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    Cockatoo Valley Tiny Vacations

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    115 reviews
     · Cockatoo Valley, South Australia
    23 acres hosted by Cheryl G.
    5 Vehicle/Tent sites · 1 tent site
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    Amazing views
    Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
    This 20 acre working property is dedicated to our horses, dogs, birds and relaxing! You are welcome to wander into the big paddock and get a close up view of the system that services the property. It is also through this gate you go to access the walking trails and continue on to explore the scrub area where many native birds come and go including kookaburras. The line of trees planted in the gully area are dedicated koala forage trees so also wander down there and have a look and see if you can spot one. Your relaxed property walk will take you past paddocked sheep (they may run up to you if they think you have something for them to eat. Cut apples or carrots into pieces for them ) Rams and Whethers are together in their own paddock, alpacas and Bobby are in with the Ewes and any lambs at the time protecting them from predators in another paddock. There are horses, Dallas the mule (please do not enter their paddocks) , wild ducks at the dam, as well as our ducks and geese if they are out of their enclosure that day. There are raceways between all paddocks to continue your walk all around the property. Beware of the electric fencing though, it hurts if you touch it! We also have some very friendly chooks and turkeys that LOVE to say hello and be hand fed chopped up pieces of apple, carrot, grapes and especially watermelon! Feel free to give them any food scraps you might have. We also have a family of magpies will enjoy any meat scraps you leave for them too.Dallas, our mule is always up for a bit of attention and any apples or carrots you might like to share with him. Dallas is rather special as his dad is a "mammoth donkey" who has been imported from America. His mum is a stunning thoroughbred. Mammoth donkeys are a bigger/taller breed of donkey than Australian donkeys are. They are beginning to be used up north on stations instead of horses as mules are sturdier, more sure footed, not as flighty as horses so safer for stock men and women to use working with cattle. They can live into their late 30,s so have a longer working life as well. Dallas was born in 2023 Campsites 1, 2 and 3 are on the right hand side as you drive in via the automatic opening gate which you will be given access to once we have added your mobile number to the system after you have booked. We are currently planting more native shrubs and trees in this area to encourage even more bird life plus provide future windbreaks and further divide sites. From this area you will see the most spectacular sunsets and be able to have an open campfire during winter season. The Dam It site, Tree line site and Solar paddock site are through another gate on the left hand side opposite site 3/ the paddock with the solar panels in it before you reach our residence, aviaries and toilet. It is also through this gate you go to access the walking trails. Besides sitting back relaxing reading a book with a nice local wine in your hand there are other nearby options to fill your days while staying on our property. Take a short drive down Goldsfield Rd to the Mining Museum and hiking trails. A few KM's towards Williamstown stop in and see the Whispering Wall, built between 1899 and 1903, for its time of construction the dam was deemed a revolutionary engineering marvel. Sounds and voices, even a whisper can be clearly heard at the other end of the dam more then 100 meters away. Continue on through Williamstown and hire a kayak and explore the Warren Reservoir with the resident pelicans. The Warren reservoir was built on the South Para River between 1914 and 1916. Mt Crawford forest is then another short drive on where you can hike, ride and picnic and be guaranteed to see kangaroos in their natural habitat. We are also ideally located being at the gateway to numerous wineries, take your e-bike and explore the towns in the Barossa Valley which are linked with rose lined bitumen trails, explore the shops, cafes and enjoy delectable food, stop in at the Lavender Farm, treat yourself to a scenic flights with Barossa Helicopters or challenge yourself at Barossa Bowland and fantastic themed Dinosaur mini golf just to name even more options! Less than 10 minute drive from our front gate will have you at the lovely town of Lyndoch where the local IGA is a handy stop for those emergency essentials as well as the local bakery, craft shop, pub, post office, Lord of Lyndoch restaurant, Table Cafe Kies winery for starters. 10 Minures the other direction will see you at a new suburb Springwood which has a variety of shops and a Chemist, couple minutes further will have you at the lovely town of Gawler. The visitor center here is also home to local artists to exhibit their works. Like to kayak? Well a short drive will take you to spectacular opportunities to do so. Hire is also available at the site at different times of the year. Love exploring by bike? You are at the heartland of multiple trails you can access too. Local bike hire options are available too. As you can see, you have plenty of options to tailor your stay to suit the type of experience you are after. No responsibility taken for any injury or accident to Campers, their property and pets while camping at Tiny Vacations. Pets are welcome but must be dogs on a lead at all times due to stock onsite and neighboring properties. Veterinary costs/wound care costs etc to any stock caused by campers pets will be at the owners cost.
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    92% Recommend144 Ratings · 115 reviews
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    Victoria B.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Not recommend
    · March 2025
    8 m Class A ·
    Site 2
    I feel so sorry for them due to the lack of rain, it is so dry. But that is not their fault. Otherwise it's a lovely spot to stay for a day or two
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    Allan I.
    1 month on Hipcamp
    Mixed feelings
    · March 2025
    Sortof nice
    7 m Class A ·
    Site 2
    I enjoyed the farm setting the views and walking amongst the animals . Toilet is handy ! I would have welcomed a brief welcome of sorts ! at least inserted into the messages advising gate technique and feeding animals . No welcome written or personal seemed a bit odd. Im afraid the hosts cannot improve another deficiency ; that road below is noisy ! Much trafficked in-fact sounds occasionally is used as a racetrack by some ! I heard traffic from 4am . Pleasant enough if you dont mind the road
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    Kate D.
    1 month on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Loved this stay
    5 m car ·
    Site 2
    We had a lovely stay at cockatoo valley. Cheryl was available by phone and even offered us to use her pool on a very hot day. The animals are an added bonus, we were very excited as it was the first time we had seen a Mule and the alpacas and her dog Izzy were lovely. Definitely recommend this stay for other travellers.
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    Dallas H.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Beautiful Property
    Tent ·
    Site 2
    What a beautiful property situated in a grate area. Thank you Cheryl for your hospitality :)
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    Jacqueline C.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Lovely quiet spot
    7 m Class A · With pets ·
    Site 1
    Nice quiet camp site, owners make an effort to keep a good grass patch ...much appreciated as it was very dry and brown thru much of SA. Nice to meet the animals. Ps you will.need a ramp to level
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    Barry W.
    2 reviews
    Not recommend
    · March 2025
    5 m pop-up camper ·
    Site 7 Tree line
    Sites 1-4 looked good… nice and flat with a square of grass for your annexe… site 6 & 7, were we stayed, were not so nice… no flat level ground to setup on as they are on a downhill slope. Unfortunately it was very hot and dry when we went… probably better during the cooler months as it was very dusty and there was a lot of dung on the ground from horses & sheep… so you had to watch out were you stepped. And yes, I understand it’s a working property but I’ve stayed on lots of working properties… this was much more than just a bit of dung.
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    Cockatoo Valley, South Australia, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Peramangk and Ngadjuri First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Cheryl G.

    Joined in April 2021
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