Mount Camel Beach Retreat - Beachfront Estate
Entire cabin in Venus Bay, Australia
- 4 guests ·
- · 2 bedrooms ·
- · 2 beds ·
- · 1 bath
Hosted by Mount Camel Beach Conservation
- 10 years hosting
'Inspired by the spirit of the Australian classic Storm Boy ('with a dash of Pricilla Queen of the Desert') and the owner’s global lifestyle between California, Mexico, Indonesia and Australia, Mount Camel Beach House is a modern rustic box that sits on your own private beach and Southern Ocean – off-the-grid, delightfully wild, 250-acre pristine wilderness property on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.'
Australian Traveller
The space
MOUNT CAMEL BEACH CONSERVATION (MCBC)
Private Coastal Sanctuary - Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
WELCOME
MOUNT CAMEL BEACH HOUSE & CONSERVATION SANCTUARY, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Situated on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, the 250 acre MCBC sanctuary lies at the southern end of the spectacular Chain of Bays (Venus Bay to Streaky Bay).
This private conservation estate is renowned for its pristine wilderness - dramatic coastal cliffs, rocky shores, sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes and native scrub. It provides critical habitat for several threatened species, including the Australian Sea Lion, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Osprey and Hooded Plover, alongside vast numbers of migratory seabirds.
MCBC was created as a place to slow down, be immersed in nature, tap into your wellness balancers.
Only a handful of guests experience MCBC at any one time, allowing the land, wildlife, and coastline to remain quiet and undisturbed.
We hope you feel completely at home here and have sweet dreams.
ARRIVAL
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Departure: 10:00 AM
BEFORE TRAVEL
• We recommend arriving before sunset to avoid dusk kangaroos on country roads and to comfortably gain entry.
• By design, MCBC offers a sprinkle of digital detox - there is no WiFi or TV. Please download anything before travel.
• Telstra provides the most reliable coverage in remote Australia.
• Cafés in Venus Bay and Streaky Bay offer WiFi if needed.
• Starlink Standby mode is ON for emergencies - if guests need to send a message or make a call.
• Maximum 4 guests
• Inside the Nest you will find a simple bush pantry with tea, coffee, sugar, herbs, oils, and a few sauces.
• Dogs welcome by request.
• Fishing: please clean your catch on the beach, not around the shack.
• A native revegetation project surrounds the Nest. Please watch your step and use the single track to the beach.
SUMMER
Summer on this coast is expansive and sun-filled, where long days dissolve into golden evenings and the rhythm of the ocean sets a slower pace. The beach is at its most generous, with soft sands built by gentle swells, inviting barefoot walks, ocean dips, and moments of stillness by the sea. Early mornings and twilight bring a softer light and a sense of quiet connection to place. Light clothing, kaftans, and sun protection, footwear for headlands, are essential for these warm, restorative days. SA can experience several heatwaves over summer.
AUTUMN
Autumn brings a gentle shift. Warm days linger beneath crisp blue skies, while the first seasonal fronts begin to move through, adding energy to the landscape. Sunrises and sunsets deepen in colour, and the coastline starts its quiet transformation - the sands shaped by summer gradually giving way to the power of the Southern Ocean. This is a season of balance and reflection. Pack layered clothing, a light jacket, footwear for headlands, and something warm for evenings as the desert air cools.
WINTER
Winter reveals the elemental spirit of this place. There is no land mass between Antarctica and Mount Camel Beach, so huge, powerful swells roll in from the Southern Ocean, reshaping the shoreline and drawing the sea closer to the dunes. The air is divinely crisp, the skies expansive and dramatic, and the landscape feels both raw and deeply grounding. It is a time for introspection, connection, and witnessing nature in its most untamed form. Warm layers, a windproof jacket, and sturdy footwear are essential for comfort and safety.
