest. www.goldfieldsguide.com.au/explore-location/539/grave-of-the-shepherds-daughter/ Lal Lal Falls is 10 kilometers away with BBQ picnic facilities. Hunts Bridge is a free camp area providing fire camp stations for a lovely picnic. The Village of Buninyong is 15kms away. The Farm Gate Shop in Elaine is 7 kms away providing all local produce, and a great place to stock up on the local Meredith Dairy Goats Cheese - in buckets! Local Wineries within driving distance, Clyde Park Winery, Buninyong Winery. Great area for Gold Prospecting. Great place for wood collection, bring the trailer for some hard work (check to see if the forest wood collection is available) Bungal Dam picnic area. Ballan market is held on the second Saturday of the month 9-1pm Ballarat is a 30 minute drive.
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AU$31
 / night
Small dam - nice shady area to sit under and relax near the dam.

5. Pine Trees Farm - Waterloo

100%
(31)
44km from Ballarat · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Waterloo, VIC
A small farm located about 8 km north of Beaufort. Flat ground with easy access for a caravan or mobile home to enter and turn around. Surrounded by pine trees and farm animals in nearby paddocks. Local walks and scenery. A picturesque dam and small orchard / vineyard complete the farm. A short 10 min drive to Beaufort gives you access to supermarket, cafes, petrol stations, chemist and hardware store. Also two pubs and several cafes for delicious meals. There is also a dump point and water filling in Beaufort. Waterloo was an old gold mining town and the remnants of an old gold mine and mullock heap are a close walk from the property and interesting to explore. The farm is a place of serenity with beautiful views, bird life and kangaroos and of course a managerie of farm animals.
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AU$31
 / night
our resident echidna

6. Lovely Bush Property

95%
(60)
48km from Ballarat · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lillicur, VIC
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.
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AU$55
 / night
Amherst Farm Camp SIte

7. Amherst Farm Camp SIte

100%
(20)
51km from Ballarat · 1 site · Tent, RV · Amherst, VIC
Located in Victoria’s goldfields, 2 hrs NW of Melbourne, Amherst Farm Camp Site is secluded, quiet, off grid and private. There is only one large camping area on the 20 acre property that can be enjoyed by up to 5 people per group and up to 5 groups at any time. The fee applies to each vehicle/group. The site is surrounded by farmland and has great views of Lillicur State Forest to the south. There is plenty to see and do in the region. You can visit historic gold towns, bike the Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail, walk through state and national parks or visit pubs, restaurants, wineries and galleries. The old gold town of Talbot is an easy 7km bike ride from the Camp Site. On weekends you can dine at the Talbot Pub or Fossickers Café. You can even try your luck at gold prospecting and hire a metal detector on site. Alternatively you can simply relax and enjoy the tranquillity and abundant wildlife.
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AU$43
 / night
Yeramba Sunset Camp Site

8. Yeramba Sunset Camp Site

100%
(3)
29km from Ballarat · 1 site · Tent, RV · Ballarat, VIC
Yeramba is a boutique Farmstay retreat. We have a selection of small friendly farm animals for guests to interact with. We are dog friendly however dogs must be on a lead except for in designated dog run area. We also have 15 acres of natural bush land with walking tracks, wildlife and birdsong. Both our dams are stocked with trout for fishing. Fishing rods supplied. Only for one family at a time to maintain privacy and tranquility. For larger family group please contact host. Designated campfire site with firewood supplied. ( subject to weather conditions) Abundant birdlife for bird watching and photography……includes an undercover bird hide with seating. Campsite perimeter is one acre set within 15 acres of grassland and trees Easy vehicle access on flat ground. Lots of space for outdoor activities…. We even supply some gorgeous kites for children to fly and space for ball games including goal posts and volleyball net.
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AU$73
 / night
Warrak Sandpit

11. Warrak Sandpit

100%
(4)
74km from Ballarat · 1 site · Tent, RV · Warrak, VIC
Large property that backs on to the Mt Langhi Ghiran National Park. Open the back gate and you have access to thousands of acres of bush tracks, mountain bike tracks, hiking and fishing. Beautiful outlook towards the Grampians with an abundance of kangaroos, wallabies and wake to the sounds of our family of resident kookaburras. We have a 40 ft container and a 20 ft site shed with camp fire and ample firewood on the property along with this the site shed is generator ready. Wonderful rural setting.Unfortunately motorbike riding is not permitted on the property but there are tracks in the nearby area that you can drive to and use at your own risk.We don't have a toilet or running water or power. Generators are permitted. This is the ultimate getaway to relax, read a book around the camp fire or ride your mountain bike exploring the area or hike through the endless tracks of the adjoining national park. Pack a lunch and go climbing the slopes of Langhi Ghiran this property is literally the gateway to the Grampians. Only about a 12 minute drive into Ararat for all your groceries and supplies with Ararat having all the mod cons you may need for a week or month long stay.Pricing is $69 per night per family or couple with an extra $10 per night per person. 
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AU$84
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Wetlands and bushlands

