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Faraway Farm

95%

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10 reviews

· Bandon Grove, New South Wales · 68 acres

Hosted by Toby B.

RV/tent site

· 8 guests max

Faraway is an organic farm that will have you immersed in the hills and feeling far away from civilisation. A chance to recharge and nourish yourself and your group at the base of the Barrington Tops 1 hour and 30 minutes from Newcastle, 3 hours from Sydney and 20 minutes from Dungog. Near Chichester State Forest and Barrington Tops National Park and bordered by the pristine Jerusalem Creek, the land offers beautiful bush walks, swimming holes and an abundance of wildlife. Special sightings include Orchids, Koalas and Lyrebirds Camping is located on the ridge line overlooking the Barrington Tops to the west. There is a 10 min walk down to the creek which has a swim hole and lovely spots for exploring and forest bathing. A bush toilet is available at the site. You may mindfully collect firewood onsite – eg. collect fallen timber only and leave it if it is home to other animals, otherwise BYO. While you’re sure to be interacting with many birds and wildlife there are also a small herd of goats, chickens and a couple of horses in the paddocks on the ridgeline, near where the owners reside. Nearby attractions include Chichester Dam and the Wonga Loop, Jerusalem Creek Falls and Dundungarra Falls walking trails. The town of Dungog just 20 minutes drive away has all your basic needs including IGAsupermarket, food coop, cafes, gift shops, restaurants, post office, hospital, butchers, chemist, mechanics and Dungog Common Mountain Bike Park and Walking Trails. Faraway Farm is drug and alcohol free, chemical free and pets are not permitted.Situated on top of a ridge line with views to the west over Barrington Tops all the way to Carey's Peak, you'll be in your element sitting by a camp fire watching the sun set over the mountains, as the birds finish their song and the crickets and frogs start theirs. There is a bush toilet on the site, walking trails and pristine creek with swimming holes 500m walk from the camping area.

RV details

Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 22 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

No Fifth wheels, Class A RVs, and Class B RVs

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

Pit toilet

No pets

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from river or stream

No showers

Pack it out

All rubbish must be taken with you.

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 2:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

2WD accessible

The entry to the farm has water damage so drive slowly.

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

95% Recommend11 ratings · 10 reviews

Camping at Faraway Farm offers a peaceful experience surrounded by nature, with horses and goats as your neighbors. The standout feature is the serene creek and waterfall, providing a perfect spot to relax and unwind. Guests appreciate the welcoming hosts, who ensure an enjoyable stay. However, it's important to note the lack of amenities, so come prepared with essentials.

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Marcus C.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Country camping with hidden gems!

16 ft car

Faraway Farm has great appeal to those seeking a country escape. The camp ground is sitting on top of a ridge, with horses and goats as your neighbours, and a great outlook. It is however the hidden gems which make this place shine. 10 minutes walk, and you will disappear into a dense wilderness with a flowing creek that turns into waterfalls and swimming holes as you go. I could easily spend my life down by the creek till the end of my days without seeing another human and be happy! There are no amenities beyond a bush toilet, so bring everything you need including water, and take home everything you brought with you. I would recommend bringing a wind break for your campfire so your sparks don’t fly off and cause a bushfire, although, while we had fierce winds one night, we were protected from most of it by the surrounding trees. I loved my time spent here and thank Gabe for his wonderful hospitality!

Sarah C.

4 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent · With kids

We had such a lovely time at Faraway Camp. Toby and family were very welcoming. The wildlife is beautiful. The highlight is the stunning creek and waterfall which we had all to ourselves. We would definitely love to make it a regular camping spot. Thank you so much!

Elize S.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Quiet campsite on a beautiful creek

Tent

We had a fabulous stay! Peaceful, quiet spot. Lots of friendly farm animals, amazing creek, nice bushwalks nearby.

Hannah S.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent · With kids

We loved camping at Faraway Farm. Toby and Mark were great. They let the kids feed the baby goats and answered the kids 1000 questions. They were very helpful and gave us a lot of insight into the area. The creek was beautiful and after the rain the waterfall was a sight.

Adam F.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent · With kids

We had a long weekend in a tent and it was great with small kids. Quiet, trails, creek to explore and the goats were a hit. Thanks Toby and Nicki!