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Waitpinga Ridge | Creek Camp Site

Waitpinga Ridge is a farm located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 15min from Victor Harbor. The Creek Camp Site is tucket away surrounded by gums and adjacent to 35acres of land reseeded back to native bush. From this location you can explore the Fleurieu with ease. Hike parts of the Heysen trail along the Waitpinga Sea Cliffs. Enjoy a drink at Lost Phoenix Farm or Boho Farm. And if you are feeling a little bit adventurous, Waitpinga Quad Bike Tours is just around the corner!

PLEASE NOTE:  This is an unpowered site with no facilities. We accept self-contained travellers only, with their own toilet. There are no rubbish facilities, all waste is to be taken with you when you leave. Campers must adhere to fire ban regulations.  ** 4whd access only during winter. Please note that the site is located next to a creek with free access to the flowing water, it may pose as a drowning risk for some.  


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Emu Bay Hideaway,  Kangaroo Island

30 hectares of peace, mainly vegetated with Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia, a nationally-protected ecological community). Kangaroos and wallabies are in abundance. It has a wonderful feeling of remoteness and seclusion yet is so close to iconic Emu Bay.

Those with 4WD may choose sites overlooking Shoal Bay towards Kingscote. 
 Alternatively, you may set up camp anywhere on the property.  There is even one under-cover position with a concrete floor for those concerned about the weather.

There are no amenities so guests need to be 100% self-sufficient (including BYO drinking water and toilet) and leave no trace. It is a wild block and only five minutes from the iconic Emu Bay, where the white sandy beach runs for 4kms, most of which is backed by 10 to 20-meter-high dunes. It is one of the best beaches on the island with crystal-clear water.

Check with me before lighting a campfire - this depends on the season and risk. Dogs are permitted if well controlled (register visiting dogs with local council).

IMPORTANT: I have very limited access to the Internet, only periodically every few days, if that, therefore, I may take some time to respond to inquiries. It is preferred that if you have questions, you can text or call me, Rosalie, on 0490485123. Please note - all bookings MUST still go through the Hipcamp system, no exceptions.  

Kangaroo Island is serviced by regular ferry - check SeaLink for details.

Potable water

Nat and Stu's Place

Come and see the resilience of the Kangaroo Island Aussie bush.  This property was sadly burnt-out last year but is bouncing back stronger than ever. Use this as your secluded basecamp for exploring Kangaroo Island.

This property offers nature walks, bush camp fires (seasonal), rain water from tank, with fishing, beaches just 10 min away.  Isolated peace and walk amongst the  wallabies, kangaroos, goanna, echidnas.

Enjoy the Wild flowers (seasonal) and plan your days travel to the nearby National Parks and Tourist Attractions across Kangaroo Island.

Toilet facilities available upon request

Take a walks around the fence line and up the fire access track.  See variety of native wildlife in its natural habitat

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

We offer these PRIMITIVE campsites with the understanding that campers will book a nocturnal tour via our website - hansonbay.com.au PLEASE CHECK TOUR AVAILABILITY BEFORE BOOKING CAMPSITE.

Welcome to Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, a privately-owned conservancy focused on providing habitat for native animals to live in the wild. Since 1997 the Sanctuary has worked to conserve and protect the natural resources within its boundaries, especially the native Australian flora and fauna.

We have a BEACH camp site available that offer spectacular ocean views of the wild south coast. Campers will have access to a pit toilet during their stay. There is a 2 night maximum stay.

You will find plenty of sightseeing opportunities and interesting places to visit within easy reach of Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Although much of the western end of Kangaroo Island was severely impacted by the January 2020 bushfires, the uniquely Australian story of rebirth and regeneration after fire is compelling. 

