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Macleay Home Camp
12 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Jerseyville, NSW
We are located right on the edge of the Macleay river with lots of space for you to camp near the river front, or in the paddock amongst the green flat grass. Use the camp as a base and head out for a kayak, on the stand up paddle board or simply throw a line in for a spot of fishing. Crabbing is permitted in this area.You need to be fully self-contained with own camping toilet/shower. Relax around the campfire and help the kids toast marshmallows.The beach is within driving distance, it's 5 minutes to townDrinking water is available. Dogs on leashes welcome.Please note that each booking includes 1 drivable + 1 towable vehicle. If your group has more than 1 drivable vehicle, please book a second site. This helps us minimise the impact on our land; we thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
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AU$36
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Windermere
4 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · South West Rocks, NSW
Great location near Hat Head and South West Rocks
This lovely 4 acre camping spot is situated at Kinchela on the tidal Kinchela Creek which runs directly into the mighty Macleay river.
You can fish or set a crab trap, kayak, paddle board, bring the tinny or just relax and enjoy the water view and surrounding farmland.
A few shade trees and quiet surroundings makes this the perfect spot for your next getaway.
Fire baskets available.
Conveniently located only a 5 minute drive to Gladestone shops and hotel.
There is a tap and hose (town water) on site to wash the boats after a big days fishing at nearby South West Rocks (15 minutes) or Hat Head (10 minutes)
Last Minute Bookings Welcome subject to availability 😊
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AU$13
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Coffs Harbour Camping & 4WD
122 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents230 acres · Bucca, NSW
Located on a 230 acre estate, we have something for everyone including a charming Rustic Cabin recycled from the original homestead from 1890!
This is a great base camp to explore the beautiful Coffs Coast with many attractions, and a short 10 minute drive to the famous Moonee Beach, Emerald Beach and Moonee Market which has a large Coles and Aldi, as well as specialty shops, cafe, restaurants and the family friendly Moonee Beach Tavern.
Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, or any RV, 2WD's, tents, camper trailers and 4WD's with excellent all weather access straight off the main sealed road👍🏼
Lovely shady sites as well as plenty of open sunny pasture for your solar with use of shared port-a-loo in main camping paddock. You may also camp in the dam paddock (when available) if you have a 4WD however, you will need to be completely self sufficient with your own porta potty.
Firewood is available to be purchased from reception.
*DUE TO FIRE ANT OUTBREAK IN QLD AND NSW, BRING YOUR OWN (BYO) FIREWOOD IS NOT PERMITTED*
Hand feed the farm animals or enjoy hours of bush walking or perhaps have a picnic by the dam overlooking the horses grazing or discover our Secret Garden!
Suitable for large groups such as 4WDs, family gatherings, horse riders, weddings and school groups. Plenty of space and privacy.
PLEASE NOTE:
- CHECK IN CLOSES AT 8PM
- Potable water is limited due to weather conditions (drought), and the farm being on tank water. Please fill your vans or tanks BEFORE you arrive.
- We are a campground, NOT a 4WD park. 4WDs or motorbikes are NOT to be ridden on the property. Motorbikes need to be registered to ride in the State Forest.
- Due to repeated incidents involving our poultry, dogs are no longer allowed.
- Our moderate cancellation policy requires a cancellation of 72 hours ahead of check in time for a refund. Date modification requests within 24 hours of check in time will not be accepted.
- No refunds will be issued for early departures after arrival.
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AU$15
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Bundilla River Camp
15 sites · RVs, Tents260 acres · Ballengarra, NSW
Come camp along the beautiful Wilson River on a working cattle property. Shady, grassy campsites by a flowing river, just 25 minutes drive from Port Macquarie.
The camp area includes a camp shed, where campers can make use of the
picnic table, stainless steel food preparation bench and camp fire pit.
There are only 2 sites available with power. Please select power as an ad on extra when booking.
Port a loos are available for Hire.
If you have 3 or more children please call me for a discount.
Kids will love the farm tour and feeding of pigs, sheep and horses. It's an excellent area for mountain bike riding as well!
Kayaks available for free.
Don't have a caravan, we have partnered up with Wrighty's Caravan Hire & Repairs. linktr.ee/wrightyscaravans. They offer family caravans delivered, setup ready for you to enjoy.
Pets allowed but you must discuss with owners prior to booking.
Rules:
1. For the piece and quiet of other campers all check-ins must be before 4.30pm during the colder months. Check ins after 8pm may be turned away in busy times.
2. No Fireworks - this is very unsettling for our livestock
3. 9pm quiet time.
4. No drones in the camping area, for the privacy of other campers
5. Generators are allowed for short period of time but not permitted after 8pm.
6. Dogs on leads when walking around the farm
Rick and I thank you for your support in these matters.
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AU$32
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Anchorage Park
7 sites · RVs100 acres · Urunga, NSW
Riverfront campground on the majestic Kalang River.
Boating, fishing, crabbing, swimming literally on your doorstep.
20 minutes south of Coffs Harbour, 5 minutes from Urunga town centre.
All sites are generally level and grassed.
Communal fire pits and potable water on-site.
All campers must be self contained ( rubbish, toilet, grey water).
Use of boat ramp, jetty and kayaks available from farm house.
Due to our coastal location camp may close in extended periods of wet weather.
This is a dog friendly campground inviting self contained campers to enjoy our beautiful property.
Raised individual fire pits are allowed ( no fires on the ground)
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AU$43
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Oasis of Hope
22 sites · RVs, Tents250 acres · Upper Orara, NSW
Nested in the Coffs Harbour hinterland is this stunning 250 acre property, offering both powered and unpowered site options and great facilties.
Wayper Creek flows though the property, and there are manicured lawns, a large toilet and shower block with hot showers, a caravan dump point, a large BBQ shelter, firepit, and lots of lovely spots to enjoy the plethora of wildlife.
