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Nest Retreat at Great Ocean Road

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· Torquay, Victoria
3 acres
4 sites
3 RV/Tent
1 RV
Location! Location! Nest Retreat is a peaceful dog-friendly bush property of 3.3 acres, so close to everything in Torquay, at the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. It's only 2.2 km to the beach, so makes a great base camp to explore the area. Its 1.2 km to Torquay North Shopping Centre. TASMANIA FERRY TERMINAL - we are a 35 minute drive away. We have a tennis court and basketball ring available if you feel like getting active! (BYO rackets and balls) We are also next to the cycle tracks, both road or mountain bike to ride out to the Bellarine Rail Trail or coastal track to Bells Beach. You can catch tadpoles in the dam or build a bush cubby near your site. NO FIRES please - the foliage is tinder dry at present. We will develop dedicated fire pits for the sites after the summer season
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Wildlife watching
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Torquay, Victoria, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Lisa H.Joined in September 2022
93%
72 ratings · 56 reviews
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Mathilde Vetnes S.doesn't recommend
March 19, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
Had expected more
We had expected more in order to the price we paid. We got there in the dark and there were no marked places or signs. Not to recommend if you have a swag or tent like we had. Felt like putting up the swag in a random spot, but have to mention there were no other people there.
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Tracey F.recommends
March 18, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
Great little spot at the back of the property. Great for some R and R . Good overnighter.
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Veronica K.recommends
March 18, 2023
Site 4 - Retro Van
Easy access and close to town. It was quiet and lovely sleeping under the stars. Thanks for having us
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Nicole C.recommends
March 14, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
I loved this spot. Everything was so easy, directions, location and site. So nice camping near the gum trees. I'll be back for sure.
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Tristan P.recommends
March 13, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
Fantastic stay and plenty of space. Easy communication with Lisa. Thanks so much for hosting!
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Andrew C.recommends
March 12, 2023
Site 1 The tennis court
Instructions were very clear and helpful. The site was easy to access and set up. Heaps of firewood around and a fire pit was provided by Lisa.
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Mark K.recommends
March 12, 2023
Site 4 - Retro Van
All good. reasonably priced camping close to Torquay, thanks!
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Sarah B.recommends
March 9, 2023
Site 1 The tennis court
Very close to town and to Bells, Lisa was helpful with fitting us into a space at short notice. Thank you
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Jessie C.recommends
March 6, 2023
Site 1 The tennis court
We really loved how close this bushy site was to town! Though it was close to a road it’s a very quiet area. Our kids loved being able to use the basketball court and delighted in being visited by two kelpies from across the road. We’d definitely stay again.
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Lisa B.recommends
March 4, 2023
Site 2- The boat shed
Great site
Great site lots of space and perfect location. My dog loved her first camping trip and even liked the other dogs that come to visit. Which was unusual for her 😂
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Amy K.recommends
February 28, 2023
Site 1 The tennis court
It was fine, kind of a sandy drive way type car park next to a tennis court
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Jeffrey W.recommends
February 28, 2023
Site 4 - Retro Van
Gertie the Gazelle
Great site for our poptop caravan, easy access to property and good directions. The site was flat, quiet and 5 minutes from Torquay.
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Blake E.recommends
February 27, 2023
Site 2- The boat shed
Relatively close to main Torquay area. Was quiet on a Sunday night.
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Nat C.recommends
February 26, 2023
Site 1 The tennis court
Great Place to stay. Would stay again if we are ever in the area.
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Sam L.recommends
February 26, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
Loved the camping here, super close to Torquay and perfect spot amongst the trees! Basic camping site, was great - plus a very friendly pupper
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William R.recommends
February 21, 2023
Site 1 The tennis court
Great location Especially traveling with a pet as not many pet friendly Caravan parks in town Fair price with power supplied Was that good and convenient booked a extra night to see the sights.
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Tiaki B.recommends
February 21, 2023
Site 2- The boat shed
Great base to explore Torquay!
Excellent little spot to base yourself in Torquay. The site area was dirt/sand surface and uneven so take your levelling chocks if you’re in a caravan. We took a 20 ft van in ( actually didn’t ready the part about nothing over 18ft sorry to our hosts that’s my fault) and had no trouble getting in or out. Plenty of room. Very quiet spot and felt so safe and secure with our 2 little kids. Our very well trained dog was very happy to spend his days off leash sunbaking after 6 weeks of rules requiring him on leash elsewhere which was awesome thank you. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay again if we were travelling to Torquay. Thanks very much to our hosts who very much left us to our vices during our stay. Very affordable as well! I would recommend to anyone travelling through.
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Carly M.recommends
February 20, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
Great caravan spot for a couple of days and only a very short drive to beaches and shops.
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Jarrod W.recommends
February 18, 2023
Site 1 The tennis court
Perfect like spot for us. Close to town, very quiet, super flexible amd understanding hosts... And dog friendly. Thanks guys
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Justin F.recommends
February 16, 2023
Site 2- The boat shed
Great location, super close to Torquay and easy to explore surrounding areas. Nice private site. Host was very helpful. Would recommend. 👍
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Bradford W.recommends
February 15, 2023
Site 4 - Retro Van
Great clear spot that was very private. Close to everything. Loved it so much we doubled our stay.
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Cara W.recommends
February 15, 2023
Site 1 The tennis court
Waking up with the birds.
Fell in love with the peace of the Nest.. So lovely and relaxing. Thank you to the hosts xx
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Channi R.recommends
February 15, 2023
Site 1 The tennis court
Great site to base yourself at to explore the surf coast, hosts were very friendly.
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Susan B.recommends
February 14, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
Close to town, but quiet. Lots of bird life and no car/ traffic noise
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Alex B.recommends
February 12, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
Great location and nice and quiet! Great camping option close to the beach
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Kim S.
February 12, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
Over priced for what it is. No amenities or water. Good location though.
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Glen E.recommends
February 8, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
We loved staying here. Nice and peaceful and so easy to get into town and check it out. Lisa was very helpful when I needed to contact her. Can definitely recommend this place.
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Scott O.
February 6, 2023
Site 2- The boat shed
Consider other options
When we booked there was only a couple of sites to choose from, and other reviews had noted how private it was. Since our booking, other sites have been added and we had people right next to us both nights. I went back into my original booking email and clicked on the link to check, and the listing could no longer be found, confirming these changes were made. I also noticed the name had changed. This is all fine, but not what we booked. There was no communication to advise us of this also. Even the people who showed up to camp next to us were surprised of their "site". So to future bookers, don't trust previous reviews, it's a small property so there is no privacy if the other sites are booked. I also tried contacting the host for an unrelated matter and received no response. We camp a lot and have been lucky to experience many good hipcamps, unfortunately we cannot rate this one. If the host kept the privacy then it would be worth it.
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Brigitte S.recommends
February 3, 2023
SITE 3 - The Gums
Great location for the night before the ferry! Quiet and well maintained. Thankyou! Will be recommending to friends
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Nath F.recommends
February 1, 2023
Site 2- The boat shed
Great communication from Lisa. Easy to find location. Nice and close to Torquay as well. Comfortable quiet location that fits a caravan.
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