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Whipstick forest retreat
1. Whipstick forest retreat
97%
(229)
Eaglehawk, VIC · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Please read all of the details and make your decision based on the information provided.
I have 5 very friendly dogs.
They love people, if you love dogs, you've come to the right place.
The Whip Stick Forest campsite is located on the outskirts of Bendigo. This is an ideal place to take a break away from it all. Peace and tranquility surrounded by nature. We are just far enough away from the town to offer the outdoors feel and close enough to town to enjoy sightseeing, and many outdoor activities and access to shops, fuel and most of the usual shopping needs.
Here you will find a nice open space amongst the gum trees with drinking water, toilet, and outdoor shower.
rubbish/recycling bins
and access to wifi if needed.
Relax under the stars with a warm fire in a secluded spot in the middle of open space and the fresh air.
The property is fenced off, so you can feel safe and secure. You can relax and let the kids can run around knowing they are safe inside the camp ground.
There are 5 dogs here, our dogs love people, they will welcome you with barking and wagging tails. They are all friendly and spend most of their time up at the house.
They may visit you from time to time.
Lily the Rotwieller is only 12 months old and very playful and loves to chase a ball around the paddock
She has a thing for shoes, so please make sure they are always hidden away.
Along with anything else you don't want a naughty puppy to make a meal of.
Only minutes from town where you will find supplies, close to the local swimming pool and 10 minutes from a popular watering hole.
Bendigo and surrounding areas have a lot to offer, check out
the historic gold mining attractions and come home to rest in a tranquil setting amongst the trees, the birds and the stars.
Bendigo itself features some fantastic heritage architecture and a creative community. Be sure to check out coffee houses down little laneways and the many culinary options of the restaurants in town.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Grandview Sanctuary
2. Grandview Sanctuary
99%
(191)
Buchan, VIC · 5 sites
Grandview is located on 8 acres in the township of Buchan. The campsites have beautiful mountain views and the property is close to the Buchan River.
The property is a great place to base yourself, within walking distance to the Buchan Caves Hotel, Roadhouse, General Store and the world acclaimed Buchan Caves. Take a 1/2 day or full day trip into the mountains and see the mighty Snowy River and Little River Gorge. Buchan is also a 45 minute drive to the ocean and the 90 mile beach.
Grandview is one of the original homesteads of Buchan, which we are in the process of lovingly restoring.
We have the belief that this place is to be shared. We love where we live and this is our way of sharing the beauty of the Buchan and surrounding valleys.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
Wildcroft Estate "an Escape to the Country"
3. Wildcroft Estate "an Escape to the Country"
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(148)
Yea, VIC · 25 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Wildcroft Estate, a little piece of heaven nestled in the beautiful valley of the Yea Hills of Victoria. Where every moment feels like a slice of paradise. Our serene sanctuary offers an opportunity for profound inner rejuvenation, stirring dormant hearts awake. Spread across six hundred acres of pristine natural splendour, guests are invited to immerse themselves in the embrace of nature, camping beneath starlit skies and relishing the serene spectacle of sunrise and sunset.
Venture into the wilderness to witness the dance of local wildlife in their native habitat, serenaded by the enchanting melodies of birdsong and the majestic call of stag deer roaring to a doe for mating. Our friendly equine companions are eager to share a carrot treat (under the careful supervision of our staff, of course).
Wildcroft Estate is perfect for people who love hiking and anyone just looking for a getaway during the long weekends. You can escape here and catch sight of varied species of wildlife as the sun rises or sets. There are fire/grill pits on the campsites and man/woman toilets and showers.
A rotonda for our guests as a communal area where you can enjoy a firepit while having a drink and a yarn. Dog-friendly dogs are allowed but on leashes.
Horse riding, visitors who enjoy horseback riding are invited to explore the rolling hills and scenic trails of our property on their own horses. yards are available at an extra cost and a nice and early countryman breakfast can be arranged as well. Groups are welcome.
