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Hopevale Adventure Camping

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· Widgee, Queensland
113 acres hosted by Jason C.
4 Vehicle/Tent sites
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The Cooke Family welcomes you to “Hopevale”. A beautiful 113 acre property bordered by Wrattens National Park at the edge of the world in the peaceful Widgee district of greater Gympie. Jason, a landscaper by trade, and Jacinta a teacher by profession, met many years ago at a national Christian youth conference. Four beautiful children later and many years down the track, they bought Hopevale as a blank cattle fattening property in 2018. After much hard work, they have made it what it is today, with plans to continually improve. We have different camp options available, one of which is set up for those guests also wanting to stay with horses or just have a larger group booking. Guests will have access to a toilet and shower throughout their stay which is within walking distance from each of the campsites. Campfires and pets are welcome. The property has only had 4 farming owners in its 110 odd years since it was first surveyed and selected in 1915. The Hillcoats, Bishops, Cotters, and now the Cooke’s. The families over the years have used the property for timber getting, dairy, beef and small cropping. The property is geologically rich with volcanic soils, sandstone escarpments full of caves and overhangs. The mighty Wrattens Falls sits to the back of the property in the National Park and is a sight to behold in full flow. It feeds the head waters of the western branch of Widgee Creek which meanders through the property. The subtropical dry rainforest clad mountains are dominated by the majestic Bunya and Hoop pines and are a testament to what once was covering the entire property before being cleared for farming. Remnant riparian creek lines are botanically rich and diverse holding Red and White Cedar, Teak, Silky oak and many other coveted timber trees harvested back in the day. There are many species of animals and birds that call Hopevale home. From water dragons, frogs and fish in the creeks, monitors, wallabies, deer, koalas, possums and phascogales in the eucalypts. Red-back wrens, pardalotes, rainbow bee-eaters, finches and quail call the open grasses home while whip birds give their iconic call in the forest. Above, birds of prey ride the thermals of the valley looking for their next meal. “We have been blessed beyond measure with a small slice of God’s wonderful creation that we would love to share with you.”
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Sienna H.recommends
June 22, 2024
Windmill Hollow
Everything about the campsite was great! We stayed at windmill hollow and went through the walking/climbing tracks and it was awesome. Plenty of privacy would definitely come back!
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Shane W.recommends
June 19, 2024
Big Fig Camp
Great place to get away from it all Jason is a great bloke to talk to , a wealth of knowledge about the history of the area The walk up to Hidden cave was not easy But worth the effort We will be back !!!
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Rachel S.recommends
June 18, 2024
Big Fig Camp
Amazing - we will be back!
Beautiful property, isolated camp sites, peace and quiet. Amenities 10/10. The walk to the falls is definitely worth the trip!
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Seren W.recommends
June 17, 2024
Little Fig Flat
Jason was super friendly and helpful. The campsite and facilities were well maintained. There is plenty to do with walks starting on the property and nearby 4WD tracks. Already planning our next trip there!
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Michael D.recommends
June 16, 2024
Equine Camp
The property is absolutely stunning, so much to adventure and see. Jas is legend and provided great insights. Incredible time!
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Jennifer B.recommends
June 16, 2024
Windmill Hollow
Beautiful property with well sized and maintained camping areas. Plenty to do and see. The caves are a must.
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Widgee, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Dyungungoo (Gubbi Gubbi) 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 Jason C.Joined in June 2018
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