Darkwood Bellingen River Getaway

83%

6 reviews

· Thora, New South Wales

40 acres hosted by Julie W.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site

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Wonderful Bellingen riverside property in Thora Valley. It's located just 20 mins drive to vibrant country town Bellingen. Enjoy peace and quiet surrounded by nature and fresh water swimming holes. Fishing, Canoeing and swimming right on campsite. 20 mins drive to Dorrigo and outstanding wilderness walks. Live music, festivals, fine dining, brewery, shopping, cafes and culture in Bellingen.

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83% Recommend6 ratings · 6 reviews

Giedrius B.

76 reviews

Mixed feelings

· January 2025

right on the Bellingen river

Tent ·

Riverside Camp Site

Nice spot right on the Bellingen river, but unfortunately grass in summer months grows super quick so needs frequent mowing. Therefore site is pretty limited, probably more suitable for overlander type vehicles. Definitely need a 4WD to get to the site through the paddock. There's a convenient shop just minutes away from the campground at Thora.

Natasha N.

5 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· November 2024

The Never Never River

16 ft car ·

Riverside Camp Site

Just to state, we booked last minute and it was raining heavily. The site itself was unfortunately overgrown and though we thought it was beautiful and they were such a great family to meet on the day, we decided to venture further down the road and found a rocky spot near the river. There are free camping sites all around but they are not nearly advertised, we literally found a spot off a bridge a passer by told us about. Camped no more than 6 steps from the river. A must do, is take a dip in the never never river, it is so nice. Loved Bellingen, it is absolutely beautiful, please please please keep it clean in this town, it’s absolutely gorgeous to venture into. I’m sure with the weather being fine and had the booking been in advance it would have been the perfect place to camp. Minus the leaches or ticks, didn’t see a tick, did have two leaches on me within 2 minutes. I would expect a certain number of bugs in a rainforest obviously. Don’t be a coward, let life in, it was a hilarious moment finding the leach with my hubby, I got to squirm and scream and laugh till I almost pee’d while he tried to flick it off me.

Joshua T.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· May 2024

Great place very peaceful in nature

Tent ·

Riverside Camp Site

Amazing location, river nearby with beautiful views of the mountains. The host was really friendly and welcoming. Would go back there again!

Victoria P.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2024

Quiet and relaxing campground.

Tent · Group trip ·

Riverside Camp Site

Amazing private river, super close to the campground, beautiful trees around and super quiet and relaxing.

Samuel H.

3 reviews

Recommends

· March 2024

16 ft car ·

Riverside Camp Site

Beautiful secluded river camp spot with amazing swimming to end a day of hiking along waterfall way. Lovely welcoming host and responsive throughout booking. 4WD required if it’s been wet to get out as on a hill and slippery - in the dry 2WD friendly.