Nestled on 11 hectares of private land just two hours from Melbourne, Wombat Gully Camp offers the untouched beauty of a national park—with one extraordinary difference: you’ll have it all to yourself!
THE LAND:
- A Wild Wonderland: Wander through bracken fields at the hilltop, where views stretch across the valley. Follow animal trails along the gully, past granite boulders, wombat burrows and hidden echidnas. Kangaroos graze in sun-dappled woodlands, and the Milky Way blazes overhead at night.
- Adventure Awaits: Cross the trickling stream and explore rugged gullies. Discover secret swimming spots at Gooram Falls (30 mins away).
YOUR STAY:
1/ Hike-In Camping: For solo adventurers or couples craving raw simplicity. Carry in your gear, choose your wild campsite, and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush.
2/ Tipi Hot Tent: New! Sleep in a cosy canvas tipi, a crackling wood stove, and the primal comfort of fire and shelter—all set up and waiting for you.
3/ Bushcraft Camping Experience: A hands-on adventure for beginners and enthusiasts who love the idea of sleeping under an oilskin tarp.
WHY WOMBAT GULLY CAMP?
- Wildlife Encounters: Wombats, echidnas, and kangaroos are your neighbours.
- Solitude Guaranteed: No crowds —just you and the bush.
- Adventure Meets Accessibility: Close enough to Melbourne, wild enough to feel worlds away.
NEED TO KNOW
- All sites are hike-in so best to carry a backpack with all your gear. It's a 10-15 walk and fairly intrepid.
- Leave No Trace: Use our Jimmy’s Thunderbox (a rustic dig-a-hole toilet) and take all your rubbish with you.
- Fire Safety: Fires are permitted March–October *only* in the designated pit—always check fire ban conditions.
NEARBY ADVENTURES:
- Euroa (30 mins): Dine at the Seven Creeks Hotel’s beer garden.
- Avenel (30 mins): Savor wood-fired pizzas at Bank Street Pizza.
- Gooram Falls: Swim in the rock pools.
Whether you’re here to hike, bushcraft, or glamp, Wombat Gully Camp is your gateway to wild freedom. An adventure (and wombats) await.
I'm not really a 'camper'. I've never felt like one. Since meeting my (now-)wife, I’ve been initiated into it, but I’ve still never felt like a camper, more like a foreigner with a good grasp of the language, but an undeniable accent.
I booked this campsite as a birthday gift for my (now-)wife. It looked like it had enough wilderness to feel smugly disconnected from modernity, yet sufficiently domesticated to prevent actual discomfort from interrupting my bourgeois camping fantasy.
We arrived post-sunset despite planning otherwise. Belinda's hand-drawn map proved cryptic in darkness. The instruction "turn left at the boulder at the gully"made me later realise I didn't actually know what a gully was. This revelation came the next morning, too late.
The weather was warm enough to render the indoor fire unnecessary. There was something deflating about unused amenities—as if the careful research that led to selecting this specific site (with its documented fire feature) had been somehow invalidated.
We swam at nearby Falls. We met an old couple at the car park. They couldn’t make it down to the water because of their mobility, and were up for a chat. We left after they brought-up “Dan’s lockdown”, which felt a bit like a non-sequetor, tbh. A nice walk and swin ensued.
Our meals, cooked on the indoor stove, retroactively justified the labour of transporting provisions (including wine) to our tent.
After we left, Belinda asked if I wouldn’t mind leaving a review which I do not
We had an awesome stay at wombat gully! The campsite was secluded with a lovely view, and Belinda was very helpful In replying to questions!
Would definitely recommend if you’re after an isolated feel, and a bit of adventure:)
Location
Creightons Creek, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Taungurung First Nations according to
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Wombat Gully Camp: Secluded & Wild - Hipcamp in Creightons Creek, Victoria