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Whipstick forest retreat

Hosted by Chrissy. · Eaglehawk, Victoria
5 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 2.5 acres
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Please read all of the details and make your decision based on the information provided. I have 5 very friendly dogs. They love people, if you love dogs, you've come to the right place. The Whip Stick Forest campsite is located on the outskirts of Bendigo. This is an ideal place to take a break away from it all. Peace and tranquility surrounded by nature. We are just far enough away from the town to offer the outdoors feel and close enough to town to enjoy sightseeing, and many outdoor activities and access to shops, fuel and most of the usual shopping needs. Here you will find a nice open space amongst the gum trees with drinking water, toilet, and outdoor shower. rubbish/recycling bins and access to wifi if needed. Relax under the stars with a warm fire in a secluded spot in the middle of open space and the fresh air. The property is fenced off, so you can feel safe and secure. You can relax and let the kids can run around knowing they are safe inside the camp ground. There are 5 dogs here, our dogs love people, they will welcome you with barking and wagging tails. They are all friendly and spend most of their time up at the house. They may visit you from time to time. Lily the Rotwieller is only 12 months old and very playful and loves to chase a ball around the paddock She has a thing for shoes, so please make sure they are always hidden away. Along with anything else you don't want a naughty puppy to make a meal of. Only minutes from town where you will find supplies, close to the local swimming pool and 10 minutes from a popular watering hole. Bendigo and surrounding areas have a lot to offer, check out the historic gold mining attractions and come home to rest in a tranquil setting amongst the trees, the birds and the stars. Bendigo itself features some fantastic heritage architecture and a creative community. Be sure to check out coffee houses down little laneways and the many culinary options of the restaurants in town.

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 7 · Vehicles under 30 m
The Whip Stick Forest campsite is located on the outskirts of Bendigo. If you don't like dogs, this probably isn't the place for you as we have 5 of them. Four of them will leave you to camp in peace, but the Staffy Daz will hang out with you and be your very best friend. 🐶 This is an ideal place to take a break away from it all. Peace and tranquility surrounded by nature. We are just far enough away from the town to offer the outdoors feel and close enough to town to enjoy sightseeing, and many outdoor activities. Here you will find a nice open space amongst the gumtrees with drinking water, toilet and outdoor shower rubbish/recycling bins and access to wifi. Relax under the stars with a warm fire in a secluded spot in the middle of open space and the fresh air.  Only minutes from town where you will find supplies, close to the local swimming pool and 10 minutes from a popular watering hole. Enjoy all that Bendigo and surrounding areas have to offer, check out the historic gold mining attractions and come home to rest in a tranquil setting amongst the trees, the birds and the stars.  Bendigo itself features some fantastic heritage architecture and a creative community. Be sure to check out coffee houses down little laneways and the many culinary options of the restaurants in town.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 7 · Vehicles under 30 m
The Whip Stick Forest campsite is located on the outskirts of Bendigo. This is an ideal place to take a break away from it all. Peace and tranquility surrounded by nature. We are just far enough away from the town to offer the outdoors feel and close enough to town to enjoy sightseeing, and many outdoor activities. Here you will find a nice open space amongst the gumtrees with drinking water, toilet (no shower), rubbish/recycling bins and access to wifi. Relax under the stars with a warm fire in a secluded spot in the middle of open space and the fresh air.  Only minutes from town where you will find supplies, close to the local swimming pool and 10 minutes from a popular watering hole. Enjoy all that Bendigo and surrounding areas have to offer, check out the historic gold mining attractions and come home to rest in a tranquil setting amongst the trees, the birds and the stars.  Bendigo itself features some fantastic heritage architecture and a creative community. Be sure to check out coffee houses down little laneways and the many culinary options of the restaurants in town.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Site 3 powered

92%
(49)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 7 · Vehicles under 30 m
The Whip Stick Forest campsite is located on the outskirts of Bendigo. This is an ideal place to take a break away from it all. Peace and tranquility surrounded by nature. We are just far enough away from the town to offer the outdoors feel and close enough to town to enjoy sightseeing, and many outdoor activities. Here you will find a nice open space amongst the gumtrees with drinking water, toilet (no shower), rubbish/recycling bins and access to wifi. Relax under the stars with a warm fire in a secluded spot in the middle of open space and the fresh air.  Only minutes from town where you will find supplies, close to the local swimming pool and 10 minutes from a popular watering hole. Enjoy all that Bendigo and surrounding areas have to offer, check out the historic gold mining attractions and come home to rest in a tranquil setting amongst the trees, the birds and the stars.  Bendigo itself features some fantastic heritage architecture and a creative community. Be sure to check out coffee houses down little laneways and the many culinary options of the restaurants in town.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 7 · Vehicles under 30 m
The Whip Stick Forest campsite is located on the outskirts of Bendigo. This is an ideal place to take a break away from it all. Peace and tranquility surrounded by nature. We are just far enough away from the town to offer the outdoors feel and close enough to town to enjoy sightseeing, and many outdoor activities. Here you will find a nice open space amongst the gumtrees with drinking water, toilet (no shower), rubbish/recycling bins and access to wifi. Relax under the stars with a warm fire in a secluded spot in the middle of open space and the fresh air.  Only minutes from town where you will find supplies, close to the local swimming pool and 10 minutes from a popular watering hole. Enjoy all that Bendigo and surrounding areas have to offer, check out the historic gold mining attractions and come home to rest in a tranquil setting amongst the trees, the birds and the stars.  Bendigo itself features some fantastic heritage architecture and a creative community. Be sure to check out coffee houses down little laneways and the many culinary options of the restaurants in town.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
Water hookup

Lodging

1 site
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Cosy Caravan getaway

Booked 3 times
Onsite caravan/trailer · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 toilet
We have on offer a lovely spacious caravan equipped with cooking facilities, heating and cooling. The van is connected to power, but not water. Water is accessible near by via a tap which is town water. Toilet and shower are shared facilities on the property. Sleeps 4 in 2 double beds. Sit under the verandah and enjoy a cold bevvy after a long day exploring Bendigo. Perfect for family getaways, sports events or just a quiet stay under the stars. BYO blankets and pillows, cutlery, cups and plates and cooking utensils.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table

Reviews

97% Recommend229 Ratings · 182 reviews
Whipstick Forest Retreat offers campers a peaceful and spacious setting with only three sites, ensuring privacy and tranquility. Guests consistently praise Chrissy, the host, for her warm hospitality and helpfulness. The site is well-equipped with clean amenities including a hot shower and toilet, and it's conveniently close to Bendigo for local exploration. Families especially enjoy the friendly animals on the property, which add an extra layer of enjoyment to the stay.
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· October 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Site 3 powered
Absolutely loved it! Chrissy was very kind and thoughtful. Very spacious and only 3 sites available which means guaranteed privacy and a peacefully environment to yourself during the stay. There’s shower, toilet. There’s lovely Lily, Freya and other pet friends. Within easy drive distance to Bendigo.
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· September 2026
Tent ·
Site 1 powered
Lovely spot to pitch a tent, nice flat site with clean amenities and a lovely hot shower. Chrissy and her pups were great hosts!
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· September 2026
8 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 1 powered
We absolutely loved our stay at Whipstick Forest Retreat! My son is an animal lover and was thrilled to spend time with the five dogs and two cats on the property. Chrissy was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and always made sure we had everything we needed and more. We especially appreciated the large, private property, which gave us plenty of space to relax and unwind. It was wonderful to be in nature away from the noise/traffic/crowds, so we could enjoy the peaceful surroundings. We would happily stay again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing country escape. Just be sure you're comfortable around dogs, as they're very much part of the experience.
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· September 2026
9 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 3 powered
We had a fantastic stay at Whipstick Forest Retreat! Chrissy was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish, with great communication and wonderful hospitality onsite. The sites are clean, spacious and really well maintained. Chrissy’s dogs are also lovely and so well behaved, which was a bonus for the kids. We were lucky enough that the other campers staying at the same time also had young children, so all the kids got to play together. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip! The property is also nice and close to Bendigo, which made it easy for us to head out and explore the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Whipstick Forest Retreat. We’ll definitely be back!
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· September 2026
Tent ·
Site 4 unpowered
Great little spot just outside of the busy bendigo! Was very peaceful and chrissys mother was so so helpful in showing us around and helping us get a fire going/ charging up a few bits!
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· July 2026
A Nice Surprise
3 m campervan ·
Site 2 unpowered
A clean and spacious paddock in a quite spot. We spend 3 days here and would come back again. Although the weather was cold we felt comfortable knowing there was clean toliets, a warm outdoor private onsight shower, rubbish bins and fire pits! 4 other campers where quitely spaced out during our stay over a weekend most people kept to themselves.
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· July 2026
Quite and relaxing
13 m travel trailer ·
Site 3 powered
We enjoyed Chrissy’s hospitality and the company of her lovely pups. We were staying on site 3 in our opinion the most private especially if you back in. Power & water available but a long connection needed. We would definitely recommend anyone needing a quick escape and very good value for money
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· July 2026
Nice and quiet
6 m travel trailer ·
Site 3 powered
It was very handy and quiet staying here, easy to find and had the basic facilities we needed.
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· July 2026
6 m pop-up camper ·
Site 1 powered
We enjoyed our stay at Whip Stick; it was quiet and well maintained. Chrissy is very welcoming and her young Rottweiler is adorable.
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· July 2026
5 m travel trailer ·
Site 1 powered
Fantastic host. Very accommodating and friendly. Chrissy was very happy to recommend local places to eat/see. Great place and exactly as described. Very clean toilet and site. Thanks for a great stay.
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· June 2026
6 m rooftop tent ·
Site 2 unpowered
Fantastic location and host, great amenities, close to town but felt very relaxing.
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· June 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Site 4 unpowered
My family and I loved Chrissy’s property and the hospitality she showed welcomed us with open arms. Her dogs were a hit with my kids and already asking us if we can return another day. Look no further if you want the tranquility of the country but not so distant from bendigo if you want to switch it up a bit.
