Kookaburra Creek Retreat
Non Fire Ban Season only
Features
Popular
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      Toilets  
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      Drinking Water  
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      Showers  
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      Allows fires  
Popular
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      Pets Allowed  
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      Free  
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      Toilets  
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      Drinking Water  
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      BBQ Areas  
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      Powered sites  
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      Showers  
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      Swimming  
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      Allows fires  
Activities
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      Water slide  
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      Biking  
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      Hiking  
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      Fishing  
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      Walking Trails  
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      4WD Trails  
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      Bar  
Type
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      Next to car  
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      Allotted Site  
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      Short walk to car  
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      Caravans  
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      Camper Trailers  
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      Glamping  
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      Cabins Available  
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      Pub  
For Kids
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      Jumping pillow  
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      Horse riding  
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      Kids play park  
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      Organised kids activities  
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      TAWK Supporters  
Ownership
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      National Parks  
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      State Forest  
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      Independent  
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      BIG4  
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      Kui Parks  
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      Aspen Parks  
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      Discovery Holiday Parks  
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      Family Parks  
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      Reflections  
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      Top Parks  
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      NRMA  
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      Holiday Haven  
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      Ingenia  
Access
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      Hike in  
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      Car  
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      4WD only  
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      Disabled Access  
Other
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      Firewood for sale  
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      Boat Ramp Nearby  
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      Wifi  
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      Phone Reception  
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      Dump Spot  
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      Garbage  
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      Swimming pool  
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      Water (Non Drinking)  
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      Laundry  
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      Coffee Nearby  
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      Boat Cleaning Facilities  
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      Cafe onsite  
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      4WD beach driving  
Verified listing
 
    Melita And Joseph Shanks, campsite manager, Anycamper since September 2018
This listing has been verified by the campsite manager and was last updated July 2025.
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2 Reviews
Good location, peaceful. Amenities clean and showers warm. Price now 15pp for camping.
 
    Awesome location. Close to Melrose and Mt Remarkable National Park. Bush camping and accomodation available. Very friendly and helpful owners.
Location
      96 Shanks Rd, 
 Melrose, 
 South Australia
    
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  Details
- Listing type
- Campsite
- No. of sites
- 5
- Allotted Site
- Yes
- Caravans
- Yes
- Cabins Available
- Yes
- Management
- Independent
- Website
- Visit
Average temperature
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