12 Best Cabin Rentals in Bendigo, VIC, AU 2024

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Redbank156 camping / PITCHED cabins

13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents200 acres · Metcalfe, VIC

Redbank farm has been home to five generations of Superfine Merino wool Farmers. The charming homestead is set on 1000 acres of rolling hills, lush trees, and dams that offer plentiful grazing to sheep and cattle. Metcalfe's rural landscape still remains largely untouched, giving a real feeling of freedom and fresh air, filled with wildlife and sensational scenic adventures to enjoy, like the stunning cascades just up the road. Redbank offers sites across 200 acres of land, SITE 1 a main area offers 4 large sites suited to campers wanting to be super close to toilet, shower, camp kitchen, and playgrounds, which is a major hit with the kids making it a popular spot for families. The camp kitchen has dining space and barbecue facilities. There are about 6 paddock sites that are still within walking distance to all facilities but are nicely spread out to provide guests with there own space. We have 4 sites that you will either need to be a self-sufficient camper, or keen for a hike to facilities as these sites offer a lot more privacy and would need 4wD to access. 2 more sites that you must completely self sufficient and have 4wd skills. We are a no trace camp ground and ask you to take all waste with you when you leave. Dogs are permitted in camps but must be kept on a leash to protect our livestock. Redbank is a working Farm and you will likely see or hear evidence of this during your stay, but we are very considerate of our campers and have had a wonderful experience sharing our land so far and had very happy campers. BEYOND REDBANK156 Campers will find many more attractions in the area, Great spots for hiking, swimming, fishing or just straight up relaxing in the serenity. TRUPENS waterfalls are close by CASCADES and the Coliban River runs through Metcalfe AND EPPOLOCK just up the road. A short drive of 10-15min in all directions will take you to one of the funky little historic towns Kyneton, Castlemaine, Redesdale, and Malmsbury, and another 15 mins on to Daylesford and Trentham all filled with brilliant restaurants, cafes, vineyards, vibrant retail and market scene. What more could you possibly need for a great getaway?

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Lovely Bush Property

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Lillicur, VIC

Surrounded by Lillicur State Forest, opportunities for walks, horse riding and bike riding abound Four mountain bikes are ready to roll and a solar panel will keep phones charged A holding yard will keep your horses happy and shaded. A nine hole mini golf course is ready to challenge you!! Only one booking is taken for any night. As soon as you book, the property becomes yours and is unavailable to anybody else 10 minutes down the road you'll find the quaint village of Talbot. The town retains a number of historic buildings from its prosperous gold mining days. Some of the old shops which line this street are now home to speciality businesses, including a clothing boutique, bookshop and homewares store. The restored London House building in Scandinavian Crescent operates as a cafe and visitor information centre and is surrounded by an attractive community garden. At the corner of Scandinavian Crescent and Fyfe Street is the Talbot Pioneers Memorial Playground with BBQ and picnic shelters. A farmers market operates in the town streets every 3rd Sunday of the month. 2 hours from Melbourne, 1 hours from Ballarat.

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Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park

111 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Castlemaine, VIC

BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park is a peaceful, private oasis in the heart of the vibrant Victorian Goldfields town of Castlemaine, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. It adjoins Castlemaine’s beautiful 25-hectare Botanical Gardens and the parkland setting, trees, breezes, and birdlife provide a magical holiday backdrop. A winner of multiple tourism awards, BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens offers accommodation options for a fun-filled family holiday, a perfect romantic retreat, or a leisurely getaway with friends. You’ll find luxury glamping, spacious villas, a luxury accessible villa, and comfortable cabins, as well as picturesque, pet-friendly powered and unpowered sites. The park enjoys an unsurpassed location. The Botanical Gardens and adjoining nature reserve are the perfect location for an early morning run, a summer picnic, or a visit with the children to an innovative, creative play space. Directly across the road is the popular artisan Mill Complex, with its range of gourmet food outlets, brewery, Viennese-themed coffee house, winery, vintage bazaar, artisan workshops, and much more. To top it off, a couple of friendly country pubs are also just a stroll away. Castlemaine is the perfect base from which to explore Victoria’s Goldfields region and its history, arts culture, renowned wineries (the big reds are especially noted), and spectacular landscapes. The regional city of Bendigo, with its magnificent Goldfields-era architecture, parks, events, and festivals, is an easy half-hour drive away, and towns like Maldon, Clunes, Harcourt, Creswick, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Daylesford and Hepburn are all nearby, offering a choice of wonderful day-trips on scenic back roads. If you’d like to stay closer to your home away from home, BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens is a comfortable 15-minute walk from the center of town. Enjoy Castlemaine’s architecture, coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques and markets. Visit the iconic Theatre Royal, the oldest continually operating theatre on Australia’s mainland, and explore the various beer gardens, pubs, and galleries around the town. For lovers of the great outdoors, there is almost too much to choose from. There are extensive bushland walking and cycling tracks around Castlemaine and further afield, including the renowned Goldfields Track. There is also the 1,400-hectare Mt Alexander Regional Park for bushwalks, picnics, lookouts, and local wildlife. For kids, Castlemaine and the surrounding region is nature’s playground. Get outdoors and explore historic goldmines, rock climbing, watering holes, and family-friendly bike trails and walking tracks. There's also plenty to enjoy at BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park, including a sensory garden designed to connect our guests with the sights, sounds, and scents of nature, a school holiday activity program, and a fun-filled Games Room. Special family holiday moments can be shared around our pizza oven and BBQ, in the "Bush Hut” Camp Kitchen, or sitting around a campfire on a winter's evening. Come and stay in a magical holiday park in the heart of Victoria’s Goldfields and explore a region that truly has something for everyone to enjoy! BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognize their continuous relationship to the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging

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Rustic Miner’s Cabin

6 sites · Lodging11 acres · Golden Point, VIC

A little slice of heaven ! 11 Acres nestled in a valley in the beautiful Castlemaine goldfields. The property has a main house ,shed ,cottage, Glamping tent site and a dam, and is completely off the grid. Also very close to the popular Expedition pass reservoir and only a few minutes drive to Chewton and Castlemaine. Come and experience the beautiful sunset, Wildlife and tranquility. The cottage itself is furnished and has a cosy open fire place and barrel heater, a small kitchen with basic kitchenware, hot and cold water gas cooking and solar and gas lighting. There is a separate bedroom at the back with a Queen bed and a king single bed. Please note bedding is not provided so please bring a warm sleeping bags or bedding and pillows. There is a adjoining bathroom (accessible from outside) with toilet, vanity and HOT shower. (BYO towels). Please note the bathroom may be shared with my Glamping site guests. (just one other site) The cabin sleeps 3 and you can also bring a tent as well.. Please note this is rustic accommodation and the cabin doesn’t have 240v power only 12v LED lighting and an esky is also provided. Located just 5 mins to local reservoir which is a great place to swim, fish or paddle. Also the popular Red Hill Pub and gold prospecting areas are just up the road and only 10 minutes to historic Castlemaine. Firewood available $30per barrow load. Please message me though the site. Just 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne, 1 hour from Ballarat and 40 minutes from Bendigo.

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Merriwoola

1 site · Lodging100 acres · Nulla Vale, VIC

Merriwoola is a property of outstanding natural beauty and offers guests a sanctuary from the world surrounded by parkland bush, mysterious boulders resting amongst the trees and numerous native animals including wombats, echidnas, kanagroos, wallabies, possums, koala and the most extraordinary birdlife. The property is defined by an ancient water course that cuts a 1km ravine through the property. During the winter the dry boulder-strewn gorge is transformed with waterfalls and cascades along its length and regardless of the season transports you to another time and place. There is limited solar power (enough for phones and laptops) and low flow water (enough to brush your teeth). Neither is guaranteed to be available. A wood stove heats the hut, boils the kettle and cooks your dinner; firewood is included. An open outdoor bathroom includes a sink, bath and drop toilet. Hot water is available but not promised. The hut is fenced and well-behaved dogs are welcome. This property is suited to resourceful guests who are familiar with lighting fires, swinging an axe and understanding rural courtesies. The abundance of wildlife is used to peace so if you are taking a dog with you then please keep it within eyesight and always under your control. Please also consider that the mobs of kangaroos that roam the property include some large bucks (boomers) that can be confrontational if surprised so please proceed with caution if approaching grazing animals.

