Dufholme Cabin & Camping
Hosted by Denise · Mitre, Victoria
31 sites · RV, Tent · 700 acres
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Dufholme Camping
95%
(48)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Dufholme Bunk Room
82%
(11)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Water hookup
Reviews
93% Recommend67 Ratings · 48 reviews
Duffholme offers a classic camping experience with a touch of local charm. Guests consistently mention the warm welcome from hosts Denise and Rob, who are eager to share stories about the area. The campsite is praised for its scenic views and proximity to attractions like Mt Arapiles. While the amenities are basic, they are functional and clean, but there are mentions of some maintenance issues.
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· April 2026
Tent ·
Dufholme Bunk Room
Great location for a night of camping. Denise was a great host.
Unsafe for children. Just so so much wrong. Eg sitting room bay window which is as about 5 metres long has panes of glass which will just drop to the ground soon. Nothing is up kept. Rubbish on the ground all over the property eg plastic bags, bits of wire, screws bolts machine parts. ……. Gas bottles leak. Our door didn’t lock. You could see the earth through a hole in the floor in our room and in the common lounge. Etc. I co go on.
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· March 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Dufholme Bunk Room
Very nice camping spot, relaxing camping,very friendly host
Has all the amenities needed. The owners are helpful and friendly. Wonderful property to walk around,highly recommended
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· January 2026
5 m Class B · With pets ·
Dufholme Camping
Rob and Denise were super welcoming. As soon as we arrived, Rob came over and we had a great chat about his farm and shared some vet stories. We also got to meet Banjo, their doggo! The facilities were great, and the view was absolutely stunning. I highly recommend staying there.
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· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Dufholme Bunk Room
We loved Duffholme. It has a quiet magic. If you spend a few days here you will slow down and appreciate the little moments again. We stayed in the bunk cabins and brought our sleeping bags. This was lots more comfortable than tent camping and we had access to hot showers and the wonderful ballroom. If you had a group it is a wonderful place to hang out. We had a gas stove which complemented the microwave and other appliances provided. Opposite the park is a beautiful bush walk that was alive with spring flowers and birds. The camp is close to Arapiles and birdwatching lakes. Highly recommend getting a kebab in Horsham from the Turkish place near St John’s.
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Dufholme Camping
We had a very brief overnight stay here. Directions were easy to follow, even at night with some light rain. The facilities were easy to find and clean.
Our host was lovely, with Rob coming out to say hello and share a couple of stories about their time in the region.
I would definitely stay here again, it is a great halfway point between Adelaide and Melbourne with some great scenery around the region
I enjoyed my stay with my 2 friendly dogs. The hosts were friendly, very accommodating to my situation. The amenities were clean and very well maintained. The location was scenic , the local pubs and cafes were also very friendly and quality goods were on offer. I would definitely recommend Duffholme as a positive stay experience
After a classic Australian stay? This is it - great spot with terrific sunset views of Mt Arapiles from the top paddock. We had booked the bunkhouse but as it was under repair Denise and Rob upgraded us to the very comfortable and very clean cabin. Thanks for a great stay!
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· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Dufholme Camping
Lovely spot right near Arapalis. The tea rooms were nice in the wet weather and were well equipped with everything you need
This camp was close to Mount Arapiles and right on the main road through to South Australia. There is a lovely history to the place and replica hut with a lovely story and relics on display. It was a handy place to stay and the amenities were sufficient but very basic. We stayed in a shearing quarter style accommodation, and it was fitted with basic appliances that made our stay more comfortable. Our dogs were welcomed, but you need to be aware that an old dog belonging to the owners is very friendly and hard to keep away from the accommodation entry. Bring drinking water and comfortable camp mattresses to put over the hard beds if you stay in any of the shearing quarters. Make sure you call the owner directly after booking on Hipcamp as they had no idea that I had made the booking. Hipcamp don't seem to notify the owners so it pays to call ahead.
Basic bunkbed room, as advertised! We had a great night in the shared dining area, chilled out on the porch and played frisbee golf!
We travelled with our dog and all went well.
The owners don't get hipcamp notifications, so messenger them as soon as you have booked outside of the hipcamp app.
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· December 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Dufholme Camping
Bush camping at its best. Facilities were in good condition and Denise provided a warm welcome. We have a puppy retriever which upon walking the track of the farm and returning to the property the hosts neighbours dogs came over and were aggressive. Just a heads up. Otherwise all good.
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· December 2024
6 m pop-up camper ·
Dufholme Camping
Rustic surroundings. Great showers and appreciated the use of kitchen and lounge (extra cost).
We were in area specifically to explore Arapiles which was just down the road.
Enjoyed Rob’s stories🙂
Overall, it's not a bad spot. Close to attractions.
Facilities are just average, but at least there were facilities.
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· April 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Dufholme Camping
We had a lovely stay at Denise's hipcamp! It was perfect for our dog and 15 mins drive away from Mt Arapiles. We had views of sunsets and sunrises every day. There were toilets and hot showers which is crazy good to have whilst camping. Super cheap too :) Very private and each site is closed off to other sites. Only negative is freeway is right there so trucks can be noisy but just bring earplugs.
