Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Hosted by Melissa · Flowerdale, Victoria
3 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 55 acres
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98% Recommend82 Ratings · 70 reviews
Bushy Ridge offers campers a peaceful retreat with the convenience of power and water on-site, making it an ideal spot for families and pet lovers. The campsite is praised for its privacy, beautiful natural surroundings, and clear directions provided by the host, Melissa. Visitors appreciate the spacious setup, which accommodates both tents and caravans, and enjoy sightings of local wildlife like kangaroos and kookaburras. However, some guests noted the occasional sound of highway traffic, though it didn't detract significantly from the experience.
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Recommends
· June 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Quiet spot, easy acces, water and power onsite was very convenient. Thank you to the owners for a nice weekend away.
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Michael L.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
We had a great time camping at Bushy Ridge, it was easy to access and having running water was great. There was already a fire pit on site which saved us from packing one more thing. We are seasoned campers but it was a great way to comfortably introduce the little kiddos. Will definitely stay again.
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Tegan F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
16 ft travel trailer ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Amazing Location!
Power and water and v private. Was an amazing place to stay. Looking forward to when I can visit again.
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Adam W.
2 reviews
We had a great time at Melissa’s property, the site was very large & with the added benefit of electricity and water, this was a huge luxury!
The spot is very private and had plenty of space and options to set up camp. The site & property was also immaculately clean.
The scenery around the amazing with plenty of wildlife about, saw plenty of kangaroos, kookaburras, birds and some foxes.
I would definitely recommend anyone to stay at Bushy Ridge!
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Thomas F.
7 reviews
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· May 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Great camp site with power and water. Melissa was very prompt with communication in the lead up to the booking, and the site was a gorgeous ridge that felt nice and secluded for a family catchup with a good amount of space for our 3 year old niece to explore!
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Ray D.
2 reviews
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· April 2024
Tent ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
I had a really beautiful stay here with our pup Freddie. It is great for dogs and the host communication was so helpful. The site also felt very private and there was a beautiful view of the sunset. The power and water were also very handy. The only thing Id mention as in early reviews is that there is some highway background noise due to the location but that didnt bother us :)
Thanks again for having us
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Talisa J.
2 reviews
Melissa has set up a simply beautiful area called Bushy Ridge surrounded by Gumtrees and more space than anyone could possibly need. Having power and water on this site makes camping very easy. Hearing the birds in the morning and the sound of the wind through the trees is a nice way to wake up. We found the site perfect for tenting and should be noted ground rocky in parts so suitable tent pegs a must. We used Apple Maps and found the site without any issues using link supplied. The communication from Melissa is at an elite level and everything you need is supplied. We also stumbled on an amazing coffee shop 6km from the site towards Flowerdale. If you are after a morning coffee and pastry it is a must visit. See photos. We loved our time at Bushy Ridge and could have stayed much longer than 4 days. Our German Shepherd was in his element with the amount of space. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway that feels as though you are in the hills with the convenience of power and water this is it
Simon W.
11 reviews
Recommends
· March 2024
16 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Good spot and great communication from Melissa. Water and power which was perfect. Very peaceful location, not too far from Yea.
Would definitely recommend.
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Skye W.
4 reviews
Peaceful little getaway that is close to Melbourne. Everything is as described and communication from Melissa was excellent
Also a great spot for the pooch to wander around.
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Phil B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2024
Tent ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Melissa’s camp spot is gorgeous!
So close to the city, easy to access but really peaceful amongst the trees. The camp spot is really well cleared so heaps of room for cars, tents and picnic rugs. Water and power handy if required. Lovely view of the sunset through the trees. If we’d have stayed longer we would have loved to go for a walk on the property - next time!
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Hannah H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· December 2023
11 ft pop-up camper ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
We really enjoyed being able to camp on Melissa’s property.
Lovely location and we were not disappointed.
There was connection for power and water was also available.
The area was clean and even saw an echidna and deer and kangaroo during the stay.
Would definitely recommend staying here.
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Stephanie G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Amazing stay just a short drive from Melbourne.
We took our dog and he loved it.
For a small cost Melissa provided us with fire wood and even some Proteas!
Perfect spot to switch off and enjoy the surrounds. We will be back!
Mark H.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2023
13 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Quiet large grassy campsite. Great to have power and water available. Easy drive from Melbourne, clear direction’s and communication from Melissa.
Trevor J.
12 reviews
This was a beautiful place to say. Very calming to feel so far away from the world but close to anything and everything you need. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough
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James S.
