Cool campsite with power, water & drop dunny! PS1

Campsite in Gosse, Australia

  1. 10 guests
  2. 1 bed
  3. Half-bath
Rated 4.67 out of 5 stars.3 reviews
Hosted by Kirsty
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

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Stay at our cool, powered campsite and enjoy our remote, rural, beautiful 250 acre property at the western end of Kangaroo Island!

The surroundings are 5 star, boasting the best of the bush, with distant sea views . The campsite includes includes power from our shed (10 amp socket), a drop dunny and limited rain water.

Camp fires (small) are allowed when fire restrictions allow.

We have rubbish bins available at corner of Snug & Colman’s Rd for your convenience.

The space
POWERED CAMP SITE 1 - PS1 - NEXT TO CONTAINER

This listing, PS1, includes a powered camp site for up to 10 guests and 3 vehicles, located next to the container, with power available from our shed (10 amp sockets). The base rate is $50 for two people, and then extra guests are only $15 per night. And your pets are welcome to join you at no additional charge! (They must strictly be supervised at all times).

There is a fire pit that you are welcome to use when there are no fire bans.

There is a drop toilet at the back and external lights and an outdoor shower.
Please be advised; the toilet and shower facilities are shared facilities and may be used by other guests camping on site.

From the camp site, make your way down past the dams and go through the shiny gate at the bottom of the hill (please close the gate behind you). Here, you'll discover 125 acres of untouched Kangaroo Island wilderness with walking trails to explore. Keep an eye out for koalas, kangaroos, wedge-tail eagles, wallabies, large grass trees etc

We also have two small lakes that you can have a picnic by or drop some Marron nets in for a fresh feed. There are weighing scales provided at the shed so you can pay for them. This is on an honesty system- so please do the right thing, as we have already been burnt from the fires. You must contact me if you wish to fish for marron prior to catching any.

There is also a tinny (small boat) on the edge of the lake, with life jackets- please be advised you use this at your own risk.
Please feel free to jump in the lake for a refreshing swim!

With this booking you will have access to;
1 camp site with power (for up to 10 paid guests)
3 free on site car parks
Hot and cold water
Outdoor shower (shared facility)
1 outdoor, drop dunny (shared facility)
Bins
Walking tracks
4WD tracks
Dams
Scrub
Paddocks
Access to marron fishing at an extra charge

Don’t forget that you need to supply your own tent/ campervan/ caravan etc. You also need to supply all cooking utensils and anything you require. This camp ground is suited the self sufficient, experienced camper.

Don't forget this property is located in a remote, rural area, please come prepared. Don't forget this property is located in a remote, rural area, please come prepared. Think torches, walking shoes, coats in the winter, warm bedding, food supplies...... plan ahead, you're heading to the bush!

The whole property is running on tank water, with no access to mains water, please use water mindfully and carefully- future guests will be so grateful for this during drier months.

Please also keep in mind that Bush Marron Camp offers 1 x cabin and 6 x campsites, so there may be other campers on site. The toilet and shower are shared facilities.

Please also be advised, that wifi is not available at this property and Telstra offers the best coverage at this end of the island. Please be advised that some other carriers do not provide any coverage in this area. You may like to consider purchasing a Telstra sim card for this adventure, if you don't already have one.

And finally, don't forget, this is a remote, rural, sheep farm property...... prepare for farm life! It's is ideal for getting back to nature, it boasts the best the bush has to offer but it is basic accommodation and probably not suited to those who prefer city life!

Guest access
POWERED CAMP SITE 1 - PS1 - NEXT TO CONTAINER

With this booking you will have access to;
1 powered camp site (PS1) for up to 10 paid guests
3 free car parks
1 outdoor, drop dunny
1 outdoor Shower
Bins- at Snug Cove Rd
Walking tracks
4WD tracks
Dams
Scrub
Paddocks

This property is a campsite only and includes power, water, drop dunny and outdoor shower only.
You will need to supply everything else including tent/ caravan/ camper van, bedding, cooking equipment etc.

We have rubbish bins available at corner of Snug & Colman’s Rd for your convenience.

Other things to note
Because this is a rural property we do not have cleaners; please try to leave the premises cleaner than you got it.
If you happen to see any rubbish in the paddock please pick it up.

Please remove all of your rubbish. We have rubbish bins available at corner of Snug & Colman’s Rd for your convenience.

There are no shops or food places close by- you need to bring supplies with you. You can bring supplies from the mainland, alternatively you can purchase supplies on KI, in the following locations:
Penneshaw (where the ferry is) - IGA
Kingscote- the main town - Foodland
American River- small fishing area- limited supplies
Parndarna- a small town on the way to the Western River area- limited supplies

You will need to supply everything else including tent/ caravan/ camper van, bedding, cooking equipment etc.

Don't forget this property is located in a remote, rural area, please come prepared. Think torches, walking shoes, coats in the winter, warm bedding, food supplies...... plan ahead, you're heading to the bush! Please be aware, you will need to travel down dirt roads.

