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    Marron Bush Escape

    91%
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    34 reviews
     · Western River, South Australia
    250 acres hosted by Sean And Kirsty O.
    1 lodging site · 2 Vehicle/Tent sites · 4 tent sites
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    Welcome to Marron Bush Escape, located in Gosse, in the Western River area (western end, near Flinders Chase National Park) of beautiful Kangaroo Island! This is a beautiful, remote, rural 250 acre private property, it is home to a number of sheep, features dams that have Marron and boasts the best that nature has to offer. Rest assured, you will not see any neighbours on this property; just picturesque landscapes everywhere you look! It is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Penneshaw, where you get off the ferry. We offer powered and unpowered camp sites, as well as a bush, cabin. Camp fires (small) are allowed when fire restrictions allow. There is a fire pit that can be used when there is no fire ban, with barbecue plate and camp ovens for old-style bush cooking or cooking up your fresh organic Kangaroo Island Marron. There is a drop toilet at the back and external lights and an external kitchen sink with hot and cold water. There is one drop dunny and limited rain water (you are welcome to bring your own drinking water if you need extra). For your convenience, there are recycling and rubbish bins at corner of Snug and Colman’s Rd for all waste disposal. On half of our property we have sheep and lambs in the paddocks. Bring your camera, and you just might be lucky enough to see little lambs playing and even being born. We may also be shearing and invite you to see how this is done. The other half of the property is untouched natural scrub with grass and trees 12 foot tall. There are koalas, eagles, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and lots of other native animals and a creek with small waterfalls. In winter time the ground can be boggy, so a 4WD is desirable and will allow you to explore further. From the cabin, make your way down past the dams and go through the shiny gate at the bottom of the hill (please close the gate behind you). Here, you'll discover 125 acres of untouched Kangaroo Island wilderness with walking trails to explore. Keep an eye out for koalas, kangaroos, wedge-tail eagles, wallabies, large grass trees etc We also have two small lakes that you can have a picnic by or drop some Marron nets in for a fresh feed. There are weighing scales provided at the shed so you can pay for them. This is on an honesty system- so please do the right thing, as we have already been burnt from the fires. You must contact me if you wish to fish for marron prior to catching any. There are no shops or restaurants close by (stock up before arriving!) and you will need to travel down dirt roads but you will really have the opportunity to get off the grid, get back to nature and make memories in the stunning, untouched, Kangaroo Island wilderness! Local attractions include: Kelly Hill Caves Flinders Chase National Park Stokes Bay Cape Borda Lighthouse Middle River Western River
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    91% Recommend40 Ratings · 34 reviews
    This campground offers a serene escape with stunning views and plenty of nature to explore. Many guests enjoyed the opportunity to catch and cook marron, adding a unique touch to their stay. While the hosts received praise for being friendly and accommodating, some campers noted issues with sheep droppings in the area and occasional maintenance needs. Despite these minor drawbacks, the location is ideal for those seeking peace, starry nights, and a genuine country experience.
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    Alice J.
    3 months on Hipcamp
    Mixed feelings
    · January 2025
    Tent ·
    Marron Bush Camp Unpowered
    Only got to spend one night here, but overall we had a great time. The hosts are very friendly and helpful, the site itself is spacious. However, there are a lot of sheep poo in the unpowered campground area, and a dead sheep a few metres away from the gate, attracting quite a bit of flies. Weather was great when we camped there, got to see an amazing sunset and the farm offered a great open view to a full sky of stars. Ps would be nice if there are some picnic tables.
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    Jade C.
    2 reviews
    Not recommend
    · January 2025
    With kids ·
    Catman‘s Hilltop Cabin
    Overall we loved our stay. The cabin was on a beautiful property, with both grass and bush. There were a few things that weren't as we expected from the description, including being close to and sharing facilities with other campers, and a few things that would benefit from some TLC.
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    Sinh L.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · December 2024
    Camping with animals & views!
    Group trip ·
    Catman‘s Hilltop Cabin
    Amazing space to stay, Sean and Kirsty are very accommodating hosts, dont hesitate to ask questions as they are very responsive with detailed instructions and recommendations. We stayed in the cabin, even though rural area with sheep running around, however toilet, shower is available and space is clean with enough appliances for you use. Thank you guys, we will be back!!
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    Carmel M.
    12 reviews
    Recommends
    · December 2024
    Tent ·
    Marron Bush Camp Unpowered
    Great spot to visit the North side of Kangaroo Island. Short drives to Snelling beach and Stokes bay. We even scooped some marron from the dam!
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    Frederik W.
    5 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · November 2024
    Tent ·
    PS2 next to shearing shed
    Amazing Campground and the fact that you’re able to catch marrons makes it so much fun! Got some really good ones! Sean and Kirsty is so welcoming and definitely doesn’t mind helping. They respond fast too!
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    Darcy N.
    11 reviews
    Recommends
    · October 2024
    Tent ·
    Marron Bush Camp Unpowered
    Loved cooking up fresh marron straight out of the dam! Really memorable spot
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    Western River, South Australia, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Sean And Kirsty O.

    Joined in November 2020
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