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Daylesford Hepburn Farm Camping

Hosted by John · Campbelltown, Victoria
3 sites · RV, Tent · 130 acres
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Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Enjoy the serenity! Bring your horses and your dog, bring your guitar, a good book, even bring a golf set and a bucket of balls. You will have 80 acres of stunning country all to yourselves. Only one booking taken at a time. No one else will be anywhere near! Self-contained campers only, please bring in what you need, and take all waste with you. Base price covers up to 8 people, with capacity capped at 12 people. The land is characterised by rolling hills, covered by mostly open grassland, with patches of gum trees for shade, and a dam and creek. There's also a native eucalypt forest right across the road with miles of fire trails for walking and horse riding. In the cooler months, the land turns from shades of gold to greens. There are no facilities, its just you and the land (bliss!) so ensure you have everything you need with you, and take all your waste when you leave. If you fancy fresh fish for dinner, just down the road is Tuki Trout Farm, or nearby Cairn Curran Reservoir and Tullaroop Reservoir are great for fishing. The tourist villages of Newstead, Clunes and Maldon are all a short drive away, and Daylesford is just 35km drive. Campfires are permitted when fire bans are not in place.

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Lees Bush - daytime recreation

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 60 m
Daytime. Daytime. Daytime. Not overnight!! Sorry!! Normally $79. For a while $5 for daytime camping. I can't seem to change the check in and out. You can arrive anytime say after 10am and leave before 11pm. Why? Bizarre Government Red Tape. Obstructive bureaucracy that achieves nothing useful. Owing to the bizarre attitude of the council and state government (they blame each other) the paddock is a daytime playground only (an experiment which no one has taken up yet). I expect a lot of Hipcamp hosts might have the same problem. For sleeping - or entirely free camping - just go over the road!! No views but the State Forest is free! There is a little clearing down Heagney's track near a dam (the dam is private property but you will see the fence). Link for State Forest Camping: www.vic.gov.au/camping If you think it is a bit crazy - camping ok on one side of the road but not the other, please express your thoughts to steve.dimopoulos@parliament.vic.gov.au. Copy me would be appreciated: John@culvenor.com. More about Lees Bush if you do want it for daytime use: The booking button says per "night" but it is per "day". Enjoy the serenity! Bring your mountain bikes and your dog, even bring a golf set and a bucket of balls, fly a drone, etc. Make a nice fire to sit around (not overnight). You will have 80 acres of stunning country all to yourselves. Only one booking taken at a time. No one else will be anywhere near! For mountain biking there is a good variety of terrain. Relatively flat areas and some steep. The land falls 60m over about a distance of say 900m if you rode from the high point to lowest (at the creek). But there is a flatter area at the top say 300-400m long for more gentle rides. Base price covers up to 8 people, with capacity capped at 12 people. There are no facilities, its just you and the land so ensure you have everything you need with you, and take all your waste when you leave. Fires are permitted when fire bans are not in place. Please check and follow CFA rules at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/summer-campaign-communications-kit/can-i-or-cant-i
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Stonebridge Valley

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 60 m
Stonebridge valley is a big gorge. You will be reasonably well sheltered from wind - and crowds! A peaceful place only broken by the crackling campfire, your banjo and conversations. Cooee calls will work very well. And yodeling. Phones not so much. Plenty of fallen wood for a campfire for warmth, cooking, enjoyment and smoke signal communications (wood not for taking away). Fires of course all subject to the season and CFA rules at the time. If it is sunny the south slope should be the sunny side. There are not a huge number of flat spots. Plenty that are flatish. Would suit experienced campers who know how to select a good position. It is very rocky way up high on the slopes, less so in the valley. Stonebridge is a little stone ford in the paddock. There are plenty of bumps and a few rocks into the valley. There's no rushing river to catch a trout or wash you away. Just a little stream that runs basically only while raining. Access is by genuine 4WD only via a few hundred meters off road, walking speed, best with a person walking ahead or walk it first if you are on your own. Daylight movements only in any vehicle. Getting there? Look for Deep Creek Road on your map. For detail look at the little map posted with the photos.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Open Plains Camp

