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Bimbimbi River Camp

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· Victoria

200 acres hosted by Ian C.

5 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

All sites at Bimbimbi River Camp, except The Old Pump Hole, are now closed for the winter months. We re-open on September 1. The Old Pump Hole is set well above the river flats, overlooking them, so is drier and more accessible during the winter months. Bimbimbi has 3km of access to the Murray River at its clear, free-flowing beginning, with views of Snowy Mountains. This is our piece of paradise that we love and we are happy to share it with others. We have 5 camping locations, all with access to the river, but set back from the crown land that borders the river banks. Each of them is for a single group only. Some of them are big enough to accommodate a lot of people. The number of cars is usually not an issue. The Big Bend is the most open camping site suitable for larger groups. Access to the river for swimming is good. This site is accessible to 2-wheel drive vehicles. The Fishing Hole is our most remote location, accessible during the summer by high clearance 2-wheel drive vehicles but 4-wheel drive is highly recommended. There is good access to the river here for swimming. This site is clothing optional. You are basically on your own in a remote place. Wear whatever you like, including nothing at all. River Red Gums is a single campsite, also remote and primitive, accessible by high clearance 2-wheel drive vehicles during dry weather. Again, 4 wheel drive is recommended. Access to the river is easy and the bank slopes gently down making it a great place for swimming. This site is also clothing optional. The Old Pump Hole is upstream of all the other camp sites. It is the easiest to access. Most vehicles will get to this site. The bank here is steeper so swimming is not as easy. However, always improvising, campers at this location jump in here with their li-los, inner tubes and other flotation devices and float down to The Big Bend, get out and then come back and do it again. This is an area set on a small hill overlooking the river, as shown in the photos. The Willows, our newest site, is between The Big Bed and River Red Gums, set under the shade of some willows a few metres from the river bank. The bank here is also steep, but again, campers can hop into the river here and float down to River Red Gums, or walk either to River Red Gums or The Big Bend for swimming. The Willows is also clothing optional. The campsites are well spaced out, with a minimum of 200 metres between the nearest two locations. In fact, it either impossible or very difficult to see anyone else at the other camp sites from your own camp site. Each camp site is accessible via its own track, so you won't have other vehicles driving past your camp site. We have a Leave No Trace policy, please take all rubbish with you. (This also means not throwing bottles, cans, bottle tops, aluminium foil and other non-biodegradable items into the camp fire.) Dogs are allowed, but please keep them under control, particularly if near cattle. Campfires are allowed only in braziers provided, when fire bans are not in place. You can gather your own firewood or purchase firewood from us (see "Extras"). Please arrive before dark if you haven't been here before. It is difficult to understand a new camp site in the dark. We provide a toilet at each location, for your convenience and the cleanliness of the camp site in general. Nothing but your human deposit and toilet paper in the toilet please. No disposable wipes, nappies etc. Please put these in your trash. Also, bring your drone but use it only over locations that are not occupied. We have canoes for rental and seasonal produce is available from the garden. And, again, wood for purchase if you don't want to gather your own. Please see "Extras"

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Mountainous

Wetlands

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225 ratings · 186 reviews

Kirsten W.recommends

November 4, 2024

River Red Gums

Perfect…again

Another lovely stay at Bimbimbi. Ian is the perfect host, helpful, respectful and generous in opening up his property to people. Camp site is right on the river, great for swimming, fishing and daydreaming. It is private and Ian keeps the grass short to make camping very easy…the drop toilet Ian digs for campers also makes life easier. We always have a lovely time and this trip was no exception.

Sarah L.recommends

November 4, 2024

The Big Bend

Perfect place to unwind

What a place!! The presentation of this place was amazing! The beautiful trees made the perfect shade over a hot Cup Day weekend. Very quiet, private, spacious, clean and relaxing. Hosts are friendly and happy to help with any questions. Would definitely recommend this place!

Gary W.recommends

October 31, 2024

The Fishing Hole

A fantastic, private campsite. We had an amazing time. Ian is a great host

Darren W.recommends

October 28, 2024

The Big Bend

Fantastic camping

Ian's property was absolutely beautiful, along the banks of the Murray River. Our site at The Big Bend was really great, neatly mowed with a lovely stand of trees for shade and easy access to the river. The composting loo was a real bonus too! Ian was super friendly and helpful. Well definitely return and highly recommend Bimbimbi.

Miles D.recommends

October 12, 2024

The Fishing Hole

Fantastic spot for total seclusion! Absolutely perfect.

Kealie D.recommends

October 7, 2024

River Red Gums

Relaxed, refreshed, returning!

Ian's property is an absolute gem - quiet (except for the moooos) with 360 views of rolling green hills, Australian bush, the flowing Murray and more cows! Campground was kept cow pat free, freshly mowed grass for our site which were both lovely extras we didn't expect but very much appreciated. Ultimate privacy on our site - we could see other campers down the river but no where near close enough to bother one another. Our dog roamed free, loved splashing in the river and enjoying the space. The fire pit onsite was amazing, definitely opt for firewood, we were given plenty and collected plenty more ourselves. The compost toilet was sufficient, any regular camper would be fine with the set up. We will 100% be returning to Bimbimbi, an incredible stay, site and property, thank you!

Location

Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Wiradjuri, Jaitmatang, and Ngarigo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking