Groundswell Guest Camp

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43 reviews

· Taloumbi, New South Wales · 100 acres

Hosted by Lauren D.

RV/tent site

· 16 guests max

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The Groundswell Guest Camp would love to welcome you to enjoy an exclusive camp in a tranquil unique natural bush setting, ideal for families, bird watching naturalist and artist. The camp is located on 100 acres of unique grasstree forest in Taloumbi, NSW. We are just 10 minutes off the Pacific Highway, between Maclean and Brooms Head. The camp is currently set up for private use for one booking, where the guest booking can park at the covered deck space and have use of the deck, shower and toilet for just themselves. The deck is a great spot to enjoy the rising sun, yoga and meditation. Hooks are attached to the post for hammocks, so please relax and enjoy your time at Groundswell. Groups are welcome.Please contact the host for group bookings. This could be organized where the deck area is a communal space and the shower and toilet are shared by the group. All campsites are flat and some cleared play spaces available for kicking balls, games, frisbee, etc. There is a sink with filtered rain water on the deck, an instant gas hot water shower behind the main deck and also a compost toilet. There is a small solar power set up to run the sink and shower pump. The site in OFF-GRID on tank water only, so it is important to be mindful of water use and make sure taps are off when not in use. In consideration of future guest do not wash your motor home or caravan with the tank water, or refill your tanks as this site is rainwater only. Bring your own cooker, lights and chairs. Pets are welcome, but must be on a leash if guest are away or if they are a threat to wildlife. There are families of kangaroos, wallabies and endangered coastal emu’s that we love and would like to keep safe. We are very lucky to have the emus here and provide information as citizen scientist to those researching them. If you fancy spotlighting in the evening, you may see sugar gliders, micro bats, possums, bandicoots, and owls on the prowl. There is a small orchard next to the camp site and you can help yourself to any ripe fruits. We continue to work on permaculture projects and improve the sites design with a good vision for the future of the Groundswell Project. You can swim in the dam when full. Enjoy a meditation or sunset drink over looking the dam and admiring the wildlife that also use the watering hole. Fires are allowed, except during total fire bans, in the contained pits only and put out at night. There is plenty of firewood to collect on site. Mosquitos come and go depending on weather or season. It is good to be prepared with coils, nets on your bed or sprays just in case. Access the camp at the front gate (address provided at booking) and follow the sign to the Hipcamp. Access is 2wd accessible and good for caravans, or larger RV’s etc. The Spa at Groundswell is now open at the owners home. Please contact the host for massage and magnesium bath menu. Limited times available. We are currently working on a network of trails inside of the 100 acres. Until complete, parts of the perimeter of the property are cleared and can be walked from Grasstree Drive to Wallaby Lane. There is a "TRAIL" sign at the start of the trail behind the orchard. Please take all of your rubbish and recycling. There is a waste station in Townsend on the way back to the highway or at the Yuraygir National Park if staying there after us. Phone service is best with Telstra. Our nearest beaches are also just 5-10 minutes at the Yuraygir National Park, Lake Aragon/ Redcliff Campground entrance and the beautiful quiet beach town of Brooms Head. Brooms Head has a general store and a snack shack with great snacks, coffee and convenient essentials. Dogs are not allowed in the national park, but there is a dog beach north from the Lake Cakora bridge in Brooms Head and also back beach in Brooms Head, south of the headland. Fishing, boating, spear fishing, surfing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, kite surfing, motor bike trails (Candole State Forest), coastal walks, beach walks, etc. The Yuraygir coastal walk spans 65 km’s from Angourie in Yamba, to Red Rock. For a one night camp on the trailing walking north, you can camp and the pristine beaches at Shelley’s. And if leaving from Lake Aragon or Brooms Head, the next camp south is at The Sandon. Yamba and Angourie are 30 minutes drive via the backroad from Townsend. Yamba also has great surfing beaches, plenty of café options, shopping, a lighthouse, breakwall walk and fishing.The Groundswell Guest Camp would love to welcome you to enjoy a private camp in a tranquil unique natural bush setting, ideal for families, bird watching naturalist and artist. The camp is located on 100 acres of unique grasstree forest in Taloumbi, NSW. We are just 10 minutes off the Pacific Highway, between Maclean and Brooms Head. The camp is currently set up for private use for one booking, where the guest booking can park at the covered deck space and have use of the deck, shower and toilet for just themselves. The deck is a great spot to enjoy the rising sun, yoga and meditation. Hooks are attached to the post for hammocks, so please relax and enjoy your time at Groundswell. Groups are welcome. Please contact the host for inquiries on group bookings. All campsites are flat and some cleared play spaces available for kicking balls, games, frisbee, etc. There is a sink with filtered rain water on the deck, an instant gas hot water shower behind the main deck and also a compost toilet. There is a small solar power set up to run the sink and shower pump. The site in OFF-GRID on tank water only, so it is important to be mindful of water use and make sure taps are off when not in use. In consideration of future guest do not wash your motor home or caravan with the tank water, or refill your tanks as this site is rainwater only. Bring your own cooker, lights and chairs. Pets are welcome, but must be on a leash if guest are away or if they are a threat to wildlife. There are families of kangaroos, wallabies and endangered coastal emu’s that we love and would like to keep safe. We are very lucky to have the emus here and provide information as citizen scientist to those researching them. If you fancy spotlighting in the evening, you may see sugar gliders, micro bats, possums, bandicoots, and owls on the prowl. There is a small orchard next to the camp site and you can help yourself to any ripe fruits. We continue to work on permaculture projects and improve the sites design with a good vision for the future of the Groundswell Project. You can swim in the dam when full. Enjoy a meditation or sunset drink over looking the dam and admiring the wildlife that also use the watering hole. You must always be mindful of children. Fires are allowed, except during total fire bans, in the contained pits only and put out at night. Firewood can be collected on site from any down timber available in the cleared areas of bush around the camp. Mosquitos come and go depending on weather or season. It is good to be prepared with coils, nets on your bed or sprays just in case. Access is 2wd accessible and good for caravans, or larger RV’s etc. We are working on a network of trails inside of the 100 acres. The current trail loop marked starting from the bottom of the orchard. A map will be provided at the camp. Please take all of your rubbish and recycling. There is a waste station in Townsend on the way back to the highway or at the Yuraygir National Park if staying there after us. Phone service is best with Telstra. Our nearest beaches are also just 5-10 minutes at the Yuraygir National Park, Lake Aragon/ Redcliff Campground entrance and the beautiful quiet beach town of Brooms Head. Brooms Head has a general store and a snack shack with great snacks, coffee and convenient essentials. Dogs are not allowed in the national park, but there is a dog beach north from the Lake Cakora bridge in Brooms Head and also back beach in Brooms Head, south of the headland. Fishing, boating, spear fishing, surfing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, kite surfing, motor bike trails (Candole State Forest), coastal walks, beach walks, etc. The Yuraygir coastal walk spans 65 km’s from Angourie in Yamba, to Red Rock. For a one night camp on the trailing walking north, you can camp and the pristine beaches at Shelley’s. And if leaving from Lake Aragon or Brooms Head, the next camp south is at The Sandon. Yamba and Angourie are 30 minutes drive via the backroad from Townsend. Yamba also has great surfing beaches, plenty of café options, shopping, a lighthouse, breakwall walk and fishing. The Spa at Groundswell is now open at the owners home. Please contact the host for massage and magnesium bath menu. Massage bookings are limited, so please contact ahead if possible.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 32 feet allowed