Much of the western end of Kangaroo Island is covered in parks and reserves and it is often referred to as the natural end of the Island. You will find large areas of pristine natural bushland, numerous native wildlife, spectacular, rugged coastal cliffs and beautiful seascapes and beaches. Throughout the wilderness areas you will also discover old buildings and ruins which have been preserved because of their historical role in the development of the island. And if that is not enough to hold your interest, you can swim in the bay, fish from a sandy beach, dive some ship wrecks, surf some big waves, go sand boarding or go bush walking, Whatever your interest, you will find plenty of things to do on your next holiday at the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

FLINDERS CHASE NATIONAL PARK

The Flinders Chase National Park covers much of the western end of Kangaroo Island. The park has a diverse range of wildlife including Platypus, Kangaroos, Koalas and Cape Barren Geese. Flinders Chase offers stunning coastal landscapes, vast areas of wilderness and a variety of recreational opportunities. There is a network of walking trails throughout the park providing you with numerous bushwalking opportunities. 

REMARKABLE ROCKS

Remarkable Rocks is an impressive cluster of sculpted granite boulders perched on a huge rounded granite dome that drops steeply away to the surging seas some 70 metres below.

ADMIRALS ARCH

Admirals Arch is a spectacular archway formed by the relentless waves pounding the cliffs and cutting a path through the cliffs. There is also a colony of New Zealand Fur seals that bask on the rocks below Admirals Arch.

Plus so much more to see and do!

Limited phone reception. Sorry, no pets.

Free wifi hotspot connecting to high speed internet is located near the front gate


Kangaroo Is Amaze'n'fun Campground

The property is on 75 acres within walking distance to the beach, it was a amusement park 20 years ago so still has a few of the amusements working including mini golf, basketball court and a large hedge maze. I'm also building a outdoor bar with a large fire pit. Has a working toilet and hot shower. Plenty of wildlife Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, huge range of bird life Inc Glossy black cockatoos.

Dudley Retreat

Property is 100 acres of a mostly narrow leaf native vegetation area. Natural limestone, wildlife home to abundant native fauna and flora including kangaroos, birds, echidnas goannas. 

The property is located 14km from Penneshaw and the ferry terminal. 6km from browns beach, American beach, and 5km back to Hog Bay road, the main tarred road on the island heading from Penneshaw towards Kingscote and other areas of the island.

It is also located within easy access distances to Cape Willoughby, Dudley and False Cape wines, Sunset winery restaurant, American river, local shops and the Penneshaw end of the island on the Dudley peninsula.

Walking tracks and natural camping areas are in the process of being established and available to park up in. Very basic natural environment. There is a main track as you enter the property with a large portion of our land (over half) to your right (east) of this central track. Don't get lost if you go exploring this area! A couple of clear areas just off to the right of this main track to park up and camp in. This is a dry native area so please be very mindful of this while camping, and of the wildlife. (Which is shy). 

If walking through native veg areas, wear good shoes, take a compass, and tread carefully. There is a lot of limestone, and tracks clear of small rocks are still being established, (although a lot of kangaroo tracks throughout areas).

This would ONLY suit self contained campers, as no facilities provided at this stage. Rubbish is also to be taken with you when leaving please, to dispose of at public bins.

There are amazing island and ocean views from the far western boundary of the property, with beautiful sunset views, either a short walk west through the trees from the central track, or along the western internal road. (left of main entrance gate).

We have a limited rainwater supply in this western boundary area of our land currently, that may be accessed by arrangement at this stage, (with plans to provide a supply to other areas of the land in the future).

There is a code lock on the entrance gate to the property, that the code will be advised on bookings. Please keep the gate closed during your stay.

Of course, anyone using our main track on our property will be considerate and mindful of anyone else that may be driving along it and obviously drive in a safe and considerate manner. Our main track is a single lane private dirt road which of course you can safely pass another vehicle if need be, with care, and if necessary.

Wildlife cross, and use, our internal roads often and regularly, so please drive slowly and carefully on any internal roads. All have native veg on both sides of roads.

It is all national park directly across the road to our property on Doug road also, so watch out for wildlife on roads leading to our property entrance. (as with all roads on the island).

Drive safely and enjoy your stay!!

Please notify us if any issues or questions at all during your stay on our land, and we will be happy to assist.

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