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Otways Farm Hideaway

Hosted by Euan · Kawarren, Victoria
2 sites · RV, Tent · 200 acres
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75 reviews
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Green, tranquil and picturesque. Kangaroos, wallabies, kookaburras and koalas often emerge from the rainforest of the Great Otway National Park near the campsites. You can swim or kayak in the unfenced dam, which is fed by a mountain spring on our 200-acre property. But please be aware that the unfenced dam is a drowning hazard for children, so we don't accept bookings that include children under 10 for public liability reasons. We've limited the number of campsites to 2 in an area that could host 200! If you would like even more seclusion, then you are welcome to book both sites so you can talk, drink and play music as late as you like, without having to consider another group of campers. This is a totally different holiday experience to a crowded beach resort, caravan park or public camping ground. It's like a hideaway in the hills. Each site has a flushing toilet (septic system). Campfires are permitted outside the district-wide fire restrictions that apply from late November to early May. Fortunately, gas or electric barbecues and stoves are permitted all year round, unless specific days are declared as total fire ban days. Please note that wood-fired barbecues or burners, even if enclosed and fitted with a chimney, still present a spark/ember hazard so are not permitted across summer. When campfires are permitted, guests can cut and gather their own wood from deadwood lying near the campsites or bring their own. Or you can buy sacks of cut and split firewood from your hosts on request. BYO newspaper and matches. Camping trailers and campervans work better on the sites than large caravans or motorhomes, especially after heavy rain. The sites are on slight inclines, so levellers can be useful. No pets please due to livestock in nearby paddocks. No parties please.

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Campsite 1

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 7 m
Green, tranquil and picturesque. Kangaroos, wallabies, kookaburras and koalas often emerge from the rainforest of the Great Otway National Park near the campsites. You can swim or kayak in the unfenced dam, which is fed by a mountain spring on our 200-acre property. But please be aware that the unfenced dam is a drowning hazard for children, so we don't accept bookings that include children under 10 for public liability reasons. We've limited the number of campsites to 2 in an area that could host 200 (see also our listing on Hipcamp of Campsite 2). If you would like even more seclusion, then you are welcome to book both sites so you can talk, drink and play music as late as you like, without having to consider another group of campers. This is a totally different holiday experience to a crowded beach resort, caravan park or public camping ground. It's like a hideaway in the hills. Each site has a flushing toilet (septic system). Campfires are permitted outside the district-wide fire restrictions that apply from late November to early May. Fortunately, gas or electric barbecues and stoves are permitted all year round, unless specific days are declared as total fire ban days. Please note that wood-fired barbecues or burners, even if enclosed and fitted with a chimney, still present a spark/ember hazard so are not permitted across summer. When campfires are permitted, guests can cut and gather their own wood from deadwood lying near the campsites or bring their own. Or you can buy sacks of cut and split firewood from your hosts on request. BYO newspaper and matches. Camping trailers and campervans work better on the sites than large caravans or motorhomes, especially after heavy rain. The sites are on slight inclines, so levellers can be useful. No pets please due to livestock in nearby paddocks. No parties please.
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Campsite 2

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 6 m
Green, tranquil and picturesque. Kangaroos, wallabies, kookaburras and koalas often emerge from the rainforest of the Great Otway National Park near the campsites. You can swim or kayak in the unfenced dam, which is fed by a mountain spring on our 200-acre property. But please be aware that the unfenced dam is a drowning hazard for children, so we don't accept bookings that include children under 10 for public liability reasons. We've limited the number of campsites to 2 in an area that could host 200 (see also our listing on Hipcamp of Campsite 1). If you would like even more seclusion, then you are welcome to book both sites so you can talk, drink and play music as late as you like, without having to consider another group of campers. This is a totally different holiday experience to a crowded beach resort, caravan park or public camping ground. It's like a hideaway in the hills. Each site has a flushing toilet (septic system). Campfires are permitted outside the district-wide fire restrictions that apply from late November to early May. Fortunately, gas or electric barbecues and stoves are permitted all year round, unless specific days are declared as total fire ban days. Please note that wood-fired barbecues or burners, even if enclosed and fitted with a chimney, still present a spark/ember hazard so are not permitted across summer. When campfires are permitted, guests can cut and gather their own wood from deadwood lying near the campsites or bring their own. Or you can buy sacks of cut and split firewood from your hosts on request. BYO newspaper and matches. Camping trailers and campervans work better on the sites than large caravans or motorhomes, especially after heavy rain. The sites are on slight inclines, so levellers can be useful. No pets please due to livestock in nearby paddocks. No parties please.
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

99% Recommend86 Ratings · 75 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Amazing spot
Tent ·
Campsite 1
Mates and I camped here to avoid the crowds during Easter and it was amazing! Felt so private and facilities were awesome. Would recommend 🥰
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Carolina W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent ·
Campsite 2
Beautiful and private spot with a lovely view - thanks very much for having us to stay
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Peter A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 2
Very friendly host, helped out alot. Lovely campsite
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Stephen L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
Great camp
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 2
Everything was great as usual. The camp site is clean and beautiful. It's the very beginning of autumn so there was not a lot of sound from coalas, however, we've taken the best night sky photos. We'll be happy to come again and again. The site is on the farm, so it's private property and we feel safe tenting there, however, it feels really remote, like you are in a boosh somewhere far. So, we've been there with our friends the third time already and will come again. Heaps of thanks to Euan the host.
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Murzonne G.
5 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
5 m Class B · With kids ·
Campsite 2
We loved camping with special friends at this glorious spot in the Otways! A gorgeously quiet and serene parcel of this beautiful farm - ideal to relax after a day's mountain biking in Forrest. The bird life and night-time stars were absolutely spectacular, and Euan was so welcoming. 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Bronwyn W.
2 reviews
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· March 2026
An absolute RIPPER location.
5 m travel trailer ·
Campsite 1
This was our second stay at Euan’s property, on both occasions we stayed on camp site #1. Euan’s property verges onto the Otway's and is surrounded by wildlife, and commanding eucalyptus tress. Camp site 1 looks out over the dam, so we had a front row seat to the actions. You are sent off to sleep and woken in the morning by kookaburras and magpies. It is such a wonderful sound of the Australian bush. Being only 20 minutes to Colac, 5 minutes to the Gellibrand hotel and general store you have all of the amenities at your doorstep. As far as activities go, I ride a gravel bike, and I love hiking. Euan’s property is in an ideal location for both activities. There are awesome trails to discover and loads of hiking options to be had along Ridge Road. Summing up, the best thing about Euan’s property is the absolute serenity. No traffic, no noisy neighbours, no barking dogs. It’s just you, your loved ones, and the great Aussie outdoors. Euan has gone as far as building flushing toilets for guests to use. We can’t recommend Euan’s and his wonderful high enough. He is the perfect host, and his property is a little piece of paradise.
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Dave F.
5 reviews
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Campsite 2
Beautiful spot! Very private with clean toilet right next door. We came late at night and got lost and the lovely owner came to our rescue to show us where to go.
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Chelsea K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Great Scenic Getaway
Tent ·
Campsite 1
Perfect quiet spot to enjoy a getaway! The views are great, the spot is serene, and the owner Euan is a warm and hospitable host. Couldn’t recommend more.
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Aaron K.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent ·
Campsite 1
Euan's a fantastic host and has recently upgraded the sites to have access to modern outhouse style toilets. The sites are peaceful and has nearby Koalas and Kangaroos. Google Maps gets confused when directing you to the property, so don't accidentally end up at one of the nearby properties.
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Alex S.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Campsite 2
We thoroughly enjoyed our camping experience in such a quiet and beautiful area. Euan was thoughtful, and communication throughout the journey was excellent. We love animals and learning about farm life, and Euan gave us a fantastic farm tour, driving us around in the buggy. We learned about Belted Galloway cattle, goats, hay bale rolling, life in the farm, and heard Koala Kenny, and we also made friends with Maggie, the cutest dog! We truly loved our stay and would absolutely come back to see Kenny again. Highly recommended for nature and animal lovers. The campsite is on a slope, but it’s very manageable. It’s my friend’s first camping experience, it’s really beautiful. Thanks so much, Euan!
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Shuhan L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
5 m car ·
Campsite 1
Amazing camping spot, great facilities and great directions. Thankyou very much euan for the hospitality.
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Bradley F.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2025
Excellent stay
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 1
We loved our stay here. So beautiful being surrounded by trees, wildlife and a dam! Our host Euan was great and provided all the info and facilities we needed.
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Darcy B.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2025
Camping with wild life experience
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 2
Every year we've got our friends as guests from overseas at Christmas time. We have booked this campsite for the second time already to show our friends the Australian wildlife. The site is not far from the Twelve Apostils, Ballarat Zoo, Great Ocean Road, spectacular waterfalls and Colac (for shops). Very comfortable to stay with tents (toilet is clean, rain water available), welcoming host and fresh eggs you can buy in the morning for breakfast. You can see curious kangaroos in the evening, listen to kookaburras and koalas at night. Very nice experience. Must visit.
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Murzonne G.
5 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 1
Beautiful spot, private and in a lovely area. If you’re lucky you’ll spot a koala!
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Sian P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Campsite 2
What a great weekend at Euans farm. he welcomed us straight away, made sure we had everything we needed and let us enjoy ourselves. the farm itself was magnificent, already considering another trip! Thanks Euan!
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Alex U.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Camping in the Otways
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 1
Euan's property is a perfect spot to get in touch with nature. We saw kangaroos as dusk fell. We also had an encounter with the local Koala (Kenny) who lives in the gumtrees next to the site. Euan was super friendly and gave us all the lowdown on places to visit and experience on our stay. Highly recommend this camping spot 👌
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Rowan T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 1
We had such a lovely time at Euan’s property. He was so generous and helpful before and throughout our entire stay. Although Kenny the Koala’s growls startled us at first we quickly became familiar with him and his noises, he even made a couple of appearances on the ground and said hi. Would absolutely recommend this stay, particularly thanks to Euan’s hospitality
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Charlotte P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Quiet spot near the Otways
Tent ·
Campsite 2
Beautiful camp site near the Otways. The site is really quiet, between eucalyptus and gums, with a small lake. Would recommend this site if you're looking for a quiet stay in nature. The new flushable toilets and rain water tap make the stay comfortable. There's lots of birdlife, including wedgetailed Eagles, black cockatoos and kookaburras. There's a local koala "Kenny" who lives right next to the two campsites. Euan is a great host, great communication and very friendly.
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Jordan M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Campsite 2
We really enjoyed staying at the property surrounded by nature and Euan was a great host. Note that the whole campsite is on a slope, which can make setting up a bit trickier. The campsite was very well maintained with excellent facilities, including running (rain)water.
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Andy W.
6 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Secluded gem
Tent · With kids ·
Campsite 1
Euan was a great host. He came to meet us and let us know about the rules of the place and the local spots to check out. We ended up going to Joanna Beach on his recommendation for a play on the sand (not for swimming) and had a ball. His instructions for arrival were clear and thorough. The site was clear and mowed, a little bit of slope but nestled between bush/trees and overlooking the gorgeous dam with bird life and reeds. We saw heaps of kookaburras, black cockatoos, rosellas, swamp hens and even a koala in the trees behind us! I was expecting lots of mozzies with the water but there wasn't any more than anywhere else in the area (we were there in April). The road was just visible from our site but the traffic was almost non-existent. Being Easter weekend, we kept seeing the heaving free campsites in the area and felt blessed for a secluded gem with the bonus of a clean, flushable toilet.
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Naomi H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Camping in the Bush!
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 1
Our camping experience at Euan's property was perfect. We stayed on campsite 1 which was right next to the dam which was nice with some ducks calling it home and other birds. The whole area felt so private and we really could relax and connect with nature. There was plenty of room to set up our tents and having access to some toilets made all the difference for our group. Euan prior to our trip was very helpful and friendly over the phone giving tips on what to go see and explore in the area, this made us feel very welcome. I highly recommend this campsite to anyone!
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Rowan T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
5 m Class B ·
Campsite 2
What a beautiful place! Thank you Euan,. We have stayed only one night but definitely will be back … Ivan and Yulia…
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Ivan R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
5 m car ·
Campsite 1
Such an amazing time spent away on Euan's property! Fantastic if you like a swim and enjoy being emersed in natural surrounds. Euan provided a lovely greeting on arrival and was very helpful and responsive when we needed to get in contact. The out house was a bonus! Would definitely stay again. A side note: we definitely appreciated the clear instructions to the property.
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Elle W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Campsite 1
Beautiful spot. Very friendly and helpful host. Extremely well kept and clean.. highly recommended.
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David P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
Campsite 1
We loved our stay at Euan’s site. Very well maintained and easy access. Euan is super friendly and was very helpful during our stay. The site itself is beautiful with a lovely view of the pond. Close to the areas we were exploring too, would definitely stay again!
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Keeley O.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Utter bliss in nature.
7 m Class B ·
Campsite 2
Bliss in nature at Euan's site 2 campsite. We happily recommend this site and location. The directions, communication and welcome were second to none. Having access to the plumbed toilet felt very privileged for a camp site and naturally a huge drawcard. The site is relatively steeper than site 1 however were able to get our 18ft caravan level with the aid of our ramps. The bird sounds, remoteness, tranquility and native surrounds were so nourishing plus the spring-fed dam was a divine dipping spot. Highly recommended. We hope to return. Thanks Euan, for a fab site.
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Jodi M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Lovely and quiet
Tent ·
Campsite 2
A really lovely grassed spot on a bit of a slope overlooking the dam with good shade some of the day from a safe healthy stand of gum trees. A large peaceful property that was so magically quiet at night. The stars were amazing. Saw many birds and kangaroos. The new toilets with handwashing were a fantastic bonus. Euan has also set up many solar lights to assist at night. Euan was excellent in communication especially with my concerns during a very hot weekend. Would very much recommend.
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Y H.
8 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
5 m Class B ·
Campsite 2
Euans camp-site was great. Private. Beautiful. Friendly cows, birds, koalas, kangaroos . Great lake to swim in, bit tricky to get in and out but beautiful .
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Hadrian C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Beautiful campsite
5 m Class B ·
Campsite 2
Beautiful campsite ! Nobody has booked the other site so we were by ourselves. We absolutely loved this place and spent two nights there. Euan the host, has created a nice area for campers, super clean and new toilet. Perfect comfort in nature. We haven’t had a chance to see Kenny the Koala but we spotted some wallabies around. Thanks for the stay. We recommend.
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Mary M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
4 m pop-up camper ·
Campsite 2
Had a great stay at campsite two, Euan gave us a comprehensive induction to the site and some handy local knowledge. The site was peaceful and quiet with great amenities (fishing toilet👍). Very good central location to explore the Otways, or just to hang out. Would definitely stay again
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Thomas B.
6 reviews

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Kawarren, Victoria, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in January 2021
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