Mount Sugarloaf Retreat
Hosted by Rick · Avoca, Victoria
4 sites · RV, Tent · 500 acres
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Reviews
100% Recommend219 Ratings · 155 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
4 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Rubbing Tree Site
Beautiful spot with friendly and helpful hosts. Kids loved the reservoir, flying kites and the animals.
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Caroline B.
5 reviews
Really enjoyed the peace and quiet
Far enough from other campers at different sites which made it fantastic for our dog to be able to roam around and not disturb anyone else
Rick was very helpfull from start to finish
Communication was outstanding
Plenty of firewood delivered to site and even cut the grass for us before arrival
10/10 Rick👍
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David N.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
7 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Rubbing Tree Site
Amazing spot, great for a big group.
The kids loved the tree.
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Kris W.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
12 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Woodlands site
We absolutely loved staying on the Woodlands site on Rick and Julie’s property and both hosts were very friendly and helpful. The site is flat, well maintained and perfectly located on this picturesque property. We are definitely coming back!
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Tony M.
10 months on Hipcamp
Our 2nd stay at Rick's property and this one was better than the first. A little peaceful spot away from the other campsites. We loved our stay here and would easily recommend this one! Rick was great, always welcoming and easy to communicate with. We can't wait to get back here!
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Allan P.
23 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
9 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Yabbie dam site
Perfect spot for a quiet weekend away, yabbie dam site was private and our dogs loved it. Rick & Julie were helpful and friendly. We spent saturday morning 4wding on sugarloaf track and checking out waterfalls and governor rock lookout tower. Spot of fishing on sugarloaf reservoir in the arvo with no luck. Great spot
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Sharon M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Dry creek site
Great location fantastic views, plenty of room for everyone to
spread out, Rick and Julie were very friendly and
accommodating, will be back fore sure
Thank you Rick and Julie
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Johnny D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Yabbie dam site
We loved our stay on Rick and Julie's lovely property - the dam, the frog chorus, the blue hills, the birds and the beautiful sunrises. A wonderful camping escape!
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Monica G.
8 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
7 m travel trailer ·
Woodlands site
This Hipcamp is everything you imagine a Hipcamp stay to be. But be warned - it will set the bar high for other stays! Communication prior to our stay was prompt. Rick’s farm is stunning. Beautiful views and plenty of space for campers. We couldn’t see the other groups so it t felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Rick was great checking in to see how things were going. We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Thanks again Rick and Julie for opening up your home to campers
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Danielle J.
2 reviews
Wow what a great long weekend away. Rick was wonderful to communicate with, welcoming, provided lots of wood and made our experience great. The land is beautiful with kangaroos, birds and cows to wake up to.
Thank you so much for letting us spend the weekend on your property.
Do yourself a favour, pack up and go enjoy it yourself.
Great game for departure is getting the kids to search for rubbish so that no footprint is left. 1 piece of rubbish =s one Lolly. 😁
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Darcy P.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
5 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Rubbing Tree Site
Great spot for kids to roam & climb around the tree. Kids & dog loved the open space & camp fire. Enjoyed the views and location access. Friendly hosts.
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Anthony H.
2 reviews
Definitely would love to visit again. Such a beautiful property and Rick was an extremely friendly host.
Highly recommend.
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George M.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
5 m pop-up camper ·
Woodlands site
A great camp-site in a peaceful setting. Happily recommend it to others as a base for exploring the Avoca area.
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Dennis E.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
Tent ·
Woodlands site
What a great campsite. We were lucky enough to have the whole place to ourselves. Beautiful surroundings with an abundance of wildlife. Short stroll to the lake. One of my favourites!!
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Paul M.
16 reviews
This camp is so peaceful and tranquil. If quiet is what you want, then this is the place to stay. Rick was very helpful, providing great firewood for the 4 days we were there. The sound of farm animals and the bird life is full on. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sugarloaf and we are planning on going back soon.
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Helen C.
5 reviews
What an absolute piece of paradise! The directions were straightforward and easy to follow, and accessing the site early was no trouble at all—Rick made it super smooth. The surroundings were stunning, and the wildlife was delightful—friendly blue wrens hopping around us, a curious echidna, and roaming kangaroos. I didn’t get to try yabbying this time, but I’ll definitely give it a go next visit.
We arranged wood with Rick and had oodles. We settled in under a star-filled sky—it was magical. We’re already planning our return, and I’d love to meet Rick (we missed him this time due to a prior engagement and a day trip). This place is perfect for a longer stay, and I can’t wait to bring our grandchildren.
Will absolutely be back—this place has captured our hearts!
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Debb H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
7 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Woodlands site
Loved it here. Rick is a legend and so very welcoming. The site is well sheltered with lots of trees to explore and puddles for the kids to splash in. The other camp sites are well spaced so you wouldn’t even know anyone else was there! We will definitely be back.
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Paul N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Yabbie dam site
Awesome camping site, beautiful scenery and Rick and Julie were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and come back again!
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William E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
11 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Woodlands site
A beautiful, peaceful spot. Perfect for sitting around the camp fire and listening to the birds. My dog loved her off-lead walks around the farm. Rick was very helpful and easy to communicate with. Thank you for a great stay.
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Catherine B.
3 reviews
Stunning part of Victoria. Peaceful farm camp site, lots of fire wood, great bush walks, happy dog & camper.
Rosemary D.
4 reviews
Excellent property for camping, heaps of wood for a big fire every day, great walks thru the bush. Interesting historic sites to explore. Dog friendly. Lots of bird life & kangas.
Rosemary D.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
5 m pop-up camper ·
Woodlands site
Lovely quiet camping spot with a water view. Rick was a generous host who supplied great firewood for our campfire. He also had great advice on local
Wineries and attractions.
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Kerry B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Great farm site on the reservoir. Kids loved exploring and meeting the animals. Would visit Rick and Julie again 😊
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Brodie L.
8 months on Hipcamp
We had an amazing time at Sugarloaf Retreat, despite the rainy weather. The property itself is absolutely stunning – peaceful, beautifully maintained, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. Rick was incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, making sure we had everything we needed. The rain didn’t dampen our experience one bit – it actually made the retreat feel even more cozy and special. We’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommend!
Nathaniel D.
14 reviews
This is our third stay at Rick and Julie’s and another great weekend. It was as wet as wet gets which is great for the farm but with so much to do in the region it didn’t matter at all. Rick and Julie checked in on us to make sure all going well or if we needed more wood and to give us the tips on local roads and wineries. Look forward to visiting again.
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Lou B.
6 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Dry creek site
Nice view. I spent two night in campsite. Rick is pretty nice to show me around the other campsite. Definitely gonna come back again！
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Mingshen W.
2 reviews
We absolutely loved our 2 night stay at Sugarloaf - The Rubbing Tree site. We highly recommend to everyone! The hosts were very friendly and helpful and made our stay a joy. Rick suggested we added firewood, which was a great idea. We didn't have to pack our own furewoid or buy those ridiculously expensive packsf rom a supermarket. We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of wood that was provided. Sugarloaf is a special place to stay, such beautiful scenery, you can go yabbying, fishing, bush walking or just enjoy the serenity. It's a fantastic place for couples, a group, families, anyone! We will be back! A big thank you to Rick and his son for their hospitality.
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Lorraine D.
7 months on Hipcamp
Great campsite for getting in touch with wildlife and nature. The laughing corellas and the beautiful distant views make this a gem of a campsite. Our host Rick and Nick was a pleasure to deal with, absolute gentlemen. We would definitely come back here again 👍
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Allan P.
23 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
8 m travel trailer ·
Dry creek site
We had the most wonderful weekend at this Hipcamp. Rick was lovely and met us on arrival to get us settled.
So peaceful and our border collie loved running around. Even had a visit from the cows on the property wanted to use the scratching tree.
Night was made even more spectacular with a planned burn off on the mountain ridge. Amazing site. We will be back
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Kim B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
6 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Rubbing Tree Site
Fabulous peaceful place with plenty of room. Kids will love climbing all over the rubbing tree. Didn't catch any fish but was great fun trying.
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Jeanie H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Location
Avoca, Victoria, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Rick And Julie S.
Joined in May 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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