91% (5K) • 162 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sunshine West
Penzance Bushland Retreat
1. Penzance Bushland Retreat
99%
(248)
80km from Sunshine West · 1 site · Tent, RV
Hi there and welcome to my home, Penzance! I fell in love with this slice of heaven in 2010 and adore every back breaking inch of it. It was an overgrown mess at the time, covered in broken bricks and beer cans. I've tried to keep the bush aspect whilst creating a park-like surround with plenty of grassy space. I have big plans for this land and hope to build a steam museum in another area over the creek. Excitingly, I will also be establishing a blacksmiths forge in that area, which was moved piece by piece from an historic farm at Avoca. Chris is an engineer, antique restorer and artisan working from home.
I offer one site so privacy is assured. Larger groups can be accommodated, please enquire if you'd like to learn more.
I look forward to welcoming you to PENZANCE.
*Please be aware that we require a two night minimum stay, but please contact me about single night stays, especially on week-days.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$73
/ night
Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
2. Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
99%
(166)
67km from Sunshine West · 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
Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
3. Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
100%
(6)
65km from Sunshine West · 229 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape to the Yarra Valley and be surrounded by some of Victoria’s most stunning landscapes, native Australian wildlife, wineries, eateries, and more!
Choose your style of stay from glamping pods and tents to caravanning and camping. There really is something for everyone. Relax with the local wildlife under a Gumtree or by the lake, or hit the swimming pools, bike pump track, giant jumping cushions, playgrounds, and more! We’ve got the whole family covered.
We look forward to welcoming you to Park Lane Yarra Valley Holiday Park.
We now welcome pets in some of our selected pet friendly cabins. Limited number of accommodation available and subject to availability.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
AU$105
/ night
Spalding Lodge
4. Spalding Lodge
41km from Sunshine West · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
We are located on 5 acres with empty paddock at the back of the property.
Power and water available and we allow camp fire when allowed.
We are located 5 mins from Avalon airport and 5 mins from Lara Train Station which runs into Geelong and Melbourne.
Perfect for Avalon Airshow
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Water hookup
from
AU$73
/ night
Wildcroft an Escape to the Country
5. Wildcroft an Escape to the Country
99%
(99)
76km from Sunshine West · 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
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$73
/ night
91% (5K) • 162 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sunshine West
Penzance Bushland Retreat
1. Penzance Bushland Retreat
99%
(248)
80km from Sunshine West · 1 site · Tent, RV
Hi there and welcome to my home, Penzance! I fell in love with this slice of heaven in 2010 and adore every back breaking inch of it. It was an overgrown mess at the time, covered in broken bricks and beer cans. I've tried to keep the bush aspect whilst creating a park-like surround with plenty of grassy space. I have big plans for this land and hope to build a steam museum in another area over the creek. Excitingly, I will also be establishing a blacksmiths forge in that area, which was moved piece by piece from an historic farm at Avoca. Chris is an engineer, antique restorer and artisan working from home.
I offer one site so privacy is assured. Larger groups can be accommodated, please enquire if you'd like to learn more.
I look forward to welcoming you to PENZANCE.
*Please be aware that we require a two night minimum stay, but please contact me about single night stays, especially on week-days.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$73
/ night
Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
2. Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre
99%
(166)
67km from Sunshine West · 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
Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
3. Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
100%
(6)
65km from Sunshine West · 229 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape to the Yarra Valley and be surrounded by some of Victoria’s most stunning landscapes, native Australian wildlife, wineries, eateries, and more!
Choose your style of stay from glamping pods and tents to caravanning and camping. There really is something for everyone. Relax with the local wildlife under a Gumtree or by the lake, or hit the swimming pools, bike pump track, giant jumping cushions, playgrounds, and more! We’ve got the whole family covered.
We look forward to welcoming you to Park Lane Yarra Valley Holiday Park.
We now welcome pets in some of our selected pet friendly cabins. Limited number of accommodation available and subject to availability.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
AU$105
/ night
Spalding Lodge
4. Spalding Lodge
41km from Sunshine West · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
We are located on 5 acres with empty paddock at the back of the property.