SPRING
Spring is a season of renewal and quiet abundance. Native coastal plants begin to flower, bringing subtle colour and life back to the dunes and scrub. The ocean softens, the days lengthen, and a gentle warmth returns to the air. Wildlife becomes more active, and the landscape feels reawakened after winter’s intensity. It’s an ideal time for slow exploration, mindful walks, and reconnecting with the rhythms of nature. Pack light layers to move comfortably between cool mornings and warming afternoons.
CONSERVATION
In 2000, the Gordon family acquired the 250-acre Mount Camel Beach heritage property and placed it under private conservation, committing the land to long-term ecological protection.
MCBC welcomes an incredibly gorgeous clientele of guests - who share a respect for land and ocean.
When beachcombing, if you feel inclined to collaborate in our plastics philanthropy project, please collect any small pieces of marine plastic you find and place them in the recycling jars in the top kitchen cupboard.
Each year the collected material is donated to students, artists, and designers working on projects connected to climate awareness, sustainability, and ocean conservation.
MCBC has been connected with global marine plastics initiatives including #ITSNOTOK by world surfing champion Kelly Slater’s OUTERKNOWN and Cyrill Gutsch’s PARLEY FOR THE OCEANS, helping raise awareness of marine plastic pollution.
ART
Art has long been part of the spirit of MCBC.
The house hosts a Cactus Collection, some Mexican folk-art sculptures and a rotating collection of South Australian + NT Aboriginal artists, presently inhouse:
Christian Lock
Henry Jock Walker
Claire Markwick-Smith
GG
Petyarre Sisters — Kathleen, Gloria, Nancy
Thank you for supporting conservation. Sweet dreams by the Southern Ocean.
Warmest,
MCBC
Guest access
MOUNT CAMEL BEACH CONSERVATION
Private Coastal Sanctuary - Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
WELCOME
Situated on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, the MCBC sanctuary lies at the southern end of the spectacular Chain of Bays (Venus Bay to Streaky Bay).
This private conservation estate is renowned for its pristine wilderness - dramatic coastal cliffs, rocky shores, sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes and native scrub. It provides critical habitat for several threatened species, including the Australian Sea Lion, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Osprey and Hooded Plover, alongside vast numbers of migratory seabirds.
MCBC was created as a place to slow down, be immersed in nature, tap into your wellness balancers.
Only a handful of guests experience MCBC at any one time, allowing the land, wildlife, and coastline to remain quiet and undisturbed.
We hope you feel completely at home here and have sweet dreams.
GORGEOUS CARETAKERS
Amanda and Gemma.
Please text or call if there are any problems or in case of an emergency.
ARRIVAL
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Departure: 10:00 AM
A week before your stay, email notification will be sent MCBC property entry details, gate lock box code and caretaker contacts.
BEFORE TRAVEL
• We recommend arriving before sunset to avoid dusk kangaroos on country roads and to comfortably gain entry.
• By design, MCBC offers a sprinkle of digital detox — there is no WiFi or TV. Please download anything before travel.
• Telstra provides the most reliable coverage in remote Australia.
• Cafés in Venus Bay and Streaky Bay offer WiFi if needed.
• Starlink Standby mode is ON for emergencies - if guests need to send a message or make a call.
Password: MCBConservation
• Maximum 4 guests
• Inside the Nest you will find a simple bush pantry with tea, coffee, sugar, herbs, oils, and a few sauces.
• Dogs welcome by request.
• Fishing: please clean your catch on the beach, not around the shack.
• A native revegetation project surrounds the Nest. Please watch your step and use the single track to the beach.
Thank you for supporting conservation. Sweet dreams by the Southern Ocean.
Warmest,
MCBC
Guests agree to our Terms and Conditions by making a booking.
Other things to note
MEDIA
Spread the love #mountcamelbeachconservation #mountcamelbeachouse
MOUNT CAMEL BEACH HOUSE & CONSERVATION SANCTUARY, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Set on a private 250-acre coastal sanctuary, Mount Camel Beach House is a secluded, architecturally designed retreat overlooking the Southern Ocean. Surrounded by golden sand, incredible headland rock forms, and native wilderness, it offers a rare sense of space, privacy, and stillness.
