Wellstead Bush Camp is opposite the hamlet of Wellstead 100 kilometres east of Albany and 90 kilometres south-west of Jerramungup on the South Coast Highway.

It is 30 acres of basic accommodation that has been excised from Rob and Carolyn Davy’s farm (their main business). It is conveniently located, pet friendly and, after numerous stays there, I can honestly recommend it as an enjoyable experience.

There is plenty of flat, gravel/grass drive through sites, both powered and unpowered. Ideal for big rigs, caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers or tents/swags.

 At $10 per night per person unpowered and $5 extra for power it is an absolute bargain considering there are toilets, showers, an excellent camp kitchen, bbq area, communal fireplace and a sheltered socialising area. Onsite accommodation includes a self contained cabin, a small cottage and three basic ‘dongas’.

There is good Telstra reception. Fuel, food and liquor supplies, playground and a dump point are less than 500 metres away at Wellstead hamlet. Summer temperatures are mild along the southern coast. The Wellstead Bush Camp is Ideal for groups, families or solo travellers. Farm machinery displays are on the way and tours of the farms are possible if you ask nicely.

The Bush Camp is an ideal base to explore the spectacular and easily accessible coastal beaches (Cape Riche, Boat Harbour, Pallinup) as well as challenging 4WD tracks for those with well set up vehicles.

You can see the Stirling Ranges from your campsite.

Birders have reported recording 32 species. More work is underway.

The on site Camp Host is unobtrusive but there if needed.

At Wellstead Bush Park their rates are per head which, as any solo traveler will attest, is a lot more equitable than a ‘per site’ rate.

One hopes the above does not present as an ‘advert’, however, it is a very positive recommendation for a great value stopover at a time when some parks are demanding north of $50 for an unpowered site.

Contact: 0427 473 035.