Pull-through site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

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.

16 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

Composting toilet

Pets allowed

Potable water available

Spigot, tap, hose

Showers available

Hot water

Cooking equipment present

Private, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table present

Pack it out

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 10:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair accessible

Max 4 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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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

Set of 6- Plates, bowls, cutleryrental

AU$20.00

Set of 6 plates, bowls, cutlery.

Cast iron grill plate for firerental

AU$14.00

This cast iron grill plate with handles can be used on the fire pit or gas burner grill.

3 burner grill with propane tankrental

AU$20.00

3 burner gas grill with propane tank included. Price is currently set per night but can change per circumstance if wanting longer rental. Additional extras also available for pots, pans, plates, etc. Message host for specifics.

Single person hammockrental

AU$12.00

Light ripstock nylon hammock. Hammock hooks provided on deck post.

Hammock complete with Bugnetrental

AU$18.00

Good quality ripstock nylon hammock with sewn in bugnet. Good for sleeping in overnight or relaxing in the day bug free. Hammock hooks provided on deck post.

Herb bundlegood

AU$5.00

Mixed herb bundle for your cooking or slow cooked campfire stew :) Rosemary, oregano, thyme, garlic chives, and possibly other seasonal herbs like parsley depending on availability.

Reviews

100% Recommend50 ratings · 43 reviews

Lauren V.

8 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Amazing! We will be back.

Tent

We loved camping here! It was so peaceful and private. All of the amenities were amazing. It was also just a short drive to some beautiful national park. We will definitely be back soon!

Melissa K.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Tent · With pets

Such a great spot! 10 minutes from the beach and having running water + a shower was so lush. We will definitely be back!

Janeya B.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

The perfect hideaway

22 ft Class B

What a magical place!! If it’s privacy you want this is the place for you……. Beautiful bush land with the luxury of some amenities and just a hop skip and a jump away from the ocean. We can’t wait to go back ❣️

Kim H.

3 reviews

Recommends

· February 2025

Peaceful and private

Tent

We loved staying at Groundswell Camp! It was a really peaceful and private place to relax with some wonderful shade on the deck. The shower and toilet were fantastic. Enjoyed the nature and walking trails. Thank you:)

Narelle P.

2 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

Tent · With pets

Great location. Lots of space and privacy and close to Brooms Head for beaches. Lauren was great at communicating prior to our arrival and our puppy loved being off leash. Would definitely return

Tahni G.

4 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

Beautiful spot

Tent

We loved every aspect of this camping spot. The deck, outhouse and sink facilities made camping very comfortable. The land is stunning, so lovely for a night time walk, on the search for wildlife. Wine by the fire under the stars and an outdoor shower in the morning. The most beautiful spot I have camped at. I could not recommend more, we didn't want to leave. Will be staying here again for sure.

Location

Taloumbi, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gumbaynggirr First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking