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Tranquil Waters Campground

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· Hoddles Creek, Victoria
80 acres hosted by Jon R.
6 Vehicle/Tent sites
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The 80-acre semi-rural property is a nature lover's paradise, boasting vast bushland teeming with native vegetation and wildlife. The property offers a tranquil retreat with the highlight being a spectacular spring-fed dam, providing a serene oasis for relaxation and recreation. The diverse ecosystem supports a variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The property is located close to a myriad of wineries and is not far from the Yarra Valley towns of Gembrook, Yarra Junction and Warburton. Each with their own unique qualities. When travelling to the Tranquil Waters Campground it can be a little tricky. Please pay attention to the photos and map provided for directions - the address is 600 Thonemans Road, Hoddles Creek. The area is known for its beautiful walking tracks located in the Kurth Kiln national park which is only a few Km's drive. If fruit picking is something you would like to try, then Rayner Orchard located at 60 Schoolhouse Road, Woori Yallock would be a great place to visit. Its hard to go past the Gladysdale Bakehouse or Carrige Cafe in Seville for brunch/lunch if that's your thing. Alternatively you can simply relax and enjoy the peace an quite! For the fishing enthusiasts, we added 100 Golden Perch to the spring-fed dam in November 2022 - they should be about big enough to catch and have some fun with. Note: Don't camp near or directly under trees, please camp within the open areas for safety reasons.Guests will have a site area to themselves, but please note there may also be other campers on the property at the same time so this will need to be considered. Not all of the property is suitable to camping and we would strongly recommend you do not set-up camp under any trees. There is a single drop toilet on the property for all campers to use but please bring your own toilet paper and ensure it is cleaned after your stay.
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24 Ratings · 17 reviews
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Keith G.recommends
June 11, 2024
Tranquil Waters Campground
Super bush setting
Lovely bush setting and great support from the host providing video directions on how to find the site.
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Deborah A.recommends
June 10, 2024
Tranquil Waters Campground
Great, peaceful location
My family of 4 really enjoyed camping here in our van over the long weekend. Even with other campers on site, it was quiet, peaceful and we really felt like we were away from everything. There’s lots of different spaces you could camp, and it’d be a good location to camp with friends as there are some really large clear areas where you could stay together. You cannot see the large dam from the campground, it’s set in a gully just down a path off the campsite. It’s very beautiful though and the family enjoyed attempting to catch fish, even if they had no success. When leaving the campground, it is very difficult to turn left (the way you need to go to leave) in a large van, so you could just turn right and do a u-turn further up the road at the large clearing. There were lots of fire pits around to use and whilst we brought our own wood, the kids enjoyed collecting sticks around the land.
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Mick B.
June 8, 2024
Tranquil Waters Campground
Tree haven
Great bush camping. Very difficult turn into campsite with 19ft van. A new gateway for entry and exit would assist greatly. Jon was fantastic with directions. Plenty of room for campers, bring levelling ramps with you.
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Peter C.recommends
May 29, 2024
Tranquil Waters Campground
A great little camping spot. We went for a night and it was quiet and chilled. Jon was great in reaching out and ensuring we knew how to get there.
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Meagan T.recommends
May 29, 2024
Tranquil Waters Campground
Tranquil
A lovely quiet camp site. We stayed on a weekday and were the only campers there, it was truly tranquil!
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Glen B.recommends
May 26, 2024
Tranquil Waters Campground
fantastic
Sensational destination. A recent convert to Hipcamp and its been sensational. Spent the last 40 years heading bush trying to get away from it all. Dealing with leaving early to get the site i wanted, having people camp right next to me, and people driving through at night, so decided to try Hipcamp. Solved every problem. A great way to camp. About this place. Plenty of space for everyone, and nicely spread out. plenty of firewood provided and available at no charge, which certainly saves money and the inconvenience of bringing your own wood. A clean and accessible pit toilet, while not flushing its a lot more than many campsites offer, and greta for the ladies i suggest. Its a gently sloping block, with about half a dozen prepared sites. If you need a flat option there are enough, but if you can set yourself to work on a slightly sloping block by bringing something to level yourself, even more options open up. There's a beautiful site directly opposite the dam, which would be quite pretty. Anyone else coming down to the dam would need to go through your site, but i suggest the occasional pedestrian would still make it worthwhile. A great friendly host who lives close by, which should give even more assurance to female or solo travellers. Reasonably easy to find, but follow hosts directions. Access was good by 4wd or conventional vehicle. Probably wouldn't be taking a Ferrari or Porsche in their during Winter. Its only the entrance that may be a bit of a challenge,
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Hoddles Creek, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Wurundjeri 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 Jon R.Joined in July 2021
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