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    Forest Flying Camping

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    126 reviews
     · Mackay, Queensland · 3 acres
    Hosted by Donna L.
    RV/tent site
    · 12 guests max
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    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
    Donna is a Star Host
    Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
    Off-leash friendly
    Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
    All to yourself
    100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
    If you want to get away from the rat race for a while this is your ideal location. We take one booking at any one time. You have the site all to yourselves. Your site is three acres of privacy and seclusion, rainforest and a beautiful freshwater creek. Close to walks to Araluen Cascades and the Wheel of fire falls at Finch Hatton Gorge. There are no facilities here, so you need to be fully self-contained. No wifi. No mobile coverage (great to get the kids off the screens). There is plenty of water, firewood and wildlife though. Sometimes you won't be able to access the site as creek floods in heavy rain - can be cut off. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please note check in is between 2 pm and 5 pm unless arranged otherwise. Access is best suited to 4WD or High Clearance vehicles. Not suitable for small cars. The site is suitable for caravans/trailers 6 metres long or smaller. We can accommodate up to six vehicles on the site (for a large group. travelling together). Forest Flying rainforest activity is next door. ($90 per person - booking essential). Please see www.forestflying.com for details. NOTE: check our directions once your booking is confirmed.EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE SITE - 3 BEAUTIFUL ACRES ALL TO YOURSELF We know that sometimes you just have to get away from everyone. If you want to get away from the rat race for a while this is ideal.  3 acres to yourself. The property is close to Finch Hatton Gorge and Eungella National Park with waterfalls and walks too. We take one group at a time so you have the entire site all to yourselves.  There is plenty of room for up to 6 vehicles if you want to bring friends or perhaps you are a couple and just want some privacy. Once we have shown you to the site we'll leave you alone to enjoy - no need to see anyone else if you don't want to! There are no facilities available, no mobile coverage, just your group and mother nature including a beautiful fresh water creek.   The site is not suitable for large caravans (not enough turning space), but is suitable for Camper trailers, camper vans, motor-homes etc equipped with toilet.   Well behaved dogs are very welcome. Ask us for an early check in or later check out.  Apart from Christmas week and Easter the price is just $30 per night for up to 2 people ($15 per additional person), before fees and taxes. Check out "Tim Rumble, Forest Flying, Finch Hatton Gorge" on You Tube to see the site.  See you soon. Dave and Donna
    Vehicle details
    Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed
    Vehicles under 20 feet allowed
    We will meet you at the entrance to Forest Flying and take you to your camp site! Please phone us about half an hour before you expect to arrive. (Remember you'll run out of mobile coverage before you get here!)
    Pull-in site
    We will meet you at the entrance to Forest Flying and take you to your camp site! Please phone us about half an hour before you expect to arrive. (Remember you'll run out of mobile coverage before you get here!)
    Accommodates slideouts
    We will meet you at the entrance to Forest Flying and take you to your camp site! Please phone us about half an hour before you expect to arrive. (Remember you'll run out of mobile coverage before you get here!)
    Surface type: Grass or field
    There are enough level spots to park on - some near the creek, some more in the bush
    Surface levelness: Flat
    There are enough level spots to park on - some near the creek, some more in the bush
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    Plenty of water available from the creek
    No sewage hookup
    No TV hookup
    Generators not allowed
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    12 guests max
    Campfires allowed
    Firewood provided, private. Plenty of dead wood for firewood available. Please do not chop live trees! Please observe any fire bans.
    Pets allowed
    Off leash. well behaved pets (and owners) allowed Please clean up after your pet - Thank You!
    No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
    Potable water available
    Creek water
    No showers
    Pack it out
    Please take your rubbish with you
    Cooking equipment absent
    Picnic table absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 2:00 PM
    Check out: Before 1:00 PM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
    Minimum nights: 2 nights
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    Wheelchair accessible
    Max 6 vehicles
    4WD recommended
    During your trip
    Follow the
    Leave it better
    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    Reviews
    100% Recommend152 Ratings · 126 reviews
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    Gav D.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    Private rainforest retreat 👌🏻
    13 ft pop-up camper
    Beautiful rainforest setting, with multiple areas to set up. All a short walk from the crystal clear creek that has some perfect swimming holes to cool off in. Very private location, and great amount of wildlife to observe. Donna gave very detailed directions to get there easily, and was proactive to make sure we had a good stay. Will book again in the near future
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    Heather S.
    11 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    Tent
    This is my go-to R&R spot. Not another soul around and a picturesque creek gurgling away all day & night. Tucked deep within the rainforest, it’s just what your mind and body need to reset from a busy life.
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    Tracey K.
    4 reviews
    Recommends
    · December 2024
    Heaven on earth
    19 ft travel trailer
    The privacy, the quiet, beautiful clear water creek, our dogs loved it. Magnificent bush land.
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    Tamara R.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · October 2024
    Beautiful spot
    17 ft Class B · With kids
    Lovely spot to camp Easy to find with Donnas directions. Good base to explore Pioneer Valley
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    Soren K.
    5 years on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · October 2024
    Amazing campsite (bring bug spray)
    16 ft car
    The site was beautiful and the hosts were amazing. The March flies came out in full force from around 11:30-5pm so just bring a bunch of insect repellent
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    Narelle K.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · September 2024
    13 ft travel trailer
    We loved the peace and quiet, there were no other campers while we were there. Ulysses butterflies & beautiful dragon flies in the most vibrant blues was a treat to see while bathing in the very cold, but refreshing water. Surrounded by the sounds of nature & fresh air. And Fireflies at night, I haven't seen them in a very long time. The only thing that was a negative was the sites weren't good for caravans, we managed with our 14' pop top but it was a struggle to manoeuvre it in and out of the site. Otherwise, it is a beautiful peaceful camp site and we loved our 2 night stay.
    Location
    Mackay, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Biri 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 Donna L.

    Joined in October 2016
    Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 5 hours
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