Camping in South Australia with hiking
Sun-blushed vineyards and outback plains stretch along the banks of the Murray River.
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The Scrub Campsite
8 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Inman Valley, SA
Inglewood is a 130-acre property currently running beef cattle and sheep. The property has 15 acres of remnant stringy bark scrub which abuts the Heysen Trail.
This private campsite is contained within the scrub although campers have access to the whole property. There are 11 bespoke sites available but only 8 sites are offered at any one time so campers can have their privacy.
The whole campsite can be hired exclusively for large groups - contact me direct for booking details and costs. A wood package can be purchased for $50 the communal fire circle.
We offer sites suitable for camper trailers, campervans, cars, rooftop tents, tents and swags (sorry, no large caravans).
During the non fire ban period all fires must be contained in the fire pits provided. Some firewood is supplied for you. Please bring firewood if you intend to have a campfire for an extended period.
A communal camp kitchen, barbecue, rain water and tables available.
A composting toilet is available as is a solar and rocket shower system.
Colloquially known as God's Country the property is conveniently located
1hr 20 mins from Adelaide, 14 mins from Victor Harbor, and 20 mins from Pt Elliot, Middleton, Waitpinga and Parson's beach, Hindmarsh Falls and Normanville. Other nearby localities are Deep Creek National Park, Newland Conservation Park, Springmount National Park, Granite Island and the Kangaroo Island ferry. The popular Belicious Belgium Cafe is a 60 min walk or 5 minute drive from the campsite.
Walkers on the Heysen trail can access the campsite 100 metres away.
Please note that the campsite has a no noise/music policy after 9pm
The Scrub Campsite was honored to have won 1st place for best campsite
in South Australia for 2024.
All campers are to respect other campers and the land that they are camping on. Plelease
We look forward to welcoming you to The Scrub Campsite!
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McLaren Vale National Park View
4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Mc Laren Vale, SA
We have 20 acres at picturesque McLaren Vale, backing onto the Onkaparinga Gorge National Park. Set up camp on our open field and enjoy sea views and fantastic sunsets, as well as spot local wildlife from your camp chair, including kangaroos and many native bird species.
The National Park has numerous walking trails to explore, and we are only a few minute's drive away from many wineries, local shops, restaurants and local beaches. It's an ideal base camp to explore this popular region.
All campers must be self-contained, with their own camp toilet and we kindly ask you to take all waste when you go.
Pet friendly!
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Edgehill Farm Stays Riverton
25 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Riverton, SA
Edgehill Camping is located between Barossa and Clare Valley, 7km out of Riverton, and 1 hour north of Adelaide. We run a sheep and cropping farm which creates beautiful camping grounds at the foot of the hills, just below the Heysen Trail.
The campsites are located on the pasture paddocks of the farm with sheep roaming the area, occasionally, so dogs on leashes at all times please. With large distances between other campers, each site can cater to large groups, with no close neighbours. The sites are at least 2km away from busy roads, so absolute peace and privacy!
There's a beautiful push bike ride from Riverton to Clare Valley and all the wineries are along the way. Plenty of room at the property for kids to ride their push bikes.
Fantastic sunsets and sunrises from all sites, beautiful bird noises, including the kookaburras having a laugh.
There's a very very basic "long drop toilet" pit toilet located near the Gumtree paddock
and 5 others shared, down close to the camping paddocks, if not wanting to use shared toilets, please bring and supply your own portable toilet.
Great coffee, cafe, and pub meals are available in Riverton. IGA food store is open 7 days a week, and a lovely clothing Boutique, Sassy Lass, is also open most days.
Important Information to know before booking:
All campers must check in BEFORE 8pm. If you are unable to arrive before 8pm, please make a booking for the following day instead.
FIRE BAN SEASON ENDS 30TH APRIL 2024 .
COMFORT FIRES ONLY PLEASE !!!
Please supply your own wood. Strictly no chainsaws.
generators only allowed on the unpowered sites.
