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97% Recommend159 Ratings · 126 reviews
Rainbow Retreat offers a serene camping experience amidst nature's beauty. The site is praised for its spaciousness, proximity to beaches, and the abundance of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. While most campers enjoy the tranquility and hospitality provided by John, some feel the price is a bit steep given the rustic amenities. Overall, it's a favored spot among campers seeking a peaceful retreat close to the coast.
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Aliya S.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· February 2025
Tent ·
Rainbow Retreat
Absolutely beautiful place to stay for the evening!! John has such a great set up. My only hesitation on recommending it is the price/night. Would be much more likely to recommend it if it was like $20/night. $48 seems a bit steep for a spot in the woods. But it John was lovely and the space was stunning.
Skylar L.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· January 2025
Overall, our stay in "Happy" was a great experience. It was on a beautiful and spaced out property, and we were able to talk a walk on their land, which was amazing! I think next time my husband and I would for the bigger option as it was a bit right in the van with the 2 of us and my dog. The van was on slightly uneven ground, but that can be easily adjusted!
Great hosts, and would stay on their site again!
Emily G.
4 reviews
My husband, 2 dogs and I absolutely LOVED camping at Rainbow Retreat! John's property is stunning, the native wildlife passing through each morning and evening was a dream and the proximity to the most beautiful beaches was incredible.
John is a lovely host who offered advice on the best places to go when we arrived, and made sure to check in with us when the weather turned to ensure we were all safe.
We're already trying to find a time to come back! Highly recommend!
Laura H.
13 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent ·
Rainbow Retreat
What an amazing Hipcamp! We had the whole site to ourselves and were completely in our own world. We slept without the outer skin of our tent and enjoyed the most beautiful starry nights. There were heaps of birds and native bushland around, enough firewood to keep us warm & cook our food and John gave us a friendly welcome when we arrived. Highly recommend this spot!
Bradley R.
17 reviews
Great place to stay, host is very helpful and the property is spacious.
Lots of dog friendly beaches just a stone’s throw away.
Our second time camping here and many more to come
Holly A.
6 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent ·
Rainbow Retreat
Amazing spot, well kept, really good location - very close to the beach, 10mins, without having the crowds of the general camping grounds. John is a really nice guy and has really good communication. We enjoyed the spot so much we book for another two night. Would definitely recommend, we hope to come back again soon!
Location
Rainbow Flat, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Guringai and Biripi First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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