River, stream, or creek camping near Busselton with showers
The remote far west puts campers close to a stretch of coast, Aussie nature, and gourmet produce.
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Fair Harvest Retreat Margaret River
36 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Margaret River, WA
Awarded best Hipcamp site in WA 2023 and 2024
Our campsite is designed for people wanting a quiet, eco-friendly stay.
Just five kilometers outside of Margaret River, we welcome campers to come and experience the magic of Fair Harvest. The gardens and farm of Fair Harvest were established in 1995 and have matured into an extensive Permaculture demonstration system. In 2022, we were proudly awarded the nationally-recognised Eco Certification for Ecotourism.
Our camper amenities include 2 showers ( on 2min timer as we have limited rainwater), 2composting toilets, and an outdoor kitchen built from timber harvested onsite. We are dedicated to creating a more sustainable lifestyle and sharing our beautiful farm with others. As a permaculture farm recycling is a huge part of our culture so please read our detailed guidelines to waste management for campers.
The farm features extensive food gardens, a Pop Up Farm Cafe , a beautiful Yoga Barn, and farm and forest walks. Our campground is close to town, bush walks and cycle trails. Enjoy eco-friendly amenities and a great vibe, in a beautiful part of the world. Visit the animals and discover our veggie garden.
Due to farm commitments, events, courses and retreats, the campground is open to the public only certain times of the year.
Open everyday during holidays and long weekend.
Open Wednesday to Sunday outside holidays
Closed from mid june till mid September
We have limited space for caravans and RVs. Please message us first to make sure we still have space.
Please note that shady site are limited.
We highly recommend campers to read the rules before arrival, thank you in advance!
Fair Harvest Retreat Rules
1 - CHECK IN is between 2 and 6 pm, for late arrivals let us know your ETA. CHECK OUT by 10 am
2 - ON ARRIVAL, stop at the self check-in area. Register your details.
Find your name and camp site number on the whiteboard. Grab a map and set up your camp.
3 - KIDS should always be accompanied beyond the immediate campground.
4 - Enjoy a SHORT WALK around the gardens.
We kindly ask you to keep the gates closed and not to pick the food.
FARM WALK, follow the walk trail sign around our forest about 30/40 min..
5 - DOGS should be on a lead at all time, we do have 1 designated paddock (not fenced)
where you can have your dog off leads, please ask us.
Our 3 farm dogs are free to walk around the farm and are really friendly.
Zeli - the oldest black and white border collie, would love a pat, she is deaf !
Jimmy - Black X Kelpie love to get the stick, very gentle.
Max - Tan x kelpie , rescue puppy love to chase Jimmy.
Please make sure your bins and food are out of reach.
6 - FIRE - you are welcome to light the communal fire (firewood provided)
this is the only fire allowed on site.
Please check current fire Ban info with us. usually from December till March
WATER - the campground run with rain water only, we are limited please used it wisely.
7 - WASTE & RECYCLING - SO IMPORTANT!
We are doing our best to provide a great recycling model. PLEASE help us ….
All food even meat should be given to the chickens (bin in the kitchen)
There is a 10C refund bin (this goes to charity)
A recycling bin at the front gate.
A general waste bin at the front gate.
We do not accept mixed rubbish in our bin, so if you don't separate take them away with you.
We will be more than happy to explain and help you with your waste.
8 - QUIET time from 10pm - please be mindful of others campers - no parties or late music.
No generators.
9 - VISITORS between 9 - 4 and please ask them to park in the general carpark
10 - We are a SMOKE FREE farm.
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Killarney Glen Camping
4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Dardanup, WA
*****FIRE BANS IN PLACE - No camp fires permitted*****
~~~~You must BYO Toilet (No digging permitted)~~~
Our 2.5 acre property in Dardanup West is a beautiful green space of mostly level grass with some lovely large shade trees. We are surrounded by other small holdings with farm animals including chickens (and roosters), sheep, horses and cows. We also have lots of wildlife including Kangaroo's, Ducks, Ibis, Black Cockatoos and many other birds frequenting or passing through.
