93% (5K) • 159 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Essendon
Tinkadale Farm Stay
1. Tinkadale Farm Stay
93%
(28)
65km from Essendon · 6 sites
Come and enjoy our quiet Tinkadale farm stay with plenty of room.
Situated in the heart of the beautiful Yarra Valley, Victoria at the base of the mountains on our 7 acre private residence.
2 Min ride from Wesburn pump track and new MTB trails
5 minute drive up to Hey Hey My My MTB track.
10 minute drive to Warburton
5 minute drive to Woolworths
30-minute drive to Healesville Sanctuary
Must be fully contained in caravans or camp trailers only. (No tents)
Please keep in mind our Dam is currently drained and under renovation.
Dogs are welcome, must be on a lead.
Firewood available, cash on purchase.
from
AU$73
/ night
Chain of pond hills
2. Chain of pond hills
98%
(49)
66km from Essendon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Pur property is 1 hour away from Melbourne. It has dorper sheep that are more than happy to share some bread pr have a pat. With outstanding views of Mt piper and broadfords township spreading over the valley. Come have a unique experience and see what broadford can offer.
The sheep have free roam of the property so they may come sunrise you at night so make sure gates are shut behind you. Any questions feel free to ask away
1- Shut the gate everytime you open and close
2- Fires allowed only in a firepit provided by you(not during summer)
3- No driving the property, access is only located on the flat part near the stock yards. Anyone found driving the property will be forced to leave straight away with no refund
4- Pets allowed but on lead only, there is livestock roaming property
5- Keep the property the same condition you arrived in
6- Firewood cutting is not permitted on the property
7- Be respectful of neighbours
8- No toilets, bring your own camp toilets
Campfires
from
AU$37
/ night
Wildcroft an Escape to the Country
3. Wildcroft an Escape to the Country
100%
(103)
67km from Essendon · 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.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Swan Bay Road Wallington
4. Swan Bay Road Wallington
100%
(30)
67km from Essendon · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Located in the middle of The Bellarine Peninsula. Within walking distance of Adventure Park, Flying Brick Cider House and McGlasions Winery (Farm Dog Brewery). 5 minutes Drive to Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads. 10 mins drive to Queenscliff, Pt. Lonsdale, Portalington, Geelong.
Our little property is suitable for tents, caravans, RVs.
We have a fully functioning toilet, can run power to your camp (no shower facility). We have an inground trampoline, half court basketball/netball court.
Our small inground pool can be added extra.
Our acerage can cater for small groups of up to 15 people, your van/tent/RV or ours.
Pets allowed by agreement and must be on lead at all times. We have free range geese, chooks and a friendly dog
There is no need for an alarm clock our Roosters have that covered.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$55
/ night
Granite Springs
5. Granite Springs
98%
(341)
68km from Essendon · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
300 acres of stunning views nestled amongst the granite hills of Nulla Vale, situated halfway between Lancefield and Tooborac. Granite Springs is a working farm running various farm animals and working horses. You are welcome to walk the property and visit the farm animals during your stay(as long as you stay on the outside of paddocks/yards)
There are dams and a seasonal creek running through the property, providing many options for campsites and also fishing(catch and release) (Please note creek is seasonal and not suitable for swimming). Dogs permitted but must be well behaved and not chase livestock. Campfires permitted in designated areas when restrictions aren't in place. Drinking water available.
We are now processing our own meat so if you are wanting some farm grown produce for your stay or something to take home then please let us know and we will let you know what we have available.
We can also cater for groups wanting somewhere to camp with their horses, with use of an arena and roundyard. Please contact us if interested.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$19
/ night
93% (5K) • 159 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Essendon
Tinkadale Farm Stay
1. Tinkadale Farm Stay
93%
(28)
65km from Essendon · 6 sites
Come and enjoy our quiet Tinkadale farm stay with plenty of room.
Situated in the heart of the beautiful Yarra Valley, Victoria at the base of the mountains on our 7 acre private residence.
2 Min ride from Wesburn pump track and new MTB trails
5 minute drive up to Hey Hey My My MTB track.
10 minute drive to Warburton
5 minute drive to Woolworths
30-minute drive to Healesville Sanctuary
Must be fully contained in caravans or camp trailers only. (No tents)
Please keep in mind our Dam is currently drained and under renovation.
Dogs are welcome, must be on a lead.
Firewood available, cash on purchase.
from
AU$73
/ night
Chain of pond hills
2. Chain of pond hills
98%
(49)
66km from Essendon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Pur property is 1 hour away from Melbourne. It has dorper sheep that are more than happy to share some bread pr have a pat. With outstanding views of Mt piper and broadfords township spreading over the valley. Come have a unique experience and see what broadford can offer.
The sheep have free roam of the property so they may come sunrise you at night so make sure gates are shut behind you. Any questions feel free to ask away
1- Shut the gate everytime you open and close
2- Fires allowed only in a firepit provided by you(not during summer)
3- No driving the property, access is only located on the flat part near the stock yards. Anyone found driving the property will be forced to leave straight away with no refund
4- Pets allowed but on lead only, there is livestock roaming property
5- Keep the property the same condition you arrived in
6- Firewood cutting is not permitted on the property
7- Be respectful of neighbours
8- No toilets, bring your own camp toilets
Campfires
from
AU$37
/ night
Wildcroft an Escape to the Country
3. Wildcroft an Escape to the Country
100%
(103)
67km from Essendon · 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.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Swan Bay Road Wallington
4. Swan Bay Road Wallington
100%
(30)
67km from Essendon · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Located in the middle of The Bellarine Peninsula. Within walking distance of Adventure Park, Flying Brick Cider House and McGlasions Winery (Farm Dog Brewery). 5 minutes Drive to Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads. 10 mins drive to Queenscliff, Pt. Lonsdale, Portalington, Geelong.
Our little property is suitable for tents, caravans, RVs.
We have a fully functioning toilet, can run power to your camp (no shower facility). We have an inground trampoline, half court basketball/netball court.
Our small inground pool can be added extra.
Our acerage can cater for small groups of up to 15 people, your van/tent/RV or ours.
Pets allowed by agreement and must be on lead at all times. We have free range geese, chooks and a friendly dog
There is no need for an alarm clock our Roosters have that covered.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$55
/ night
Granite Springs
5. Granite Springs
98%
(341)
68km from Essendon · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
300 acres of stunning views nestled amongst the granite hills of Nulla Vale, situated halfway between Lancefield and Tooborac. Granite Springs is a working farm running various farm animals and working horses. You are welcome to walk the property and visit the farm animals during your stay(as long as you stay on the outside of paddocks/yards)
There are dams and a seasonal creek running through the property, providing many options for campsites and also fishing(catch and release) (Please note creek is seasonal and not suitable for swimming). Dogs permitted but must be well behaved and not chase livestock. Campfires permitted in designated areas when restrictions aren't in place. Drinking water available.
We are now processing our own meat so if you are wanting some farm grown produce for your stay or something to take home then please let us know and we will let you know what we have available.
We can also cater for groups wanting somewhere to camp with their horses, with use of an arena and roundyard. Please contact us if interested.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$19
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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chris
2 weeks ago
8 m travel trailer
With pets
Views to die for felt like i was camping in heaven, strongly recommend, ty 😊
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Meg
January 2026
Tent
We do a fair bit of camping around regional Victoria and this place is our favourite spot to date!
Grace was there to welcome us on arrival. She showed us a few spots we had to chose from to set up camp. She also gave us a run-down of the facilities and where we could swim. We were fortunate to have the entire paddock to ourselves, including the huge rotunda, equipped with a bbq, fireplace and plenty of furniture. It was much too hot to light the fire but we'll definitely be back to make the most of it in cooler weather.
There was also a demountable bathroom, set up with plenty of loos and showers. Hot water with great pressure too.
We spent our afternoons patting the friendliest horses and floating on our inflatables in the dam.
The dam was a small walk from our camping spot. We also played a lot of frizbee with Spot, the dog. A total legend!
We also went for a 25 minute drive to a winery called Philip Lobley Wines. They do wood fired pizzas on the weekend and were definitely something to write home about 👌🏻 worth messaging ahead to book. Wines were great also!
Another highlight was seeing the incredible wildlife on Grace’s Land. Plenty of beautiful birds and we even saw an Echidna!
10/10 experience. It's a scorching summer weekend atm but I can imagine this place being equally as magical in winter. We'll also need to come back to check out the Moto Guzzi museum!
Thanks for sharing your slice of paradise with us, Grace. Your hospitality is much appreciated!
Meg & Tess
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Tori
January 2026
Tent
Had a great time would definitely recommend! Perfect spot, very accomodating!
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Tess
January 2026
7 m travel trailer
It was amazing! There are so manny chickens and the dog Murrey was the sweetest! Thank you for having us
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Jim
January 2026
Tent
Group trip
Rancho Nirvana is a fantastic spot for a relaxing camping experience. Marc is a wonderful host and Murray the dog was a most welcome guest during our stay. Amenities are excellent/ as advertised. We didn’t use the pool but others took advantage during some very hot weather. Great location, close enough for coastal excursions etc. A great stay.
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Julie
January 2026
7 m Class B
Beautiful, peaceful setting around 5km off the highway. We sent 4 nights with 3 other groups scattered around the camping area.
There was plenty of space so that you didn't feel like you were encroaching on others.
We didn't leave the property spending our time exploring the hills, including both a drive & walk up to The Hilton. Facilities were great, toliets, showers & common gazebo. It was also nice to have Spot, Grace's dog visit us each day. Not being dog owners ourselves, he was such a beautiful natured & friendly cattle dog.
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Stanley
January 2026
Tent
With pets
We had a great time camping at graces camp grounds, amenities were clean and the showers worked well, Pets welcome and our dogs must have thought they went to heaven, beautiful horses to admire and feed carrots too, will definitely go again, made some new fellow camper friends as well,
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Julie
January 2026
5 m travel trailer
With pets
Great location! The views of the hills are lovely, the horses gorgeous and the host Grace very welcoming. There's plenty of space between campsites so you're not on top of one another and the gazebo provides a great shady retreat from the summer sun. Loved our stay!
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Joe
January 2026
9 m travel trailer
Marc is a great host and keeps his property in perfect appearance. His dog Murray is very friendly and the chickens and geese roam around freely and kept our children and grand children entertained. The swimming pool and trampoline was appreciated as well. We would definitely return.
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kim
January 2026
8 m travel trailer
Marc’s little piece of serenity was just what we needed as a family coming together after Christmas. The boys loved the chickens and Murray was just a delight, making himself at home in our camp.
Nothing was too much trouble for Marc.
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Wendy
January 2026
Tent
Lovely place and lovely host. I enjoyed walking the property and patting the stunning and gentle horses. We saw lots of wildlife and it was quiet and peaceful even over new years.
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Roudell
January 2026
Tent
With pets
It was beautiful! Great scenery and also toilets and showers were clean… very well maintained!
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Karen
December 2025
9 m travel trailer
Absolutely gorgeous views! A very easy drive into the town of Broadford....enjoyed lunch and excellent coffee at Country Soul Cafe, and the bakery next to IGA supermarket....(If you eat gluten-free, the bakery had some GF veggie pies, yum!) Hiked to top of Mt Piper, saw an echidna. The camp site was very peaceful, and we watched kangaroos in the paddocks each evening. We loved our stay. We decided to leave a tiny bit earlier than planned due to high winds (to be expected on top of a hill), so the only thing is to keep an eye on the weather during your stay.
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Daniel
December 2025
Tent
Loved this farm! So nice and quiet, with beautiful rolling hills and some great hikes around. Grace was extremely welcoming. No reception, which was nice, but Grace did offer to use her Starlink if we needed some connection, which worked a treat. Thank you for having us, Grace!
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Matthew
December 2025
Tent
The Wildcroft Estate was a great place to camp, with good amenities and beautiful views. The paddock is very open, so there’s plenty of space to choose the perfect camping spot. Grace was lovely and checked in to make sure everything was going well. Would definitely come back.
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Michelle
December 2025
8 m travel trailer
Great location, close enough to cycle to local wineries. Easy access and level site. Nice facilities although we didn’t use them (kitchen, pool etc), great to sit by the campfire under the stars. Power, water and clean indoor WC. We stayed for 2 nights, Marc was friendly & helpful and Murray the Staffy was very sweet.
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Bridget
November 2025
15 m travel trailer
We had a wonderful time at Tinkadale Farm. A warm and friendly welcome awaited us. Beautiful property which feels in the middle of nowhere but only a short walk to civilisation.
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Breda
November 2025
7 m travel trailer
We really loved staying at Grace’s land, it was so peaceful and serene and Grace was the perfect host. The amenities were clean and comfortable and we will definitely be back!!
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Hiram
November 2025
Tent
Second time at Graces land! What a treat to be close to Melbourne and yet feel like you’re much further out! Enjoyed our stay here! Initially staying 3 nights however weather turned upside down on the last evening and didn’t want have our gear drying for the rest of the week if we stayed the last night, great amenities and Grace and her dogs are very accommodating and kind. Great place!
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Angela
November 2025
5 m Class B
We had an amazing relaxing time here. Grace and her family are such warm and welcoming hosts, happy to help, share stories, checked in to make sure all is well, recommended good spots for hikes, sunsets etc. Best eggs ive had! The property is stunning , clean clear air, rolling hills, no matter the weather the energy was perfect. A very special spot, Nature at its finest, a serene escape indeed.
Facilities were on point, very clean, hot showers, excelent toilets, good shade from the trees, spacious sites, plenty of privacy.
Highly recommend. Will definitely be back and recommend to others ♥️🙏🙌
Thank You! Xxx
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