13. Sundar Camping

96%
(103)
67km from Ballarat · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Walmer, VIC
We have 5 sites to offer at Sundar Goldfields Camping. Our 50 acre property features undulating bushland with views of farmlands, wetlands and distant mountains. The name is Hindi for "beautiful". Our rammed earth home sits in the middle of the property and our camping sites are located between our house and the road into the property. We are situated halfway between Maldon and Castlemaine with easy access to both these two interesting towns that attract many tourists to the region. Campers are required to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. The individual sites are called Wetlands 1, 2 and 3 (blue signs), Mountain View (green signs), Gully View (purple signs), The Ridge (orange signs) and Billabong 1 and 2 (yellow signs) . It is unlikely you will hear other guests as there is a good distance between sites. The largest site is Mountain View and can accommodate the most number of guests and is well suited to caravans. Wetlands View has 3 different site options that all overlook the large dam and birdlife that frequent the wetlands. You can select the one that feels right for you. On the other side of the dam is the two Billabong sites. Billabong 2 is open and close to the road, it can accommodate a large group plus caravans. Billabong 1 is a small site that is set in the bush and overlooks the paddock and dam. Gully View and The Ridge are near each other and are secluded and surrounded by bushland. These sites do not have water views and the entrance is located 60m from the front gate, on the right side of our road into the property. Kangaroos and cockatoos are regular visitors to our property. Bird life is abundant and we sometimes see Echidnas and Shingleback lizards. It is a peaceful area and close to the steam train track so the train can be heard in the distance on the days that the Victorian Goldfields Railway service runs. There are great walks from the property towards the Maldon-Castlemaine rail trail. We supply firewood, if required, and camp fires are allowed at certain times of the year. Reg has great knowledge about our native animals/birds plus gold prospecting and is available to chat if you what to hear his yarns. Simply let us know and he will visit whilst you are camping. He also offers tuition on gold prospecting.
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AU$31
 / night
Aerial view showing fire pit, shelter (green roof) and view to Daylesford township top left

14. Eucalyptus Hills Daylesford

86%
(7)
35km from Ballarat · 1 site · Tent, RV · Daylesford, VIC
Nestled in a private valley of towering Eucalypts, with filtered views to Daylesford central, this is a one of a kind camping experience for those that love privacy, the solitude of the Australian native bush and an abundance of wildlife with all the conveniences of Australia's famous mineral spa district and the food and wine that comes with it. This is a property we have loved escaping to for years, offering a beautiful flat camp ground with fire-pit, unfiltered rain water, and amazing sunrise views over Sailors Gully. We offer 20 acres of pure bushland including ferny gullies and lush glades all to yourself. For the first time in years we're happy to share it with Hipcampers! Surrounded by Hepburn Regional Park you're guaranteed privacy, with easy access to trails that lead all the way to Lake Daylesford. You'll feel surrounded by nature whilst not having to worry about provisions, emergencies or activities to keep everyone entertained - the site is only 10 minutes by car to the centre of Daylesford. We have an old caravan on site we use for getaways, but the site is all yours during your booking.
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AU$113
 / night

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Ballarat, Victoria in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 900 camping options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot that fits your accommodation and activity preferences. Whether you prefer a tent, caravan, or camper, Hipcamp has options for every camping style. And with popular amenities like showers, toilets, and cooking equipment, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying the great outdoors. If you're into snow sports, wind sports, or off-roading, you'll love the activities available at these top campsites: Rodborough Vale (514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Hampton Park (180 reviews). So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in beautiful Ballarat, Victoria.

92% (502)

Top-rated campgrounds

Little River Camp

1. Little River Camp

84%
(134)
65km from Ballarat · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Little River, VIC
The property features 150 acres of open flat grass with trees peppered around boundaries, and peaceful views of the mountains close by. We are located close to the township of Little River, made famous for movies that were produced here including Mad Max and The Dress Maker. We offer several campsites suited to self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water supply. Not too far from here you will find the You Yangs, which are the geological signature to Melbourne's western horizon. This low-lying mound of hills is a truly ancient upwelling of granite, having formed more than 350 million years ago. There are some great places here to explore, with options for mountain bike trails, horse-riding trails, orienteering areas, picnic grounds and even a nearby paint ball place! Your dog is welcome. Campfires permitted (when not in fireban season). Farm on left side ( entering gifkins rd) with double gate with Digital Lock System, so you need New code every time ( entering and leaving farm) digital code change every 5 mint. sorry for any inconvenience.
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AU$37
 / night
Shedquarters Bush Escape

4. Shedquarters Bush Escape

100%
(1)
24km from Ballarat · 22 sites · Tents, Lodging · Mount Doran, VIC
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. With the edge of the Lal Lal State Forest just outside the gate, your nature experience awaits. Bushwalking, mountain bike riding, horse riding are all available throughout the kilometers of bushland tracks. Make memories and bring your horses for some amazing trail rides, walk the peaceful trails immersing in nature with the many birds and animals or maybe just relax by the fires and enjoy the local wildlife and surroundings. Just 1.5 hours from West Melbourne or 50 minutes from Geelong. **Available weekly Friday - Sunday stays.** Things to Do. Bushwalking. Horse Riding - Doran Park Trail Rides is 1 km away and provides arranged horse trail rides, must book in advance. Or bring your own horses to the Shedquarters, there's heaps of room for them to safely and comfortably stay (we are a horse property). Paddocks and a large yard, places to park the float and hay deliveries on request. A homemade grassed arena with jumps available. On the wet days an indoor arena is available to book 5kms away, advanced bookings required. Walk or Ride to - The Shepards Daughters Grave located in the Lal Lal Forest. www.goldfieldsguide.com.au/explore-location/539/grave-of-the-shepherds-daughter/ Lal Lal Falls is 10 kilometers away with BBQ picnic facilities. Hunts Bridge is a free camp area providing fire camp stations for a lovely picnic. The Village of Buninyong is 15kms away. The Farm Gate Shop in Elaine is 7 kms away providing all local produce, and a great place to stock up on the local Meredith Dairy Goats Cheese - in buckets! Local Wineries within driving distance, Clyde Park Winery, Buninyong Winery. Great area for Gold Prospecting. Great place for wood collection, bring the trailer for some hard work (check to see if the forest wood collection is available) Bungal Dam picnic area. Ballan market is held on the second Saturday of the month 9-1pm Ballarat is a 30 minute drive.
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AU$31
 / night
Small dam - nice shady area to sit under and relax near the dam.

5. Pine Trees Farm - Waterloo

100%
(31)
44km from Ballarat · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Waterloo, VIC
A small farm located about 8 km north of Beaufort. Flat ground with easy access for a caravan or mobile home to enter and turn around. Surrounded by pine trees and farm animals in nearby paddocks. Local walks and scenery. A picturesque dam and small orchard / vineyard complete the farm. A short 10 min drive to Beaufort gives you access to supermarket, cafes, petrol stations, chemist and hardware store. Also two pubs and several cafes for delicious meals. There is also a dump point and water filling in Beaufort. Waterloo was an old gold mining town and the remnants of an old gold mine and mullock heap are a close walk from the property and interesting to explore. The farm is a place of serenity with beautiful views, bird life and kangaroos and of course a managerie of farm animals.
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AU$31
 / night
our resident echidna

6. Lovely Bush Property

95%
(60)
48km from Ballarat · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lillicur, VIC
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.
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AU$55
 / night
Amherst Farm Camp SIte

7. Amherst Farm Camp SIte

100%
(20)
51km from Ballarat · 1 site · Tent, RV · Amherst, VIC
Located in Victoria’s goldfields, 2 hrs NW of Melbourne, Amherst Farm Camp Site is secluded, quiet, off grid and private. There is only one large camping area on the 20 acre property that can be enjoyed by up to 5 people per group and up to 5 groups at any time. The fee applies to each vehicle/group. The site is surrounded by farmland and has great views of Lillicur State Forest to the south. There is plenty to see and do in the region. You can visit historic gold towns, bike the Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail, walk through state and national parks or visit pubs, restaurants, wineries and galleries. The old gold town of Talbot is an easy 7km bike ride from the Camp Site. On weekends you can dine at the Talbot Pub or Fossickers Café. You can even try your luck at gold prospecting and hire a metal detector on site. Alternatively you can simply relax and enjoy the tranquillity and abundant wildlife.
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AU$43
 / night
Yeramba Sunset Camp Site

8. Yeramba Sunset Camp Site

100%
(3)
29km from Ballarat · 1 site · Tent, RV · Ballarat, VIC
Yeramba is a boutique Farmstay retreat. We have a selection of small friendly farm animals for guests to interact with. We are dog friendly however dogs must be on a lead except for in designated dog run area. We also have 15 acres of natural bush land with walking tracks, wildlife and birdsong. Both our dams are stocked with trout for fishing. Fishing rods supplied. Only for one family at a time to maintain privacy and tranquility. For larger family group please contact host. Designated campfire site with firewood supplied. ( subject to weather conditions) Abundant birdlife for bird watching and photography……includes an undercover bird hide with seating. Campsite perimeter is one acre set within 15 acres of grassland and trees Easy vehicle access on flat ground. Lots of space for outdoor activities…. We even supply some gorgeous kites for children to fly and space for ball games including goal posts and volleyball net.
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AU$73
 / night
Warrak Sandpit

