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    The Branch River Retreat

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    70 reviews
     · The Branch, New South Wales
    100 acres hosted by Debora E.
    1 lodging site · 5 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
    Debora is a Star Host
    Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
    Creature comforts
    Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
    Our property is private and we ask you to contact us first to ensure we can provide the facilities suitable for you. sealed roads. The River Retreat sits beside a wide river, with dams and other scattered paddock sites among trees and dams. It best suits off-road independent hybrid caravaners and tent dwellers. The river is lined with mangroves and branches off the Karuah River (mosquitoes during wet periods feed the leaping fish). Birdlife includes: Wedge-tailed and sea eagles, hawks, Tawny Frogmouths, water waders, occasional Jabiroos, pelicans and swans. Be woken by Magpies and Kookaburras, colourful parrots and smaller shyer birds. You'll see kangaroos, wallabies, and maybe Echidnas. You may espy a Koala along the foreshore. For this reason, while we accept dogs, they must be on a leash (if not just for their own safety). The boat ramp allows access for kayaks/canoes. Or just sit on a camper chair and dangle your feet in the water while watching the mud crabs go about their social business. Riverside sites are not powered and do not have water or sewerage. They are situated within 10m to 25m of each other and if this is too close, we recommend booking two sites. Generally, we prefer campers to be 100% self-contained, with their own toilet. A toilet is however accessible, but some 300m to 400m distance from the dams and rivers. There is cold potable running water here for topping up. Sealed roads to the front gate to access the property from north and south. All-weather gravel road access is available, although paddock sites can only be accessed by vehicle during dry periods. Weather willing, we can provide more secluded sites by some lovely dams, (please check conditions if you have concerns). Local groceries can be sourced from Karuah and Stroud. Activities include: - Bird/nature watching - Paddling/canoeing - Fishing - Bike riding (small motor vessels only by arrangement) - Surface type: grass or paddock leveled areas and others with slight slopes and accessed with 4WD (of course subject to weather). - Generally fair to good Mobile phone access. - BYO or Preorder firewood for applicable sites out of fire season. - No electrical connections unless by arrangement (for longer term Hipcampers) - We treat our own sewerage. - No generators please.
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    Biking
    Boating
    Fishing
    Hiking
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    River, stream, or creek
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    99% Recommend80 Ratings · 70 reviews
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    Elayne S.
    1 review
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    peaceful retreat
    Tent · With pets ·
    Riverside and Riverview Campsites
    Loved camping here! It was peaceful and private. The river was beautiful. We camped near site #3. Debora met us at the gate to help us find our site as it was dark when we arrived. If you are by the river make sure to bring some mosquito repellent. We didn't see any dolphins this time but saw lots of other wildlife like crabs, possums, and kangaroos.
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    Jonathan D.
    1 month on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Monumental First Camping Trip
    Tent ·
    Riverside and Riverview Campsites
    Me and my friends went camping for the first time and it was truly an amazing experience. The beautiful waterside view with the jetty and the late night view of the stars is amazing. Debora really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had a good time. Could not recommend more!
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    Michelle R.
    8 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    5 m travel trailer · With pets ·
    Paddock and Dam site
    Beautiful spot to spend a few nights away. Super friendly and welcoming host. Would definitely recommend and stay again
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    Louise H.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    5 m pop-up camper ·
    Riverside and Riverview Campsites
    Wonderful peaceful time at the Branch Retreat. Very picturesque and Debra was so friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
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    Annika H.
    4 reviews
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    5 m car ·
    Riverside and Riverview Campsites
    Beautiful spot right on the river with a pontoon as well as a boat ramp. Even though there was another group there, we were spread out enough we didn’t even notice. Debora was a lovely host, always checking in on how we were doing and quick responses on hipcamp.
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    Kim G.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    Peaceful
    6 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
    Riverside and Riverview Campsites
    Debora is lovely, site 1 is a great site with lovely Outlook peaceful place
    Location
    The Branch, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Guringai and Worimi 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 Debora E.

    Joined in July 2023
    Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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