Pets are allowed, as long as they are on leashes at all times.
If you have day visitors joining you during your stay, please go to the extras section and add the numbers to the booking.
We also operate another Hipcamp
situated 25km North of Robertstown, ideal for mostly 4WD and off road campers. If it may be of interest, please search Bright Burra Creek.
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Rawnsley Park Station
36 sites · Lodging, Tents10000 acres · Flinders Ranges, SA
Rawnsley Park is a 12000 hectare sheep station near Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia. Overlooking the southern side of Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Park Station provides the perfect base for exploring South Australia's beautiful Flinders Ranges. Powered camping sites, bush camping, accommodation, store, fuel, swimming pool, restaurant.Bushwalking trails to Rawnsley Bluff, helicopter and light aircraft flights, 4WD day tours and self-drive tracks.All campsites have access to toilets and hot showers. Dogs are welcome on a leash.Adjacent to the caravan park is a bush camping area along Kangaroo Creek.Flush toilets on-site and access to caravan park facilities.Bushwalking trails to Rawnsley Bluff, helicopter and light aircraft flights, 4WD day tours and self-drive tracks.
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Waterfront Holiday Park
116 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Tailem Bend, SA
The very friendly park on the Murray River …. Welcome to Waterfront Holiday Park at Tailem Bend. Our Campgrounds, Accommodation, and access roads are all Flood Safe! We’re the perfect stop-off point if you’re traveling from Melbourne or Sydney to Adelaide…or … The perfect Basecamp for short trips, with most places of interest surrounding Adelaide much easier to access without traffic lights from our location just 50 minutes from the city. We can offer you all the facilities you need to make your stay stress free with our easygoing approach. With large sites, stay hitched up if you wish…… Room to Relax.
Well-behaved pets are welcome.
With big shady trees and awesome views of the Murray River, Waterfront Holiday Park is the perfect place to just relax and unwind. With no jumping castles or playgrounds onsite, adult relaxation is our focus.
The Park’s privately owned river frontage includes a boating harbor and boat ramp which is perfect for a morning paddle or water skiing all day.
Our backwater is also home to many birds including swans, ducks, pelicans, and many more.
Within short driving distance are major attractions including The Bend Motorsport Park, Old Tailem Town, Monarto Safari Park, The Coorong, and The National Motor Museum.
The Barossa, Adelaide Hills, and Langhorne Creek wine regions with many quality cellar doors in each area.
In Tailem Bend town center you will be delighted at the quality of food and coffee at numerous locally owned and operated cafes, restaurants, bakery, and hotels.
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Coodlie Park Eco Retreat
281 sites · RVs, Tents500 acres · Talia, SA
WELCOME to our home!!
Coodlie Park Eco Retreat.....Let the Adventure Begin.
* UNDER New Ownership / Re-Open from 01-Nov-2023
* ENTER via the Flinders Highway Driveway and not Talia Caves Road back entrance - (4X4 drive only there)*
NOTES: - Please note that Hipcamp charge you a booking fee, our prices are as listed below.
- Campground water is potable (unfiltered) rainwater and is strictly for camp kitchen and camp shower use. **Please Do Not Fill Tanks, cause once's gone, it's gone until it rains again!!
- No Dumping - No Powered Sites - FULLY OFF-GRID
- No reception due to the limited phone towers in the area - Telstra is touchy - Starlink works best and everything else is a no-go.
Welcome to Coodlie.....IF OFF-GRID BUSH CAMPING is your style, then we can promise you some of the best and one of the most unique off-grid bush camping experiences located on the Eyre Peninsula. Camp Coodlie is created with Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Travel in mind. All the campground structures are made with recycled oyster timber, and we encourage you to recycle leaving behind the lightest ecological footprint during your travels.