RV/tent site · Sleeps 11 · Vehicles under 60 m
We offer wide-open farmland for you to spend several nights under the stars, away from it all. You'll have fifty acres all to yourself. Self-contained campers only, please bring in what you need, and take all waste with you. Many people have been to the “Lees Bush” site and several to “Stonebridge”. These are hilly landscapes with many scattered gum trees, a mix of open land and Australian bush. All of the user posted photographs and reviews are about these sites. “Open Plains” is an idea I set up for people who might want something very different. Type -37 point 178793, 143 point 920621 into Google Maps (point means decimal. The site was intended to be on the east side of Swamp Road. It is a very different landscape to the other sites. It is flat farmland with few if any trees. Not much shade – basically none! I might not be selling it too well!
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend57 Ratings · 46 reviews
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· January 2025
Tent ·
Stonebridge Valley
Perfect spot to gaze at the stars. Peaceful and serene.
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Michelle M.
2 reviews
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· January 2025
Tent ·
Stonebridge Valley
Beautiful spot with a number of options for camp spots. Would have been nice to know there was sheep in the paddock with the dogs
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Louis G.
2 reviews
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· January 2025
Perfect quiet retreat
Tent · With pets ·
Stonebridge Valley
This was exactly the kind of secluded spot I was looking for. Away from everyone and unbelievably peaceful. A short jaunt to some great hikes and the views of the sky were excellent. Loved it.
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Michael M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Camping at Stonebridge
Tent · With pets ·
Stonebridge Valley
The Stonebridge camp has really good views of the hilly paddocks, heaps of space and you have the place pretty much to yourself, really good for stargazing. There’s also enough dried tree branches around to keep the fire going at night, just bring your axe or saw. John is very kind and considerate when we had to cut short our trip due to kids bad hay fever from grass pollen, so put that in mind, which can happen anywhere grassy.
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Joey M.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
Tent ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
It's such a beautiful view of the rolling hills with the most spectacular sunset plenty of dry firewood we had a perfect night thanks John
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Greg D.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
Tent ·
Stonebridge Valley
Great location! So much space all to yourself. I will definitely be coming back again with more friends.
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Dominic S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· September 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Was a great spot to camp with some mates. Big views. Big fire stary sky's made for a great weekend.
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Truman D.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· June 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
The instructions were excellent and the place lived upto the pictures and expectations! Thank you. First camping trip in a long time and this was a great place to have our first trip with our dogs.
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James I.
2 reviews
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· June 2024
Fantastic Stay !!
Tent ·
Stonebridge Valley
We had a fantastic stay ! Beautiful outlooks and lovely walks . No issue getting in with my camper trailer and my mates Subaru forester no issues driving in . Plenty of firewood close by so the fire was great . Thanks John , we will certainly be back . Cheers Steve and Ange
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Steve G.
9 reviews
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· June 2024
6 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
What a wonderful Hipcamp 😊 Amazing views, perfect weather, beautiful warm fire - what more could you ask for. So quiet and peaceful. Had 5 large caravans on the site - if your van is low though not sure you’d get through entrance track. Thanks John for our stay - will be back
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Kim B.
3 reviews
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· May 2024
Tent ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Amazing spot. Thirty minutes to Daylesford and less to the Hepburn baths, yet this camp site was gloriously isolated. Large moon, camp fire, beautiful vista….life becomes so simple.
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Angela J.
13 reviews
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· May 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Our second time here and it’s a brilliant spot. Beautiful peaceful camping. Plenty of firewood, easy access and only 20 mins from Castlemaine. Will be back again.
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Alistair B.
4 reviews
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· May 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Stonebridge Valley
We had a fantastic weekend away at Stonebridge Valley. Our off-road camper was perfectly suited for the terrain. The kids had the best time exploring the valley, collecting firewood, finding pretty rocks & trying to get close to the sheep. Beautiful views in all directions. We did not want to leave. Will 100% be back again. Thanks for letting us stay John!
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Stephanie T.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2024
Tent ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Beautiful spot, a short drive from ballarat. Will be back again
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Drew S.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2024
Exceptional spot
Tent · With pets ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Loved everything about this campsite. Quiet, lots of birds and wildlife, stunning scenery and well located. Will be back.
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Scott T.
3 reviews
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· April 2024
Great spot for Camping
3 m pop-up camper ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
