2 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Bunbury, WANEWS UPDATE:
***The SBR toilet facility accessible 24/7 to campers, is now illuminated externally and has steps.***
Yes, I know the hill to the LOO was an issue, so I got steps and put a light up. This does take away from the dark, quiet, evening eeriness of the bush but at least y'all have less chance of falling on your face when ya need to go....
NEWS UPDATE #2:
I have had some people mention dog "dodoo's".
The SBR is dog friendly..... and we DO NOT enforce pick up, cool if you do, but well it is 11 acres.
So, if you DO NOT like dogs, can not stand to be around dogs, do not consider dogs as members of the family (that do not sit at the table for dinner) and do not know how dogs use the toilet facilities, then my suggestion to y'all is "don't book the SBR".
WE LOVE DOGS HERE, they are small people that don't have hands and can't speak (but totally understand) English.
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 that is, in the adjacent state forest. With clear access to the state forest for horse riding, mountain biking, and even motorbike riding. (ALL BYO, no Motorbike riding around the property)
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.
We also allow horses on the property with horse yards to be supplied by the camper. Horses can only be ridden on the property's main thoroughfares to gain access to the state forest, which has an abundance of trails that can be ridden. "Yes" my two fur babies are horse savvy.
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.
I was and still am an avid camper and I have experienced all of the above, that is why I opened the SBR to campers. The SBR is private property, with someone here on the SBR at almost all times.
That in itself is enough to make most people relax and seriously enjoy EVERYTHING the Collie region has to offer.