252 acres hosted by Joanne W.
5 Vehicle/Tent sites
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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100% Recommend212 Ratings · 185 reviews
Willowbank offers a tranquil camping experience with private, spacious sites nestled among shady trees along a picturesque river. Campers rave about the friendly and accommodating hosts, Jo and Ian, who ensure guests feel welcome without being intrusive. Visitors enjoy activities like swimming, kayaking, and star gazing, with many highlighting the serene sounds of the river and the presence of friendly farm animals like cows and horses. The campsite's proximity to the quaint town of Stroud adds convenience, making it a highly recommended spot for a peaceful getaway.
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Matthew J.
8 reviews
My wife, son and dog loved camping at Willowbank! Joanne and her husband are great hosts. The site was excellent with easy access to the river, which was flowing and great for a very refreshing dip. We're hoping to return when the weather clears up!
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Adrian R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Great location, close to Stroud and Dungog.
The camp site was very clean and level with some shade in throughout the day. Good access to the river right next to where you camp
Joanne and Ian were wonderful, made us feel welcome and very passionate about thier beautiful property.
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Daniel R.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
She Oaks
We had a great time here. The owners were very helpful and friendly . The spot by the river was perfect — our boys had a great time exploring. We had a tent and the area was nice and flat. We will be back in the future.
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Steve T.
3 reviews
Willowbank in the little town of Stroud Road, wow what a gem. We glamped with our 22 foot van at the Long Flat site, which sits right beside the beautiful Karuah River. The huge private site with freshly mowed green grass on the perfectly level site made setting up a breeze, and the beautiful Karuah river flowing down from the Barrington Tops was just stunning, peaceful, calming, and truly majestic. Beautiful trees line the river, providing lovely shade and attracting a variety of birds that made every morning feel like a nature show. Even though the weather wasn't perfect, it didn't dampen our experience one bit. Jo and Ian, the wonderful hosts, went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Their kindness and care for the place and their guests really shines through. It’s just a short 10–15 minute drive into Stroud and about 30 minutes to Gloucester, but honestly, once you’re at Willowbank, you won’t want to leave we certainly didn’t. Can’t recommend this spot enough. Thank you so much Jo & Ian we can’t wait to visit again soon.
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Leisa B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
7 m travel trailer ·
Riverview
This was our 2nd stay at Willowbank, this time we booked the Riverview site. The site was freshly mowed and maintained with access to the most stunning river, that looks like something from a story book and is home to platypus, which we were lucky enough to see early one morning.
The hosts are some of the friendliest people you could meet and are very accommodating.
We are looking forward to booking this site for trips away in the warmer weather to make more use of the river.
Thanks Ian and Jo for allowing us to stay on your property, and the for the free tow 🤣😂
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Louise R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
The Paperbarks
Joanne was so helpful and quick to respond. The campsite was very serene and private. Despite the wet weather, we had a great stay and would be happy to come back!
Location
Stroud Road, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Guringai and Worimi 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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Hosted by Joanne W.
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