Eco glamping · Grampians, Victoria
Sleep under the Southern Cross.
Three canvas tents on a quiet bush block, a fire pit each, and a sky so dark you can see the Milky Way cast shadows.
Three tents
Pick your canvas
All three sit well apart on a 40-hectare bush block, each with its own deck, fire pit and a clear view south.
Sample prices per night for two people, in AUD. Friday and Saturday nights add $40.
What’s included
Everything but the torch batteries
Actually, we supply those too — red-light head torches keep your eyes adjusted to the dark.
- Proper bedsQueen bed, cotton linen and wool blankets
- Your own fire pitSplit wood, kindling and a steel billy
- Breakfast hamperLocal sourdough, eggs, fruit and coffee
- Telescope loanBorrow the camp scope and a star chart
- Hot showersSolar and gas, in a shared timber bathhouse
- Camp kitchenFridge, gas burners, pots, pans and a long table
- Red-light torchesSo your night vision survives the walk to the loo
- Off-grid powerSolar lighting and USB charging in every tent
Experiences
A night at camp
No itinerary required — but here’s how a clear Saturday tends to go.
- Golden-hour wanderKangaroos come out to graze on the flats below the tents.
- Fire, damper, storiesLight your fire pit or join the shared one near the kitchen.
- Telescope sessionSaturdays, weather permitting: Saturn, star clusters and the Jewel Box.
- Sunrise walkForty minutes up to the ridge lookout, back in time for the hamper.
Bushwalks from your tent
| Creek loop | Easy, flat, great for kids | 2 km |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge lookout | Moderate, rocky steps near the top | 4 km return |
| Wildflower track | Easy, best Sept–Nov | 3 km loop |
| Guided dawn walk | Sat & Sun, bring a warm layer | 90 min |
Carry water, stay on marked tracks and check park alerts before you set out.
Stargazing
Find the Southern Cross
Click or tap the stars in order — Tab and Enter work too. Draw the Cross and its two Pointers, and the sky will show you which way is south.
Step 1 of 6Start at the top of the Cross: Gacrux, a slightly orange star.
Using the Cross to find south
- Find the long axis of the Cross, from Gacrux at the top to Acrux at the foot.
- Extend that line about four and a half times its own length.
- Draw a line at right angles through the middle of the two Pointers.
- Where the lines meet is roughly the South Celestial Pole — the point the whole sky turns around.
- Drop straight down to the horizon. You’re facing (roughly) south.
From the Grampians the Cross never sets — it wheels around the pole all night. General astronomy only: for navigation, carry a map and compass.
Getting here
Three hours from Melbourne
Drive times are approximate via the Western Highway. Exact directions are sent with your booking.
- Last 4 km is gravelFine for any car in dry weather — take it slowly after rain.
- Arrive before darkCheck-in 2–6pm, so you can find your tent while it’s light.
- SuppliesNearest fuel and groceries are about 20 minutes away in town.
- ReceptionPatchy at the tents; Wi-Fi at the camp kitchen for emergencies.
Book
Pick your nights
Choose a tent and dates for a sample price. New-moon weekends are darkest — and go first.
Phone (03) 5550 3294 · stay@example.com