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Secluded Otways Forest Camp

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· Deans Marsh, Victoria
8 acres hosted by Lloyd D.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
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Our property is surrounded by the Otways forest and native Australian bush. Under 2 hours from Melbourne, and only 10-15minutes drive from the Otway Harvest Trail.  Find a spot to park your van, tent, camper trailer or caravan on our beautiful natural piece of secluded bush, and you won't see or hear another soul. You may spot lots of birds and wildlife, or enjoy the beautiful view from the road.  Please note: this is a spot for people such as hikers who appreciate nature and understand the concept of ‘leave no trace’. It’s not for parties or big groups. There are limited facilities (there is a basic composting toilet to use on site, but it’s not suitable as a caravan dump point) so you need to be totally self-sufficient and take all your waste and rubbish with you. BYO water. We are happy to accommodate up to 8 ppl, but please take everything with you, and leave our beautiful wilderness spot exactly as you left it, don't destroy the native vegetation and don't feed the wildlife.  Fires only in the fire-pit please and must be totally extinguished (with water, so bring extra) before you leave, and not on fire ban days. You must BYO firewood and take all your rubbish away with you. Extra charges will apply for any rubbish, food scraps etc left on site. Enjoy!Our property is surrounded by the Otways forest and native Australian bush. Under 2 hours from Melbourne, and only 10-15minutes drive from Deans Marsh and the Otway Harvest Trail.  Find a spot to park your van, tent, camper trailer or caravan on our beautiful natural piece of secluded bush, and you won't see or hear another soul. You may spot lots of birds and wildlife, or enjoy the beautiful view from the road.  Please note: this is a spot for people such as hikers who appreciate nature and understand the concept of ‘leave no trace’. It’s not for parties or big groups. There are limited facilities (there is a basic composting toilet to use on site, but it’s not suitable as a caravan dump point) so you need to be totally self-sufficient and take all your waste and rubbish with you. BYO water. We are happy to accommodate up to 8 ppl, but please take everything with you, and leave our beautiful wilderness spot exactly as you left it, don't destroy the native vegetation and don't feed the wildlife. Fires only in the fire-pit please and must be totally extinguished (with water, so please bring extra) before you leave, and not on fire ban days. You must BYO firewood and take all your rubbish away with you. Dogs welcome but please keep them away from wildlife and clean up after them thoroughly. Charges will apply for any rubbish, dog waste, food scraps, etc left on site. We are happy to offer free cancellation if your booking happens to fall on an extreme fire day and we don’t deem it safe to be in the bush. Otherwise, we offer free cancellation up to 7 days before your booking but not after that, to be fair to others who may want to book the site. We can’t offer free cancellation due to inclement weather, it’s the great outdoors after all! So please consider this when booking. We have no problem accessing the site in a 2WD but the last part of road is a bit rocky so just have your wits about you, and possibly the site isn’t suitable for huge rigs or super fancy cars! It’s also not suitable for big motorhomes or long caravans as it can be tricky to get them onto the site due to the narrow road, and parts of the site can get a bit boggy after rain. It’s a true bush camp, suitable for those who enjoy the serenity of kookaburras and the wind in the trees. Enjoy!
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Lauren S.recommends
June 12, 2024
Secluded Otways Forest Camp
We had a lovely stay over the June long weekend. It was quiet, secluded and very relaxing. We just managed to fit our 19ft van in with loads of room for the kids & dog to run around. We had a lovely greeting on arrival with directions from the owners, would definitely go back again.
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Bob B.recommends
June 2, 2024
Secluded Otways Forest Camp
Excellent bush location.
Excellent bush location. Host was very responsive and quite helpful.
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Shirley C.
May 21, 2024
Secluded Otways Forest Camp
Very secluded spot, surrounded by lovely forest. Stayed for two nights and had a peaceful and relaxing time. Only negative is that it was a bit tight for getting in and out with our 18ft van. The ground was wet, rocky and steep in parts and not much room for turning. But with careful manoeuvring we managed. We would have been in trouble without a four wheel drive and all terrain tyres. Composting toilet was great but we did need walking poles to access due to steep terrain. Bonus that it was a good distance from camping spot so no smell. Would recommend for campers with tents and camper vans.
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Joshua C.recommends
May 4, 2024
Secluded Otways Forest Camp
Fantastic spot . Easy to find . Very secluded and private . Beautiful surrounds
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Peter E.recommends
March 12, 2024
Secluded Otways Forest Camp
Unfortunately we were unable to stay It looks like a great stay. We had great communication from Lloyd
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Emma H.recommends
March 2, 2024
Secluded Otways Forest Camp
Really enjoyed our weekend at this campsite. It’s very secluded and private which is lovely. Surrounded by native bush and lots of birds to keep you company. Having the shelter and picnic table was cool and the composting toilet is great. If you are using Wayz it’ll get you lost at the end, Google Maps knows where the campsite is and the gate has the address clearly shown so don’t be fooled by any earlier gates you come across.
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Deans Marsh, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gadubanud and Gulidjan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Lloyd D.Joined in November 2020
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