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Tranquil Waters Campground

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· Hoddles Creek, Victoria

80 acres hosted by Jon R.

6 Vehicle/Tent sites

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.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Off-roading (OHV)

Swimming

Natural features

Forest

Swimming hole

Field

Farm

94%

51 Ratings · 35 reviews

Michelle M.recommends

October 26, 2024

Tranquil Waters Campground

A quiet, serene getaway!

We've just spent two nights at Tranquil Waters and had a great stay! It was a large property full of beautiful gums, but plenty of spots that were clear and safe to camp under. The property is gently sloping in lots of spots, smaller tents should be able to find some flat spots but campers and caravans come preparedwith chocks to level out. It was easy enough to level out our camper so it was fine! Dry firewood was made available for purchase which was really convenient - though Jon is happy for campers to scavenge the property for more fallen logs if needed. The composting toilet was great - we have done our fair share of bush camping with long drops and this one was set up well, clean and didn't smell. The billabong/dam was beautiful, we tried our luck with the yabby nets down there but the yabbies were shy 😉 We did see a snake down there having a swim, but nothing to worry about if you leave them be! We spent the weekend with our three young boys riding their bikes, going for a bush walks and lazing around a fire with in the blissful quiet! Two other groups of people showed up but there is so much space you barely notice others. Thanks Jon for your hospitality! We had a great little escape and the best part was it was only 50 minutes from home!

Rory N.recommends

October 25, 2024

Tranquil Waters Campground

Great campsite. Had wood delivered as I arrived onsite. Proposed to my GF here.

Andrew S.recommends

October 22, 2024

Tranquil Waters Campground

Great site. Good location. Private. Would visit again

Syed Mahmood H.doesn't recommend

October 19, 2024

Tranquil Waters Campground

Not recomended for fishing. Good for camping but the toilet was very far. There was not a single movement of fish.

Natarsha M.recommends

October 13, 2024

Tranquil Waters Campground

Great homebase to explore nature

Had a great visit on jons slice of serenity. Just a stunning landscape to relax in, settled amongst the trees out the back of kirth kiln it was a comfortable home base for a couple of nights. Jon was a warm and easy host, trekking around delivering wood with a smile. Loved the stunning little dam, I could have easily stayed waiting for hours to sight the resident platypus once again. Great directions to get to site with some big signage when you get to the field. Little spoilt by the presence of the drop toilet and there was plenty of space to spread out from other campers to all enjoy your own space. Felt secure and safe on the property.

Amirhossein M.recommends

October 9, 2024

Tranquil Waters Campground

One of the best camp sites

The words can't describe my experience at this camp-site. Not only a beautiful, relaxing and fun place to stay at, it is also owned by an absolute legend. Jon is an amazing guy who helped us all the wa from the beginning till the end of out stay. Unfortunately my car had flat battery, and in the heavy rain, Jon came to our rescue. Can't wait to go back to this camp site again.

Location

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

Hosted by Jon R.

Joined in July 2021

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