Fully off-grid and designed to tread lightly, the house is powered by solar energy and rainwater, inviting a slower, more considered way of living. Expansive views, natural textures, and curated interiors create a refined yet grounded coastal experience.
Accommodating up to four guests, the residence features two queen bedrooms, one bathroom, a combustion fireplace, and thoughtfully collected books, art, and objects. There is no television - the landscape provides the theatre. Telstra offers the most reliable mobile coverage.
The property is home to remarkable wildlife, including sea lions, sea eagles, and migratory seabirds. Between May and October, Southern Right Whales pass along the coastline en route to the Head of Bight.
A stay at Mount Camel is defined by quiet luxury -uninterrupted shoreline walks, vast horizons, and a deep connection to one of South Australia’s most pristine environments.
Australian Traveller
The space
MOUNT CAMEL BEACH CONSERVATION (MCBC)
Private Coastal Sanctuary - Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
WELCOME
MOUNT CAMEL BEACH HOUSE & CONSERVATION SANCTUARY, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Situated on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, the 250 acre MCBC sanctuary lies at the southern end of the spectacular Chain of Bays (Venus Bay to Streaky Bay).
This private conservation estate is renowned for its pristine wilderness - dramatic coastal cliffs, rocky shores, sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes and native scrub. It provides critical habitat for several threatened species, including the Australian Sea Lion, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Osprey and Hooded Plover, alongside vast numbers of migratory seabirds.
MCBC was created as a place to slow down, be immersed in nature, tap into your wellness balancers.
Only a handful of guests experience MCBC at any one time, allowing the land, wildlife, and coastline to remain quiet and undisturbed.
We hope you feel completely at home here and have sweet dreams.
ARRIVAL
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Departure: 10:00 AM
BEFORE TRAVEL
• We recommend arriving before sunset to avoid dusk kangaroos on country roads and to comfortably gain entry.
• By design, MCBC offers a sprinkle of digital detox - there is no WiFi or TV. Please download anything before travel.
• Telstra provides the most reliable coverage in remote Australia.
• Cafés in Venus Bay and Streaky Bay offer WiFi if needed.
• Starlink Standby mode is ON for emergencies - if guests need to send a message or make a call.
• Maximum 4 guests
• Inside the Nest you will find a simple bush pantry with tea, coffee, sugar, herbs, oils, and a few sauces.
• Dogs welcome by request.
• Fishing: please clean your catch on the beach, not around the shack.
• A native revegetation project surrounds the Nest. Please watch your step and use the single track to the beach.
SUMMER
Summer on this coast is expansive and sun-filled, where long days dissolve into golden evenings and the rhythm of the ocean sets a slower pace. The beach is at its most generous, with soft sands built by gentle swells, inviting barefoot walks, ocean dips, and moments of stillness by the sea. Early mornings and twilight bring a softer light and a sense of quiet connection to place. Light clothing, kaftans, and sun protection, footwear for headlands, are essential for these warm, restorative days. SA can experience several heatwaves over summer.
AUTUMN
Autumn brings a gentle shift. Warm days linger beneath crisp blue skies, while the first seasonal fronts begin to move through, adding energy to the landscape. Sunrises and sunsets deepen in colour, and the coastline starts its quiet transformation - the sands shaped by summer gradually giving way to the power of the Southern Ocean. This is a season of balance and reflection. Pack layered clothing, a light jacket, footwear for headlands, and something warm for evenings as the desert air cools.
WINTER
Winter reveals the elemental spirit of this place. There is no land mass between Antarctica and Mount Camel Beach, so huge, powerful swells roll in from the Southern Ocean, reshaping the shoreline and drawing the sea closer to the dunes. The air is divinely crisp, the skies expansive and dramatic, and the landscape feels both raw and deeply grounding. It is a time for introspection, connection, and witnessing nature in its most untamed form. Warm layers, a windproof jacket, and sturdy footwear are essential for comfort and safety.