We back onto Gavins Gully which is an idyllic creek running through ex-farm land. The creek is a great place to spend time with your children making boats from sticks and leaves and watching them sail away. Or maybe enjoy a picnic by the creek and just relax in the tranquillity. There's plenty of happy memories to be made!
We get lovely sunsets and if you are up early enough, beautiful sunrises. The evenings are always stunning with dappled light coming through the trees! It is magical and our favourite time of the day when everything is cooling down in summer. Enjoy taking an evening walk by the creek and along the bridal trail or just sitting back and enjoying the sounds of nature with some nibbles and drinks. Make sure to look up at night and soak it all in.
Listening to the wind rustling in the trees is one of our favourite sounds and the kookaburras calling in the morning and evenings. We also love to watch and listen to all the different bird callings - you may hear a Boobook owl calling to a mate!
We are centrally located to loads of attractions! Check out some of them below:
• Bunbury and it's coffee strip, bars and beaches only 15 minutes away
• Ferguson Valley with all it's Wineries and Breweries only 10 minutes away
• Wellington National Park with it's stunning bush, mountain biking, off-roading, swimming and hiking plus the worlds largest dam mural with walkway across the top only 20 minutes away
• Wellington Mills, Gnomesville and Wellington Discovery Forest only 20 minutes away
• Crooked Brook Conservation Forest picnicking and hiking only 10 minutes away
• "The Paddock" sunflower farm in Crooked Brook only 5 minutes away (January only)
• Dardanup Bakery and Tavern only 2 minutes away (if you're looking for a great pie or parmi)
• Donnybrook and it's Apple Fun Park only 15 minutes away
• Boyanup with it's Rail Heritage museum and regular farmers market only 10 minutes away.
• Eaton Fair with it's huge range of shopping opportunities only 15 minutes away
• Busselton only 40 minutes away (Dunsborough approx. 1 hour)
We don't have any toilet facilities onsite so you must bring your own. There is a dumpsite located in Dardanup (5 minutes away) at the information bay by the railway line and little church.
We provide running bore water by tap and an outdoor kitchen sink by our back fence where you will be camping (cold water only). The water is safe to drink and wash dishes in.
There’s a rustic outdoor shower (cold water only at this stage). We would love to offer our guests hot and cold showers and a composting toilet one day. These are our goals and the money we make from Hipcamp goes towards achieving these and making your stay more comfortable and sustainable. :)
Checkout our extras for power and firewood!
Please note we live here too so you will see us around. Our kids are free spirited and love coming to say hello! Being ex-farm land, it's generally an open environment, but we don't have neighbours too close by (100m+). We ask that campers don't make lots of noise after sunset and please avoid shining torches towards our home or our neighbours.
NOTE: The camp area is in full view of our home, but we try to respect your privacy.
Please recommend us to your family and friends and leave us a review at the end of your stay, so we can keep reaching for our goals to make this place even better! We are open to suggestions on how to make your time here even more memorable. We are new to Hipcamp, so please also take it easy on us.
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Lewana Campsites
5 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Southampton, WA
Lewana is a historic ex forestry workers estate located on the Blackwood River and Tourist Route 251 between Balingup and Nannup. The 100 acre property is situated amongst state and pine forest and the parkland setting has over 50 different trees varieties creating a beautiful place to stay at any time of year.
Lewana is the ideal place to base yourself to enjoy the picturesque region of Balingup and the surrounding areas including Donnybrook, Nannup and Bridgetown.
Surrounded by orchards and award-winning wineries there is plenty to do during your stay. Experience nature by walking part of the Bibbulmun Track or cycle a section of the Mundi Bibbi Track, you can even kayak on the Blackwood River from historic Wrights Bridge.
Please note: no campfires between 1st Nov and 10th May subject to Shire ruling.
Dog friendly, strictly by prior arrangement only.
Shower available adjacent to the old barn, communal fire pit & gas BBQ.
