Granite & Eucalyptus Bush Camping

98%

88 reviews

· Eukey, Queensland · 21 acres

Hosted by Stephanie W.

RV/tent site

· 16 guests max

Amazing views

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All to yourself

99% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Granite & Eucalypt Camp sits on "Mckenzie Glen" and offers a private camping experience for families and their dogs. The camp allows for self contained tent campers and caravans, camp trailers or RVs. We only allow 1 group at a time, so there will never be any other guests on the property whilst you are there. So once it is booked, the place is entirely yours. For example, if 3 families would like trip away with the kids, it will be exclusive to your group. There is a plentiful supply of firewood around the block that can be collected, if there isn't a load already near the fire. A load of wood is normally replenished once a month and left next to the firepit. There is very limited mobile phone reception along Eukey Road and it is almost non-existent at the camp. Which is great if you want a digital detox! However, there is a way you can still be connected and these details can be provided upon request. There is no toilet... yet. We do sometimes dig a drop toilet but this is not available all the time and it moves frequently. There is a small post hole digger with a bottomless bucket toilet (more affectionately called "Chainsaw") set that you can dig a hole for a toilet and a cage that gives some privacy (see the photos). But please make sure you fill it in with your finished and all the toilet paper is buried at least a foot under the ground. It gets it name from the rodeo bull "Chainsaw" because if you dig the hole too wide and can last 8 seconds on the seat, you're a legend! SO good tip for campers if you want to use it. A favourite thing to do at the camp is to have sundowners on what we call the "Zen Rock". It is a large rock formation about 100m the east of the camp. You can't miss it. There is an incredible amount of bird life around and a family of magpies live in trees just near the camp kitchen (they are friendly). You will often be woken by the Kookaburras and see the gorgeous Rosella's cruising around picking at grass seed. McKenzie Glen provides a swag deck that is large enough for 2 double swags side by side. There is a fully fitted camp kitchen which includes a gas stove. Our point of difference is that for a family who can’t afford all the kitchen camping equipment etc - you will have 'most' of the luxury's of home. You will need an esky for your food and drinks. There is no power, however the kitchen has a small fixed 12 volt system that will run the small pump for the kitchen and the lights. You'll see the switches. There may also be some cattle on the property, they are agisted by my lovely neighbours. They are usually weaners or cows and calves. McKenzie Glen - Granite & Eucalypt Camp is a stones throw of the Girraween National Park, a number of Granite Belt wineries and it is not too far down the road is Storm King Dam where (now that its full) is great for fishing and kayaking and boating. The area used to be mined for Tin. Keep any eye out for lumps of granite rocks on the ground and if your lucky enough you might find some with flicks of tin. If you hold the rock up to the light you can see the fecks shine in the light. If you are a coffee lover like me, there is St. Jude's Cafe down the road on the New England Highway at Ballandean. I highly recommend popping over to Ballandean Estate Wines on Sundowner Road, they've been making wine since 1932. The smell of the food coming from their Barrel Room Restaurant will draw you in even if you're not hungry (you can book a table on line so you don't miss out). And if you like a good country pub meal and a cold beer, then the Ballandean Tavern is the go. Both St. Judes and the Ballandean Tavern are only 8.8km from the camp. To the North of the camp, this bushland is a declared bushfire zone. To stay aware of radio broadcasts, the local ABC channels are 104.9 (ABC radio) 103.3 (Triple J).Granite and Eucalypt Camp sits on "Mckenzie Glen" and offers a private camping experience for families and their dogs. The camp allows for self contained tent campers and caravans, camp trailers or RVs. We only allow 1 group at a time, so there will never be any other guests on the property whilst you are there. So once it is booked, the place is entirely yours. For example, if 3 families would like trip away with the kids, it will be exclusive to your group. There is a plentiful supply of firewood around the block that can be collected, if there isn't a load already near the fire. A load of wood is normally replenished once a month and left next to the firepit. There is very limited mobile phone reception along Eukey Road and it is almost non-existent at the camp. Which is great if you want a digital detox! However, there is a way you can still be connected and these details can be provided upon request. There is no toilet... yet. We do sometimes dig a drop toilet but this is not available all the time and it moves frequently. There is a small post hole digger with a bottomless bucket toilet (more affectionately called "Chainsaw") set that you can dig a hole for a toilet and a cage that gives some privacy (see the photos). But please make sure you fill it in with your finished and all the toilet paper is buried at least a foot under the ground. It gets it name from the rodeo bull "Chainsaw" because if you dig the hole too wide and can last 8 seconds on the seat, you're a legend! SO good tip for campers if you want to use it. A favourite thing to do at the camp is to have sundowners on what we call the "Zen Rock". It is a large rock formation about 100m the east of the camp. You can't miss it. There is an incredible amount of bird life around and a family of magpies live in trees just near the camp kitchen (they are friendly). You will often be woken by the Kookaburras and see the gorgeous Rosella's cruising around picking at grass seed. McKenzie Glen provides a swag deck that is large enough for 2 double swags side by side. There is a fully fitted camp kitchen which includes a gas stove. Our point of difference is that for a family who can’t afford all the kitchen camping equipment etc - you will have 'most' of the luxury's of home. You will need an esky for your food and drinks. There is no power, however the kitchen has a small fixed 12 volt system that will run the small pump for the kitchen and the lights. You'll see the switches. There may also be some cattle on the property, they are agisted by my lovely neighbours. They are usually weaners or cows and calves. McKenzie Glen - Granite & Eucalypt Camp is a stones throw of the Girraween National Park, a number of Granite Belt wineries and it is not too far down the road is Storm King Dam where (now that its full) is great for fishing and kayaking and boating. The area used to be mined for Tin. Keep any eye out for lumps of granite rocks on the ground and if your lucky enough you might find some with flicks of tin. If you hold the rock up to the light you can see the fecks shine in the light. If you are a coffee lover like me, there is St. Jude's Cafe down the road on the New England Highway at Ballandean. I highly recommend popping over to Ballandean Estate Wines on Sundowner Road, they've been making wine since 1932. The smell of the food coming from their Barrel Room Restaurant will draw you in even if you're not hungry (you can book a table on line so you don't miss out). And if you like a good country pub meal and a cold beer, then the Ballandean Tavern is the go. Both St. Judes and the Ballandean Tavern are only 8.8km from the camp. To the North of the camp, this bushland is a declared bushfire zone. To stay aware of radio broadcasts, the local ABC channels are 104.9 (ABC radio) 103.3 (Triple J).

