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Summerleigh Homestead, circa 1876

95%
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· Monegeetta, Victoria
165 acres hosted by Jack & Lucy A.
2 Vehicle/Tent sites · 2 tent sites
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Summerleigh Homestead is a historic property located on Deep Creek Valley, 10 minutes southeast of Romsey and an hour from the CBD of Melbourne. Deep Creek Valley is characterised by majestic views and steep rocky declines, carved over millennia by the permanently flowing Deep Creek, originating in the Great Dividing Range and eventually becoming the mighty Yarra River in Melbourne. Below the Homestead, in the valley, along the banks of Deep Creek, are four designated and generously sized camp sites, offering two types of camping. All only suitable for 4WD or SUV access. - Sambar : one larger caravan or two tents / rooftop vehicles site, located on Deep Creek (half-) island. A premier site. - Red : one larger caravan or two tents / rooftop vehicles, located next to Sambar. - Fallow : a one family tent site, or two small hiking tents. - Hog : one hiking tent camp with limited vehicle access.
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Natural features
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Mountainous
Farm
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95% Recommend20 Ratings · 14 reviews
This campsite offers a serene and peaceful retreat surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a nearby creek. While the campsites are close together, making it ideal for groups or families camping together, the overall experience is positive with friendly and accommodating hosts. The nearby swimming hole is a refreshing spot to enjoy, though the creek itself is too low for swimming during summer. The campsite is easily accessible from Melbourne, making it a convenient escape from the city.
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Elise F.
2 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· February 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Nice spot. The creek is very low in summer, and you cant swim at the camp site. The swimming hole is only a few mins walk away and is quite pleasant. Campsites are close together so not super private, but would be good for multiple families/groups camping together.
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Janine T.
5 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
We enjoyed staying in chital camp. Very beautiful skies at night. Lucy and Jack are very accommodating and very easy to communicate with. The swimming hole is very refreshing as well just a small walk from the campsite. We will be back in the future 🏕️
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Annabelle G.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent ·
We absolutely loved our stay here. The landscape is breathtaking. So peaceful. The watering hole was perfect for a morning and arvo dip. Super easy to get to from Melbourne. Highly recommend. Thank you for having us!
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Ben W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
22 ft pop-up camper ·
Lovely property with great hosts. Pretty steep track into the camp area but managed to get our 21 foot caravan in & out without any issues.
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Elgin L.
12 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
16 ft car · With pets ·
Had a good time at Fallow Camp! Such a nice piece of land, and big as well! Very serene and peaceful, you can hear the water flowing in the creek nearby. Perfect for a relaxing stay
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Grace Q.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Peaceful & lush
Such a beautiful property. Fire pits at each site, a cute spot to swim and lots of places to put up a hammock. We had such a relaxing time.
Location
Monegeetta, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Wurundjeri First Nations according to
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Hosted by Jack & Lucy A.

Joined in January 2024

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