93% (5K) • 206 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Essendon
Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
1. Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
99%
(166)
59km from Essendon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
A working horse property, with on site coaches and horse trainers. The property is 40 acres, and also is home to numerous kangaroos, wombats, possums, goannas, echidnas, lots of birds and other critters, as well as, of course, lots of horses.
We are dog friendly. There is a toilet available. Good access for 2WD and caravans. Drinking water available.
Campfires permitted when restrictions not in place.
There are lots of attractions nearby, including top class wineries and restaurants, the Warburton walking trail, fantastic mountain bike trails, the Redwood Forest, Kirth Kiln State Park, Bunyip State Park, Mt Donna Buang and the lookout, Ship Rock Falls, 7-acre Rock, Noojee Pub, Cunninghams Pub, Wesburn Pub and Wesburn RSL.
Then there are the lovely old towns of Warburton and Healesville, Healesville Sanctuary, Rayners Orchard, the Lotus Gardens in Wesburn, swimming in the Yarra River....the list goes on.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Afton Park - Heart of the Bellarine
2. Afton Park - Heart of the Bellarine
100%
(8)
61km from Essendon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape to the Heart of the Bellarine Peninsula
Tucked between Ocean Grove and Drysdale, our peaceful camping haven is the perfect base for exploring everything the Bellarine has to offer. Just a few minutes drive from Farm Dog Brewing, McGlashan’s Winery, Flying Brick Cider House, and Adventure Park, you’ll be surrounded by great local flavours and fun.
Set on a spacious property with plenty of room to relax, we’re close to top wineries, golf courses, beaches, and fishing spots. Bring your boat — there’s ample space and easy access to nearby boat ramps on the Barwon River and Port Phillip Bay.
Our site features a bespoke toilet, fresh water, and a communal area complete with a sink, BBQ, and seating for eight. Fire pits are welcome (BYO wood), making it easy to enjoy a cosy evening under the stars.
We’re pet-friendly, too — your furry friends are welcome to join the adventure (on leash).
Come unwind, explore, and experience the Bellarine at its best.
Toilets
Water hookup
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Boulder Brook Valley
3. Boulder Brook Valley
96%
(101)
16km from Essendon · 1 site · Tent, RV
This 100 acre farm provides a dip into the outback with less time spent travelling for hours around victoria
We live here as a family on the front half of the property and are currently using it to farm cattle and chickens, grow hay and keep bees
Enjoy a campsite with complete serenity, and take a breather from the noise of the world
Were located only 45 minutes from the CBD
10 minute drive to diggers rest and sunbury if you need supplies and only 5 minute drive to the nearest servo
"I like that boulder, that is a nice boulder"
- Donkey
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$91
/ night
Club Meadow
4. Club Meadow
57km from Essendon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Rural property for camping experience, campfire no powered, sites, , bird watching, yoga groups, first time camping
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$126
/ night
Sandhurst Motel & Campground
5. Sandhurst Motel & Campground
100%
(2)
45km from Essendon · 38 sites · RVs, Lodging
Nestled within Carrum Downs (Frankston), Sandhurst Motel & Campground offers a serene escape just a stone’s throw from Port Phillip Bay. This well-maintained caravan park combines peaceful natural surroundings with thoughtfully equipped facilities for a relaxed and comfortable stay.
Guests can choose from pet-friendly powered caravan sites or motel rooms, making it easy to bring along four-legged companions. The park features clean and well-kept amenities, including toilets, laundry facilities, ensuring convenience throughout your stay.
For those who enjoy outdoor dining, the barbecue and communal areas create the perfect setting to share a meal in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
What sets Sandhurst Motel & Campground apart is its calm and orderly environment. The park is known for its tidy layout and thoughtful upkeep, which foster a respectful and harmonious atmosphere — making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking a restful and enjoyable holiday experience.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
AU$71
/ night
93% (5K) • 206 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Essendon
Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
1. Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
99%
(166)
59km from Essendon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
A working horse property, with on site coaches and horse trainers. The property is 40 acres, and also is home to numerous kangaroos, wombats, possums, goannas, echidnas, lots of birds and other critters, as well as, of course, lots of horses.
We are dog friendly. There is a toilet available. Good access for 2WD and caravans. Drinking water available.
Campfires permitted when restrictions not in place.