Please also keep in mind that Bush Marron Camp offers 1 x cabin and 6 x campsites, so there may be other campers on site. The toilet and shower are shared facilities.

The whole property is running on tank water, with no access to mains water, please use water mindfully and carefully- future guests will be so grateful for this during drier months.

Please also be advised, that wifi is not available at this property and Telstra offers the best coverage at this end of the island. Please be advised that some other carriers do not provide any coverage in this area. You may like to consider purchasing a Telstra sim card for this adventure, if you don't already have one.

And finally, don't forget, this is a remote, rural, sheep farm property...... prepare for farm life! It's is ideal for getting back to nature, it boasts the best the bush has to offer but it is basic accommodation and probably not suited to those who prefer city life!

What this place offers

Garden view
Lake access
Free parking on premises – 3 spaces
Pets allowed
Private backyard – Fully fenced
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.67 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews

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Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Gosse, South Australia, Australia
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Welcome to Marron Bush Camp & Catmans Hilltop Cabin located in Gosse, in the Western River area (western end, near Flinders Chase National Park) of beautiful Kangaroo Island! The campground includes 1 cabin and 6 camp sites.

This is a beautiful, remote, rural, 250 acre private property (sheep farm), it is home to a number of sheep, features dams that have Marron and boasts the best that nature has to offer. Rest assured, you will not see any neighbours on this property, just picturesque landscapes everywhere you look! It is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Penneshaw, where you get off the ferry and you will need to travel down dirt roads.

There are no shops or restaurants close by (stock up before arriving!) and you will need to travel down dirt roads but you will really have the opportunity to get off the grid, get back to nature and make memories!

You can bring supplies from the mainland, alternatively you can purchase supplies on KI, in the following locations:
Penneshaw (where the ferry is) - IGA
Kingscote- the main town - Foodland
American River- small fishing area- limited supplies
Parndarna- a small town on the way to the Western River area- limited supplies

Local attractions include:
Kelly Hill Caves
Flinders Chase National Park
Stokes Bay
Cape Borda Lighthouse
Middle River
Western River

This 250 acre sheep farm, is located in a remote, rural area and wifi is not available at this property. Telstra offers the best coverage at this end of the island; some other carriers do not provide any coverage in this area. You may like to consider purchasing a Telstra sim card for this adventure, if you don't already have one.

Meet your host

Superhost
116 reviews
4.51 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Siena College SA & Hunters Hill High NSW
My work: General Manager- O'Shea's Organisation Pty Ltd
and my family and I are pleased to welcome you to our Holiday apartments, "Investigator Beach Breeze Apartments" in Kingscote on Kangaroo Island. Here’s a bit info about us and about our properties on KI We’re a family of 5- Sean is Dad, Kirsty is Mum and the kids are Finnigan, Aobh and Rafferty (yes, Sean is Irish, hence the Irish names!). We live in the Western Suburbs of Adelaide and we own a cleaning company, O’Shea’s Organisation. Sean has been a fan and frequent visitor to Kangaroo Island for many, many years. After immigrating from Ireland, Sean discovered KI through some friends and instantly fell in love with the way it captured the incredible beauty that remotes part of Australia offer. It was only a matter of time before we decided to buy own little parts of KI, investing is a small block of 3 apartments in Kingscote, the main town and 250 acres of paddock and scrub at Gosse, located at the western end of the island close to Western River and Flinders Chase. We have freshly renovated the apartments and tried to make it like home away from home! We have also some added a few special touches..... an outdoor fire pit, outdoor spa, an outdoor spa, a few nice to haves in the kitchen such as an air fryer, toastie and blender, you'll find bits and pieces including a hair dryer in the bathroom, extra blankets, a fully functioning laundry, lush garden, fresh, modern decor, games for the whole family and more..... And please take super good care of the little havens we have worked so hard to create. Please put your rubbish in the bin, take care of our bits and pieces and please don’t smoke inside! We know you wouldn’t but please be sure not to take any of our belongings…. The kitchen gear, towels, linen, TV’s and remotes, games etc are all provided for all our convenience and future guests thank you for taking super good care of them……. And so do we! One of our favourite memories was our trip to Kelly Hill Caves- it’s a must do! The kids love swimming in the Tidal Pool in Kingscote and I’m telling you………. You must try the Rabbit Warren Bakery! The best coffee is at the Cactus and the honey ice-cream at the Beehive will rock your socks! If you’re into art…….. check out Sheps Gallery- fabulous! We also have a camp ground (1 powered site and 10 unpowered sites, pet friendly and includes drop dunny and rain water) at the western end of the island, so if you are looking for a camping experience, please feel free to email, phone or message if you are interested in camping at Gosse (close to Western River and Flinders Chase) We have enjoyed making memories on KI and we hope you do to! Have fun……… we’ll be thinking of you….. Love, The O'Shea's x

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 12:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water