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Toilets
Campfires
Hidden Valley House, Anakie
4. Hidden Valley House, Anakie
100%
(25)
Anakie, VIC · 3 sites
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
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
Dunolly Camperoos
5. Dunolly Camperoos
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(11)
Dunolly, VIC · 1 site · Tent, RV
Please read all the info before you book...
This is an ideal spot for a quiet getaway or as a home base if you want to explore the surrounding areas of Dunolly or Dunolly itself.
Early mornings and late evenings you may be lucky to receive visits from Kangaroos. Camp freely around the designated campfire and enjoy an amazing star-gazing experience (on clear nights).
The water hole is good for yabbies and great for skipping stones. We swim in it occasionally but prefer to go to the lake. We cannot endorse any swimming or entering the water hole as it is a liability issue and we cannot be responsible for anyone who chooses to swim or enter the area of the waterhole.
Dunolly town has a great bakery, a pub, and a supermarket.
Lake Laanacoorie 15 mins drive. Great for fishing, boats, and swimming.
***Pit-toilet (portable) available:
- There is a pit toilet available for camper use but it's recommended to have a portaloo and use the onsite dunny as an emergency only.
***Keep Clean.
-We ask that you take any rubbish with you when you leave. We would appreciate it if you could leave the property as you found it on arrival.
***Warning.
-Regular pest control in the area might be a threat to your pet so please ensure that your pet does not stray too far off the property without your supervision. Pest control is usually concentrated in the state forest behind the property.
***Fire Wood:
- You can BYO firewood or collect from the roadside. The state forest at the rear may be helpful but please don't cut down any trees. There is often a fallen tree that you can chop up if you have a chainsaw but it'll be easier to find on the roadside or BYO. If I'm able to provide firewood it'll be stacked but this is not something to depend on as it just depends on availability and time that I may not have.
***More info.
-The campsite is close to the water hole which means it's also at the front of the property and approx 120m from the main road. You will see a vehicle passing by maybe once per hour in the daytime.
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Blue Ranges
6. Blue Ranges
99%
(51)
Hamilton, VIC · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
250 acres of flat area, some cleared and some treed
There are lots of great campsite options, so campers are welcome to pick their own on arrival!
Stargazing is amazing here!
This is a habitat for many types of native wildlife, you'll spot all sorts of animals!
The property backs on to the Grampians National park, where you'll love exploring the bush walks and looks outs.
There are no facilities here, so campers will need to be self sufficient and leave no trace.
30 minutes down the road you'll find the country town of Dunkled - explore the popular Arboretum and cap things your visit with an impeccable meal at the Royal Mail Hotel.
3 hours drive from Melbourne, 2 hours drive from Ballarat.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Jacqueline
2 weeks ago
9 m travel trailer
With kids
Lovely hosts and beautiful views. We enjoyed camping amongst the rolling hills, having a fire and enjoying the serenity of Buchan. Paul was fantastic meeting us on arrival and bringing us fire wood, checking in and answering any questions we had. We would absolutely recommend and visit again.
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Mengjie
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Absolutely loved it! Chrissy was very kind and thoughtful. Very spacious and only 3 sites available which means guaranteed privacy and a peacefully environment to yourself during the stay. There’s shower, toilet. There’s lovely Lily, Freya and other pet friends. Within easy drive distance to Bendigo.
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Rachel
3 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely spot to pitch a tent, nice flat site with clean amenities and a lovely hot shower. Chrissy and her pups were great hosts!
See moreDrew
3 weeks ago
4 m pop-up camper
An easy access place within walking distance from the town centre.
Beautiful scenery of the farm and the rolling hills.
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Richard
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
The views around the property were stunning, plenty of open space and terrific hosts!
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Henry
3 weeks ago
Tent
There's a small building with M&F showers and bathrooms, as well as bins for glass, recycling and garbage collection. Most people set up camp in the field adjacent to the bathroom blocks which is surrounded by a beautiful hillside. You can walk around the property and go up over the ridge for a nice view of the sunrise. The horses there are very friendly too! They do have cabins (double bed, charge points, drawers and complementary coffee & tea) for those less keen on sleeping in a tent.
Definitely an easy camping experience!
