Dunblane

We loved our family stay at the shed shearing farm and will defentinley be back in future for such a unique exsperince! David (Host) was very caring a accomadating during our stay and kept us informed with the weather. The hot baths were amazing, nice to relax in while hearing, seing sheep and watching the sun go down was very refreshing after a long day travelling. There is a few goats that like to be around your camp site and are friendly.

Courtney K.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2025

8 m travel trailer ·

We had stayed at McBride's flowing bore before and booked it. Due to forecast of rain David contacted us and arranged an alternative site for us at the shearing shed. This was an excellent alternative, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks David for making it happen.

Steve M.

1 year on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· November 2025

Dunblane Westbourne One night stay

7 m travel trailer ·

Once we moved to the Westborne Shearing shed we enjoyed our stay. It would be really good if the host was to improve the information available about each site and differentiate between his or the station’s function at each and how a guest operates power and water etc at each. The 240 volts power points are household GPOs not 15amp caravan outlets and they should only be connected to a van or camper via an amphibian device; however, there is power and it works well The sheep poo at the stock yards should cleaned up and the camping area fenced off to prevent the sheep pooing in the camping area . The shearing shed animals were nice and Billy the kid and his two female goats are very interesting and cute. The artesian bath at the shearing shed was great and having a relaxing bath at sunset was great

Stephen K.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· November 2025

9 m travel trailer ·

Second time we've stopped here. Lovely place to stop for the night.

Chris L.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Genuine farm experience

8 m travel trailer · With kids ·

We had an absolutely incredible time at Dunblane. From welcoming messages giving clear directions for how to access our campsite and facilities to his arrival shortly after ours, David was a great host and actively involved my two young teenaged boys and I in some genuine farm work, helping him to sort his sheep into their yards. After some pretty intensive labour we soaked our hard working bones in his deep artesian baths that had to be filled up in the afternoon to allow them time to cool for the evening - that’s how hot the artesian water is! Not going to lie, the amenities - as is clearly stated from the outset - are not terribly appealing! We used our own toilet and shower. I wouldn’t recommend relying on those that are there, although they are available if need be. Best to go out fully self contained and just enjoy the genuine farm experience, the gorgeous sunset over David’s expansive land, and the relaxing hot baths at the end of the day. We would do it all over again and will be back if we ever get the chance.

Sarah C.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Ripper place. We drove from Brisbane to Winton and my 5yo boy says the highlight was staying on that sheep station! The big yellow bath was heaven. Need I say more!

Laura H.

3 reviews

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· October 2025

13 m travel trailer ·

We loved our time at Dunblane Station- Nickos camp. Whilst it was very hot when we stayed there, it was still a great camp. Not far off the road but far enough that the road noise isn’t intrusive. Surrounded by grasslands and sheep, we had a very relaxing 3 days. To top it off the Fire Bath is amazing! We didn’t heat it up as the weather was so hot but it was very refreshing and enjoyable to sit I. The deep bath and watch the world go by.

Shiralee S.

3 reviews

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· October 2025

Tent ·

Great spot . Love the hot tub on sunset Thanks David

Andrew J.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

5 m travel trailer ·

Great spot so close to town but you feel like you’re miles away. Not used to the sound of sheep so that was very cool. The fire tub is brilliant. What an amazing way to watch the sun go down. Thanks!

Jason F.

13 reviews

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· October 2025

9 m travel trailer ·

We loved the fact that no-one else was camped around us and having a soak in the tub has been a highlight of our lap. The night sky was a bit cloudy at midnight but I still managed to get some great photos, including a colourful sunset. The only thing needed is some shade for the afternoon sun. Because we did not have neighbours we were comfortable starting up the generator to allow us to run our air conditioning. Not everyone has this as a back up for hot days. We would come back again, definitely in the cooler months.

Sandra M.

13 reviews

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· September 2025

7 m pop-up camper · With kids ·

Coolibah Waterhole in Strip Paddock

Our stay at Dunblane was such a wonderful experience. We stayed at the shearing shed and arrived at around 5pm just in time to set up and enjoy the sunset from the artesian baths. Then as the sun went down and the sky darkened you get to experience the most amazing sky filled with stars. There was no one else around which made it even more spectacular. We sent David a message as we were arriving and he popped down to welcome us and tell us a bit about his farm. Everything was really well thought out and they have plenty of info on site for you to drive straight in and set up and to learn about the way of life on their property. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thanks David!

Jenny W.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Beautiful quiet billabong

7 m travel trailer ·

Beautiful spot to camp. Sunsets beautiful; sunrises absolutely amazing! We loved watching the sheep; kangaroos; emus; plains turkey etc come to the billabong to drink.