SPRING
Spring is a season of renewal and quiet abundance. Native coastal plants begin to flower, bringing subtle colour and life back to the dunes and scrub. The ocean softens, the days lengthen, and a gentle warmth returns to the air. Wildlife becomes more active, and the landscape feels reawakened after winter’s intensity. It’s an ideal time for slow exploration, mindful walks, and reconnecting with the rhythms of nature. Pack light layers to move comfortably between cool mornings and warming afternoons.
CONSERVATION
In 2000, the Gordon family acquired the 250-acre Mount Camel Beach heritage property and placed it under private conservation, committing the land to long-term ecological protection.
MCBC welcomes an incredibly gorgeous clientele of guests - who share a respect for land and ocean.
When beachcombing, if you feel inclined to collaborate in our plastics philanthropy project, please collect any small pieces of marine plastic you find and place them in the recycling jars in the top kitchen cupboard.
Each year the collected material is donated to students, artists, and designers working on projects connected to climate awareness, sustainability, and ocean conservation.
MCBC has been connected with global marine plastics initiatives including #ITSNOTOK by world surfing champion Kelly Slater’s OUTERKNOWN and Cyrill Gutsch’s PARLEY FOR THE OCEANS, helping raise awareness of marine plastic pollution.
ART
Art has long been part of the spirit of MCBC.
The house hosts a Cactus Collection, some Mexican folk-art sculptures and a rotating collection of South Australian + NT Aboriginal artists, presently inhouse:
Christian Lock
Henry Jock Walker
Claire Markwick-Smith
GG
Petyarre Sisters — Kathleen, Gloria, Nancy
Thank you for supporting conservation. Sweet dreams by the Southern Ocean.
Warmest,
MCBC
Guest access
MOUNT CAMEL BEACH CONSERVATION
Private Coastal Sanctuary - Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
WELCOME
Situated on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, the MCBC sanctuary lies at the southern end of the spectacular Chain of Bays (Venus Bay to Streaky Bay).
This private conservation estate is renowned for its pristine wilderness - dramatic coastal cliffs, rocky shores, sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes and native scrub. It provides critical habitat for several threatened species, including the Australian Sea Lion, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Osprey and Hooded Plover, alongside vast numbers of migratory seabirds.
MCBC was created as a place to slow down, be immersed in nature, tap into your wellness balancers.
Only a handful of guests experience MCBC at any one time, allowing the land, wildlife, and coastline to remain quiet and undisturbed.
We hope you feel completely at home here and have sweet dreams.
GORGEOUS CARETAKERS
Amanda and Gemma.
Please text or call if there are any problems or in case of an emergency.
ARRIVAL
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Departure: 10:00 AM
A week before your stay, email notification will be sent MCBC property entry details, gate lock box code and caretaker contacts.
BEFORE TRAVEL
• We recommend arriving before sunset to avoid dusk kangaroos on country roads and to comfortably gain entry.
• By design, MCBC offers a sprinkle of digital detox — there is no WiFi or TV. Please download anything before travel.
• Telstra provides the most reliable coverage in remote Australia.
• Cafés in Venus Bay and Streaky Bay offer WiFi if needed.
• Starlink Standby mode is ON for emergencies - if guests need to send a message or make a call.
Password: MCBConservation
• Maximum 4 guests
• Inside the Nest you will find a simple bush pantry with tea, coffee, sugar, herbs, oils, and a few sauces.
• Dogs welcome by request.
• Fishing: please clean your catch on the beach, not around the shack.
• A native revegetation project surrounds the Nest. Please watch your step and use the single track to the beach.
Thank you for supporting conservation. Sweet dreams by the Southern Ocean.
Warmest,
MCBC
Guests agree to our Terms and Conditions by making a booking.
Other things to note
MEDIA
Spread the love #mountcamelbeachconservation #mountcamelbeachouse
MOUNT CAMEL BEACH HOUSE & CONSERVATION SANCTUARY, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Set on a private 250-acre coastal sanctuary, Mount Camel Beach House is a secluded, architecturally designed retreat overlooking the Southern Ocean. Surrounded by golden sand, incredible headland rock forms, and native wilderness, it offers a rare sense of space, privacy, and stillness.