11. Warrak Sandpit

100%
(4)
74km from Ballarat · 1 site · Tent, RV · Warrak, VIC
Large property that backs on to the Mt Langhi Ghiran National Park. Open the back gate and you have access to thousands of acres of bush tracks, mountain bike tracks, hiking and fishing. Beautiful outlook towards the Grampians with an abundance of kangaroos, wallabies and wake to the sounds of our family of resident kookaburras. We have a 40 ft container and a 20 ft site shed with camp fire and ample firewood on the property along with this the site shed is generator ready. Wonderful rural setting.Unfortunately motorbike riding is not permitted on the property but there are tracks in the nearby area that you can drive to and use at your own risk.We don't have a toilet or running water or power. Generators are permitted. This is the ultimate getaway to relax, read a book around the camp fire or ride your mountain bike exploring the area or hike through the endless tracks of the adjoining national park. Pack a lunch and go climbing the slopes of Langhi Ghiran this property is literally the gateway to the Grampians. Only about a 12 minute drive into Ararat for all your groceries and supplies with Ararat having all the mod cons you may need for a week or month long stay.Pricing is $69 per night per family or couple with an extra $10 per night per person. 
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AU$84
 / night
Wetlands and bushlands

13. Sundar Camping

96%
(103)
67km from Ballarat · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Walmer, VIC
We have 5 sites to offer at Sundar Goldfields Camping. Our 50 acre property features undulating bushland with views of farmlands, wetlands and distant mountains. The name is Hindi for "beautiful". Our rammed earth home sits in the middle of the property and our camping sites are located between our house and the road into the property. We are situated halfway between Maldon and Castlemaine with easy access to both these two interesting towns that attract many tourists to the region. Campers are required to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. The individual sites are called Wetlands 1, 2 and 3 (blue signs), Mountain View (green signs), Gully View (purple signs), The Ridge (orange signs) and Billabong 1 and 2 (yellow signs) . It is unlikely you will hear other guests as there is a good distance between sites. The largest site is Mountain View and can accommodate the most number of guests and is well suited to caravans. Wetlands View has 3 different site options that all overlook the large dam and birdlife that frequent the wetlands. You can select the one that feels right for you. On the other side of the dam is the two Billabong sites. Billabong 2 is open and close to the road, it can accommodate a large group plus caravans. Billabong 1 is a small site that is set in the bush and overlooks the paddock and dam. Gully View and The Ridge are near each other and are secluded and surrounded by bushland. These sites do not have water views and the entrance is located 60m from the front gate, on the right side of our road into the property. Kangaroos and cockatoos are regular visitors to our property. Bird life is abundant and we sometimes see Echidnas and Shingleback lizards. It is a peaceful area and close to the steam train track so the train can be heard in the distance on the days that the Victorian Goldfields Railway service runs. There are great walks from the property towards the Maldon-Castlemaine rail trail. We supply firewood, if required, and camp fires are allowed at certain times of the year. Reg has great knowledge about our native animals/birds plus gold prospecting and is available to chat if you what to hear his yarns. Simply let us know and he will visit whilst you are camping. He also offers tuition on gold prospecting.
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$31
 / night
Aerial view showing fire pit, shelter (green roof) and view to Daylesford township top left

14. Eucalyptus Hills Daylesford

86%
(7)
35km from Ballarat · 1 site · Tent, RV · Daylesford, VIC
Nestled in a private valley of towering Eucalypts, with filtered views to Daylesford central, this is a one of a kind camping experience for those that love privacy, the solitude of the Australian native bush and an abundance of wildlife with all the conveniences of Australia's famous mineral spa district and the food and wine that comes with it. This is a property we have loved escaping to for years, offering a beautiful flat camp ground with fire-pit, unfiltered rain water, and amazing sunrise views over Sailors Gully. We offer 20 acres of pure bushland including ferny gullies and lush glades all to yourself. For the first time in years we're happy to share it with Hipcampers! Surrounded by Hepburn Regional Park you're guaranteed privacy, with easy access to trails that lead all the way to Lake Daylesford. You'll feel surrounded by nature whilst not having to worry about provisions, emergencies or activities to keep everyone entertained - the site is only 10 minutes by car to the centre of Daylesford. We have an old caravan on site we use for getaways, but the site is all yours during your booking.
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AU$113
 / night

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