3 reviews
I chose Bushy Ridge as my first HipCamp location as a solo camper and the site did not disappoint! The site was super clean, nice and flat for swag camping and was such a pretty outlook. Heaps of space for my pup to run around and being allowed to have her off leash was much appreciated by both of us!
Would definitely stay again 😊
Lauren C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
A nice quiet location with water and power, the site itself was also very tidy.
Melissa's instructions to the camp site itself was very clear, however our gps decided to take us to her neighbours house (even though we entered the right address), so watch out for the house number sign when approaching from the main road.
Harris W.
8 reviews
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· September 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
We loved camping at Bushy Ridge. The beautiful bushland either side of the grassy ridge is so vast and makes the space feel really private. The starry night sky was picturesque. The directions provided by Melissa were very helpful as Google Maps would have had us going elsewhere. The fact that we could have our dogs with us was so important and very much appreciated. They loved running around and finding sticks. We were also lucky in the morning to have been visited by some kangaroos. We quietly watched them from the mesh doorway of our tent as they grazed nearby. A wonderful relaxing experience at Bushy Ridge, highly recommend, thanks again.
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Brigitte M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Such a gorgeous location. One of my best hipcamp experiences. Such a rare find, to have stable power and high pressure quality water available. In a beautiful peaceful surrounds. Highly recommended.
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Ian A.
9 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Thank you Melissa, we enjoyed our first camping trip. It was a really nice experience and got us more interested in camping. The stars were beautiful and bright :)
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Matthew D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Awesome night away at Bushy Ridge campsite! Have not seen that many stars in a while … communication was great and the property was beautiful. Would recommend, particularly because the site is dog friendly. Thanks Melissa and family
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Darcy W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Nice and private, handy with the water and power onsite, nice that it’s not too far from Melbourne but far enough you feel like your away, thank you Melissa
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Jason E.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Beautiful and tranquil place to camp. My kids and I had a great time around the fire and we particularly enjoyed feeding the Alpacas and goats.
Definitely do it again some time in the future.
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Paul G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Lovely secluded camping spot! Great communication from Melissa leading up to the stay. Thanks again
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Kate M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2023
16 ft travel trailer ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
Melissa was very accommodating, we had a great stay, we will definitely return.
Neale M.
2 reviews
Had a great experience camping at bushy ridge! Very well signed to get there and the water/power post and fire pit were super handy.
Great place to unwind and will definitely be back!
Nathan U.
2 reviews
We loved the camping here. Beautiful landscape. The girls loved the yabing and the walks. The dogs had great fun too.
The place was well kept and with plenty of space. The directions were clear and the hosts were very helpful.
Will definitely go back!!
Bruno B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2023
We had a great time staying in Coach Murri over a very cold, wet and rainy Easter long weekend. Melissa had sent very clear directions that were easy to follow and had the heater going so the bus was lovely and toasty for our arrival. The main thing that I loved about it was the lack of crowds usually associated with Easter getaways - we walked around and found the other campsite and even if people had been there I don’t think we would have heard or seen them. The bus was exactly as pictured and all the essentials were provided - it gave us a taste of tiny house living. The shower water was lovely and hot, bedding warm and comfortable (although we didn’t utilise the bunks) and in the cupboards we found board games to entertain us when the rain didn’t permit explorations. We headed to the Flowerdale Hotel for dinner one night, and Sedona Estate winery as recommended by Melissa. Had an EXCEPTIONAL experience at the winery and will definitely be buying their wines again. Telstra mobile reception is very limited (which can be a plus) and we got to enjoy the fire pit in the evenings when the weather cleared. Thanks for a lovely experience.
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Rachel G.
2 reviews
Bushy Ridge is the best of the best. The hosts have done such an incredible job of maintaining the site. The ease of access, seclusion, and amenities like power and water make it one of our absolute favourite places to be. Thank you for having us!
Rae B.
18 reviews
This is one of the best Hipcamps we’ve come across, and we’ve returned multiple times. Melissa is an incredible host, the site is clean and easy to access with all the amenities you need for a reasonable price. It’s beautiful and secluded but a quick drive into town if needed. We’ve really come to love the area and jogging/walking on nearby trails. Cannot recommend this listing highly enough!
Rae B.
18 reviews
Recommends
· January 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Bushy Ridge Hideaway
We loved staying at Bushy Ridge. The place was very clean and private with lovely views. The camping area is grassed and not dusty gravel. Feeling isolated but having power and water was amazing.
Communication and directions given from host were great, would recommend Bushy Ridge.
Andrew B.
8 reviews
Location
Flowerdale, Victoria, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Melissa T.
Joined in September 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 7 hours
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