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· May 2026
Tent ·
Site 1 powered
Stayed here for 2 nights. Very neat, clean toilet, friendly dogs,. Poewer, water. All the basics are covered for camper. Friendly host, didn't needb anything else. Very happy to come back again.
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· May 2026
Whip Stick Forest
Tent ·
Site 3 powered
Chrissy is a wonderful host. Showed us where the facilities are located for easy access. Got to meet the sweet dogs and cats too! Overall my husband and I had a wonderful stay at Whip stick forest. It's generously sized and gave us plenty of room to set up comfortably. The surrounding trees somehow created a nice barrier adding privacy and a relaxing atmosphere. It was a nice 3 days just to get away from the bustle of melbourne. We would happily return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice little getaway😊❤️
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· May 2026
8 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Site 1 powered
Chrissy was a great host. She was very friendly and was happy to chat about the local area. I would recommend this Hipcamp.
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· May 2026
8 m travel trailer ·
Site 4 unpowered
Chrissy's provided clear instructions to find her place. There was plenty of room in the camping area and it was well maintained. The property is conveniently located to Bendigo, which was great for us to spend time with our Grandchildren. Thanks Chrissy
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· April 2026
12 m travel trailer ·
Site 3 powered
Chrissy's place was perfect. Views over the old mining poppet head. Chrissy was very welcoming, with suggestions of what to do and see in area. An added surprise for my wife to cuddle her rabbits. Highly recommended her place, a short drive to Bendgio.
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· April 2026
6 m travel trailer ·
Site 1 powered
Loved having a view of a poppet head and access to genuine history of Bendigo.
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· April 2026
Quiet and secluded
7 m travel trailer ·
Site 3 powered
Chrissy has a lovely property with walking trails close by and only about 10 minutes to Bendigo CBD. There is power and water along with a camp shower and toilet. Everything is nice and clean. We will definitely be back if we find ourselves in that neck of the woods again.
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· April 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Site 1 powered
Chrissy was very warm and welcoming, and kindly helped us out with a couple of things when it became apparent I forgot them. Power, water, toilet and shower available and all in decent nick. Plenty of space for your setup. Fire pit at each site, and a central sheltered spot with table, fire pit and chairs. Feels very rural but is only 15 minutes from Bendigo. Plenty of friendly animals to keep the kids entertained.
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Site 4 unpowered
We had a lovely overnight at Chrissy’s place and the availability of a shower was a pleasant surprise.
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· March 2026
Caravan camping with family
4 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 2 unpowered
Chrissy was great, easy to talk to and shared some local spots for us to try out. She was very easy going and helpful.
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· March 2026
5 m Class B ·
Site 4 unpowered
A friendly, peaceful site with plenty of space and very clean facilities.
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· March 2026
5 m car · With kids ·
Site 2 unpowered
Son and I loved the big grassy open space with working hot showers and flushing toilets. 5 mins from Bendigo where we explored but still felt like we were out bush. Will definitely be back. Be warned Lily the 10 month old puppy loves sandals and collecting goodies, so it’s your own fault if you leave them lying around the night before. Finders keepers
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· February 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 1 powered
Great little spot to set up and explore the region. Having access to a few creature comforts was good and the teens loved the company of all the animals. Thank you for a lovely stay!
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· February 2026
easy place to stay
4 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 1 powered
Lovely spot to stay, easy to set up, plenty of room. Chrissy was very nice and helpful. Thank you for having us
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· February 2026
Tent ·
Site 2 unpowered
My kids & I had a fabulous time at our campsite. It was perfect. My kids loved meeting your dogs. All the campers here were happy. Can't wait to come back maybe Easter time.
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· February 2026
25 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Site 4 unpowered
Camping at Chrissy's place in Eaglehawk was wonderful. The land was really nice and spacious, amenities were great, and every interaction was very friendly. Will certainly be back in the future!
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· February 2026
Quiet serenity!
4 m pop-up camper ·
Site 2 unpowered
Chrissy was super friendly, welcoming and helpful! Great property and great amenities! The dogs and cats are beautiful!
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· February 2026
8 m travel trailer ·
Site 2 unpowered
This place is like being at a Caravan Park, but in the bush, it has electricity, water, toilet hot shower, and a lot of space. Very very good place to be.

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Eaglehawk, Victoria, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Chrissy.

Joined in January 2021

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