Lyndell H.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent ·

Amazing will definitely be back! David was so welcoming

Daisy B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Wonderful experience!

7 m travel trailer · With kids ·

We had a fabulous two nights at Dunblane station. David was so nice and welcoming. The artesian baths were great! The sheering was happening during our stay, which really added to our experience! Our little boys got to cuddle baby lambs and get involved with the workers. Would definitely stay again!

Emily M.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

6 m pop-up camper ·

Accommodated to us really well. Was very friendly we experienced time on the farm with the sheep. Going through the process of what they do on the farm with sharing sheep them by night we had our Artesian baths and watched the stars

Accelerate S.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent · With pets ·

An excellent camping experience. Out of this world for city slickers, it will totally blow your mind. Have a bath, experience life on a working sheep station and marvel at all the creatures. David provides an amazing outback adventure. You would be mad to miss this.

Julie W.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Camping at Dunblane is an outback experience that the average city slicker should not miss. David is a very accommodating host and the Jack and Jillaroo experience gives you a real sense of life on a sheep station. The hot artesian baths are the cherry on top and I highly recommend staying at the Shearers shed as well as McBrides for two unique locations. Stepping into the shearers shed is a genuine privilege and the animals that come to the waterhole at McBrides is wonderful. Can’t rave highly enough and so grateful to be able to stay here on our outback adventure.

Julie W.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

7 m travel trailer ·

Coolibah Waterhole in Strip Paddock

Fantastic spot. Great having the hot bath to watch the stunning sunset.

Linda W.

10 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2025

12 m travel trailer ·

We appreciated being able to stay on private property, on a private site and enjoyed watching the birds and many sheep at the waterhole. However, the glamorous photos on hipcamp are a far cry from reality today. The non- functional overturned dunny and associated rubbish should be removed as it is an eyesore and the clay pan is a very uninviting campsite. We would stay again if the billabong had more water (probably at a different time of year). Communication and instructions from Andrew were excellent.

Lesley C.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent ·

Easy to find. Totally secluded. Hot bath absolutely magical. Campsite awesome. Hundreds of goats coming in to water. Lovely and quiet.

James C.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Outback Treat

10 m travel trailer ·

360 views of Outback QLD, hot tub, sunset, shooting stars and the Milky Way!

Lisa G.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

10 m travel trailer · With kids ·

Amazing spot! Total privacy, so well set up. David provided clear info on morning of check in and responded quickly. The tub was so good, we will be back!

Lauren T.

4 reviews

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· September 2025

13 m travel trailer · With kids ·

We had the best stay at The Gretel Cattle Yards site! Plenty of room for the kiddos to hoon around on bikes, and watching the sunset from the artesian trough will be forever be one of my favourite memories from our 8000 km trip! The kids loved watching the cows in the yards and the sheep wandering around the paddock. David was responsive and helpful, and the delivery of firewood was incredibly handy! We would come back in a heartbeat. Thankyou David!

Eliza M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

5 m Class B · With kids ·

What a great place to stop, so rustic and beautiful. We setup out the back of the wool shed and it was all so cool to see, smell and walk through the shearing shed to really experience how things work. Dave was an excellent host, the kids had so many questions as did we. We will definitely be back next time we are heading through

Michael D.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Secluded yet surrounded by life

6 m travel trailer ·

Loved camping at the cattle yards. It felt private whilst still being surrounded by farm animals and wildlife, and not to mention the added bonus of having power. The sunrises and sunsets were amazing as was the artesian bath. Loved every moment of staying at David’s property.

Jessica F.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Westbourne Shearing Shed Dunblane

8 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Great space, baths and fire pits. David emptied excess ash everyday and replaced recycling bin daily. Would stay here again

Kerryn L.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent ·

This spot was beautiful. Great character through the afternoon, and incredibly peaceful at night. The hot tub and a nice fire was the cherry on top!

Ned B.

5 reviews

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· September 2025

Delightful stay

7 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Absolutely wonderful Lovely spot away from it all As a city girl I really appreciated every aspect of this simple well thought out property and I even got up, stoked up the fire and watched the sunrise with a warm drink Thank David for creating this great experience

Denise W.

2 reviews

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· August 2025

Camping in the outback

6 m travel trailer · Group trip ·

Great camp, lots of bird life and a nosy donkey and emu. Loved the hot tub. Peaceful quiet camp , David provided lots of wood for the fire.

Suellen C.

4 reviews

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· August 2025

6 m travel trailer ·