This place was perfect for our reactive dog to be free and roam with us able to keep a eye on him. We set up camp on top of the hill where the view is amazing, where you can watch the sun set and chill by a fire. There is plenty of wood that you can gather close by and the host was great to deal with and the instructions were clear and detailed. Would 100% recommend and we can't wait to go back
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Bryce A.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2024
Tent ·
Stonebridge Valley
We absolutely adored staying at Stonebridge. It was a piece of paradise like no other. Amazing scenery and such a stunning place to set up camp for a few days. Highly recommend this place for your next trip, you'll experience serenity and privacy like never before. The sheep are out morning and late afternoon and if you are game enough to climb the hills in either direction, you'll be hit with some more breath taking views. The sunsets and sunrises are stunning. Cannot complain with our weekend away and will absolutely be back!
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Kelsee D.
2 reviews
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· March 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Great location with stunning views. We had a great time, would be back and highly recommend if you're after a remote site
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Bec J.
2 reviews
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· March 2024
How's the serenity ?!
Tent ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
The serenity was just what we needed. A great camping spot for some peace and quiet. A great place for bird watching and counting the clouds rolling by. The stars at night are breathtaking. Good communication with John was also appreciated when needed.
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Michael F.
4 reviews
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· March 2024
ROOZE recce At Lees Bush
Tent ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
What a great spot! I was doing a recce to find great locations to bring some friends too and this ticked every box - view, great aspect for sunset, bush setting, enough space in the clear and a fire pit. The sunset was amazing but the stars were next level - unbelievable!! John was communicative with great recommendations and directions.
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Jason P.
8 reviews
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· February 2024
Secluded camping with a view
Tent ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Great view in a massive secluded area with the distant sounds of sheep. Wind gusts were a bit more than I had prepared for. Part of the track would be tricky for a 2WD or trailer.
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Scott W.
2 reviews
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· February 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Great camping spot . Sitting beside the campfire under a full moon that lit up the valleys and hills . It was just as beautiful at night as it was in the daytime.
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Lite C.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2024
Tent ·
Stonebridge Valley
We had a fantastic time at this site. It was super easy to find with the instructions, and the LandCruiser got through the fields no problem. There was so much space and beautiful views - the perfect place to switch off and relax. Our dog had an absolute ball. The sheep would stroll by every morning which was a lovely treat. You couldn't hear anything other than nature. No cars, no people. Perfect! The firepit was perfect to make some coals for some campfire cooking. And we managed to find some flat(ish) ground for our tent. All in all, a great long weekend.
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Sarah K.
21 reviews
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· January 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Lovely spot and great host. While our trip was cut short with the kids coming down crook we will be back. Great view and nice and quiet location.
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Alistair B.
4 reviews
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· January 2024
Beautiful and peaceful.
Tent · With pets ·
Stonebridge Valley
A beautiful, secluded campsite that offers total serenity and lots of hilly countryside to explore. There’s also an abundance of firewood for building spectacular campfires. Getting to the camp spot takes patience, because there’s no road. There’s also limited flat areas, so choose carefully. Be assured though, your efforts will be rewarded.
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Chris K.
12 reviews
Recommends
· January 2024
6 m travel trailer ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Really enjoyed our stay with beautiful views and lots of land for us and our dog to explore. Experienced some wild weather with intense storms and then a gorgeous sunset the next night.
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Elle R.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
We loved weekend camping. The property is quiet and peaceful. The views are beautiful. There are kangaroos in the grasslands. Te sunset over the hills was magnificent. Thanks for having us.
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Jennifer S.
4 reviews
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· October 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Expansive, serene space with incredible views over rolling hills with phenomenal sunsets. There's wasn't anything not to love. Our dog had a ball roaming the pasture and swimming in the creek and dam.
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Julia S.
7 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Magical
5 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
Our second visit to this site and it was magical once again . Location , views , space 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
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Caroline P.
2 reviews
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· July 2023
Wonderful !
5 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Lees Bush - daytime recreation
This was a magical location with a breath taking view . We spent three nights here with our four children 7, 6, 4 and 1 and we didn’t want to go home . Extremely private , wonderful communication with John and an over all perfect experience .
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Caroline P.
2 reviews

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Campbelltown, Victoria, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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