Prices:
Bush Camping $25.00 per site/3 pax - $12.50 per additional guest (Max x5 per site)
Swag Huts $25.00 per hut (2 pax)
CHECK-IN: 1:00pm
CHECK-OUT: 11:00am
Camp Coodlie is set on native bush land 2km from the main homestead and reception office.......If it’s peace and quiet that you’re after, you’ll find it here!
Camp Coodlie has been created with sustainability at the forefront of our minds. Locally sourced, recycled materials and oyster wood have been used to build the camping creature-comforts to ensure you have a happy and memorable experience. Pet Friendly and four-legged friends are also welcome.
Privacy: All bush camping sites have plenty of privacy
Showers: Eco-friendly, bucket-system showers with hot water, a very cool bush-camping experience!
Loos: Eco-designed compost toilets (BYO toilet paper)
Communal fire pit: Great for socializing and roasting marshmallows
*Fire Ban Season October to April - Restrictions Apply
Camp Kitchen: 6-burner cook top and grillers - the Camp Kitchen sink has solar powered and gas heated hot water.
- All communal areas (kitchen, shower, toilets) have solar powered lighting
- No mains electricity available
- Gas BBQs available for cooking up a storm
- Shelter and seating for 80 people
- Access to Talia Caves, Talia Beach, Mount Camel Beach, our own private beach at Coodlie Cove, (which includes a 40m climb down the rocks to reach the beach, beach access is 'at your own risk') as well as Sunset Cove, that boast the best sunsets around.
Coodlie Park Eco Retreat is located on 500 acres in between Elliston and Streaky Bay on the wild coastline of the Eyre Peninsula and the Great Australian Bight.
Popular tourist spots such as Talia Caves and Mount Camel Beach are a short 5-minute drive from Coodlie Park and the spectacular Lake Newland Conservation Park is about 25 minutes away.
From rugged coastline and spectacular beauty to the weird and wonderful rock formations and massive sand dunes, Coodlie Park Eco Retreat is ideally positioned amongst it all.
**South Australia and the Eyre Peninsula were voted Lonely Planet’s #5 region in the entire world in the 2017 Best of Travel Awards
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Eckert’s Old Place
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Emu Downs, SA
We are a Poll Merino sheep stud and a wheat/barley cropping farm at Emu Downs in the Mid North of SA. We have resurrected this character old workers quarters which we've turned into a rustic, peaceful abode for you to enjoy.
Sleeps four (double bed, single bed and old miners couch,). Bring your own bedding. There is a flushing external toilet and a bush shower (ie: a shower bag, provided).
The room with the open fire can be utilised as a kitchen/living area. We've provided crockery, cutlery, glasses, kettles and a camp oven. There is running cold rainwater into the sink. Cooking can be done on the open fire, or use the small camp gas cookers. There is also a gas BBQ with side burner in the open end room. If you are really brave, try your hand at camp oven cooking in the campfire. There is no power, only lighting provided from a small solar panel/battery.
Extra guests welcome in tents, swags or vans adjacent to the cottage. To ensure only one group of campers at a time, the cottage has to be booked first, then book the extra campers through the additional campsites listing.
Talk to me about your needs.
Campfires welcome when not in fireban season. You are welcome to bring your own firewook, or I can supply for $25 a wheelbarrow load. Book this as an extra. Dogs are permitted, but please understand, we are a sheep stud and need to ensure no disturbance from dogs. Please advise if you intend to bring your dog.
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Robe Four Mile Farm
20 sites · RVs10 acres · Robe, SA
Located just minutes from Robe on the Southern Ports Highway, The Four Mile Farm offers a space for self contained vans, camper trailers and tents in a tranquil ten acre rural setting.
Only minutes to the Robe township, restaurants, cafes, shopping and Robe's famous Long Beach, The Four Mile has an abundance of wide open spaces to find a private nook to pull in and take in the big skies in the day and the bright stars at night.
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Pymbroke
3 sites · RVs, Tents79 acres · Rockleigh, SA
Our property is located in the rocky outcrops of the Bremer
Ranges and is
on the Bremer River in Rockleigh.
