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Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping

Hawker, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansTent SiteFire Place

About this campsite

Flinders Bush Retreats offers unique bush camping experiences in the idyllic Willow Waters Gorge, nestled within the stunning Flinders Ranges. Surrounded by mesmerizing landscapes and rich biodiversity, it offers a perfect escape from urban living. The campsite encourages sustainable tourism and embraces responsible earthly practices. Water conservation, recycling, and respect for flora and fauna, are some of its prime focus areas, allowing you to get close to nature. Experience serenity and solitude, with a star-filled night sky, at this private property where advance booking is recommended.

The renowned Flinders Bush Retreats includes a significant tenting opportunity in the scenic Willow Waters Gorge. Situated at the heart of Flinders Ranges, it offers an exclusive farmstay experience surrounded by nature. Take note that the camping grounds are on private property, operating under a permit-based system. For a smooth and hassle-free experience, please ensure to make your booking in advance through a simple phone call. Discover a relaxed camping environment where you can connect with nature in its purest form.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Campground
Free Camping

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Camping Fee

Other Features

Campgrounds
Dry Access Only
Walking
Bird Watching
Fire Place
Camp Trailers
Ask Permission
Photo Opportunity

Location

Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping•via Cradock Road (old dirt road), Hawker, SA, 5434

Common questions about Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping

Is Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping free to camp at?

We have Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping in Hawker, SA recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping have?

Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping has campgrounds, pets welcome, dry access only, walking, caravans and tent site. That is the short list; 14 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping?

The record for Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned.

Can you book Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping online?

We hold no online booking link for Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping?

Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping sits in Hawker, SA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping

Facilities recorded for Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping
FacilityOn site
CampgroundsYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Dry Access OnlyYes
WalkingYes
CaravansYes
Tent SiteYes
Bird WatchingYes
Fire PlaceYes
Camp TrailersYes
Camping FeeYes
CampgroundYes
Free CampingYes
Ask PermissionYes
Photo OpportunityYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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via Cradock Road (old dirt road)

Hawker, SA 5434

Flinders Bush Retreats – Willow Waters Gorge Bush Camping

Free · no booking needed