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Otways Farm Hideaway

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· Kawarren, Victoria
200 acres hosted by Euan M.
2 RV/tent sites
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Green, tranquil and picturesque. Kangaroos and wallabies often emerge at dawn and dusk from beneath the 150-foot tall eucalypts of the Great Otway National Park along our farm's eastern boundary. Occasionally koalas nestle in trees around the camping area. You can swim in the unfenced dam, which is fed by a mountain spring on our 200-acre property. But please be aware that the unfenced dam is a drowning hazard for children, so we don't accept bookings that include children under 10 for public liability reasons. We've limited the number of campsites to 2 in an area that could host 200 (see both listings on Hipcamp of ​our 2 campsites at slightly different prices). If you would like even more seclusion, then you are welcome to book both sites so you can talk, drink and play music as late as you like, without having to consider another group of campers. This is a totally different holiday experience to a crowded beach resort, caravan park or camping ground. It's like a hideaway in the hills. Our livestock is the reason why we cannot allow pets on the farm, except for guide dogs and legally accredited assistance dogs. Even small dogs who haven't previously seen a cow can cause stampedes. Please also be aware that from mid-December to mid-April, the CFA enforces district-wide bans on campfires. Fortunately, gas stoves and gas barbecues are allowable, unless specific days are declared as total fire ban days due to extreme heat. Please note that wood-fired barbecues or burners, even if enclosed and fitted with a chimney, still present a spark/ember hazard across summer, so are not permitted. The owner is a member of the local CFA, so there are no exceptions to these fire restrictions. Also, no parties please. A portable flushable plastic toilet in a privacy tent is provided on the campsite. This toilet can be emptied and cleaned every second day by the host. Camping trailers and campervans work better on the sites than heavy caravans or motorhomes. Rain at any time of year can make heavy vehicles difficult to manoeuvre into position or tow out without getting bogged and causing major damage to the grass covering the campsites. The sites are on slight inclines, so levellers can be useful. It's also worth noting there is nowhere to empty caravan/motorhome toilets on or near our campsites (the nearest free toilet waste disposal facility is at Winchelsea, although there is a facility in Colac that requires a small payment). When camp-fires are permitted, guests can bring their own axe, saw or chainsaw to cut up deadwood near the campsites on the important and non-negotiable condition that using their tools is entirely at their own risk. Alternatively, bags of split firewood can be bought from local suppliers in the district or your hosts.
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Matthew W.recommends
January 28, 2024
Campsite 1
Would come again!
The 4 of us were very impressed with the camping site. Euan was very helpful answering our questions and made us feel very welcome. What a beautiful spot next to the swimmable dam! Thanks Euan
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Mitchell P.recommends
January 17, 2024
Campsite 1
Great campsite. Lovely and secluded with no people around. Had a great time chilling out by the dam. Will definitely return!
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Terri Lee C.recommends
October 13, 2023
Campsite 2
A beautiful spot that was mowed and prepared for us on arrival. Euan was a gracious and helpful host. We needed assistance on departure as it had rained. Euan could not have been more helpful and we would highly recommend this property.
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Michael & Janet R.recommends
October 1, 2023
Campsite 1
Loved the serenity
We loved the campsite. The peaceful serenity provided by the view of the forest and the dam. Euan was very helpful with suggestions of what to do in the area. The portable toilet and fire pit were appreciated.
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Brad A.recommends
September 30, 2023
Campsite 2
Fantastic spot
My girlfriend and I loved staying at site 2. Everything was lovely and green, plenty of wildlife (we even had a koala walk through our camp to get to a new stand of trees!) and a spring fed damn for the hotter months. Euan is a really nice guy with heaps of great recommendations for the area and big bags of firewood if you forget to bring some like we did. The site isn't very flat, so if you're in a tent like we were it's a little bit difficult to find a flat spot. We needed up sleeping on a bit of an angle. Make sure to follow Euans advise on the best way to get there too. There are some 4x4 tracks in the area and google maps will be happy to introduce you to them if don't!
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Brendan W.recommends
September 24, 2023
Campsite 1
Just stay here.
Just so good here. But shhhh, keep it quiet so we can stay there again. :) Wildlife, water view, grassed areas, fire drum, porta toilet, drinking water. Gelibrand pub 10 mins away, Forrest 30 min and not that far if you wanted an ocean swim too. All the stars. :)
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Kawarren, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gulidjan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Euan M.Joined in January 2021
Response rate: 100%
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