Christmas Creek Bush Retreat

99%

497 reviews

· Lamington, Queensland

160 acres hosted by Caralyn H.

12 motorhome/tent pitches

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best newcomers: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE 6 SITES WITH EACH SITE HAVING A LEFT AND A RIGHT OPTION. LEFT AND RIGHT IS AS YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE CREEK. ALL SITES ARE NEXT TO EACH OTHER ON THE CREEK, STARTING AT 1L 1R 2L 2R 3L 3R 4L 4R 5L 5R 6L 6R. ALL SITES HAVE CREEK FRONTAGE. ALL CAMPERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN PORTABLE TOILET. Christmas Creek Bush Retreat enjoys absolute creek frontage on the banks of the crystal clear everflowing Christmas Creek. Perfect for kayaking, floating on an inflatable lounge or swimming in the warmer months or to simply watch and listen to the rapids. The property boasts 160 acres with camp sites situated on a large flat well maintained grassy paddock, all sites look out to the creek and mountains beyond. Easy access for 2WD and 4WD vehicles with plenty of room to turn around. Campers MUST be fully self-sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities. Porta-loos are available to hire at additional cost for your stay, please message for pricing. Please place all waste in bin provided. Please ensure all waste is bagged. Dog friendly, however ALL dogs must be on a lead at ALL times and picked up after. Campfires are permitted in designated fire pits ONLY, but may be subject to fire bans. Situated a 1/2 hour drive South of Beaudesert, following the signs to Rathdowney and turning onto Christmas Creek Road that veers to the left. 26kms along the very picturesque Christmas Creek Road and you arrive at a little bit of paradise in the Scenic Rim. So much to see and do in the area, a short drive to the Lost World Tourist Drive and Tommerups Dairy to name a few. Further along Christmas Creek Road takes you past the Christmas Creek Cafe and onto Lamington National Park and bushwalks to the Stinson Memorial Crash Site and Larapinta Falls. So much to enjoy in the Scenic Rim. Please feel free to message prior to booking to ask any questions.

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99% Recommend708 Ratings · 497 reviews

Christmas Creek Bush Retreat is a camper's delight, offering a peaceful and well-maintained environment that is a hit among visitors. The spacious, grassy sites along the creek are highly appreciated for their tranquility and natural beauty. Many reviews highlight the friendly and accommodating hosts, Caralyn and David, who add a personal touch to the experience. The creek itself is a major attraction, with guests enjoying swimming and spotting local wildlife like turtles and platypuses.

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Deb A.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

19 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·

Site 6 Right

Had a fabulous weekend despite the rain. Fantastic big grassy site with a firepit. Site was big enough for our 19ft van and friends camper trailer with room to spare. Enjoyed platypus spotting in the creek. We will definitely be back again. Caralyn very friendly and accommodating host.

Rick P.

3 reviews

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· March 2025

Camping with the family

42 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·

Site 5 Right

Me and my family had the time of our life the camp grounds are perfect and clean with no dirt, spacious area for kids to play if you want to get off grid and enjoy relaxing this is the place to go we will be definitely be back thanks to Caralyn and her husband for setting up a great spot for people to get away from the rif raf

Rick P.

3 reviews

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· March 2025

Amazing camping/ swimming

39 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·

Site 4 Right

Would definitely recommend Christmas creek to all campers, such a lovely place to get away with the family and ur furry friends, has a fresh water creek with crystal clear water for swimming, all the family can’t wait to get back there again it’s such a beautiful place to get away relax avd have fun with family and friends I give it a big 10/10

Rick P.

3 reviews

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· March 2025

39 ft travel trailer ·

Site 5 Left

The camping ground was beautiful green grass on every site. The running creek gave us hours of fun and so refreshing. Carolyn is so friendly and came every afternoon to check if we needed anything. Big bags of firewood were delivered if we needed them. We will definitely be back. The huge sites meant we had plenty of room between sites. This Hipcamp is second to none. And we had an amazing time and just so relaxing. Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys camping.

Rita L.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Site 2 Right

We absolutely love the campsite, lovely creek and the site is well maintained ! We will come back for sure 😊

Susan T.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

16 ft pop-up camper ·

Site 6 Left

We were delighted with our very restful stay at Christmas Creek Bush Retreat. It is so picturesque. The campground was beautifully mown, and each very generous campsite has a perfect view of the crystal clear creek. We appreciated the supplied fireplace, which was large enough for a very decent campfire. We enjoyed watching the antics of the cows on the opposite bank as they wandered down for a drink and a sleep in the shade. Caralyn, the delightful owner, was very quick to respond to my messages prior to our arrival, and popped her head in to say hi and check everything was fine. I would highly recommend Christmas Creek Bush Retreat.

Location

Lamington, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bundjalung and Yugambeh First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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