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Marron Bush Escape

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· Western River, South Australia

250 acres hosted by Sean And Kirsty O.

1 lodging site · 2 Vehicle/Tent sites · 4 tent sites

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Welcome to Marron Bush Escape, located in Gosse, in the Western River area (western end, near Flinders Chase National Park) of beautiful Kangaroo Island! This is a beautiful, remote, rural 250 acre private property, it is home to a number of sheep, features dams that have Marron and boasts the best that nature has to offer. Rest assured, you will not see any neighbours on this property; just picturesque landscapes everywhere you look! It is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Penneshaw, where you get off the ferry. We offer powered and unpowered camp sites, as well as a bush, cabin. Camp fires (small) are allowed when fire restrictions allow. There is a fire pit that can be used when there is no fire ban, with barbecue plate and camp ovens for old-style bush cooking or cooking up your fresh organic Kangaroo Island Marron. There is a drop toilet at the back and external lights and an external kitchen sink with hot and cold water. There is one drop dunny and limited rain water (you are welcome to bring your own drinking water if you need extra). For your convenience, there are recycling and rubbish bins at corner of Snug and Colman’s Rd for all waste disposal. On half of our property we have sheep and lambs in the paddocks. Bring your camera, and you just might be lucky enough to see little lambs playing and even being born. We may also be shearing and invite you to see how this is done. The other half of the property is untouched natural scrub with grass and trees 12 foot tall. There are koalas, eagles, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and lots of other native animals and a creek with small waterfalls. In winter time the ground can be boggy, so a 4WD is desirable and will allow you to explore further. From the cabin, make your way down past the dams and go through the shiny gate at the bottom of the hill (please close the gate behind you). Here, you'll discover 125 acres of untouched Kangaroo Island wilderness with walking trails to explore. Keep an eye out for koalas, kangaroos, wedge-tail eagles, wallabies, large grass trees etc We also have two small lakes that you can have a picnic by or drop some Marron nets in for a fresh feed. There are weighing scales provided at the shed so you can pay for them. This is on an honesty system- so please do the right thing, as we have already been burnt from the fires. You must contact me if you wish to fish for marron prior to catching any. There are no shops or restaurants close by (stock up before arriving!) and you will need to travel down dirt roads but you will really have the opportunity to get off the grid, get back to nature and make memories in the stunning, untouched, Kangaroo Island wilderness! Local attractions include: Kelly Hill Caves Flinders Chase National Park Stokes Bay Cape Borda Lighthouse Middle River Western River

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36 Ratings · 31 reviews

Carmel M.recommends

December 3, 2024

Marron Bush Camp Unpowered

Great spot to visit the North side of Kangaroo Island. Short drives to Snelling beach and Stokes bay. We even scooped some marron from the dam!

Frederik W.recommends

November 13, 2024

PS2 next to shearing shed

Amazing Campground and the fact that you’re able to catch marrons makes it so much fun! Got some really good ones! Sean and Kirsty is so welcoming and definitely doesn’t mind helping. They respond fast too!

Darcy N.recommends

October 13, 2024

Marron Bush Camp Unpowered

Loved cooking up fresh marron straight out of the dam! Really memorable spot

Darian B.recommends

October 4, 2024

PS2 next to shearing shed

Amazing camping area, nice and green, lots of farm animals near your floor step (kangaroos, wallabies, sheep and lambs). And of course catching them amazing Marron, which is so much fun for the kids and they are so delicious!! Thankyou so much Sean and Kirsty for sharing your wonderful farm with our family

Amy H.recommends

June 14, 2024

Marron Bush Camp Unpowered

Livin by the compass

This place is amazing, plenty of marron and great company. We only stayed 1 night but wished we stayed longer! Sean could have been anymore of a better host. Remember this is a bush camp not the 4seasons hotel. It's has amenities a place to wash your clothes what more could you ask for 🥰 Will definitely be back thanks again Sean. 🤙

David W.recommends

May 22, 2024

Marron Bush Camp Unpowered

Unreal!

Excellent private camp ground. Sensational views and tasty Marron. Mmmm. 2nd time we've stayed it's that good. 👍

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Western River, South Australia, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Sean And Kirsty O.

Joined in November 2020

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