Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
The location is central and close to a number of activities and events. The area is known for amazing bushwalking, kayaking and all types of nature based activities. We are also close to annual shows and events such as Taste of Huon and the Cygnet Folk Festival. Lots of local markets, music venues and Farmgate sales, each weekend.
Try the delicious local fruit, vegetables and seafood/ meat....add some fresh herbs and seasonal produce from the abundant organic garden. Onsite we have kayaks and safety equipment for guests to use(deposit required).
Located in Ranelagh, 2 mins from Huonville, 45 mins from Hobart, 20 mins from Cygnet, 10 mins from Franklin.
Your hosts offer several multiple bed options and plenty of parking for any sized vehicle in the behind paddock which offers a great dog exercise space. We are a small farm with animals and gardens on the edge of residential convenience.
Pets are welcome, as are fires in the designated pit.New site photos to be uploaded shortly.
Spacious bedroom with double bed and single bunk above, looks out over front yard/garden. Desk and wardrobe in room. You have your own fridge/freezer and shelves for food storage. Share house kitchen, bathroom with step in shower, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi. Pets allowed. Outdoor facilities also available, open air shower etc.
What to expect
Vacation rental
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
3 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit. In backyard, kindling usually available onsite.
Toilet available
Flush toilet. In main house
Pets allowed
On leash
Potable water available
Tap, hose
Showers available
Hot water . In main house
Bins available
Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin
Cooking equipment present
Bbq, communal, oven, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station
Wifi available
Laundry present
For Small fee
Picnic table absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 12:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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.
ExtrasAvailable at checkout
Half dozen eggsgood
AU$4.00
4 hens usually means 4 eggs a day and that's more than we eat!
Guided tour of area, customised.experience
AU$50.00
I show you the best of area and local tips, secrets.
You provide the vehicle (or follow mine, $ fuel added) and tell me your interests so that I can customise to best suit.
Only available with prior booking/ specific arrangements.
The site was convenient for visiting Huonville and sarounds. If you're self contained it's fine, but the toilet (portaloo) and shower (camp shower) were not very practicable. The host was friendly and greeted us with info re what was on around the area.
There were piles of rubbish (junk or scrap) that didn't help the appearance of the paddock and one aggressive goose that was harassing anyone that walked near it.
For $36 (no power or water) I wouldn't recommend it.
Graeme B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Lovely quiet spot with basic but very adequate facilities. Easy to find and get our van into. The host was very friendly and accomodating.
Jocelyn P.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Backyard paddock
36 ft pop-up camper
The location on the edge of Ranelagh was great for both going in to Hobart and for doing excursions down the Huon valley and into the mountains.
It is a moderate-sized paddock on the edge of the village, easy access and flat ground easy to camp on. Nice views to hills on the horizon. The geese and chickens were fun
Margie S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Excellent Camping 👍Excellent Host
49 ft travel trailer
Rani was an amazing host. She did her utmost to make us welcome. She has an amazing quiet camp spot, and would highly recommend her place.
Vanessa C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
19 ft Class B
Beautiful view of surrounding hills. Nice and quiet block out the back of Huonville. Really enjoyed my stay and the entertainment of the Geese wondering around. There is a portaloo, outdoor shower and basic camp kitchen which was a nice touch. Would recommend a stay if you’re in the area.
Kyle Bester B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent
Rani is an excellent host and would stay again. There's enough space to set up a tent nicely
Location
Ranelagh, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa and Nuenonne First Nations according to
Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Valleydew Accomodation. - Hipcamp in Ranelagh, Tasmania