Bendleby Ranges

We went there under what we feed were false pretences after reading their internet site. The Bendleby Ranges is poorly targeted in the way they market the experience. The reference to bushwalking is inappropriate. Yes, at sunset its a lovely place to walk around, but its really for people who want to go 4 wheel driving, not walking. Its a 40+ km drive out there on an OK gravel road, crossing large washaways with steep entry and exit points. If it rained and you were towing a van there is no chance you would get across these crossings for a few days at least. Again a great experience (maybe) for the keen 4 wheel driver, but maybe not for other campers. The camp kitchen would be OK if you were a rouseabout or a shearer and looking forward to shade and a cold beer after 12 hours on the boards, but otherwise pretty poor standard. Toilet and shower facilities were really good. The Ensuite in a water tank is an interesting and novel idea. This expereince made us pretty cynical about who gets awards. Do people buy these tourism awards? Maybe as a rough and ready authentic (not sure?) outback experience might be an award category, but we felt duped.

Great location with a variety of accommodation options.Fabulous 2 nights in The Hidden Valley. We had issues with our vehicle and Charlie and his staff had them sorted very quickly! Staff were amazing-!

Don’t change a thing.Each campsite is amazing. Composting toilets and firewood provided.Each site is so private.We absolutely loved our stay.

4wd tracks were amazing!! Campsite perfect with firewood and composting toilet provided. Beautiful and peaceful. Sunset Ridge a must…Such a beautiful spot!! Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 nights.

A wonderful bush setting with a host of things to see and do. We stayed in our motorhome at a powered site with a nearby amenities unit. Every day a different and more beautiful vista was awesome. Our dogs were introduced to bush style camping and learned how to interact with native animals and natural environments. The 4wd tracks took us to panoramic sights that are unique and revitalising. We felt grounded in nature and understood something of belonging to the country.

A quality operation run by a family who understand both how beautiful the land they share is and how to look after and maintain that beauty in a fragile environment, well done. The range of options for accomodation is broad from campgrounds with facilities to complete off grid isolation. To have a place where you can explore on foot or on bike or by 4wd, at your own pace and taking your own risks, is just so refreshing. The campsite we stayed at, Easter Camp, was central, secluded and intimate. The composting loo was clean and well maintained, one of the better set ups and all camp sites have them it seems. Charlie and Matt made sure we were settled in and had firewood though during a very warm April we chose not to light a fire. Views from pretty much every hill are spectacular and the higher you venture the more spectacular they become. We were lucky enough to enjoy the brand new track to Marchant Hill, completed the night before. Truly a breathtaking view and the tracks are a credit to both the Luckraft family and Marty the dozer driver.