There are lots of attractions nearby, including top class wineries and restaurants, the Warburton walking trail, fantastic mountain bike trails, the Redwood Forest, Kirth Kiln State Park, Bunyip State Park, Mt Donna Buang and the lookout, Ship Rock Falls, 7-acre Rock, Noojee Pub, Cunninghams Pub, Wesburn Pub and Wesburn RSL.
Then there are the lovely old towns of Warburton and Healesville, Healesville Sanctuary, Rayners Orchard, the Lotus Gardens in Wesburn, swimming in the Yarra River....the list goes on.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Afton Park - Heart of the Bellarine
2. Afton Park - Heart of the Bellarine
100%
(8)
61km from Essendon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape to the Heart of the Bellarine Peninsula
Tucked between Ocean Grove and Drysdale, our peaceful camping haven is the perfect base for exploring everything the Bellarine has to offer. Just a few minutes drive from Farm Dog Brewing, McGlashan’s Winery, Flying Brick Cider House, and Adventure Park, you’ll be surrounded by great local flavours and fun.
Set on a spacious property with plenty of room to relax, we’re close to top wineries, golf courses, beaches, and fishing spots. Bring your boat — there’s ample space and easy access to nearby boat ramps on the Barwon River and Port Phillip Bay.
Our site features a bespoke toilet, fresh water, and a communal area complete with a sink, BBQ, and seating for eight. Fire pits are welcome (BYO wood), making it easy to enjoy a cosy evening under the stars.
We’re pet-friendly, too — your furry friends are welcome to join the adventure (on leash).
Come unwind, explore, and experience the Bellarine at its best.
Toilets
Water hookup
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Boulder Brook Valley
3. Boulder Brook Valley
96%
(101)
16km from Essendon · 1 site · Tent, RV
This 100 acre farm provides a dip into the outback with less time spent travelling for hours around victoria
We live here as a family on the front half of the property and are currently using it to farm cattle and chickens, grow hay and keep bees
Enjoy a campsite with complete serenity, and take a breather from the noise of the world
Were located only 45 minutes from the CBD
10 minute drive to diggers rest and sunbury if you need supplies and only 5 minute drive to the nearest servo
"I like that boulder, that is a nice boulder"
- Donkey
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$91
/ night
Club Meadow
4. Club Meadow
57km from Essendon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Rural property for camping experience, campfire no powered, sites, , bird watching, yoga groups, first time camping
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$126
/ night
Sandhurst Motel & Campground
5. Sandhurst Motel & Campground
100%
(2)
45km from Essendon · 38 sites · RVs, Lodging
Nestled within Carrum Downs (Frankston), Sandhurst Motel & Campground offers a serene escape just a stone’s throw from Port Phillip Bay. This well-maintained caravan park combines peaceful natural surroundings with thoughtfully equipped facilities for a relaxed and comfortable stay.
Guests can choose from pet-friendly powered caravan sites or motel rooms, making it easy to bring along four-legged companions. The park features clean and well-kept amenities, including toilets, laundry facilities, ensuring convenience throughout your stay.
For those who enjoy outdoor dining, the barbecue and communal areas create the perfect setting to share a meal in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
What sets Sandhurst Motel & Campground apart is its calm and orderly environment. The park is known for its tidy layout and thoughtful upkeep, which foster a respectful and harmonious atmosphere — making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking a restful and enjoyable holiday experience.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
AU$71
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Andrea
2 weeks ago
5 m Class B
Great 2 nights spent camping in the paddock, Neil and Madge were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of room, great location close to Breweries, Wineries and the beach, will go again. Andrea and Col
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Bec
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Madge and Neil went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay at Afton Park. They were friendly and ensured amenities were clean and well stocked. Sites were lovely under the trees of their property and well distanced from the other sites, so was private. My dog absolutely loved her stay there as well, lots of space for her to explore around the site. Would definitely recommend!
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Sarah
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Madge and Neil are fantastic hosts. They were kind and generous throughout our stay. They thought of all the creature comforts whilst camping- like a toilet, sink, running water, fire pit etc. Situated on a very spacious property with plenty of room for the kids. We will definitely be back 😊
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Darcey
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We had a lovely stay at Madge’s place. Kitchen and toilet facilities were great and we loved how much space there was between us and the other 2 groups. Would definitely recommend.
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Giuseppe
2 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
With pets
Peaceful and central location to explore the area. Camping sites are great for my 19 foot caravan and easy to access. Host Jenny is very welcoming and friendly. Will stay again.