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Aunty Meds Cottage Hill View

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Clydesdale, VIC

Yes this gorgeous cottage is famous! The Restoration process was filmed for ABC’s Restoration Australia! Check it out on I view. “Season 3 Clydesdale” “Aunty Med’s Cottage” built in 1850 is a step back in time. Everything has been thought of to create a special getaway from the hustle, bustle of the city in a beautiful bush setting.

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17pounds Country Estate

1 site · Lodging16 acres · Bacchus Marsh, VIC

WELLNESS & ACCOMODATION PACKAGES available. Please make a booking enquiry. Fully S/C Cottage,10 mins Daylesford & Trentham, Fire place, proper coffee machine, full kitchen, A/C. Outdoor bath, indoor pool, private forest walking tracks, winter fire pit, E-bikes to explore & fire place in pavilion hanging over the water. Total serenity & relaxation at your doorstep. Brekky provisions, bread maker & more included. Wellness & Fitness Experiences, massages, charcuterie board & much more. 17pounds The space The Cottage & Gardens This stunning standalone Scandinavian styled Villa is a perfect couple’s romantic rural retreat. Tucked away within an oasis of rich forest foliage, this 16-acre sanctuary is located just 95 km from Melbourne CBD. Watch the sunset over the farmland and enjoy the abundance of bird & wildlife. Listen to owl’s hoot & wait patiently for wombats & kangaroos to arrive. Explore our extensive landscaped garden rooms, poly tunnels & raised vegetable gardens. Pick berries & gather produce for an evening cook up. Now, let’s elevate this property from an impressive couple’s retreat to a small private wellness resort. So, don't miss out on our little place we call paradise! Inside • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Breaky provisions supplied, including farm fresh eggs • Wake to the smell of freshly baked bread (bread maker & ingredients supplied) • Delonghi Magnifica Coffee Machine & beans • Arriving late? Ingredients supplied for you to cook a delicious cheeky pasta dish • Wrap around veranda so you can enjoy the forest close at hand • Outdoor BBQ • Enjoy the challenge of getting active by day and embracing a touch of luxury by night. • The villa boasts a large bedroom • Huge lounge / dining room • Fireplace to keep you warm during winter nights • As well as reverse cycle air conditioning so your always comfortable • Netflix, Stan & Prime Video included. Inhouse movies, music to dance to, & a few games to play • High-speed internet, Smart TV, B&W sound • Outdoor Bath, big enough for 2 The Bedroom • Comfy Queen Bed • Selection of pillows • Doona & blankets to suit • Electric blanket • Lamps & bedside table • Robes & Slippers Bathroom • Lux bath sheets • Aromatherapy Soaps, Shampoo & Conditioner • Hairdryer • Heater Over the Water Pavilion • Beautiful space to enjoy lounging on the sunbeds overlooking the water • Pot belly fireplace to enhance the experience • Romantic place to enjoy a Charcuterie board, picnic, sunset canapes or an aperitif • Sunset paddle boat ride in the “Love Boat” Forest Walks • We have around 4km of private walking tracks for you to explore at leisure (walking maps provided) • Private & intimate idyllic picnic locations Wellness Facility (by appointment only) • Fully equipped gym, heated magnesium pool, Wellness Experience Events held monthly, elevate this property from an impressive couple’s retreat to a small private wellness resort. What Else? • E Biking (e-bikes available)- Explore nature in style cycle along the rural winding forest paths (maps provided) • Spread out the yoga mat under the covered veranda • Book a massage or a Private Aqua Magnesium Wellness Experience • Head out into the sprawling undulated walking tracks • Spas, great cafes, excellent restaurants, pubs, wineries and trendy shops are all within a 10-minute drive from the property. Guest access Situated on 16 acres, here is plenty of privacy for all. Whilst we are on the property chances are you will not see us unless you want to. We respect your time away & privacy, so unless you reach out you wont be disturbed. Most areas of the property are available for you to wonder. Other things to note Please refer to our website 17pounds for additional information regarding the property Fire Pit experiences, fitness classes, magnesium pool experiences, inhouse massages, gourmet picnic hampers are available to book prior to your arrival.

