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Willowbank

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· Stroud Road, New South Wales
252 acres hosted by Joanne W.
5 RV/tent sites
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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"Willowbank" is a stunning 252 acre property located in the picturesque Karuah River valley with 1km of river frontage. The property has been in our family for 4 generations, being bought by Ian's great grandfather in the 1920's. We cater for guests that are looking to get back to nature and enjoy the great outdoors without feeling overcrowded! We want our guests to be happy and have the best experience possible. Why not follow us on Facebook @Willowbank Hipcamp and see what is happening on the farm and in our community! Located only 8 minutes drive from the historical town of Stroud which was settled by the AA Company in the 1820's as a food growing area. There are still many beautiful buildings from that period to explore. A dairy farm for many years, we switched over to beef around 15 years ago. Currently we run around 120 head of Angus and mixed breed cattle. Within 3 hours drive of Sydney and around an hour from the Barrington National Parks, Newcastle, Maitland, Forster and Nelson Bay, it makes it the perfect destination for a weekend getaway! We are offering 5 beautiful, partly shaded, camping sites along the pristine Upper Karuah River. All sites are separated for privacy and are all right on the edge of the river. You may get a visit from our horses, Dolly and Banjo and the cows and calves! Plenty of opportunities for bird watching, hiking, swimming, kayaking, fishing (in summer), star gazing or just relaxing. All sites are site only and no toilet or shower facilities are provided. You will need to bring your own camping toilet or self contained caravan/ camper (dump point is located in Stroud township) We hope to make your stay a pleasurable one with many happy memories made. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. ***sorry no parties allowed*** Your hosts, Jo and Ian.
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Terry P.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
26 ft pop-up camper ·
We totally enjoyed our stay at Paperbarks. The campsite was very well maintained and right on the banks of the river. The river was easily accessible and very picturesque. Joanne and Ian were the perfect hosts - even supplying some fresh picked chokos to cook on the bbq. We couldn’t ask for anything more. Terry and Michelle.
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Martine W.
1 review
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· March 2025
Beautiful, peaceful and private
13 ft pop-up camper ·
We had such a great time at Willowbank, and Joanne and Ian were so lovely!! Great communication and nothing was a problem. The privacy was great as was river access, and we had lots of peace and quiet for the duration of the stay. There is also phone reception for any emergencies but didn’t need it. We also got a tour of the other sites as we will definitely be back! Thanks guys for such a great experience… M & K xoxo
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Daniel P.
5 reviews
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· March 2025
Love it!
17 ft Class B · With pets ·
We had a great stay at Willowbank, on the Sheoak site. Very picturesque, relaxing and enjoyable place to be. We especially enjoyed the river to swim in and also watching the cattle farm activity. Jo and Ian are also very friendly and welcoming hosts. We couldn't have asked for a better time.
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Wayne V.
1 review
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· March 2025
26 ft pop-up camper ·
We had a great time with a dedicated private campsite. Ian and Joanne were fantastic hosts. We have already booked our next stay with them.
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Emily P.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
Stunning, easy and relaxing
Tent ·
What a beautiful camp site! The lawns are so well kept, soft and perfect for little ones to run all over. The river is fresh and clean and flowing beautifully to keep you cool in the hot evenings. The shade under the trees is refreshing and fun to explore with the kids. Joanna was very friendly and helpful, checking in to make sure we didn’t need anything. A great family spot to camp!
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Adam G.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
Tent · With kids ·
We had a great stay. The site was very clean and well kept. Easy access down to the clean flowing River. I would definitely stay again
Location
Stroud Road, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Guringai and Worimi First Nations according to
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Hosted by Joanne W.

Joined in January 2024

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