National Park

The best cabin rentals in Kara Kara National Park, VIC

Name: Kara Kara National Park
Address: Camping
Rating: 3.2

64% (7)

Discover the natural splendour of Kara Kara National Park's rugged bushland.

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Kara Kara National Park adventure.

Top-rated campsites near Kara Kara National Park

Lovely Bush Property

1. Lovely Bush Property

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47km from Kara Kara National Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Surrounded by Lillicur State Forest, opportunities for walks, horse riding and bike riding abound mountain bikes are ready to roll and a solar panel will keep phones charged A holding yard will keep your horses happy and shaded. A nine hole mini golf course is ready to challenge you!! Only one booking is taken for any night. As soon as you book, the property becomes yours and is unavailable to anybody else 10 minutes down the road you'll find the quaint village of Talbot. The town retains a number of historic buildings from its prosperous gold mining days. Some of the old shops which line this street are now home to speciality businesses, including a clothing boutique, bookshop and homewares store. The restored London House building in Scandinavian Crescent operates as a cafe and visitor information centre and is surrounded by an attractive community garden. At the corner of Scandinavian Crescent and Fyfe Street is the Talbot Pioneers Memorial Playground with BBQ and picnic shelters. A farmers market operates in the town streets every 3rd Sunday of the month. The pool is great in summer months and the general store is well managed by Prue and open 8am to 7pm every day 2 hours from Melbourne, 1 hours from Ballarat.

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NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park

2. NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park

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73km from Kara Kara National Park · 113 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Set at the foothills of the majestic Grampians, NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park offers a true escape into nature. Whether you're camping under the stars or relaxing in a self-contained cabin, our park is the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. As one of the most scenic Halls Gap caravan parks, you'll enjoy it all - modern facilities, a heated pool and sauna, and activities for the whole family. With hiking, rock-climbing and wildlife on your doorstep, it’s your base for an unforgettable Grampians getaway. Halls Gap Holiday Park is located in the heart of the Grampians, a three-hour drive from Melbourne and a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Adelaide. It’s just 2km from Halls Gap, the gateway town to the Grampians National Park. Our bushland setting boasts views across to the mountains of the Grampians, promising endless fun and adventure.

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Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

3. Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

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77km from Kara Kara National Park · 1 site

Book 3 nights for a 15% discount. Optional extras: night sky astronomy and solar astronomy sessions (unavailable from March 14th to 21st 2026) Perfect place to stay for bird watchers and nature lovers. Also for those interested in exploring the sun through solar telescope or night skies through large Dobsonian telescope The hut has an inside wood heater and verandas this hut makes a cosy stay away. A 40 acre bush block with a Trust for Nature Covenant. This box-ironbark woodland block has 2 dams and plenty of wildlife, a great place for bird watching. A self guided nature walk on the property provides you with an introduction to the local ecosystem. There is also a bird list for the property along with photos and descriptions of some of these birds. There is a makeshift bird hide and binoculars that you can borrow. The hut has a double bed (bedding provided), undercover of the veranda is a gas stove with two burners and a grill, outside a long drop toilet, water tank (not drinkable) but drinkable water will be provided. The hut is close to one of the dams. Only one booking at a time so you won’t be sharing camping site with anyone. Owners live on the property but out of view and ear shot. A picnic set, kettle, camp stove and saucepans available for use. Solar lights inside, internal wood heater outside fire pit. An outdoor camp shower and a composting toilet is located near hut. Basic amount of wood provided for internal heater and cost $10 milk crate of wood for external fire pit, a crate should last a couple of hours. A guided 90 minute star gazing experience using 500mm diameter telescope is offered for $50/session to guests of the antechinus hut. Depending on the time of year you will see galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets. This is only offered when conditions allow, clear skies and minimal moon. Note this activity involves use of step ladder due to size of telescope. There is also solar astronomy, view viewing the sun through hydrogen alpha telescope. $30 for 30 minutes. There are great bike rides off and on road, close to Cairn Curran (15km) for fishing and kayaking, also plenty of bushwalks and bird watching sites nearby. Newstead 5km away whilst Daylesford, Maldon and Castlemaine are about 25km away.

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St Arnaud Caravan Park

4. St Arnaud Caravan Park

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27km from Kara Kara National Park · 27 sites · RVs, Lodging

The St Arnaud Caravan Park is a small park situated in an elevated location and ideally positioned close to the recreation reserve, which is just a short stroll to the main street of St Arnaud. Our delightful park has 23 powered caravan sites, 3 x 2 bedroom self-contained cabins, and 2 budget cabins. The park has a modern, immaculate amenities block that includes disabled facilities, showers & toilets. There is also a customer laundry which has 2 washing machines together with a dryer for those days when outside drying is not possible. We have a large BBQ area and a great information area in the office for those who want to explore our great little town. For those who don't want to cook, the park is located just an easy 5-minute stroll to local restaurants and eateries and while down the street, you also have the choice of browsing the local shops as you are walking along. Your hosts, Rhonda & Tubby, having taken over the park in December 2016, are old-fashioned country people who love to make sure that you enjoy your time at the park and want to come back again to visit us.

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Lillicur Vineyard B&B

5. Lillicur Vineyard B&B

45km from Kara Kara National Park · 1 site

A spacious studio apartment set in a quiet, rural location in the heart of the goldfields. Just 20 minutes to Avoca and Maryborough, and 10 minutes to the historic goldmining town of Talbot. Ideal for prospectors, history buffs or a romantic getaway, the B&B includes a king-size bed, a small kitchenette and a BBQ on the verandah. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome.

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Golden Country Motel & Caravan Park

6. Golden Country Motel & Caravan Park

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46km from Kara Kara National Park · 36 sites · RVs, Lodging

Explore our range of Maryborough accommodation at Golden Country Motel and Caravan Park, each designed to provide the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay at Golden Country. Explore our selection of well-appointed cabins, each thoughtfully tailored to meet your needs, whether you’re after a cozy retreat or a family adventure. Experience comfort at our motel, offering a variety of rooms that cater to both solo travelers and families, ensuring a restful and convenient stay. Park your caravan in our expansive, well-appointed sites, offering exceptional facilities and a welcoming community atmosphere for the perfect escape. Golden Country Motel is equipped with a variety of convenient features to enhance your stay. We provide an electric vehicle charger for eco-conscious travelers, ensuring your car is ready for your next adventure. Our pet-friendly policy means you can bring your furry friends along to enjoy the trip. Stay connected with our free Wi-Fi available throughout the park. For added convenience, we have a laundry room on-site. Additionally, we are ideally located just 40 meters away from the golf club, which boasts a fantastic restaurant for your dining pleasure.

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Yellow Box Hill

7. Yellow Box Hill

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59km from Kara Kara National Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Our home is atop a hill with peaceful and serene 360 degree views to die for. The property in Waterloo is a 200-acre working farm with Murray Grey cattle and Cheviot sheep, and, of course, many kangaroos. We have a campsite available near the house, under a beautiful Yellow Box tree. Power is available if required. Alternatively, one or two bedrooms are available in an independent wing of the house with a private bathroom and toilet. There are cafes and eateries in Beaufort which is only 10 kilometres away. The town also provides a supermarket, hotel, chemist, hardware store, and butcher shop, with many other spots of interest. The railway station has regular services to Ballarat and Melbourne which take 1 to 2 hours journey. The Pyrenees Wine region is also on the doorstep. A public dump point is available in Beaufort. Yellow Box Hill is backed by the State Forest so there are ample walking trails, as well as in the Mt. Cole area. Information about the region is available at the Beaufort Community Resource Centre and Library. Gold detecting is very popular as Waterloo was a gold-mining town in the 1850's. Surely, there has been some left behind! You are welcome to stay a night or a few days, or as arranged.