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Tall Poppy Farm

1 site · Lodging75 acres · Sunbury, VIC

Tall Poppy Farm is located near Mt Macedon, the cabin is located in lovely gardens that can be enjoyed by guests. We are a regenerative farm with soy free organic eggs, a vineyard with a lovely crisp PetNat and other sparkling wines. Hanging Rock is 5 minutes away and Mt Macedon is 10 mins away. The mountain is a wonderland of heritage gardens and wild bushscapes of eucalyptus, pine and tall Mountain Ash. Inviting cellar doors and soul-soothing views. Magnificent mansions and native wildlife. It’s a paradise for those who love nature, stunning gardens and outdoor activities.

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Lillicur Vineyard B&B

1 site · Lodging20 acres · Amherst, VIC

A spacious studio apartment set in a quiet, rural location in the heart of the goldfields. Just 20 minutes to Avoca and Maryborough, and 10 minutes to the historic goldmining town of Talbot. Ideal for prospectors, history buffs or a romantic getaway, the B&B includes a king-size bed, a small kitchenette and a BBQ on the verandah. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome.

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Cabins near Bendigo guide

Overview

Victoria’s mammoth gold boom of the mid-1800s saw Bendigo evolve from a tent city into today’s prosperous region, which proudly displays its rich heritage and cultural attractions for visiting campers. About two hours’ drive north of Melbourne, greater Bendigo National Park is a great spot to try your hand at gold panning, while Bendigo Bushland Trail, O’Keefe Rail Trail, and Bendigo Creek Trail are popular spots with hikers and mountain bikers. Further afield, campers can paddle a kayak or SUP board along the Murray River and opt for a stay at a tent or caravan park. Bendigo holiday parks are typically well equipped, some with glamping tents and luxury facilities like swimming pools and ensuite bathrooms.

Where to go

Castlemaine

Castlemaine is a small city with an eclectic arts scene, which attracts creatives from around the globe. A thriving food scene is supported by an artisan precinct, home to vintage collectables and vintage markets where makers produce cheeses, small goods, clothing, furniture, art, and more. Campers are welcome at nearby Hipcamps and holiday parks that offer easy access to the town’s fun.

Maldon

Maldon proudly displays its heritage with grand historical architecture from the mid-19th-century gold rush era, a Vintage Machinery Museum, and a steam train ride on the Victorian Goldfields Railway. Shop for local produce, antiques, and handcrafted souvenirs at Maldon Market, then escape town for an overnight stay in the bush or on the Loddon River.

Axedale

Midway between Bendigo and Heathcote, enjoy the BBQ area and shady picnic spots in riverside parklands at Axedale, where you might see the river’s famed platypus. Axedale is a popular stopping point for cyclists or walkers on the O’Keefe Rail Trail, while lunch at the Axedale Tavern, a family-friendly country style pub, is a must do.

When to go

Summer is peak season in Victoria with campsites, caravan parks, and holiday parks best booked far in advance—Christmas and Easter holidays are particularly in demand. If you’re looking for fewer crowds, visit after the Australia Day long weekend in January, which marks the end of the summer school holidays, and before Easter, which is generally when nights start to get cool. Vineyards harvest vines from February to April, making it a good time to book a wine tour around Bendigo.

Know before you go

Free camping sites are dotted throughout the region, many with toilets, fire pits, BBQ areas, and picnic tables.
More than 60 cellar doors and vineyards dot the Bendigo and Heathcote wine region, some offering wine tours and meals.
Castlemaine State Festival is held each April as Australia’s flagship regional arts event, attracting international and local talent over almost three weeks of events.
For travellers driving north toward NSW, Lions Park Rest Area at Huntly is a popular stop on the Midland Highway, while the bushcamp-style Notley Campground is an overnight campsite and parking area managed by Parks Victoria.