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South Branch Ranch

Hosted by Mike · Bunbury, Western Australia
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16 reviews
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The property is, as the name suggests, on the South Branch of the Collie River. The South Branch of the Collie River makes up the southern boundary of the ranch and is UN-FENCED and totally accessible to everyone on the SBR. The SBR is only small at 11 acres, but it does boast some unique features. Our only neighbour and at this time only fence line on our eastern boarder, the SBR is surrounded by the Australian bush. The beautiful river is the southern boundary and the northern boundary is only designated by the graded gravel roadway of Wolff Street. You can bushwalk, swim or have a paddle in the river while on the SBR. (NOTE: see SBR rules) You could try some hunting for wild orchids in the adjacent state forest. With clear access to the state forest for mountain biking, and even motorbike riding. (BYO) The SBR is pet friendly, with the agreement on booking that ALL dogs remain on a leash whilst on the SBR *see rules* due to the SBR having their own dogs. There is only a short walk to the state forest and your FUR KIDS run and walk unrestrained. The SBR is the perfect secure base to explore the many sites and tastes around the town of Collie and its surrounds. Collie has an outstanding MURAL ART TRAIL featuring the famous Wellington Dam wall art that has to be seen in person to be appreciated and more... The region has an array of beautiful lakes to choose from, with powered water sports on many lakes permitted, including water skiing. There is also the gorgeous “Black Diamond Lake”, which is power boat free, and Minninup pool for swimming. The SBR is almost all bush with some access ways to future camp areas and very rough tracks for walking. We love our bush home and are happy to share with you but, be aware this is the Australian bush and everything in the heart of the Australian bush you will find on the SBR, even those things that you don’t want to find. So most importantly, **see SBR rules** foot coverings will be worn at ALL times. The SBR is NOT a bustling commercial campground with strangers coming, hoons tearing through the area, or navigating a rutted track looking for an out-of-the-way camp spot, leaving ultra early to get the best spot just to find it taken by someone else. The SBR is private property, with someone here on the SBR at almost all times.
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    85% Recommend24 Ratings · 16 reviews
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    · October 2024
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    · October 2024
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    Jayden D.
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    · October 2024
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    · September 2024
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    Emma P.
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    · January 2024
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    Joel A.
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    · January 2024
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    The best host for this amazing spot
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    Growpro Experience Pty Ltd A.
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    · October 2023
    Good for big group, needs some work
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    Mike moved us up to High Plans after booking someone else into the campsite near the river. Not a bad spot, but a fair bit of broken glass on the ground and not a huge amount of flat ground. Access to the river is limited if other campers are using SBR site (unless they are willing to share). Plenty of space for a large group, close to Collie and lakes etc.
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    Guy M.
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    · October 2023
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    Nice quiet spot just out of Collie. The kids loved exploring the forrest and along the river. Mike was a great host suggesting a few places to see while we were there.
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    Andrew H.
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    Bunbury, Western Australia, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Mike P.

    Joined in September 2023

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