Not recommend
· January 2024
5 m Class B ·
Dufholme Camping
The toilets are in a great condition and theres a lot of bins and even a swings for the kids. The kitchens are not included like usually in campsites and the most important thing to know before arrival is that the mosquito amount is crazy. Opened the door of the camper just twice , and sprayed all the entrances around with DEET and yet whole night killed them and woke up bitten to the bone from little bastards. Same in the showers.
Bunk room accommodation was fine. Comfy, clean rustic bathrooms were also good.
Denise was away & I arrived late, but Rob & I managed just fine.
Very quiet peaceful location.
Definitely would stay for a few days when I can 🙂👏👏
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· January 2024
Group trip ·
Dufholme Bunk Room
Rob is a Great Man he is so Kind with us we stay for 1 night but best experience of my life very nice place peace beautiful
Gorgeous farm nestled in the bush, all the simple amenities you need. Stone's throw from Mitre Rock and Mt Arapiles if you're rock-inclined, or peaceful walk about the farm will occupy many hours.
Easy to find and a very pleasant drive from Melbourne.
Spent three nights (Grand Final Weekend) dispersed camping.
We were greeted by Robert, who was a joy to talk to. He shared many stories of his time on the farm and of the local area.
Close to Grampians, beautiful country roads and townships, the little desert only 20 min away! .. Dulfholm is a perfect place to base camp .. though we spent most of our time enjoying the serenity of the farm.
We chose an isolated campsite halfway up a large paddock with a beautiful vista of the surrounding countryside, including the Mitre outcrop some 6kms in the distance. The site was perfect and we enjoyed simply wonderful sunrises each day
At night we were visited by kangaroos hopping by in the dark and on our second day, a large Goanna decided to visit within 3m of our camp.
The facilities are good but basic. we took advantage of the showers toilets and a little hot water to wash our dishes. We enjoyed all the farm animals, including a peacock, chickens, goats, guineafowl, geese, and a small pack of Cocker Spaniels, which were adorable.
We had gorgeous weather and the breeze at times was welcome as it kept the flies at bay. Definitely pack your Aeroguard or the flies will drive you crazy.
We will definitely be returning. It’s such beautiful countryside and a beautiful farm and friendly hosts.
We will definitely be returning!
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· September 2023
7 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Dufholme Camping
Duffholmes was a great place to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of main parks. Denise and Rob where great hosts and helped out when needed! Definitely recommend staying here a night or 2 or 4!
Happy days! /\
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· April 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Dufholme Camping
We had a great stay, found a quiet spot up the hill. The hosts are super relaxed and easy going. Toilets and shower are good.
Very Basic facilities but quiet, and still a major convenience step up from bush camping.
Camp kitchen is straight out of the 60's but functional.
Ablutions block is 2x cubicles and 1 shower per gender. But even on a "busy" Easter weekend, there was no lengthy queue time.
Multiple communal firepits are available with wood supplied. One is kitted out for cooking with 2x large hotplates and 1x large grill plate mounted on pivot points.
Choose your own camp site. Ground is sandy, spotted with some sort of small tussock grass. Careful planning of tent pitching is required to minimise the lumps in your sleeping position.
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· April 2023
5 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Dufholme Camping
We loved Dufholme camp, our hosts Denise & Rob were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area, and they checked in on us to be sure we were comfortable, the facilities were very clean and tidy and Rob directed us to a nice quiet spot up the top paddock. We definitely recommend it 👌, would love to come back to stay again. A lot of interesting replicas and artifacts from yesteryear to explore, as you walk around the property..a Lovely spot & great folks !
I booked with my family over Easter. There were a few other camping parties there (about 6 I would say). Very friendly hosts. There was the option of camping close to the toilet and shower in the front block near the road (separated from other campers by trees), or to go further into the property and pick your own space away from everyone else (but also far away from the amenities). The toilets and showers were basic but clean (great water pressure in shower). BYO toilet paper! There were a couple of firepits available, and a trampoline and swing set for kids. Overall great value for money and we had a good time.
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· April 2023
8 m travel trailer ·
Dufholme Camping
Great camping area. Stayed here with the family. Wood supplied for a camp fire. Rustic amenities, very clean with excellent flushing toilet and good shower. Sand pegs are required.
Had a lovely stay at Denise’s property. We picked a secluded camp spot at the top of the back paddock and had our usual ‘bush camp’ experience while also being able to walk down the hill and enjoy the comforts of a hot shower, flushing toilet and tea/ play room facilities. Our three year old loved it, the farm animals were a bonus!
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· March 2023
Tent ·
Dufholme Camping
Lots of room and accommodating hosts. As expected the night sky was beautiful away from the lights. Thanks Denise and Rob!
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· January 2023
8 m travel trailer ·
Dufholme Camping
Peaceful unique place to rest after a long hot day, friendly down to earth Host. Hot shower and such a peaceful place to chill
So quiet I slept late in the morning. It's not your average park but it served us well and was most enjoyable with unspoilt surrounds. Thank you.
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· January 2023
8 m travel trailer ·
Dufholme Camping
Great hosts, Rob & Denise, would stay for a couple of days as a mid-stop between towns
Location
Mitre, Victoria, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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