Power and water available and we allow camp fire when allowed.
We are located 5 mins from Avalon airport and 5 mins from Lara Train Station which runs into Geelong and Melbourne.
Perfect for Avalon Airshow
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Water hookup
from
AU$73
/ night
Wildcroft an Escape to the Country
5. Wildcroft an Escape to the Country
99%
(99)
76km from Sunshine West · 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
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$73
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Julie
2 weeks ago
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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Wendy
2 weeks ago
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
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
It was beautiful! Great scenery and also toilets and showers were clean… very well maintained!
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Sean
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Penzance was a great spot to camp. Chris was really accomodating and responsive to messages before we arrived. The bathroom was way more luxury than we are used to when camping! A flushing toilet, sink with running water, hand soap and hand towel were very well received. The campsite itself is really roomy, it easily accommodated a couple tents and a caravan. It is also quite a private spot on the property and there are some shady spots for hanging up a hammock. The firepit is well equipped for cooking over o flame too. Chris gave us a tour of his workshop which was really interesting. We’d happily return.
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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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Daniel
3 weeks ago
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
3 weeks ago
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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Dache
3 weeks ago
9 m travel trailer
With pets
A most beautiful and peaceful spot! The site is set up with a firepit, historic games and nostalgic equipment to catoure your interest. It is also within easy reach of town.
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Summer
December 2025
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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Bridget
December 2025
Tent
With pets
We had the best time camping at Penzance Bushland Retreat! Loved having the campsite to ourselves. The flushing toilet was such a luxury. The firepit was perfect and the firewood we added on to our booking was generous. Looking forward to staying again.
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Summer
December 2025
Tent
With pets
A beautiful and peaceful campsite. The owner, Jenny, is also very nice and generous.
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Sarah
December 2025
Tent
With pets
Great site. Lots of space and really well maintained. My dog lived her best life. The bathroom is a beautiful touch of glam in the middle of the bush.
We'll be back!
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Nick
December 2025
Tent
With kids
Great spot, very well setup and maintained. Chris was very helpful and easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
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Simon
December 2025
Tent
This is one of the best Hipcamps I have visited over the last couple of years. A beautiful setting with large amounts of space, a large fire with cooking aids over the fire. Tables and chairs provided. The powder room is second to none and a touch of luxury considering off grid camping. The museum artefacts spread over the property provide a walk into the past. Chris is a very helpful host and maintains the property to a very high standard. Easy access and a small town very close for supplies. Optus coverage is limited which for me was a positive A very peaceful and relaxing location.
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Lee
December 2025
Tent
So great to stay here- super tidy and a bathroom nicer than most hotels.
Thanks for having us
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Barbara
November 2025
6 m travel trailer
With pets
Such a peaceful and well set up place. Tables, benches, chairs, a big fire pit and the fanciest toilet I've ever seen at a campsite. Lots of birdlife, wildflowers and many interesting things from days gone by around the property to photograph. It would have been great to stay another night! Thanks for sharing your magnificent property with us, Chris!
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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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Lee
November 2025
Tent
With kids
Had an amazing time at Chris’ site with friends and kiddies. Has everything you could ask for.
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Kieran
November 2025
Tent
With kids
Really nice secluded, private spot with a ripper toilet and friendly, likeable host. Chris' place is spacious and secluded with some interesting rustic metal antiques placed around the property. There's a couple of very solid tables for storing food stuff and doing your cooking & washing up so don't bother bringing a camp table like we did!
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Ashley
November 2025
3 m pop-up camper
With kids
Wow! What a great little camp. We booked here to be close to Sovereign Hill for the kids. It was a lovely little camp for our group of two families. The grass was green, the sun was shining, there was plenty of shade and great facilities around the camp fire, like tables. We loved the rusty relics but a true highlight was the Powder Room. Thanks for having us Chris. We hope to be back one day. Don't hesitate in booking Penzance. One of our favourite campsites this trip.
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