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Woodland Retreat

97%
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· Victoria · 80 acres
Hosted by Peter And Jocelyn J.
RV/tent site
· 50 guests max
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Woodland Retreat is A LARGE GROUP, PET FRIENDLY private camp site suited to those who want to get away from it all, and camp with easy to access ‘real bush’ beside a billabong in the shade of a Coolabah tree. The property is less than an hour from the Grampians and nearby historic towns, wineries and gold diggings. Woodland Retreat provides a safe place to retreat from city life and cool off after a day exploring. Enjoy day trips, onsite bushwalking, fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, and mountain views of the Pyrenees with your friends and family with no other campers to worry about! Just you and yours!Our camp site is in a secluded open forest adjacent to seasonal stream that has been dammed to make a billabong.  Feel free to explore forest, seasonal stream, gullies and open fields, with views of the Pyrenees and farms, but please avoid private area with sheds in the eastern corner. You are likely to encounter kangaroos, shingleback lizards, a myriad of birds and if your lucky a large lace monitor. There is a good spot to eat in town at the Landsborough Hotel and Summerfield Winery in Avoca is also a popular spot to eat, not to mention visiting nearby towns like Ararat or Stawell. Landsborough was a historic gold rush area, and maps can be searched for and purchased online if you are interested in fossicking. Access the site from the bitumen road then make your way along the dirt track to the right towards the centre of the property where the dam/billabong is located. Turn left and set up under the trees.
Vehicle details
Caravans, Trailer tents, Campervan, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 11 meters allowed
Access to site is via dirt access road.
Pull-through unit
Access to site is via dirt access road.
Accommodates slideouts
Access to site is via dirt access road.
Surface type: Loose gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No Fifth wheels and Motorhome
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
50 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit. Only in provided fire pit, keep it small, check fire danger with CFA or Vic Emergency app.
Toilet available
Portable toilet
Pets allowed
Off leash, on leash. For the sake of wildlife, please keep pets on a leash if they are prone to hunting or catching animals
Picnic table present
No drinking water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 1:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict (21 Days)
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair accessible
Max 25 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Reviews
97% Recommend17 Ratings · 16 reviews
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Sarah O.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · With pets
Myself, two dogs and 11 other campers had a great time! The site had plenty of space and a clean toilet. Peter and Jocelyn were so helpful and friendly getting there and into the site was a breeze. We will be back for sure!
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Nicole F.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Dog friendly camp!
Tent · With pets
Billabong camp was such a relaxing place to camp. Waking up to a view of animals drinking from the billabong was so peaceful. Plenty of areas to explore and for dog walks. Just a great place to kick back and relax!!
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Mayukh R.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· February 2025
Good Site to camp with dogs!
Tent · With pets
Overall we had a good experience, the site was easy to find. Our dog's appreciated the dam, they loved swimming in it. We loved the solitude. There were plenty of fire wood available and the pit was large and clean. The picnic table was large and very clean. The only feedback is the toilet, it was hard to get the flush working. In our opinion, a good composting toilet could be better than the flush system. But the toilet was very clean, has enough toilet rolls, air freshener etc.
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James C.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · Group trip
We had a fantastic stay at the Billabong Camp with a large group, including lot's of space, great facilities and the Billabong itself providing refreshing swims . Peter & Jocelyn were great hosts and provided clear instructions for reaching the site as well as all the necessary information on the local area for us to camp safely and were very welcoming. Would absolutely recommend staying here, thanks again for your hospitality Peter & Jocelyn!
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Carlos T.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent
We loved staying here! It was so private, relaxing and the sky views were amazing. Totally recommended! Please do yourself a favour and stay at this place.
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Viktorija F.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
A treasure of a site!
10 m travel trailer · With kids
What an absolutely unforgettable Hipcamp experience! We embarked on an adventure with 5 adults, a child and 3 dogs, and discovered the site to be incredibly spacious and peaceful, the epitome of serenity. We camped with a caravan and a large tent. The communication from Peter and Jocerlyn was exemplary and prompt, with clear instructions provided on finding the site, site rules and etiquette through comprehensive documentation, truly above and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed observing kangaroos and wallabies jumping through and around the site, as well as visiting the billabong for a drink, a truly invigorating experience. Our campsite experience was further enhanced by the presence of shingle-backs, foxes and native birds, a true marvel of nature. The toilet facilities were immaculately clean, and ample firewood was available for use in the large fire pit, a wonderful bonus! The picnic table proved to be a great amenity for our family meals, fostering a sense of togetherness. Our dogs appreciated the water feature, which provided a convenient means of cooling off. We absolutely loved our time at this camp and felt utterly inspired.
Location
Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Jardwadjali 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 Peter And Jocelyn J.

Joined in September 2023

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