Fully off-grid and designed to tread lightly, the house is powered by solar energy and rainwater, inviting a slower, more considered way of living. Expansive views, natural textures, and curated interiors create a refined yet grounded coastal experience.
Accommodating up to four guests, the residence features two queen bedrooms, one bathroom, a combustion fireplace, and thoughtfully collected books, art, and objects. There is no television - the landscape provides the theatre. Telstra offers the most reliable mobile coverage.
The property is home to remarkable wildlife, including sea lions, sea eagles, and migratory seabirds. Between May and October, Southern Right Whales pass along the coastline en route to the Head of Bight.
A stay at Mount Camel is defined by quiet luxury -uninterrupted shoreline walks, vast horizons, and a deep connection to one of South Australia’s most pristine environments.
Where you'll sleep
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
What this place offers
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Washing machine
Patio or balcony
Backyard
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Venus Bay, South Australia, Australia
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CAMEL BEACH CONSERVATION
Envisioned as a place to recharge and embrace the outdoors, Camel Beach was purchased in 2000 with impact conservation in mind. Situated on the Eyre Peninsula this private 250 acre coastal conservation estate is famous for its pristine wilderness of coastal cliffs, rocky shores, sandy beaches, dunes and native scrub. It is home to a number of threatened species including; the Australian Sea Lion, White-Bellied Sea Eagle, Osprey, Hooded Plover, and temporary home to masses of migratory seabirds.
The sanctuary is located at the southern end of a spectacular coastal area known as the Chain of Bays (Venus Bay to Streaky Bay) and through the private owner’s efforts for conservation status, it is now protected for future generations. In terms of the property structures, environmental design and low carbon infrastructure have created an eco-dwelling for guest stays that touch the earth lightly, through material choice, harvesting rainwater, solar panels, inhouse products and recycling.
We love your wanderlust, those who seek far-away places and ’the wild things.’ Adventuring to destinations that support conservation and national parks. Opening the property gate allows for visitors to create unique and impactful memories, with a nod of a greener future. A wild escape in a bespoke offgrid architectural nest, surrounded by the energy of panoramic ocean and desert, is pure body and mind goodness. Camel Beach is not only a conservation sanctuary, it’s a brand committed to nature, sustainability and wanderlust.
Envisioned as a place to recharge and embrace the outdoors, Camel Beach was purchased in 2000 with impact conservation in mind. Situated on the Eyre Peninsula this private 250 acre coastal conservation estate is famous for its pristine wilderness of coastal cliffs, rocky shores, sandy beaches, dunes and native scrub. It is home to a number of threatened species including; the Australian Sea Lion, White-Bellied Sea Eagle, Osprey, Hooded Plover, and temporary home to masses of migratory seabirds.
The sanctuary is located at the southern end of a spectacular coastal area known as the Chain of Bays (Venus Bay to Streaky Bay) and through the private owner’s efforts for conservation status, it is now protected for future generations. In terms of the property structures, environmental design and low carbon infrastructure have created an eco-dwelling for guest stays that touch the earth lightly, through material choice, harvesting rainwater, solar panels, inhouse products and recycling.
We love your wanderlust, those who seek far-away places and ’the wild things.’ Adventuring to destinations that support conservation and national parks. Opening the property gate allows for visitors to create unique and impactful memories, with a nod of a greener future. A wild escape in a bespoke offgrid architectural nest, surrounded by the energy of panoramic ocean and desert, is pure body and mind goodness. Camel Beach is not only a conservation sanctuary, it’s a brand committed to nature, sustainability and wanderlust.
Meet your host
Lives in Talia, Australia
The owners of Mount Camel Beach Conservation live between Australia+California+Indonesia. Their dwelling design concept was inspired by modern rustic and the Australian fisherman shack, a mix of local+ global lifestyle, surf+desert culture, Palm Springs+Oz cactus collections.
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Things to know
Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm