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Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary
Hosted by Helen · Sleaford, South Australia
5 sites · RV, Tent · 600 acres
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
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97%
(107)4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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97% Recommend109 Ratings · 74 reviews
Camping at this site offers an enchanting experience with abundant wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, and emus. Guests often highlight the opportunity to observe these animals up close in their natural habitat, making it a must-visit for nature lovers. Despite the campsite's rural charm, there are some concerns about the cleanliness of the facilities, like the toilets and showers. Overall, the setting is peaceful and spacious, providing a great backdrop for enjoying the outdoors.
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Thank you Helen for the wonderful experience of staying on your beautiful property. I have never seen so many koalas that close up. Waking in the morning to see Old dad Emu with his babies an absolute amazing sight.
Thank you again Helen would recommend anyone going to South Australia to stop in.
Cheers Juliet
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· September 2026
7 m pop-up camper ·
Campsite area
Saw my first koalas in the wild - wow!! We had a most beautiful spot in a little clearing surrounded by gnarly eucalypts full of birds and koalas, saw emu dad with his pretty newly hatched chicks, kangaroos everywhere. Beautifully restored early settlers house amongst old dry stone walls and Helen was knowledgeable, informative and interesting THANK YOU
We absolutely loved exploring your beautiful property, and spotted so many koalas, kangaroos and emus. The old homestead bought back lovely memories of my grandmothers house. It was easy to book, instructions were easy to follow and would absolutely recommend that it be on your bucket list as seeing the koalas in their own habitat was the best ever. Thank you Helen
We loved camping here, nice open and flat area to pull up. Access and directions to property has been well thought out, they were very clear and concise so made our arrival seamless. So much wildlife around. Thoroughly enjoyed our daily walks yo spot Koalas.
We based ourselves here to access the National Park and surrounding area.
One of the best campground and places we stayed on in our 6 months around Australia Trip. The koala are so near and absolutely gorgeous. The communication with the owner are easy and clear. A lot of space and even big caravan will fit. The road is a little bit rough for the last 1km but shouldn't be a problem. Fly's can be annoying but all the rest is just amazing. Highly recommend this place .
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· October 2025
5 m car ·
Campsite area
Beautiful camp and lots of koalas. Beach down there is great as well.
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· October 2025
5 m pop-up camper ·
Campsite area
What a beautiful place. Plenty of space, wildlife everywhere & the giant grass plants are definitely worth the walk!
Helen has a beautiful Beautiful spot to stay, the glamping tenting saved us from being rained on all night in our swags and the walk around the koala sanctuary was beautiful seeing a variety of wild animals up close. Helen is an amazing person with and the public is lucky to have access to such a place
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· October 2025
6 m Class B ·
Campsite area
Mikkira Koala Sanctuary was an amazing experience, camping in close proximity to Koalas. Listening to them communicate to each other during the night. So special . The property itself is lovely , quite expansive . We wandered around looking for koalas , we must have seen at least 20 individuals during our stay , also enjoying the wild flowers , Large grass trees . Loads of kangaroos and some emu.
If you have overseas visitors it’s a must visit .
Thanks Helen for hosting us .
A 5 star experience.
If you’re looking for a caravan park experience, this isn’t the place to find it. Yes the roads a bit rough, and the toilets are basic - at least they flush! But if you’re after the most wonderful wildlife experience - this is where you’ll find it. Koalas everywhere you look. Wild free koalas doing koala stuff. Not to mention the roos, emus, birds and lizards. Huge camping areas, with fire pots scattered (bring your own firewood). This place is absolutely magical.
This place was amazing kangaroos and emus everywhere. But when it comes to koala's. You had to look for lump in the tree. Then there was another in next tree and the next tree they were everywhere. Up high down low and waddling across the ground. Well worth the 16 km of dirt road to get there. Recommend this place 100%... will return again to walk and explore the history on this wonderful sanctuary.
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· September 2025
5 m car ·
Campsite area
A picture perfect campsite so secluded and so incredibly beautiful. We didn’t see a koala however loved watching the kangaroos at play and the spectacular colours of the many varieties of birds. My favi part was being immersed in the stars. It was like standing in a fish bowl with stars covering you from your feet until as high as you can see. Spectacular experience. Thank you
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· September 2025
The glamper camper was great so we didn’t have to set up our own tent or swag and got to sleep up off the floor. There was a fire pit next to ours which was very convenient! The property was beautiful, so green and so much open space to fit a lot of people. We saw so much beautiful wildlife on our walk including over 10 koalas, lots of kangaroos and emus and many different birds. I would highly recommend camping on this beautiful property.
I went for the koalas but was blown away by the history too. Fabulous spot and we had it all to ourselves. Lots of kangaroos, emus and other birds too. Brilliant.
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· August 2025
7 m pop-up camper ·
Campsite area
Enjoyed the wildlife & being able to see the koalas up close. Peaceful camp site until the weather turned a bit pear shaped on us (gusty winds that’s rocked the camper really badly). Not a negative about the campsite - just unlucky with the weather. Would definitely go back if we were in that part of the country.
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· August 2025
4 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Campsite area
There are very few places in the world, you can be sitting by a fire, having a morning cuppa and watching a koala walk by, another in the tree behind you eating, 2 kangaroos boxing, while another 20plus watch and the sounds of the Lincoln Parrots and Galahs chattering away in the trees. A magical place!
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· July 2025
7 m pop-up camper ·
Campsite area
A definite must to visit and stay. We set up camp and started our walk and the saw three koalas within 10m of camp. Good facilities and lots of other wildlife to view.
Positives
Plenty of space to camp
Lots of koalas to see
Negatives
The toilets and the shower were disgusting and although we were told it had been a busy weekend and she hadn’t got around to cleaning, they weren’t cleaned the entire time we were there.
Ordered the fire bundle but didn’t receive it. Had to badger then and it was delivered late the first night once we were in bed.
There is concern for the koalas as people are patting them and encroaching in their space.
First time I have ever written a negative comment but felt I needed to share so that people know the reality.
Summary
The koalas are amazing!
Just be aware that you can’t rely on the I for nation given.
It’s 30 min from Port Lincoln and the gravel road in is rough!
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· July 2025
6 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Campsite area
I loved this place! The koalas and ruins were amazing. There was so much space that we really felt free.
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· July 2025
Magical! Put on your 'to do' list!
6 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Campsite area
What an amazing place! If you ever want to get back to nature and just enjoy the serenity than this is the place for you. Helen and Broden were very accommodating, was lovely to hear of the history, this place is a credit to you both and the family. We will be back and make sure we bring some friends to also enjoy your beautiful place. Thank you for your hospitality.
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· July 2025
4 m Class B ·
Campsite area
I enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and especially the wildlife which was plentiful. The old homestead was fascinating and helped give a historic perspective.
Beautiful camp grounds, amenities are basic but that's what camping is about.
Plenty of wildlife to see, a walk to look.for koalas is a must.
Unfortunately the weather was not the best so we couldn't do everything we wanted. Highly recommended for everyone.
Great place to visit and stay. We have stayed 3 nights on our way back to WA. Unfortunately SA Coast was having some extreme weather so we spend as much time enjoying everything it had to offer.
One thing we manage to do was find the koalas, such an awesome stay.
This was my best stop to date on my trip around Australia. Having koalas so close to my tent and just being at peace, was magical. Lovely to walk around the property and it will stay with me for a long time.
Koala Sanctuary indeed. Lots of these beautiful bears along with Emus & Roos & Galah, galah, galah. Gorgeous nature lovers campground with an historic cottage to explore. Toilets & Shower, firepit to create that real magickal camping vibe. This place is well loved & respected. The ancestors presence was powerful.
The toilets and shower were dirty. You had to stand in a tub to use the shower and then I lifted it to see if there was a drain it was full of hair. The light in the women's toilet did not work. A decomposing kangaroo carcass had been left in the camping area for so long you could see part of its skeleton. I love that the campsite supports the local koala population, but as a campsite it was unappealing.
A delightful spot, with lots to see, both flora and fauna! Not to mention a bit of history.
Helen was very helpful.
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· May 2025
10 m travel trailer ·
Campsite area
We loved, our short stay at Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary. The ability to see, the koalas up so close and in the wild was outstanding. The directions to get to the property were very clear and the host so helpful and friendly. A lovely night of off grid caravanning!\
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· May 2025
4 m Class B ·
Campsite area
My partner and I stayed here to see koalas in the wild. We thought we would be lucky to see one or two but I quickly lost count of how many koala's there were and we visited on a rainy and windy evening. It is an amazing place and one of my highlights on our trip to the Eyre Peninsula. We stayed over the Easter holidays and there was still plenty of space to select your campsite away from other campers. Thank you to Helen for opening up her place to the public.
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· April 2025
Tent ·
Campsite area
Excellent facilities and welcoming from the host.
Will be back:)
Location
Sleaford, South Australia, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Helen D.
Joined in March 2024Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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