Kanukadale Forest River Retreat

99%

72 reviews

· Goongerah, Victoria

20 acres hosted by Tama G.

2 glamping pitches · 3 motorhome/tent pitches · 1 motorhome pitch · 1 tent pitch

Family-friendly

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

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We have 20 acres of lush river flats adjoining the pristine Brodribb River in the Goongerah Valley. Due to the pristine, clean water straight off the surrounding mountains and the rich fertile river flats, early settlers used this place as a market garden to supply fruit and vegetables to the local townsfolk. After our purchase in 2000, we turned it into a self-sufficient paradise, always welcoming visitors to come and enjoy the land with us. Our BYO campsites are near the river where you can reconnect with nature amongst the tall trees. Kanukadale is a working Nature Retreat Sanctuary, so additional to BYO campsites, we also offer our Bell Tents when the retreats are not running. Here at Kanukadale, you will share the space with very friendly horses, ponies, miniature goats and our donkey. The property is child friendly as the boundary, river and paddocks are well fenced. You can do as much or as little as you want during your stay. Be sure to check out our awesome animal focussed activities that we offer here. You can find them under Experiences. You are welcome to bring your own horses and dogs. Dogs must stay on a lead whilst on the property and responsible pet ownership is essential here, as is a respectful attitude towards all the other sentient beings on the property. We do not allow generators here. There is lots to do in the area with heaps of nature immersion. East Gippsland is one of the most bio-diverse areas on mainland Australia. You can explore rare, Old Growth forest, historic gold mines, climb to the peak of Mt Ellery and walk through the Errinundra Plateau. Mountain bike riding, horseriding, 4wd touring and bushwalking is awesome in this area. There is a camp kitchen with a communal fridge, microwave, stove and electricity. There is also a composting toilet and hot shower facilities. There is free wifi. THERE ARE NO SHOPS OR FUEL OR MOBILE RECEPTION. WIFI CALLING WORKS IF YOU HAVE THAT OPTION. THE CLOSEST TOWN IS 50 KM TO DELEGATE OR 70KM TO ORBOST. YOU NEED TO COME COMPLETELY PREPARED OR IT’S A LONG DRIVE TO TOWN. THERE IS A PUBLIC PHONE BOX UP THE ROAD.

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Biking

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Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

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99% Recommend131 Ratings · 72 reviews

Tama's riverside camping site offers a peaceful escape with a touch of whimsy, where animals like donkeys and tiny horses add to the charm. Guests appreciate the well-equipped camp kitchen and the added comforts of glamping tents. The river provides a beautiful backdrop and a spot for refreshing swims. Tama's warmth and hospitality enhance the experience, though some guests noted the need for mowing as a minor issue.

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Anupma S L.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

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A beautiful working farm. All necessary conveniences provided. Tent was comfortable. Tama is very helpful and suggested many hikes and walks we could take to enjoy the forest

Felicity P.

2 reviews

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· January 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Riverside camping site 1

Tama's place is great for some time spent relaxing in nature. The river was great for the kids to play in, and the camping site was clean and facilities really well done. Clean showers and toilets, and we used the kitchen for all meals! Well decked out! The donkeys and peacocks were favourites. So noisy, they made us laugh! Great little area for kids to play games under a tent. Thanks Tama, we loved our stay which allowed us some time to rest and relax xx

Natalie L.

5 months on Hipcamp

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We really enjoyed our stay here. Tama was very welcoming and accommodating allowing us to check in a bit earlier, which was much appreciated after our long day of cycling from Orbost. Camp kitchen was well appointed, enabling us to prepare our dinner and a well earned cuppa. Donkeys were very friendly and our glamping tent very clean and comfortable. We also enjoyed a cool dip in the adjoining river only few metres walk from our tent. We highly recommend as a stop over .

Fernando D.

3 months on Hipcamp

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Tama was such a great host. Unfortunately we only stayed for one night but we definitely are looking forward to go back and stay longer sometime in the future. We purchased a Horse experience for my daughter and she just loved it. She had the chance to spend time with all animals in the farm. While Tama looked after her I had the opportunity to explore the land a bit and jump in the river. Thank you Tama.

Jim Y.

4 months on Hipcamp

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Tent · With pets ·

Riverside camping site 2

We had a great time camping out, unfortunately we were on a tight schedule and could only stay the 1 night at this gem of a spot! So good to be able to bring our dog along and enjoy the river too.

Craig S.

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This is a quiet place close to a small river you can get to, including wading during the warmer days. The location itself is reasonably flat grassland, no problem for our camper trailer. The toilets and showers are kept clean. If you're looking for a place off the main track surrounded by forests, this is worth checking out.

Location

Goongerah, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bidwell First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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