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    Bimbimbi River Camp

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    234 reviews
     · Victoria
    200 acres hosted by Ian C.
    1 lodging site · 5 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Bimbimbi is located at the free flowing, clear beginning of the Murray River, at Tintaldra. We have 5 separate sites. Each site is for a single group, so you know you will only have yourselves in close proximity. Each site has access to the river, although The Fishing Hole, River Red Gums and The Big Bend have better access than The Willows and The Old Pump Hole. Swimming, fishing for Murray Cod, hiking along the river bank (we have 3km of frontage), bird watching, relaxing are typical things to do here. Or, if you are more adventurous, borrow our canoes and do a down river trip, or go for a longer hike up Pine Mountain in the Pine Mountain National Park. Or, bring your mountain or road bikes and do some cycling on the picturesque roads and trails. The Big Bend is the most open camping site suitable for larger groups. Access to the river for swimming is good. This site is accessible to 2-wheel drive vehicles. The Fishing Hole is our most remote location, accessible during the summer by high clearance 2-wheel drive vehicles but 4-wheel drive is highly recommended. There is good access to the river here for swimming. This site is clothing optional. You are basically on your own in a remote place. Wear whatever you like, including nothing at all. River Red Gums is a single campsite, also remote and primitive, accessible by high clearance 2-wheel drive vehicles during dry weather. Again, 4 wheel drive is recommended. Access to the river is easy and the bank slopes gently down making it a great place for swimming. This site is also clothing optional. The Old Pump Hole is upstream of all the other camp sites. It is the easiest to access. Most vehicles will get to this site. The bank here is steeper so swimming is not as easy. However, always improvising, campers at this location jump in here with their li-los, inner tubes and other flotation devices and float down to The Big Bend, get out and then come back and do it again. This is an area set on a small hill overlooking the river, as shown in the photos. The Willows, our newest site, is between The Big Bed and River Red Gums, set under the shade of some willows a few metres from the river bank. The bank here is also steep, but again, campers can hop into the river here and float down to River Red Gums, or walk either to River Red Gums or The Big Bend for swimming. The Willows is also clothing optional. The campsites are well spaced out, with a minimum of 200 metres between the nearest two locations. In fact, it either impossible or very difficult to see anyone else at the other camp sites from your own camp site. Each camp site is accessible via its own track, so you won't have other vehicles driving past your camp site. We have a Leave No Trace policy, please take all rubbish with you. (This also means not throwing bottles, cans, bottle tops, aluminium foil and other non-biodegradable items into the camp fire.) Dogs are allowed, but please keep them under control, particularly if near cattle. Campfires are allowed only in braziers provided, when fire bans are not in place. You can gather your own firewood or purchase firewood from us (see "Extras"). Please arrive before dark if you haven't been here before. It is difficult to understand a new camp site in the dark. We provide a toilet at each location, for your convenience and the cleanliness of the camp site in general. Nothing but your human deposit and toilet paper in the toilet please. No disposable wipes, nappies etc. Please put these in your trash. Also, bring your drone but use it only over locations that are not occupied. We have canoes to borrow and seasonal produce is available from the garden. And, again, wood for purchase if you don't want to gather your own. Please see "Extras"
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    99% Recommend286 Ratings · 234 reviews
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    Kate F.
    4 reviews
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    · March 2025
    19 ft pop-up camper · Group trip ·
    The Big Bend
    We loved our long weekend at Big Bend. The camp’s position under the beautifully planted grove of poplar trees provided cooling shade all day and a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the river and surrounds. Ian and Olga have done a great job setting up a terrific and private campsite with toilet facilities and great access to the river. We will definitely return!
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    Peter K.
    3 years on Hipcamp
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    · March 2025
    Amazing experience
    19 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
    River Red Gums
    We had such an amazing experience at Bimbimbi River Camp. Ian is a great host who really enjoys sharing his piece of paradise with others. The site was freshly mowed, very spacious yet private, and there is a drop toilet adjacent. The river has great fishing, we caught multiple Murray Cod during our stay. Ian also took time out to take our family canoeing which was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend
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    Country C.
    5 reviews
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    · March 2025
    Tent ·
    The Old Pump Hole
    good place to relax and swim.......................................
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    Margaret T.
    4 reviews
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    · March 2025
    22 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
    The Willows
    Lovely well maintained sites next to the river. Peaceful and lovely views. Ian is very welcoming
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    Lisa Q.
    3 years on Hipcamp
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    · March 2025
    Paradise
    22 ft travel trailer ·
    River Red Gums
    Absolutely beautiful spot,far away from others to feel alone and right on the banks of the beautiful Murray and the night sky is incredible. Loved falling asleep and waking to the sound of so many bird songs. Close to paradise. Ian great host always available if you need anything
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    Bruce M.
    2 reviews
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    · March 2025
    13 ft pop-up camper ·
    River Red Gums
    It’s was a lovely spot and Ian I so nice that so all I have to say but hip camps say I have to leave a minimum of 50 word I don’t have 50 words to say so if you won’t people to leave feed let them leave what they won’t thanks
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    Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Wiradjuri, Jaitmatang, and Ngarigo First Nations according to
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    Joined in June 2020
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