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Brent
3 weeks ago
8 m travel trailer
Fantastic spot, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. The scenery and hospitality were out of this world. Thanks you Grace. We will be back!
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Dave
3 weeks ago
9 m travel trailer
With kids
We had a fantastic stay at Whipstick Forest Retreat! Chrissy was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish, with great communication and wonderful hospitality onsite.
The sites are clean, spacious and really well maintained. Chrissy’s dogs are also lovely and so well behaved, which was a bonus for the kids.
We were lucky enough that the other campers staying at the same time also had young children, so all the kids got to play together. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip!
The property is also nice and close to Bendigo, which made it easy for us to head out and explore the area.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Whipstick Forest Retreat. We’ll definitely be back!
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Mark
3 weeks ago
9 m pop-up camper
Beautiful place to camp. Stayed for 3 nights and had an amazing time. The property is huge, green rolling hills, bushland, valleys and dams, with plenty of room to explore.
Lots of opportunities to hike and even saw deer in the evenings. The scenery was fantastic.
Anouk and the team were very welcoming. Definitely be back!
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Nicole
3 weeks ago
9 m travel trailer
Great property with lovely surrounding hills. Easy to locate and an easy drive into yea.
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Rachael
September 2026
8 m travel trailer
With kids
We absolutely loved our stay at Whipstick Forest Retreat! My son is an animal lover and was thrilled to spend time with the five dogs and two cats on the property. Chrissy was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and always made sure we had everything we needed and more.
We especially appreciated the large, private property, which gave us plenty of space to relax and unwind. It was wonderful to be in nature away from the noise/traffic/crowds, so we could enjoy the peaceful surroundings. We would happily stay again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing country escape. Just be sure you're comfortable around dogs, as they're very much part of the experience.
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Andrew
September 2026
8 m travel trailer
With pets
Quiet and relaxing. Close to public with great meals.
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Niall
September 2026
Tent
Great little spot just outside of the busy bendigo! Was very peaceful and chrissys mother was so so helpful in showing us around and helping us get a fire going/ charging up a few bits!
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August 2026
6 m travel trailer
Very wet but Grace made us very welcome and found a great spot to camp.
Grace is a fantastic host and we will be definately going back again the property is unbelievable.
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August 2026
7 m travel trailer
Fantastic place wonderful host property is unbelievable lovely creek and fantastic views
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Jesse
July 2026
3 m campervan
A clean and spacious paddock in a quite spot. We spend 3 days here and would come back again. Although the weather was cold we felt comfortable knowing there was clean toliets, a warm outdoor private onsight shower, rubbish bins and fire pits! 4 other campers where quitely spaced out during our stay over a weekend most people kept to themselves.
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Ann
July 2026
13 m travel trailer
We enjoyed Chrissy’s hospitality and the company of her lovely pups. We were staying on site 3 in our opinion the most private especially if you back in. Power & water available but a long connection needed. We would definitely recommend anyone needing a quick escape and very good value for money
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Suzie and Marc
July 2026
6 m pop-up camper
We enjoyed our stay at Whip Stick; it was quiet and well maintained. Chrissy is very welcoming and her young Rottweiler is adorable.
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Maddy
July 2026
6 m campervan
I loved it here. It was a bit of a quick night away for me and I would really like to come back again and spend a few days here. It’s a great spot to set up as base and adventure from. Definitely recommend.
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July 2026
5 m travel trailer
With kids
Buchan great spot. I went with a caravan and 4 young boys. Our main reason to stay was to visit the caves. It's minutes away from them. The site is wonderful. Lots of grass, well looked after. Beaufiful views. We setup next to the water and power. No drama there.
There is no toilet, but there is a very clean public toilet at the end of the driveway. I've stayed at caravan parks that have a similar walking distance to the amenities block. So, officially no toilet, but it kinda does have one.
There was a super friendly small dog that came to check us out. My kids named it Lemonade, but then changed it to Cola as has dark fur.
Paul and Kirstie were great with their communication. I knew exactly how to get there and what to do once there. They also gave me some helpful tips about the caves.
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