We regularly have abseilers come down our creek, as a set of 7 waterfalls is only a 30-minute hike through the creek away. It is a stunning place for relaxation.
Pets are welcome too.
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Cracknback Riverside Campground
16 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Lower Creek, NSW
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Cracknback Campground is situated almost half way between Kempsey and Armidale shires. They are each responsible for this road. The boundary between the two shires is at Blackbird Flat - which is 12 km from us towards Kempsey. The Armidale Shire section of road is officially closed (though not policed). We are obliged to pass on this information as it must be your decision whether to drive on Armidale Shire Road. There are also old signs still up saying road closed/landslip/turn around etc.
Our working farm is located between Kempsey and Armidale at Lower Creek in mid-north NSW. We have grassy campsites right on the beautiful Macleay River, which is famous for Bass fishing, kayaking and swimming.
*When you come here, our home is your home. Please respect the pristine wilderness and leave no trace. Clean up your camp and take your rubbish home.
* Heaps of flat ground for kids to ride bikes
* Watch tortoises and fish in the river
* Beautiful mountain ranges and and such an open sky you can see the Milky Way
* 30 roomy sites, flushing toilets, hot showers
* We are dog friendly...if your dog is friendly. Please pick up after them.
* Fire pits provided but bring your own wood
Additional guests welcome at $20 per head per night over 15 years old. Kids under 15 years $5 per night.
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Wild Nymboida Camping Dorrigo
3 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Moonpar, NSW
Come and enjoy our private camping spots on the beautiful Nymboida River, New South Wales.
Check in is before 5pm no check-ins after 5pm
Campers have direct access to the river which is great for swimming and paddling.
Please note that this is a free flowing river and there are rapids and waterfalls in parts, so care must be taken in parts.
The campsites do require a
4WD to be accessed and are not suitable for larger caravans. Small of road vans and camper trailers are fine.
Pets are welcome but we are a working cattle property, so if your dog is going to chase cattle it's probably not a great fit.
There is a lot to do in the area, including bushwalking, chasing waterfalls, local markets, restaurants, wineries and galleries.
20 minutes from Dorrigo and 50 minutes from Bellingen.
We charge $25 per adult per night Kids are free
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Bellinger River Camping
16 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Bellingen, NSW
Level, grassed sites, with plenty of open space along 1 km banks of the Bellinger River.
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walking distance to town, with a great milk bar serving fish n chips only 700m down the road or swim across the river and have breakfast or lunch at the Old Butter Factory Cafe.
There is Free onsite kayaking on request, fishing and great entertainment in town.
All Children are FREE and you can
Swim and Fish straight from camp and keep an eye out for the platypus!
A new fence is now being placed to keep cows away from camping grounds. There is a pit toilet and there
are public toilets right next door, available 24/7.
Pets welcome.
Maximum 1 vehicle per booking, as there is plenty of room for group bookings on one site email me to arrange booking.
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Stoney Park care of Dennis Stone
100 sites · RVs, Tents127 acres · North Shore, NSW
Stoney Park is set on 127 acres of manicured waterfront land. Set up your unpowered campsite overlooking the lake or adjacent to the beautiful lagoons. The park also plays host to Australia's largest inflatable Aqua Park along with a land park. Located next to the lovely Wilson River, 15min drive to Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast.
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Yarrawin Camping
26 sites · RVs, Tents680 acres · Argents Hill, NSW
Yarrawin is 680 acre cattle farm and hardwood timber plantation in the heart of the Nambucca Valley, offering scenic, secluded , private campsites with their own swimming hole and a river gravel beach on 3km of beautiful double river frontage.
Camping options include river side camps, the Shack and riverside camp and a large secluded valley. Each campsite is separate from the others, giving guests privacy and exclusive use of the swimming hole (except Chinamans Valley) at their site. All riverside sites offer a natural gravel beach entry into the water.
There are no amenities here, campers will need to be self contained and leave no trace. Every site has a fire pit which must be used for campfires. If you want to use your own it must be off the ground.
Free firewood and fire pit set up for the first night. Firewood $20/ night after that (CASH ONLY PLEASE), except when camping at Chinamans Valley where you collect your own free firewood for each night.
Beautiful drinking rain water is available in a 20lt Jerry can if required on arrival.
Bird lovers can enjoy watching the various bird varieties, as well as ducks. Animals include wallabies, goannas, deer and fish as well as cattle and stock horses. Fishing is okay but it is STRICTLY catch and release ONLY.
There are many places to go bushwalking, either following the river or heading up the valleys or hiking up the hills through the trees.
The property is just 10kms from the convenience of Bowraville, a historic township with a supermarket, folk museum, a war museum, a historic theatre, and other historic buildings. Nambucca Heads and the beautiful surrounding beaches are just 27kms east and Coffs Harbour 80kms away.
Please note this is a working farm, so there will be cattle and stock horses on the property that may approach your campsite.
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Bunya Farm Bellingen
2 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Bellingen, NSW
One booking at a time so the space is yours to enjoy. Beautiful river flats with direct frontage onto the Kalang River. Site is located next to steps down to the river. The site doesn't have much shade at the moment but the river has abundant shaded retreats. In dry conditions accessible via 2WD, ok for caravans and motorhomes. In wet conditions please check with us before arrival. 60 acre farm only 5 min from beautiful Bellingen. Beautiful river flats with direct frontage onto the Kalang River.In dry conditions, access is good and suitable for 2WD and caravans. Some parts of the property will require 4WD (such as Mountain Views site). In wet conditions please check with us before arrival.Pet considered on prior application - please ask first (we are a farm with livestock).No amenities - please BYO everything you need and leave no trace. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place. Firewood is available to purchase (see extras).
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