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Cockatoo Valley Tiny Vacations

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· Sandy Creek, South Australia
23 acres hosted by Cheryl G.
5 Vehicle/Tent sites · 1 tent site
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This 20 acre property is dedicated to our horses, dogs and talking birds and relaxing! We have recently moved to 19D Cockatoo Valley so it's just the beginning. Tranquil and relaxing with local wildlife is what we offer you. You are welcome to wander down the hill into the big paddock and get a close up view of the big tracking system that services the property, and continue on and explore the scrub area where many native birds come and go including kookaburras. The line of trees planted in the gully area are dedicated koala forage trees so also wander down there and have a look and see if you can spot one. Our sheep may run up to you if they think you have something for them to eat. Cut apples or carrots into pieces the size of a 5 cent coin for them to eat. There are horses in paddocks toward the dam where wild ducks hang out, and you are also very welcome to say hello to them, but please do not enter their paddocks OR feed them. There are raceways between paddocks to continue your walk up the raceways to see the horses if they are out of view at their gates. Beware of the electric fencing though, it hurts if you touch it! We now have some very friendly chooks and turkeys that LOVE to say hello and be hand fed. Small amount of bread or preferably small chopped up pieces of apple, carrot, grapes and watermelon! In time we will have them in a separate area like a petting zoo where you can come and go and sit quietly and enjoy interacting with them. Adult supervision please and no chasing them. Wait for them to approach you please. A family of magpies will enjoy any meat scraps you leave for them too. Camp anywhere on the right hand side as you drive in via the automatic opening gate which you will be given access to once we have added your mobile number to the system after you have booked. We are currently planting more native shrubs and trees in this area to encourage even more bird life plus provide future windbreaks. From this area you will see the most spectacular sunsets and be able to have an open campfire during winter season. Take a short drive down Goldsfield Rd to the Mining Museum and hiking trails. A few KM's towards Williamstown stop in and see the Whispering Wall, built between 1899 and 1903, for its time of construction the dam was deemed a revolutionary engineering marvel. Sounds and voices, even a whisper can be clearly heard at the other end of the dam more then 100 meters away. Continue on through Williamstown and hire a kayak and explore the Warren Reservoir with the resident pelicans. The Warren reservoir was built on the South Para River between 1914 and 1916. Mt Crawford forest is then another short drive on where you can hike, ride and picnic and be guaranteed to see kangaroos in their natural habitat. We are also ideally located being at the gateway to numerous wineries, take your e-bike and explore the towns in the Barossa Valley which are linked with rose lined bitumen trails, explore the shops, cafes and enjoy delectable food, stop in at the Lavender Farm, treat yourself to a scenic flights with Barossa Helicopters or challenge yourself at Barossa Bowland and fantastic themed Dinosaur mini golf just to name even more options! As you can see, you have plenty of options to tailor your stay to suit the type of experience you are after. No responsibility taken for any injury or accident to Campers, their property and pets while camping at Tiny Vacations. Pets are welcome but must be under control, dogs on a lead at all times due to stock onsite and neighboring properties. Veterinary costs/wound care costs etc to any stock caused by campers pets will be at the owners cost.
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75 Ratings · 60 reviews
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Alisa C.recommends
March 18, 2024
Site 1
Loved it
Loved it, beautiful people, kind, generous. We had an awesome time.
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Alisa C.recommends
March 10, 2024
Site 2
Fun to camp with my dog
The camp sites are great. It was beautiful to watch the people riding horses. The owner were accommodating and friendly. The kids loved the talking birds. While the kids loved running down the hill. It would be awesome if each site could have some of the surface flatter for tent camping. If your going camping in a caravan etc take some levelling platforms. We had to borrow some pavers laying around to levels our table and cooking platform etc. The dogs on site are friendly to interact with.
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Antony G.recommends
February 1, 2024
Site 1
Walks, the view & a friendly host. Been there twice and will go back again.
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Lydia M.recommends
January 4, 2024
Site 4
Perfect sunrise spot!
We loved our stay, the site is perfect surrounded by hills, horses, sheep and plenty of birds. We had the option to wander around the owner’s property to see the animals. Perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful sunrise, coffee shops nearby (by drive). Thanks for having us!
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Chris L.recommends
January 4, 2024
Site 2
Brilliant little campsite right in the heart of the Barossa Valley 🙌
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Meghan N.recommends
January 2, 2024
Site 2
Great property with beautiful sunset view. The little dog was adorable and very friendly. No shower but if you need one there is a public shower at the Barossa Valley Info Centre in Tanunda. Worked as a great home base. Didn’t explore the property but you can have a wander and it’s supposed to be lovely. Would stay again.
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Sandy Creek, South Australia, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Peramangk and Ngadjuri First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Cheryl G.Joined in April 2021
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