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Rhymney Skye Cabin - Total Privacy

8. Rhymney Skye Cabin - Total Privacy

59km from Kara Kara National Park · 1 site

Situated in the heart of the Grampians, our farmstay is the absolute dream getaway if you need an escape, to decompress from the daily grind. The location is completely private - enjoy complete seclusion, to properly relax and disconnect. Swap the sounds of the city for nature's soundtrack - just the birds and the crickets - no noisy roads here! Whilst you have total privacy, we live just 1km away, so are on hand should you need anything. Rhymney Skye Farmstay is completely off the grid on our working sheep and heavy horse farm, powered by solar but with the added benefits of gas hot water/cooking and heated by a wood fire. We've tried to think of everything for you to have a comfortable, and relaxing stay. There is an ensuite toilet and shower, a queen size pillow-top bed with quality linen, and a view out over the farm. The living space is decked out with a small wood fire for those cold days and nights, twin gas burner cooktop, large fridge freezer, smart TV and a beautiful electric reclining leather couch with charging ports. Relax and take in the farm views from the glass door and window. Outside, there is a Weber BBQ, seating and outdoor firepit stocked for your fire. We supply tea, coffee, sugar, bread, butter, eggs from our completely free range chickens, milk of your preference and spreads.

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Green Bush Haven

9. Green Bush Haven

78km from Kara Kara National Park · 1 site

Green Bush Have is 5 acres of natural bush in the Goldfields are of Victoria. It has a natural dam and the whole property is bushland. I tis only 3 minutes drive to Newstead, and 12 minutes drive to Castlemaine, both wonderful old towns, with Castlemaine being famous for it infrastructure. There is a house and caravan on the property, very comfortable and is totally off grid. The only sounds you'd hear are the birds and frogs, with the occasional owl call.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Claire

5 days ago

Weekend Trip to Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Megan’s hut was the perfect weekend get away, set amongst the most beautiful bush land. The hut had all that we needed and Megan was very responsive to any requests. There was lots of wildlife around the hut as well. Highly recommend!

Angela

3 weeks ago

With kids

2 nights at Yellow Box Hill

Maxine is such a genuine and kind host, we felt like we were visiting an old friend! She was so fantastic with my two kids, and so generous with her time. She has sheep, cows, cats, dogs, a horse and even a rescue hare! Her four dogs are so friendly and well behaved - when we left, my kids were really sad to leave the dogs behind. The views from her house are really breathtaking, and it is such a beautiful quiet spot. Thanks Maxine for a lovely stay xx

Kate

3 weeks ago

With pets

4 nights at Lovely Bush Property

Great spot for a group of campers, wanting to get away to a peaceful and quiet location (but with amenities close by in Maryborough) Great set up with the camp kitchen, Echidna cabin, drop toilet and water tanks, plus lots of other extras. Nice flat ground for extra tents and vans, lots of shade and loads of space.

Minh

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Yellow Box Hill

Marvelous!!! Golden View, Warm-hearted Host, Adorable Farm Animals, and Lovely Home. I truly wish I could stay for longer!!! 10,000% sure that my friends and family are going to hear about such a wonderful time that I have had here.

Ben

March 2026

3 nights at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Had a great stay at Antechinus Hut. Perfect amount of solitude and relaxation. Everything you need to "unplug" for city life. Megan and Patrick were great hosts, very thorough and made me feel welcome. Would love to stay again, Ben

Megan

March 2026

Weekend Trip to Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Megan was a wonderful host, and the property itself is spectacular. Everything about my stay was better than expected. Would highly recommend!

Tia

March 2026

With kids

1 night at Yellow Box Hill

We enjoyed our stay at Yellow Box. Beds were comfy, great shower pressure, wonderful views over the rolling hills. Maxine was a lovely host and we would be happy to stay there again. My daughter loved meeting the horse and sheep!

