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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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Great for groups
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best tent-sites: 2nd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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.”
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Horseback riding
Off-roading (OHV)
Natural features
Cave
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
99%
572 Ratings · 455 reviews
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Seren W.recommends
September 28, 2024
Windmill Hollow
Great facilities and well kept campsites. Our dog loved it!
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Kate B.recommends
September 28, 2024
Big Fig Camp
Hopevale Adventure Camping
We absolutely loved staying at Hopevale. With the privacy of your own camp, the no signal and beautiful adventure walks we had an amazing weekend there for my birthday. Jason was lovely, he came down to the camp and welcomed us, explained the walks and had a great chat! We will definitely be returning on a less rainy weekend in the future, although the rain took nothing away from our beautiful experience at Hopevale!
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Bettina H.recommends
September 28, 2024
Equine Camp
The big, private and well landscaped sites stood out. There were walking tracks to keep big and little people as well as dogs exercised. There is a creek that will be fun for everyone when it is flowing. The amenities were basic but fully functional and very clean. We had a great time exploring all the views.
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André S.recommends
September 28, 2024
Big Fig Camp
Absolute adventure camping gem!
Wow! We totally understand why other guests keep returning to Jason’s and Jacinta’s beautiful Hopevalley! It is sich a unique and amazing piece of land, I can’t even imagine how it looks during wet season! You can see how much passion and effort they put into landscaping it to what it is today. Amazing work you all!
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Jeff M.recommends
September 25, 2024
Windmill Hollow
Fantastic time at hopevale, third time there and really enjoyed it once again. Thanks again for having us at your beautiful property.
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Geoff B.recommends
September 25, 2024
Big Fig Camp
Great Spot!
We loved our camp under the beautiful Big Fig Tree. The camp itself is a decent size and very private. Facilities nearby were a bonus and not so close that we were bothered by other campers using them. We were pleasantly surprised by how clean and well kept the toilet and shower were. We were camped next to a large group (it was school holidays) so did hear a bit of noise from them but it was mostly kids having fun so we weren't too fussed. Campsites are nicely spaced out so we couldn't see their campsite at all. The owner is very friendly and came over to introduce himself and have a chat. The property itself is lovely, we went for two walks, one up to the lake and had a picnic up there. The other to the Big Rock and fairy garden. It's nice to be able to go exploring when you have a dog and baby. Overall a very relaxing couple of nights away, beautiful property and spacious campsite far enough away from other campers. Thank you! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend 👌🏼
Location
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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