This site was once a overnight yard for the sheep farmers who were passing through the area.
We have three separate locations for campers to choose from. The Gums-
surrounded by small gum trees right near the Bremer River. The Carob- this site is situated
further back from the river and is surrounded by mulberry trees. Lastly we have The Sticks- this site is behind the scrubby bushed and
requires tight access and is more suited to tents and swags.
The decent into camp is quite narrow and steep so please drive carefully.
We are 45 minute drive
from the Lavender Federation Trail which is a popular walking track in the region.
We are only 30 minutes drive from
Monarto Conservation Park
which is a popular spot for walking trails and picnics. Monarto is also home to a Safari Park which is the largest Safari Park in Australia and home to lots of interesting animals.
We have a toilet available but please BYO toilet paper. From the 15th April fire are allowed. & portable firepits are available for your use Sorry, not pets.
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Belair National Park Holiday Park
107 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Adelaide, SA
Situated in the beautiful Belair National Park this holiday park is made for those looking to surround themselves in the gorgeous wilderness of South Australia. Only 11km south of the CBD and ideal for families, couple getaways and nature lovers; we’ve designed this accommodation to truly allow you to be one with nature. With cabins, glamping tents, cottages and spaces for camping there is an accommodation option for everyone.We want guests to enjoy all the luxuries when camping so you can stay as long as you want with all facilities you will need; whilst never taking away from the beautiful surrounds.
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Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay
9 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Victor Harbor, SA
PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS TO ENSURE A GREAT EXPERIENCE.
Cooinda Retreats is pleased to offer our newest addition to nature based camping. Cooinda Retreats RV and Campground Stays provides an exclusive nature based immersive alternative to big park stays.
Cooinda Retreats is a 100% Not for Profit organisation. Our Stays park, as with our Group Accommodation is our only source of funding to provide valuable services to disadvantaged and marginalised groups of our community. When you stay at Cooinda Retreats, you get a great experience and know you are supporting many worthwhile community programs.
Please remember we are a Hipcamp bushland stays site, not a caravan park. Hipcamp provide very helpful Hipcamper information on their website if you want to understand the difference. Our sites are not massive, we know that, but they are really well cared for, and we offer a spectacular overall environment and level of service. The views are gorgeous.
Please read individual site details, as not all are appropriate for big caravan rigs and massive towing vehicles.
Situated at the foothills of stunning Victor Harbor, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Cooinda Retreats RV Park and Campground comprises 10 dedicated sites, all with a unique aspect of bushland and ocean views.
Cooinda Retreats is a multipurpose site, with group accommodation and RV/Camp Stays. There will be times that both services are in place, it makes the site uniquely wonderful. Please keep this in mind.
You will need to be predominantly self contained, with new portable showers and toilets conveniently located throughout the park for those requiring as a back up. Best to bring your own toilet paper, as these facilities are an added bonus in a self contained stays environment, although we do maintain them to a clean standard.☺️ The Council of Victor Harbor provide a Dump Point approx 3 Kms from our stays park.
Site 1 is both electric and dog fence friendly. Its a premium site.
All other sites are Non Powered, all have potable water supplies available.
You will need to take your rubbish away with you as we don't provide a rubbish service.
Spacious lawned areas designated to your group are provided and your support in maintaining this is appreciated, as we don't allow floor mats on established lawn areas.
Each site is specific to size requirements of your RV and camping outfit, please take note of the sizes in site details as not all sites are suitable for large vans, some are suitable for campers and tents only. Please check the details before booking. If you have a big van (20 foot or more, please only consider sites 1, 2b, 6, 8 and 9. If you book others be prepared for a bit of fun in the set up process.
We offer an extensive Camp Kitchen, which will be shared amongst all guests.
This truly is Victor Harbor's best kept secret. While only a few minutes from the township, you will feel the beauty of nature and the serenity of ocean views.
