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SIBA Retreat Centre

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53 reviews

· W Tree, Victoria

108 acres hosted by George P.

4 lodging sites · 1 Vehicle/Tent site · 1 tent site

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SIBA Retreat Centre is a beautiful and friendly Buddhist retreat centre in the Snowy River country of East Gippsland, Victoria. Formerly ONTOS, it was founded by Lama Choedak Rinpoche and formally opened and consecrated by His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche in 2006. During this time His Eminence gave the centre the dharma name 'Tsarchen Choeling'. SIBA has all the conditions for the perfect retreat. Simply being at SIBA calms the senses and heals the mind. SIBA is a welcoming and peaceful refuge and its unique atmosphere is well known to visitors.

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98% Recommend65 Ratings · 53 reviews

Nicola T.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

A welcome find!

6 m Class B ·

SIBA Camp #1

Siba is quite a big complex of buildings, permaculture and gardens as well as animals in a peaceful rural position. We were met by the very friendly and helpful Evan who showed us around. He explained that we were able to use the bathrooms with showers and the well equipped kitchen, and were also welcome to use the yoga studio. We only used the bathrooms in the end and didn't see many other people about so it was nice and private. There were lots of birds and kangaroos around the camping area and it was a pleasant and interesting place to camp. Very pleasant hosts!

Paul D.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

Tent ·

SIBA Retreat Camping unpowered site

Enjoyed my stay at SIBA, makes a great base for exploring the high country and snowy river. Excellent location for a quiet retreat, good kitchen facilities, and the staff were good, thanks in particular to George and Sharon for their consideration and kindness.

Kayla B.

4 reviews

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· January 2025

Nature retreat!

SIBA Retreat Camping unpowered site

I really enjoyed our night at SIBA. George was lovely and there are plenty of facilities, such as a commercial kitchen, showers and toilets. A really nice property to stroll around on with lots of wildlife!

Robyn H.

2 reviews

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· January 2025

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Lovely peaceful environment and very friendly people . Would highly recommend

Anita W.

5 reviews

Mixed feelings

· January 2025

Tent ·

SIBA Camp #1

Quiet place and a wonderfully stocked kitchen. However I didn’t see George the whole stay and although I arrived late there was no information before arriving. Then there was water issues and the cold water was switched off when I was mid shower. It is wonderful to see the wildlife however the area designated for camping is full of feces and therefore so many flies which takes away from the relaxing space.