RV details

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

Vehicles under 45 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

Ask about slideouts

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

16 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Please don't burn bottles and cans in the firepit. Take this rubbish with you, as the cattle on the block may cut their feet. They will be curious and have a sniff around the fire after you leave.

Pets allowed

On leash. If you have good control of your dog, they are welcome to be off leash. There are 6 head of cattle on the property and we do not want dogs to rush at them or disturb them.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Potable water available

There is a Rainwater tank available on site.

Cooking equipment present

Private, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table present

No showers

Pack it out

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 6 vehicles

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

98%

102 ratings · 88 reviews

Judy P.

6 reviews

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· February 2025

Picturesque, private and peaceful

26 ft travel trailer · With pets

Mackenzie Glen is a great Hipcamp. Very picturesque, private and peaceful. It's a one group site so you and your fellow campers are the only ones there. Steph is a fantastic host, very thoughtful providing a welcome pack with all the need-to-know stuff. The kitchen is great, nice and sheltered when a bit windy. Highly recommend.

Alexander E.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Perfect view of the stars!

19 ft Class B

Mackenzie glen was a fantastic site, well equipped, a great view of the stars and very well hosted, we had no troubble finding it or operating any of the camp's utilities thanks to our hosts excellent welcome pack!

Jodi H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

Great camping experience

Tent · With pets

We had a great time at McKenzie Glen. Camp kitchen was great. Location is very private, but not very far from great amenities at Ballandean and Stanthorpe. Highly recommend for peace and quiet.

Tim R.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Froggy choir on a starry night!

22 ft Class B · With pets

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Steph's Granite & Eucalyptus Bush Camp. During the day, the farm is beautiful, with flat land for the van, Witt's End (a lovely small shed with a gas burner and a sink) for morning coffee, some cows and kangaroos for occasional visitors and constant and amazing birdlife. In the evening, the camp continues to really shine with amazing sunsets followed by ultra-clear stars, but what really sold us was the frogs! We can only guess from the different sounds in the froggy choir but there must be four or five different kinds of frogs and listening to them all croaking while looking up at the stars was just brilliant! It a beautiful setting, so much so that you have to shake yourself and remember that's it's only 20 minutes drive to Stanthorp. Thanks Steph; we would love to come back.

Chris M.

4 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent

Amazing place to stay! clean and Well laid out. A peaceful place to relax and unwind. Nice easy drive to girraween national park. Will definatly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay away from the crowded national park campsites. And the bakery amd servo at Ballandean has some delicious pastries