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    Barkala farmstay

    96%
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    171 reviews
     · Coonabarabran, New South Wales · 13000 acres
    Hosted by Maria N.
    59 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
    Best tent sites: Finalist
    Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
    Maria is a Star Host
    Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
    Barkala Farmstay is a self-sustaining farm located off the grid, supplying our own water and solar electricity. The Farm is a grazing property situated on 13,000 acres surrounded by the tranquil Pilliga Forest. Only access is a 10km dirt road of the Newell Highway, north of Coonabarabran (follow directions below). As well as farm animals, the farm hosts a thriving community of birds and well- designed bush tracks where you can discover local wildlife, plants, Aboriginal artifacts, great lookouts, sandstone cliffs and caves all in the midst of the Pilliga Forrest. Barkala Farmstay is also home to Pilliga Pottery and the Blue Wren Bush Cafe (closed Wednesdays), offering pottery demonstrations and workshops, traditional European inspired fresh foods with ingredients from our organic green house and homemade Gelato. The property offers two camp sites, Goanna and Kellies Campground, which are freely available to anyone who books a camping stay with us. There are no allocated camping spots in either campground, thus it is first come, first serve. We offer large camping spots with no campground boundaries hence there is space for vehicles of any size. Both camping sites offer compost toilets and showers (although we encourage short showers due to our off-grid, self-sustaining farm). You are welcome to stop by the reception upon check-in to hear more about our campgrounds and we can help you find the perfect camp spot and tell you more about what we have to offer. Campers are welcome to enjoy feeding of our farm animals, our saltwater pool and campfires. Firewood can be collected on the property by yourself, or you can visit the reception to buy firewood. There is no phone reception close to any buildings but free limited Wi-Fi in the cafe area.Barkala Farm is a self-sustaining farm located off the grid (follow directions below), supplying our own water and solar electricity. The Farm is a grazing property situated on 13,000 acres surrounded by the tranquil Pilliga Forest. Campsites located close to the homestead, toilet and shower facilities, swimming pool, volleyball court, farm animals and cafe/pottery. Choose from a wide variety of camping sites ranging from creekside camping to open paddock sites. We also offer private sites away from the hub. As well as farm animals the farm hosts a thriving community of birds, well designed bush tracks where you can discover local wild life, plants, Aboriginal artifacts, great lookouts, sandstone cliffs and caves all in the midst of the Pilliga Forrest. Barkala Farm is also home to Pilliga Pottery and the Blue Wren Bush Cafe (not open for dinner on Wednesday night), offering demonstrations and workshops, traditional European inspired fresh foods with ingredients from our organic green house and home made Gelato. Campers can also enjoy feeding the farm animals, our salt water pool and campfires.
    Vehicle details
    Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed
    Vehicles under 32 feet allowed
    Pull-in site
    Accommodates slideouts
    Surface type: Grass or field
    Surface levelness: Requires leveling
    No Fifth wheels and Class A RVs
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    No sewage hookup
    No TV hookup
    Generators not allowed
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
    11 guests max per site
    Campfires allowed
    Firepit
    Toilet available
    Composting toilet
    Pets allowed
    Potable water available
    Tap, bottled water or jugs. Only small amounts of drinking water available
    Showers available
    Wifi available
    Wifi available in the cafe
    Pack it out
    Cooking equipment absent
    Picnic table absent
    Laundry absent

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 9:00 AM
    Check out: Before 5:00 PM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Strict
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    Wheelchair accessible
    Max 1 vehicle
    2WD accessible
    This is an all weather road, but it can be a bit bumpy. Please take extra care when you drive.
    During your trip
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    Reviews
    96% Recommend236 Ratings · 171 reviews
    This campsite offers a soothing retreat with stunning mountain views and an atmosphere of tranquility. Campers appreciate the friendly staff, clean amenities, and the unique blend of nature and art, with pottery workshops adding an extra touch of creativity to the stay. The presence of a cafe serving delicious food and gelato is a recurring highlight, enhancing the overall experience. Visitors often mention the peaceful nights under starry skies, making it a favored spot for relaxation and unwinding.
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    Justin C.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    26 ft travel trailer
    absolutly beautiful camping spot. Plenty of things to do and see. The cafe was amazing and the pottery class was fun. Maria was an amazing host. Definitely recommend staying there.
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    Kevin I.
    2 reviews
    Mixed feelings
    · March 2025
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    Claudia N.
    1 month on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Excellent Experience
    Tent
    Kellies campground is an amazing little gem to camp at. Very peaceful and serene and perfect amount of space to have some privacy between campers. The pottery shop has beautiful pieces for sale and the workshop was an excellent hands on experience for making your own creations. Be it a class, some free play. Or just having a go on the wheel (All costs separate to campground but they do provide a little clay free play for children). Beautiful Cafe with charming interior and felt just like home. The staff and family were amazing people and Maria was an excellent host as well as just a genuinely lovely person to meet. It's very well maintained and looked after and you can tell how many years of work they have put into it. The food is amazing, the animals lovely and the experience magical. My only con with the place is if you use the toilet/shower at the campground just be ready to make friends with the huntsman and daddy long legs (harmless) and just give them a little blow of air, they'll run away. Give this place a go at least once in your life. Definitely will come visit again <3 Claudia.
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    Cressida P.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    13 ft Class B
    We enjoyed our stay at Barkala. It’s a beautiful oasis with an interesting community. The pottery workshops were really enjoyable and the food was great.
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    Evelyn L.
    4 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Tent
    Beautiful views of the mountains, amazing shower and bathroom and lovely people. Thanks Maria and Dave.
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    Robert N.
    5 reviews
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    Tent
    It was such a nice place, so many people staying at the Farmstay and the community was so comforting and welcoming, and amazing pizza!
    Location
    Coonabarabran, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Kamilaroi First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Maria N.

    Joined in March 2017
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