Nellie

March 2026

Weekend Trip to Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Beautiful secluded comfortable cabin. Couldn’t think of a better spot to spend a weekend, perfect to listen to the rain and watch the storm roll in. Megan’s hospitality and attention to detail was so lovely and gratefully appreciated.

Aleksandra

February 2026

4 nights at Lovely Bush Property

Staying at the echidna retreat was extremely peaceful and relaxing, the facilities and amenities provided were clean, tidy and plentiful. Clear instructions were provided on the listing, by the host and on instructional paper in the accommodation. The views, weather and animals surrounding were beautiful as well as the local towns which were rich in culture and provided plenty of site seeing opportunities. The stars were unbelievable and bright as well. We saw an echidna within 5 minutes of our arrival and kangaroos greeted us every morning before the sun fully rose. Would highly recommend to any people looking to have a peaceful stay away from all the noise and pollution of city living.

Kush

January 2026

3 nights at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

We loved the place, the location and Megan(the host) was friendly and went beyond providing amenities for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend. Will visit again.

Monica

December 2025

4 nights at Lovely Bush Property

Beautiful and clean. The mini golf was a big hit (no pun intended), and the little quaint indoor stove kept the cabin warm on a cold night. Ian was friendly, communicative, and checked in regularly to ensure we were ok. The block is easy to find, and there is plenty of tank water available. The bush kitchen was cute, and the table near the fire pit was lovely to sit at. The cabin has enough beds and chairs for family.

Sarath

December 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Yellow Box Hill

Our stay at the farmhouse was absolute magic! 🌟 Maxine, the host, is an angel - so kind, positive, and supportive . The view is simply stunning, and the animals (horse,dogs, cows, sheep, cats even hares) stole our hearts! My daughter and I had the best time ever. If you're thinking of booking, DON'T HESITATE - this place is a gem ! Highly recommend!"

Pablo

December 2025

1 night at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

The best Hipcamps experience we've had. The hosts are very welcoming and have a beautiful block of land where everything has been thoughtfully set up to provide all you need for a peaceful, private and interesting escape from the city. I also thoroughly enjoyed and recommend the optional astronomy session. We hope to visit again one day, thanks.

Elliot

December 2025

3 nights at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Had an amazing stay at this beautiful hut. Megan and Patrick are so welcoming and helpful to walk me through everything I need to know upon arrival, and are super responsive to messages/requests. It's very peaceful and safe surroundings with some walking trails to explore. Inside the hub felt everything was well prepared and I didn't need to bring much extra stuff myself except for food and clothes. Besides, I do recommend having a mosquito repellent handy when outside or near the veranda. Overall I'm so happy that I booked this trip, highly recommending it and I will be coming back :)

Emma

December 2025

Weekend Trip to Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

This hut is a perfect secluded getaway from the city. Megan has fitted the hut with everything you could need for a comfortable and nature filled weekend. I felt very refreshed after my very enjoyable and relaxing stay. I would highly recommend.

Gregory

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Wonderful experience. Lovely simple shack away from all the trappings if modern life. The star gazing a wonderful added bonus. Patrick was a wonderful host

Eliza

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Such a magical spot. It was so peaceful being amongst the birds and wildlife and the hut was super cozy!

Anna

November 2025

3 nights at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

We enjoyed our return visit to Antechinus Hut as much as our first. It remains well considered, cared for, and comfortable and is a restful place to spend time close to nature. Thank you for having us again!

Thomsa

November 2025

1 night at Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Beautiful little bush getaway nestled under the gum trees. The spot is peaceful, quiet, and full of things to learn about the surrounding land. The hosts were incredibly accommodating and even mapped out a walking route around the property, which was genuinely interesting. Highly recommend for anyone considering a visit. Plenty of wildlife, and the inside is super cosy with the wood-fired heater.

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Hut Amongst The Gum Trees

Such a beautiful location. Great to see and learn about how the hosts are working to restore the land and biodiversity. Megan was a very considerate and helpful host.