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The Creation of Murphys Creek Camping Park Murphys Creek Escape, (originally known as Murphys Creek Camping Park), was carved from vagrant vegetation that existed on a 50 Acre block on the banks of Murphys Creek, by George and Jean Elson in the 1980's.
He says, 'what I remembered was the atmosphere, the way everybody relaxed and enjoyed themselves, the fun they had getting away for the weekend or a longer holiday. It's that enjoyment and relaxation, out in the countryside, away from the everyday routine, that I'd like to see people enjoy here'. And that they did!! George and Jean created such an amazing place that the word spread and with next to no marketing, the camp ground filled (as you can see in this photograph). Before long, the Great South East and other top rating media entities were knocking at the gate to do stories on this incredible camping location. George and Jean owned and operated Murphys Creek Camping Park for some 15 years before the size of the operation was just too much for the pair of them to maintain and they chose to just enjoy this magnificent property by themselves.
They met with George and Jean and shared their vision for Murphys Creek Escape's future, of reopening the camp sites to the public, of sharing one of the last remaining truely natural camping locations with the public again. George and Jean beamed with joy as they saw Peter and Lisa's passion and realised that their original dream was going to continue... So, welcome once again to this unique location, please come and enjoy the many natural attributes of Murphys Creek Escape and forget about the hustle and bustle of the world. Our home is your oasis! ENJOY! |
George purchased the land after remembering a place his family used to visit in Leicestershire called Switherland Woods, where small huts were set around a big field. It wasn't exactly camping, but it suited the English weather and way of life...the kids played in the field and people went on walks and the like.
In late September 2009, George and Jean, looking at retirment, reluctantly sold the park. A young couple, Peter and Lisa Souter, then residing in the Hinterland of the Gold Coast brought the property. They had been looking for this exact opportunity for some 6 years.