Camping in Phillip Island
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- Phillip Island
Camping in Phillip Island
Natural beauty and bountiful wildlife make Phillip Island a top draw.
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Nest Retreat at Great Ocean Road
4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Torquay, VICLocation! Location! Nest Retreat is a peaceful dog-friendly bush property of 3.3 acres, so close to everything in Torquay, at the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. It's only 2.2 km to the beach, so makes a great base camp to explore the area. Its 1.2 km to Torquay North Shopping Centre.
TASMANIA FERRY TERMINAL - we are a 35 minute drive away.
We have a tennis court and basketball ring available if you feel like getting active! (BYO rackets and balls) We are also next to the cycle tracks, both road or mountain bike to ride out to the Bellarine Rail Trail or coastal track to Bells Beach.
You can catch tadpoles in the dam or build a bush cubby near your site.
NO FIRES please - the foliage is tinder dry at present. We will develop dedicated fire pits for the sites after the summer season
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AU$25
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Farm fun day - Gilderoy
5 sites · Tents20 acres · Gilderoy, VICBeautiful farm waiting for you and your family come for a holiday.
You can tour the established gardens and listen to the plentiful bird life singing. The grounds include endless color from rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias,
Mother chicken and her chicks are sure to be loved by children. Sometimes you can see lazy koalas sleeping in the trees. The back garden also has swings and a maze.
BBQ, firepit available,
The opportunities are endless from this property and you are sure to be captured by the serenity and natural charm.
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Hideaway Valley Farm
4 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Newborough, VICLocated in Gippsland Victoria, 7 kms to the town of Moe and a 5 minute drive from the M1. 12 acres to explore with a small dam at the very bottom of the property. There are mountain views and abundant wildlife in the area. It's a dairy farming area and there's a wide choice of local produce such as potatoes, berries and more. You'll find antique shops and a few galleries, pubs and restaurants nearby.On the property there are chickens, a kelpie and a horse together with wild birds and rabbits. There is a walking track with wallabies and other wildlife. The property is raised overlooking hills and paddocks. Blue Rock Lake is just 15 minutes drive away, where the water comes down from the mountains (gold was found there in the 1800s). you can fish and kayak and it's a great swimming area for kids.Sorry - dogs are not welcome. There are no amenities so you must be self-contained with own toilet or use of my composting toilet. There are plenty of sticks and wood around for starting a camp fire but not decent hardwood for campfires so you would need to BYO. No generators.
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Iron Brook Donkey Farm
6 sites · RVs, TentsEast Warburton, VICRolling hills of mountain pasture, backing on to the Yarra State Forest. Bushwalk along the little creek among tall trees and majestic tree ferns, or just sit in a deck chair and take in the exquisite views at the top of the hill. Multiple tracks head through the Yarra State Forest where you can wind your way along dirt roads through to Noojee, Powelltown, or Reefton, each of which have a cosy pub at the end of the drive. There are different campsite locations on the property, depending on if you would like isolation or convenience. We also offer excellent toilet and bathroom facilities which are now included with all bookings.Iron Brook Donkey Farm is located on rolling hills of mountain pasture, backing on to the Yarra State Forest. Bushwalk along the little creek among tall trees and majestic tree ferns, or just sit in a deck chair and take in the exquisite views at the top of the hill. Multiple tracks head through the Yarra State Forest where you can wind your way along dirt roads through to Noojee, Powelltown, or Reefton, each of which have a cosy pub at the end of the drive. The donkey farm is situated conveniently, halfway between the popular redwood forest, and the giant Ada tree walk. Just chill in your own time, or book an activity or a donkey ride. Donkeys can take riders up to 70kgWe do allow pets, but this MUST be discussed with us prior to booking as we have strict rules around this. We also allow campfires only when fire restrictions aren't in place - which is often all summer. Children under 3 are free, but for insurance purposes, please mention them in the comments.This property has an overall capacity to ensure that our number of visitors remain low. This not only ensures that campers recieve the space and peace they look for in a campsite like this, but also so that we can ensure the bathrooms can be kept clean and not overloaded. This is also a part of our COVID safe plan. Due to this overall capacity it is important that you book for the number of people that you intend to have stay, as while we try to accomodate increases to booking numbers, they are not guaranteed unless booked. If we have met overall capacity then we may not be able to approve increases to booking numbers. This is for the comfort and safety of all our visitors. Thank you
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Hidden Valley House, Anakie
3 sites · Lodging18 acres · Anakie, VICHidden 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
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AU$330
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Hedley Gardens and Bush Camp
10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Hedley, VICHedley Gardens and Bush Camp is my oasis situated on four acres just minutes from the beach and the bush, and an easy 20min drive to either Foster or Yarram.
Food-producing landscaped gardens with four separate self-contained living areas. Guests are welcome to pick their own salad and herbs and picnic in the gardens!
Only seven minutes drive to a quiet beach, boating, fishing and the long jetty. The property is conveniently located within close proximity to Welshpool, Agnes falls, National parks, numerous rivers and a State forest.
The assorted accommodation available includes two vintage caravans, a two bedroom cottage with kids room and cot set up, one King size bedroom with open fire place and attached camp kitchen, and another King size bedroom with attached shower and toilet.
There are also many camp sites available for tents, Vans and RV's, with a toilet for those guests in the cottage, the shed and campers. Power and camp kitchen facilities also available.
Plenty of room to play cricket or have a get-together. Whole or part of the property including main residence can be rented to groups and functions are also welcome.
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Hazelnut Valley Farm Stay
25 sites · RVs, Tents38 acres · Caringal, VICHazelnut Valley is a working Hazelnut Farm located along the Tyres River. We are an easy 2 hour drive from CBD Melbourne so we are a great location for either short or long stays.
- Pet friendly (please see rules)
- Campfires permitted in designated areas when restrictions aren't in place
- Campers to be self-contained and bring their own camping toilet. (No holes in the ground, must be a chemical toilet where you take your waste with you) Dump Point available in Rawson.
Fire pit will be provided free for the duration of your stay to each camp group. BYO Firewood
For Toilet Hire Requirements, please contact Moe Hire (03 5127 7114)
For Firewood Delivery to site please contact Moe Garden Supplies (03 5127 2394)
Available on request - Hazelnut Farm Tour including product sampling
January is when we are cleaning the Hazelnut Groves ready for Harvest in March/April.
Weather permitting January/February is Hay Season, large tractors will be on site cutting and rolling bales of Hay.
March/April is Harvest Time for our Hazelnut Groves.
If you book a stay during these times, there will be a lot of activities and sounds between 10am & 6pm each day.
READ THROUGH THE DIRECTIONS THAT BECOME AVAILABLE ONCE BOOKINGS ARE COMPLETED
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Bush Retreat Gippsland
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Alberton West, VICBush Retreat is a gorgeous little farm nestled into the Alberton West State Forest, with views of Wilsons Prom and the Strezleckie Ranges.
Not from all the main attractions the area has to offer.
Peaceful and private. Campfires are permitted (When there are no fire bans). No loud music. Please bring a camping toilet with you. Please take all rubbish with you.
Suitable for campers, camper trailers, vans these can all can fit here easily.
Sites 1 - 2 situated in a 4 acre paddock on the main farm. Camp with the Alpacas.
Site 3-4 situated on part of a 7 acre paddock with views of the hills and the Stzeleckie Ranges.
Sit 5 situated behind Cypress trees which creates so great shelter if we have an eastley blowing. View of the hills and the Strzeleckie Ranges.
Site 6 is at the entrance of our garden, suites all vehicles and motor homes
(very protected from the wind)
You'll need to have your own amenities/be FULLY- self contained.
We have an abundance of native birds in our garden, Rosella's, Kookaburras, Wedge Tail Eagles and sometimes Galah's. Just down the paddock on dawn or dusk we have a mob of kangaroos that come out of the bush to graze on the paddocks.
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Manifest Retreats
4 sites · Lodging216 acres · Devon North, VICManifest Retreats is a glamping experience perfect for a couples getaway or girls retreat. All accommodation provided is in restored vintage caravans that are such vibe, perfect for snapping some great insta memories.
The caravans are hidden within a 216-acre parcel of land completely covered in mature beautiful trees. The caravans are close to each other, so if there are other families or couples using the space you will be quite close. For an additional fee, you can hire the entire 216 acres for complete privacy and seclusion.
All vans have use of a communal campfire and outdoor kitchen. His and her bathrooms are currently being built so a port-a-potty is set up available for use. There are 5 vans on site with a maximum of 3 adults per van.
Whilst it may feel remote and hidden, you are only a 10 minute drive to the town of Yarram. If you do need some essentials or another bottle of wine, shops are only a short drive away.
If you're after a change of scenery, Tarra Bulga National Park is only 20 minutes by car. Known for their Mountain Ash trees, beautiful fern gullies and ancient myrtle beeches, it has some of the best examples of original cool temperate rainforests of the Strzelecki Ranges.
If you've always wanted to swim in a waterfall then Minnehaha Falls at Hiawatha is for you. Only 15 minutes by car, the rocky waterfall with it's very own swimming hole will surprise and delight. There is a constant flow of water gushing down the near vertical rock face, into the pool below.
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AU$150
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Seven Hills Tallarook
16 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents600 acres · Tallarook, VICOur property, "Seven Hills Tallarook", sits high above Tallarook with deep valleys and high peaks, just over one hour North of Melbourne's CBD. The property is 600 acres of thick Victorian bush, alongside pristine creek frontage and farmed paddocks.
The property has two kilometers of creek frontage filled with an abundance of wildlife - yabbies, fish and turtles. We have a wide range of hobby farm animals - pigs, sheep, cattle, alpacas, chickens, ponies, a donkey, along with commercial heard of South African Boer Goats. As night falls, the wildlife come out to play - kangaroos, rabbits, deer and wallabies
Internally, we have in excess of 10 kilometers of roads within the property, the majority being 2WD accessible (weather conditions apply). There are parts of the property which are only 4WD accessible.
Our campsites are placed to allow you to be as isolated as possible - away from other campers (you may see others as you drive past, or they drive past you).
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Tucker's Rest
9 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Carlisle River, VICWelcome to Tucker's Rest. Time to sit back and relax in the beautiful surroundings of this 6 acre property. Located within easy access of all that the western end of the Otway's has to offer, and plonked in the middle of the Otway Harvest Trail.
An easy 30 minute drive from Colac along bitumen roads from the Princess highway.
20 minutes drive from Gellibrand and the midway point of the Old Beechy Rail Trail.
40 minutes - Princetown.
50 minutes - 12 Apostles.
50 minutes - Californian Redwoods and Otway Fly
1hr 20 minutes - Geelong
All scenic drives throughout some of the most pristine forests and farmland this side of Melbourne!!
Whether it's a basecamp for day trips or simply somewhere to sit back and be immersed in nature and it's wildlife, accompanied by the sound of the trickling creek, Tucker's Rest has you covered. Easily walk straight from camp up from the valley and find yourself surrounded by ever-changing landscapes from pasture, sandy heaths full of grass trees and banksia, right through to the temperate rainforest that weaves its way through the valleys of the Otway Ranges.
Hiking, trail-running, mountain biking and four wheel driving-there are loops that start and finish from here that are just waiting for you!
The neighbouring farmland surrounds the property on one side and the Otway State Parks on the other which bring an abundance of wildlife underfoot and overhead. Whether it be the resident flock of Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo or the local pair of Wedge-tailed Eagles, the Fairy Wrens or the flocks of Crimson Rosellas, Koalas, Wallabies and Blue Tongue Lizards just to name a few, there is always someone to catch your attention!
Recreational climbers will also enjoy the abundance of mature eucalyptus with sweeping limb walks and natural forms scattered along the property's boundaries.
We look forward to having you stay with us,
Jess & Jake.
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AU$35
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Linga Longa
4 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Boisdale, VICA 16 acre property, situated at the gateway to the Victorian high country, overlooks farmland and offers views of the mountains with some untouched bushland aswell as cleared grassy areas.No amenities so campers need to BYO everything they need including camping toilet and leave no trace. Grey water disposal accepted.Campsites are located at the bottom of the property in vicinity to the irrigation channel where the best views of the mountains are kept. Please refer to the property rules for information about the water way. The sites lie about 150m from the property houses so there will be no disturbance for guests or ourselves. Firewood is available and for sale. Please purchase firewood when booking site. Campfires in fire pits, conditions permitting. A car club runs races nearby on certain weekends. Noise may be heard. Check the event calendar in photos.We welcome vaccinated dogs to the property. Rivers, fishing, wineries, the high country and more are all close by. An information pack for guests will be sent after booking on how to access the property and camp sites!
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AU$20
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Outdoor stays for every style
Find your new favourite spot.
If you want to see some of Australia’s iconic animals, Victoria’s Phillip Island is a must-visit. Famed for its free-roaming penguins and the country’s largest colony of fur seals, the island is also home to the Phillip Island Wildlife Park, with more than 100 different species of native animals, as well as a koala conservation center. You’ll also find a dramatic coastline with beaches perfect for swimming and surfing. Many travelers visit on a day trip from Melbourne, but by setting up camp for a night or more, you’ll get to enjoy all the island has to offer.
Where to Go
Summerlands
On the southwestern tip of Phillip Island, Summerlands is home to the island’s main attraction, the Penguin Parade. The natural spectacle of tens of thousands of penguins emerging from the ocean and waddling toward their nests takes place just after sunset every evening. Nearby you’ll find Nobbies Centre, outside of which you can see fur seals and birds, then learn about them through interactive displays. As Summerlands is a protected area, you’ll need to set up camp a little farther away. Nevertheless, you’ll find camping areas within a 10-minute drive.
Ventnor
In the small town of Ventnor, just a five-minute drive from the Penguin Parade, camping options include upscale glamping near Berry’s Beach and rural settings near Ventnor Beach.
Cowes
As the island’s main township, Cowes is home to several accommodation options, including camping areas. Your choices include family-friendly holiday parks with access to both the beach and nearby shops and restaurants.
Newhaven
In the southeast of the island, minutes from San Remo, Newhaven is home to caravan parks set upon sand dunes. Some parks feature powered caravan sites and non-powered camping grounds, plus comforts such as wifi and family playgrounds.
Safety at Hipcamp
Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.