No generators or trail bikes allowed.
Coffee Cart open when guests staying with us
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Something Different
2 sites · Lodging50 acres · Lowden, WA
Something Different is a large machinery shed that has been converted into a comfortable holiday house with three bedrooms and one bathroom (extra toilet outside) and huge living spaces. You can really kick back here and relax!
The walls and ceilings have been extensively insulated. There is a wood heater in the kitchen and another one in the main part of the Shed so it can be kept nice and cosy despite its size!
You can drive your car/van inside the shed if you wish or park it under any of the many surrounding trees.
The Shed sleeps 10 in total (base price covers all 10), with 1 queen and 1 single bed in one room, 1 dbl bed and 2 single beds in another room, and 1 queen bed and 1 single bed in a third room.
All linen, towels, etc. are provided.
If you have more people, they are welcome to pitch a tent or park their caravan on the grounds around the shed. For a large group (say 10 plus) we charge an extra $20 (total) to cover the extra power you will need.
There's a chook yard/dog yard with 2 kennels outside but you're welcome to have your dog (not chooks) inside the Shed.
There is a general store just 2km up the road, ideal for essentials and a few supplies.
14km from Donnybrook
37km from Collie
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AU$134
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Star Hosts in Busselton
River, stream, or creek camping near Busselton with showers guide
Overview
The west coast of Western Australia, especially the section stretching from Busselton south to Cape Leeuwin, is one of the country’s most remote and prettiest areas. Here, you can swim at sandy beaches and check out the wildflowers. The compact Margaret River region is a hot spot for foodies, with local wines, craft brews and heaps of gourmet treats. The area’s coast is perfect for whale watching. Convenient camping options, from caravan parks to bush retreats dot the coast along Bussell Highway, and inland. Holiday parks have powered sites, plus cabins and chalets. Wilderness-lovers can ‘go remote’—National Parks and Wildlife’s campgrounds have basic campsites within incredible nature settings.
Busselton & Vicinity
Busselton, three hours south of Perth, is the region’s low-key commercial centre, stretched around Geographe Bay. Its main attraction is the 150-year old Busselton jetty that measures more than 1.8km long. Busselton has plenty of camp sites, parks and holiday villages that offer everything from a tent site, to chalets. Ocean-facing camp grounds, are dotted along the coast road. Glamping is available at nearby Margaret River. In town, there's a Big4, Mandalay Holiday Resort, Busselton Holiday Village and RAC Busselton Holiday Park.
Dunsborough
, a smaller and more relaxed Busselton, offers great whale watching charters and diving opportunities. But visitors tend to head here for the attractive beaches, the pride of locals. Ask for their picks? Meelup, Eagle Bay and Bunker Bay. The
explodes with wildflowers and colour in Spring.
gle in for the night at the DIY- Boranup Camp, nestled amongst towering karri trees.
Margaret River Wine Region
If visitors come to Western Australia only once in their lives, they’ll usually head to Margaret River (and its town of the same name). Its beautiful national parks, waterways and forests, not to mention the famous wine district, make it a fun place to camp. Campgrounds, including holiday parks with full facilities, are located within the township, as well as surrounds. Given Margaret River’s place on the culinary map, be sure to stock up on gourmet delights for your luxe amp meals.
When to go
Temperatures can be very hot throughout summer, especially in January the thermometer can soar to above 30 degrees celsius between December and March. June and July are cooler. Spring, Autumn and Winter and top times to visit Margaret River and surrounds. Whale watching season runs from around June to early December. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot Humpback, Southern Right, Minke and Blue Whales.
Know before you go
- Check for alerts and road/park closures before travelling. www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au.
- The remote parks operated by the Parks & Wildlife Service have no power, nor running water or wifi and mobile phone coverage.
- If driving, watch out for kangaroos, especially at dawn and dusk.
- Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River are good places to stock up before heading south.
- Whale watching trips are offered from Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River.
- Busselton has a good fishing/camping gear shop.
- Not all parks, even those in town, offer wifi.
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.