- Encounter Bay
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97% Recommend78 Ratings · 59 reviews
Mixed feelings
· March 2026
7 m Class A ·
Main Camp
Plain and simple - camp as described. Good instructions. Nice outlook.
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· March 2026
10 m travel trailer ·
Main Camp
We joined 3 other campers in a large paddock. Woke up to beautiful views, sheep grazing, peace and quiet.
Shared access road for entry. Zero signage at entry point.
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· March 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Main Camp
Lots of different camp spots and places to pitch our tent. Beautiful trees and scenery too.
Excellent camp. Spacious and plenty of room between suggested sites (fire pits). We felt like we were the only ones there, even though there were three other groups, including kids. Portaloo was clean and well stocked with paper, water, and soap. The site is mostly flat, so plenty of options for pitching a tent.
So many birds! We spotted four types of parrot, magpies, wattlebirds, kookaburras, ravens, and wrens along the driveway. If birdsong is your idea of peace and quiet, this place is great. Victor Harbor is close enough to go shopping or grab a meal, but far enough away that the camp feels very rural. Waitpinga road is close, but not busy, so we barely noticed it.
A really lovely getaway. We’ll definitely be back.
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· March 2026
4 m Class A ·
Main Camp
A lovely peaceful spot to stay the night.
The space and wildlife
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· March 2026
14 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Main Camp
This was a beautiful, private camp surrounded by beautiful gum trees and plenty of space. Although it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere, it was a short trip into town and all the conveniences we needed. We ended up booking an extra night. Highly recommended!
Loved our stay & would definitely recommend. The property is stunning, very quiet and relaxing, yet a short drive to Victor Harbor. The toilet provided was very clean.
Plenty of space, sun or shade. Clean(ish) portaloo. Quiet. Read directions before losing phone reception.
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· March 2026
6 m Class A ·
Main Camp
Great spot amongst the red gums. Very private . Loved the array of bird life. And the toilet was a bonus. Location also very handy to Victor Harbour. Thank you for an enjoyable visit.
What a grat spot! Excellent directions lead you to a large grassy paddock with plenty of shade and level spots. Would be an awesome place to meet up with friends and sit around the fire (in season) Can't wait to come back!
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· February 2026
9 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Main Camp
Lovely quiet paddock far away from any road noise and in amongst the big gums. Plenty of space for campers to spread out and have privacy. Site is level
Big Gums is a brilliant spot. It’s nice and close to Victor Harbour so we could visit all the attractions without adding the big caravan park fees. The camp area is a paddock with big gums for shade. Absolutely perfect for what we were after. Thanks you!
We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return.
There was prompt and wonderful communication with James. The property is close to Victor Harbor and Waitpinga Beach, and has an abundance of fire wood for the fire season (approx April-November). The porta-loo was considerably better than my expections, it was clean, plenty of water and toilet paper and the view with door open was beautiful :)
Very detailed and easy directions to the camping area were provided prior to arrival. Telstra phone coverage is intermittent.
Definitely loved our peaceful stay.
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· January 2026
5 m car ·
Main Camp
Beautiful land. Calm, peaceful and plenty of space. Had a very good nights of sleep. Read the instructions before access!
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· January 2026
6 m travel trailer ·
Main Camp
Beautifully natural and spacious area with lots of native trees and birds. Unfortunately to hot for a fire but easily 10° cooler than Adelaide. Big area for a handful of campers and minimal ambient light if you like to stargaze. Will return when it is a bit greener.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Main Camp
The site was great for the minimalist camper. Quiet and secluded. Beautiful Birdlife.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Main Camp
Great area, big open spaces to camp - nice flat areas.
Peaceful yet close to town.
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· January 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Main Camp
This was a fantastic camp ground. Area was well maintained and had plenty of room to fan out as you wished without disturbing others. The camp portaloo was one of the most well kept I've seen. Only thing of note is there is no site bin, this is no trouble however, just something to keep in mind. Would highly recommend this spot for camping around Victor and surrounds.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Main Camp
Peaceful farm camp, easy access and spacious camping areas. Thank you for sharing your property.
We loved camping among the gums trees and listening to the bird calls at dawn and dusk. Close enough to Waitpinga beach and Victor but far enough away for silence and solitude.
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· January 2026
8 m travel trailer ·
Main Camp
It's about as Aussie as it gets.
No thrills but a privilege to be able to experience.
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· January 2026
10 m travel trailer ·
Main Camp
Lovely peaceful location, good easy directions and plenty of spots to camp. 10 minute drive to Victor and all that has to offer.
The site is stunning. Clear instructions on how to find the property. Lots of spaces to choose from, and nice level sections for a tent. Thank you for sharing your part of the gorgeous landscape with us! Would definitely stay again.
Oh we loooved our stay at Big Gums, it was our favourite stop out of all 9 places we visited across South Australia! It was peaceful, a beautiful rural piece of land where sheep roamed and Gum trees protected us from the heat. The campsite was huuuuge, you have complete choice over where to set up, and if others come (which they did)...you still have masses of space between you so it's like you're still in your own slice of heaven (the others were so far away we literally couldn't hear them at all). There is a portaloo there, like the type from a construction site, which is handy but as we were self contained we didn't need to use it.
The best bit for us, aside from whats mentioned above, is that it was just 10 minutes from Victor harbour, so we got the peaceful bush setting but also the beautiful ocean and loads to see and do really close by.
If we ever head this way again, we would 100% stop by at this site.
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· January 2026
5 m car ·
Main Camp
Loved the serentity and space, we felt like the only ones there. The sheep grazing was a highlight as well as the well kept amentities nice and clean. Extremely peaceful and highly reccomended. We will be back.
Great rustic spot to set up camp beautiful scenery and a great touch with the cattle wandering around the property highly recommended.
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· January 2026
19 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Main Camp
Site was well kept and facilities were very well maintained. With a number of sites each being accessible and flat.
Would definitely recommend it. Especially being only a short drive from victor.
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· January 2026
14 m travel trailer ·
Main Camp
We really enjoyed our peaceful stay at Amberfeld Big Gum Camp. There were a few other campers staying there, but the area is so big that we all had our privacy. Would definitely stay again.
This was our favourite stop on our SA trip. A beautiful location, sheltered, private, relaxed, stunning scenery, mobs of roos, brilliant!
We loved camping at this spot! Located only 10 minutes from Victor Harbor and Encounter Bay it made it the perfect spot for a quick getaway. Ample space to choose from and top quality amenities. We picked a spot near the dam and were greeted by groups of sheep, cows and kangaroos popping through for a quick drink.
Location
Encounter Bay, South Australia, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by James H.
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