Campsites

There are multiple locations around the trail where it is possible to camp, some locations are public camping areas, some locations are dedicated hikers camps.

Summary

Camps on Stage 1

  • Discovery Park Clare
  • Hopes Campsite

Camps on Stage 2

  • Redwood Ridge Camp

Camps on Stage 3

  • Clare Valley Caravan Park (Leasingham)

Camps on Stage 4

  • Auburn Community Caravan Park

Camps on Stage 5

  • Watervale Oval

Camps on Stage 6

  • Discovery Park Clare

Discovery Park Clare

The Clare Discovery Park is located adjacent to the start of Stage 1 (and end of Stage 6), they have a number of tent only powered sites, get in contact with them for availability and rtes etc.

Hopes Campsite

Hope Campsite is a bush camp located on private property. Set among mature gum trees along Armagh Creek in Stanley Flat, Hope’s Campsite offers a peaceful bush setting with untreated bore water available from a trough. The site sits on land with a rich farming history, once part of the WWI Soldier Settlement Scheme, and provides a welcome rest spot near the end of Stage 1.

  • Note this is a hikers only campsite, there is no vehicle access.
  • This campsite is closed during the fire danger season
  • Location:-33.798029, 138.593570
  • Booking Procedure: Call or Text David on 0428 422 144, there is no cost however you must register.

Redwood Ridge Camp

Redwood Ridge is a bush camp located on private property. The camp is perched beside Spring Gully Conservation Park at 560 metres elevation, making it one of the highest points on the trail. This camp offers quiet seclusion, remnant native vegetation, and spectacular sunrises.

There are a few level areas to pitch a tent and a campfire grill, there re no other facilities.

  • This is a hikers only campsite, there is no vehicle access.
  • This campsite is closed during the fire danger season
  • Location: -33.906242, 138.601864
  • Booking Procedure: Call or Text Tim on 0408 826 349, there is no cost however you must register.

Auburn Community Campsite

This campsite is operated by the located adjacent to the Auburn Oval, stage 4 of the trail passes through the town of Auburn

Clare valley Caravan Park (Leasingham)

Located in Leasingham close the O’Leary Walker wines, the end of stage 3 and beginning of Stage 4. Talk the them about their options and prices.

Watervale Oval

Users are welcome to pitch tents in the area between the bowls and tennis club. Toilet facilities are available.

  • Location: -33.957938, 138.646764