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Barb
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
The campsite was good. Ground on a slight slope but enough flattish areas to pitch tents. Great set up with large Gazebo fitted out with lights, battery charger, projector screen, tables and chairs, BBQ. Great fire pits both big and small where we toasted marshmallows. Lovely billabong to sit by in the shade. The host Michael was fantastic with responding to messages and gave clear instructions to site. Close to Melbourne yet felt far away. Dog and kids had fun. Definitely recommend.
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Emma
2 weeks ago
5 m Class B
With pets
I loved camping in my van with my two dogs at Afton Park! Madge and Neil were so kind and helpful - nothing was too difficult for them. Literally the only thing I could say a word against was the mosquitoes, but they were only bad for one night and then they vanished! Nothing we couldn't handle 😄 A lovely quiet and peaceful stay, only 10 minutes from the beach. Could not recommend highly enough!
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Terry
2 weeks ago
9 m travel trailer
Very clean and tidy ensuite the site lovely and level nice grass overall the siite highly recommended
Would definitely come back again
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Sharyn
3 weeks ago
6 m Class B
Madges Hipcamp is close to ocean grove/Barwon heads and much of the bellarine. Madge provided clean toilet facilities and a camp kitchen with sink and water, mozzie repellents, cleaning goods. There were rubbish and recycling bins, and fireplaces, one of which was stacked up with wood. The sites are huge and flat with nice shade trees around the outside of the field. There are only four sites to a very large area. Plenty of room to spread out.
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Summer
3 weeks ago
Tent
We had an absolutely amazing stay at the park. The place is very peaceful and secure. There are a lot of horses and other farm animals that added to the charm of the place. We definitely love to come back!
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Summer
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
A beautiful and peaceful campsite. The owner, Jenny, is also very nice and generous.
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Andy
December 2025
Tent
Group trip
This was our second 🦊 Camp for our end of year celebrations at this spot.
Great choicec once again. Secluded, quiet, well set out campsite to be able support a group of young guys have a great time to blow off a little steam at the end of a very busy year.
BBQ'ing, swimming in the fantastic billabong, camp fires, beer, whiskey, music, impromptu cricket match and lots of laughs were had by all.
Thanks once again to our host Michael for allowing us to utilise his property once again.
Andy & The 🦊 Cubs at Fox Mowing & Gardening The Hills
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Ross
December 2025
Tent
Group trip
We loved camping at the Boulder Brook Valley. Beautiful nature so close to the city. Nice setup, with flowing water, and the pergola was very handy. The planes didn't really bother us.
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Yijing
November 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay. The horses were beautiful to watch, and the campsite was clean and well maintained. Our little white dog even went home looking cleaner than we expected!
He also became great friends with Jenny’s dog, which absolutely made our day.
Thanks for hosting us, Jenny - we’ll definitely recommend your place and we’d love to return.
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Damien
November 2025
6 m pop-up camper
With pets
Very nice secluded site. Close to Melbourne Airport and the city
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Craig
November 2025
4 m pop-up camper
With pets
We had a wonderful stay at Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre. Being surrounded by such beautiful countryside, horses, roos and rabbits, it was beyond relaxing. We had a couple of great nights around the fire too. Jenny was the perfect host, taking care of us and chatting whilst our doggos played. Jenny's doggo, Whiz, is gorgeous. We'll definitely be back when we're exploring the Yarra Valley again. Highly recommended.
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Jennifer
October 2025
8 m Class A
With pets
Suma was wonderful. I hope to come back again.
I had an ensuite and that was spacious and clean.
I enjoyed my few days there. 😊
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Rohan
October 2025
Tent
A lovely, private camping oasis, so close to the city. Excellent for hounds. Highly recommended.
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Monica
September 2025
Tent
With pets
My Mini Schnauzer and I loved camping at Kiernan. Jenny and team were super friendly. It was really lovely walking around seeing all the horses and nice and peaceful!
There is an available fire pit for each camp too!
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Tara
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
We loved camping at the Secret Garden (16 mates plus a dog!, all tent camping). So close to the city but with a secluded kind of vibe. Flat ground for tents was limited but we all made do just fine. The area and grounds are lovely and well maintained. BBQ and tables worked a treat. We didn't end up using any power on site so cannot comment but there was solar and a battery on site. The owner was extremely helpful in the lead up and very accomodating. Sunsets and plane spotting were fantastic. It was still a little chilly for us to get in the water but the spot itself was stunning. We'll be back!
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