96% (386)
Top-rated campgrounds near Balwyn
96% (386)
Top-rated campgrounds near Balwyn
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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John
3 weeks ago
5 m car
Always super accommodating and really quick to respond to messages. Fantastic spots, all 4 of these sites are great.
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John
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Peaceful site with close proximity to all island attractions
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France
November 2025
6 m Class B
Wayne gave us must appreciated hints on attractions/restaurants/viewpoints to consider while on the island. Followed them all and did not regret it. Very personable host. Thanks for the limes!
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Bridget
November 2025
10 m travel trailer
With pets
We loved our stay here, very peaceful and close to all the wonderful local attractions! We would definitely stay here again!
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Ethan
November 2025
Tent
Get spot, super comfortable, hosts are very welcoming people although didn’t get the chance to properly meet them.. I sent a message and they were very kind. Will definitely be going back when I need a spot to camp on the island.
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Ashlee
November 2025
9 m travel trailer
With kids
Site 4 is an amazing spot! Wayne was very kind and made sure we were ok during our stay. Will be our go to spot when returning to Phillip island
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Linda
November 2025
7 m travel trailer
Group trip
We camped on Wayne and Deb's farm over a busy long weekend on Phillip Island and it was wonderful to have such a quiet place to come back to, away from crowds.
Close to Berry's beach for walks and rockpools, close to Phillip Island winery for drinks, food and music. A short drive to a local cafe and a great base for exploring the island.
Wayne and Deb were friendly and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed.
Paddock was spacious and we had lots of space to spread out.
The water tap close to our van was handy.
A great stay and would recommend for a quiet getaway on the island.
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Doug
November 2025
5 m Class B
Lovely place, lovely people. Great to be camping among the collection of vintage kombis. Super accommodating hosts. Laid back vibe. Convenient location on the Bellarine. Looking forward to coming back!
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Ruby
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Sommerleigh
Such an amazing experience! Such a cute, tranquil vibe. Jeff and his family were so lovely.
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Suzanne
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Sommerleigh
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Sommerleigh! Gorgeous location that had everything we needed, nestled in nature and surrounded by so many birds. It felt intimate and private, perfect for a romantic weekend away. The wood stove was absolutely divine and rainy weather was no problem because it was so cosy rugged up indoors by the fire watching the rain through the big windows and hearing the rain on the tin roof.
Jeff was lovely and made sure we knew everything we needed to know before leaving us to it.
I highly recommend this special gem of a stay!
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Kathryn
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Sommerleigh
Such a unique and restful place with beautiful views and diverse wildlife that is being fostered and restored by our hosts. Aside from going out for dinner, we stayed put until it was time to leave. Much gratitude.
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Andrew
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Sommerleigh
Jeff has spent an enormous amount of time and effort in creating this special place.
With 158 different bird species, set amongst the wetlands, there is a theatre of wildlife only 90 minutes from Melbourne.
The room is well appointed and many finer details often overlooked on your more tradition accommodation.
Everything you need is provided, just remember to read the notes before hand as we failed to do, ie bring ice for the provided esky.
It's combines the best attributes of a tiny house with plenty of space to cook, sleep, chill out and relax.
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Yvette
September 2025
2 nights at Sommerleigh
We had a lovely escape, a great place to unplug! The view was amazing to walk up to, Jeff was very friendly and everything was nice and clean :-)
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Nico
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Sommerleigh
My partner and I adored our weekend in this little slice of paradise! Tucked away on a tiny island in the middle of a billabong on Jeff's vineyard, it was pure peace. We were the only ones on the island, aside from many different birds. We loved waking up to their songs, and the sound of rain on the tin roof. No traffic, no other people, just nature and a beautifully quirky bushland garden dotted with old treasures.
The setup was simple but magical, very clean and well maintained: two cosy tin shacks (bedroom and kitchen) plus a small loo shack with a flushing toilet! The bedroom was warm and snug with a fireplace and comfy double bed. BYO bedding.
No mains power or fridge, so bring ice for the cooler and a battery pack to charge devices, though we barely touched our phones. The outdoor showers (one next to the bedroom, and one behind the kitchen) were surprisingly lovely, even in the rain, thanks to hot gas-heated water.
Jeff was a friendly, funny, and accommodating host who welcomed us warmly even though we arrived a little late and in the dark.
Bring a torch, hot water bottle, and warm layers in winter. Notes on accessibility: You'll need to carry all your belongings from the car over a narrow pier and gravel path, a 1-2 minute walk total, which is very doable if you're able-bodied, and Jeff said he can offer a wheelbarrow to help.
A peaceful, grounding spot, perfect for bird watchers, nature lovers, and anyone wanting to truly switch off. We’ll definitely be back.
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Katie
June 2025
4 nights at Sommerleigh
Absolutely lovely stay, the place was very scenic and peaceful and had everything we needed to chill out and recharge. Jeff is a wonderful host.
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Celeste
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Sommerleigh
Jeff was a fabulous host to his private island paradise. Sommerleigh truly was the ultimate glamping experience, I'd recommend to friends and family and would love to stay there again
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Hope
May 2025
Tent
Beautiful site, exactly as described. I had trouble finding the place at night, and Wayne was very friendly and helpful.
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alex
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Sommerleigh
Such a beautiful setup we had so much fun staying at this spot. Amazing views/landscap and the cabins are all so beautiful. The site has been set up in a really cool way. Super cosy sleep with the indoor fireplace. Great location and lots to do locally. Highly recommend and we'll definitely be heading back soon
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Steve
May 2025
6 m travel trailer
With pets
Great stay here, great location we loved berry beach. Had water hook up that was amazing.
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anne
May 2025
5 m travel trailer
Instructions Online were excellent. We had campsite number three and the Outlook was amazing ocean to the south and beautiful Outlook to the north. Both side of our campsite was protected by tree lines if there was any wind however it was so peaceful no wind plenty of sunshine a little rain overnight and beautiful fresh crispy morning.
It was so good we staying another night
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