Maintaining a balance of nature and activity means that we have a no noise policy after 10:30pm.
Naturally we love reviews. We do however ask that you consider all of the above detail and that we are a 100% genuine Not for Profit Charity before smashing out something negative. Particularly something we have already mentioned above anyway. We find a simple private message can generally solve issues. We also have a resident Caretaker couple that take great pride in the park and will assist if appropriate.
To summarise:
- Our sites are different sizes and not all appropriate for big vans, please check the individual details.
- Our sites are not open bush blocks, they are designated sizes, with plenty of open space areas.
-We are a multipurpose site, we have a group accommodation service adjacent to the Stays Park. Sometimes they make some noise, but they also abide by the same curfew rules. Its really lovely to know that (predominantly children) are outside in nature for a bit. We think that is pretty special!
- Our demountable toilets and showers are awesome, they are 100% a bonus as we ask our guest to be self contained where possible. Bring some loo paper just in case the person before you used in all up.
- Water (potable) is available on all sites.
- Please take all rubbish with you, its a condition of booking.
- There are bugs and ants around us, its a bushland setting. We suggest you bring some stuff to manage this.
-We have CCTV cameras discretely situated across our entire site, they are there to keep us all safe.
We cant wait to see you, this is really something special!
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Pindari Park
11 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Stuart, SA
Pindari Park is a beautiful 130 acre cliff top property that offers both North and South views of the River Murray. Situated on the western bank (cliff side) overlooking the most Northerly point of the river and the township of Cadell SA.
Pindari means “From the high ground” from the aboriginal origin and was originally apart of the Nor’ West Bend Station (est. 1850) that stretched from Overland Corner to Burra. The Nor’ West Bend Station next door is now a heritage listed private residence.
With Pindari Park’s scattered native trees, saltbush and mallee shrubs bringing an abundance of wildlife to the property, sit back, relax and enjoy the serenity.
While you sit at the camps sites, enjoy watching the Cadell Ferry, appreciate birds and wildlife, or just enjoy the river boats on their journey up or down our mighty River Murray. You just might be able to catch one of the cruise boats or paddle steamers cruise past, make sure you give them a wave as they pass by.
Pindari Park has many gravel roads and tracks to follow for taking a hike/walk, however, please note that this property is on a cliff, therefore it may not be suitable for young children and caution must be taken at all times.
Each campsite has a fire pit area that can be used during May to October each year (fire ban period is November to April each year). If we are fully booked we will open up our cliff top fire pit near the cottage for all to enjoy (Contact Us Prior to booking).
During October and November the cottage gardens are open to the public (Contact Us Prior for open days), with over 130 roses, many native trees and other plant varieties, you can wander around the gravel paths of our numerous our garden rooms and the orchard.
Take a drive into to Morgan (9 kms) and visit the Old Wharf Port and the Landseers Museum or catch the Cadell Ferry and head across the river to visit the Spook Hill Winery or to use the local boat ramp.
Notes:
- Cliff-top property, may not be suitable for young children. Caution to be taken at all times.
- NO River Access.
- NO dumping of rubbish.
- NO dumping of toilet waste, nearest dump points are located in Morgan and Cadell.
- Pets/Dogs – must be on a lead at all times.
- Nearest Boat Ramp – Cadell.
- Cadell and Morgan both have fuel distributors and general stores.
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in Australia! If you're a hiking enthusiast looking to explore the beautiful terrain of South Australia, you're in luck. With over 1,100 options specifically tailored to hiking in South Australia, you'll have plenty of choices to find your perfect campsite. Looking for campsites with great reviews? Check out Edgehill Farm Stays Riverton (265 reviews), The Scrub Campsite (121 reviews), and Pymbroke (96 reviews). And with popular facilities like cooking equipment, showers, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, with prices ranging from as low as $5 to an average of $20 per night, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. So pack up your gear and get ready to hit the trails in South Australia with Hipcamp!
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