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    Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

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    144 reviews
     · Macquarie Plains, Tasmania · 15 acres
    Hosted by Derek J.
    2 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
    Best in Tasmania: Finalist
    Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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    **Please note that it's $20 per person per night. Small farm and vineyard at Macquarie Plains in the Upper Derwent Valley, southern Tasmania. The property is 380m from the junction of the Lyell Highway and the Gordon River Road. It has 450m absolute river frontage on the River Derwent (no riparian reserve). The river here is freshwater, potable and a renowned trout water, (licence required). Three kilometres from the village of Gretna. 4WD Preferred. 2WD need to assess river access. Campers need all own amenities and leave no trace. Dog friendly but please see rules, we have livestock and so dogs need to be well controlled at all times. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place (see rules around campfires). Due to hydro generation activity, the river may slowly rise or fall up to 1m (often without rain) so please be careful around the water.**Please note that it's $20 per person per night.  Absolute frontage on the River Derwent. Here the river is fresh water and populated by platypus with trout and eels below the surface. Above are seen Sea Eagles, black swans, darters and wild geese plus a multitude of small birds like the welcome swallow, Dusky Wood Swallow, gold and green finches and the Superb Wren. Occasionally good and close sightings are made of the Wedge Tailed Eagle including mating rituals across the river. The river offers exciting kayaking runs and pleasant summer swimming. A riverside Blackwood shades the river bank Fish for brown and rainbow trout, play on the field, or just laze in the hammock above the river's edge, in the shade with a book and surrounded by the sounds of the river and its life. A great base to explore the Derwent and Tyenna valleys from Mt Field to Lake St Clair and into the Western Wilds to Strathgordon. We only have one multi-vehicle site that can take take one booking at a time so you have the whole river paddock to yourselves - no sharing with strangers! The campsite can fit 3+ caravan and car combinations, camper-vans or tents and, say six people per car/camper/caravan plus kids tent. (2 adults and however many kids you have!). If you have friends who wish to join you on a different date, message me and we can make that work. If this doesn’t suit your numbers, message me and we can make it work too!. * UNSUITABLE VEHICLE: At the moment the road down to the river is not suitable for the Cruisin’ Fiat Ducato Camper (or similar), due to its front wheel drive. We are working to make our access road suitable for these large campers. Meanwhile we can accomodate them on higher ground above and 100m from the river. PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is $20 per person, per night. Please select the correct number of guests when booking. Children under 5 years stay free 6 to 12 year olds are half price!
    Vehicle details
    Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed
    Vehicles under 30 feet allowed
    Pull-through site
    Accommodates slideouts
    Surface type: Grass or field
    Surface levelness: Flat
    Water hookup available
    On-property hookup. Direct river water
    Generators allowed
    I am moving to only one multi van/tent site, as guests are thrilled to have the riverside site to themselves, so generators are allowed. As you or your group will not be sharing with strangers, there should be no hassle.
    No electrical hookup
    No sewage hookup
    Dump sites at New Norfolk and Hamilton
    No TV hookup
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
    19 guests max per site
    Campfires allowed
    Wood burning fireplace. Bring your own fire pot or use the fire pot near the picnic table. Use the fireplace down near the river. In winter only.
    Pets allowed
    Off leash. Dog friendly off leash. (be aware that this is Tasmania and anywhere, in spring and summer, there is a possibility of snakes). Horses are accepted by prior arrangement and agistment can be given. Cats only allowed on site by prior spoken or written agreement. If you have a more exotic pet, let me know prior to arrival. No crocodiles.
    No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
    We expect all guests to be self contained regarding bathroom and toilet.
    Potable water available
    Tap. We take water from the Derwent. Officially: Purify from river or tap on the red pump
    Picnic table present
    Right on the riverfront.
    No showers
    Bathe in river or stream. Bring your own shower...endless free water!
    Pack it out
    Please don't throw cans or bottles into the firepot. Some firewood supplied may contain nails.
    Cooking equipment absent
    If you don't have your own barbecue, I can bring one down.
    No wifi
    Laundry absent

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 1:00 PM
    Check out: Before 1:00 PM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Strict
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 15 months out
    Park at listing
    Wheelchair accessible
    Max 3 vehicles
    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% Recommend182 Ratings · 144 reviews
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    Claudia R.
    7 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    19 ft Class A
    Lovely quiet spot along the river. We kayaked 20 minutes down and came across a fur seal. Lots of platypus about. Derek was very friendly.
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    John M.
    19 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Relaxing times on the Derwent River
    16 ft travel trailer
    Ryelands Farm & Vineyard is a great place to camp for a few days. Private and secluded with great river access and views. We were lucky enough to spot a Quill at night , but the highlight was having the resident Platypus swim right up to me in the river. Derek is a friendly easy going host who puts a lot of work into making his guests feel welcome. The picnic table , bbq and firepit with ample wood provided made for an easy and comfortable stay. We didn’t manage to try Derek’s wine this visit but will on our return in the near future. Some phone signal by the rivers edge was useful and an easy 15-20 minute drive to New Norfolk if you need to stock up and find a dump point.
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    Karen W.
    9 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Loved our stay
    26 ft travel trailer
    Loved our overnight stay at Ryelands … Derek was super lovely, the river was incredible and being able to purchase a bottle of Dereks wine was an added bonus❤️ would highly my recommend 👍👍
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    Keith H.
    11 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    16 ft Class B
    The site is in a beautiful spot next to the river with plenty of space to relax. Derek was very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed his wine very much. There was a barbecue which could be used but due to wild fire restrictions at the time we didn't.
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    Marcus A.
    9 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Awesome Ryelands
    Another awesome trip to Ryelands has come and gone. Dereks unique place always makes for a great camping experience.
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    Reg R.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    16 ft car
    Derek was so lovely and welcoming. The location was gorgeous. Thoughtful added touches with Umbrella and fire wood. Couldn’t fault it. Great for either singles, couples or small groups. The wine was lovely also. Well done Derek. Jo and Reg.
    Location
    Macquarie Plains, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa and Lairmairrener 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 Derek J.

    Joined in May 2019
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