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The Duck Hole at Farnese Olivo

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66 reviews

· Hobart, Tasmania

5 acres hosted by Kimberley G.

2 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Amazing views

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Family-friendly

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

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Farnese Olivo is a family hobby farm set on 5 acres overlooking the Coal River Valley in Acton Park, just 15 minutes from Hobart CBD. The Duck Hole is a historic farm dam offering a quiet rural experience. We highly recommend 4WD only between April and August due to large amounts of rain periodically. All campers have free access to: - potable drinking water - shower (open air, cold only) - outdoor basic cassette/camp toilet for tent bookings only, we ask if you are self contained to use your own facilities - rubbish bins - fire pit and firewood - cast iron bbq plate and skillets for cooking in the fire pit - picnic table and chairs overlooking the dam - dam side hammock The property was established in the early 1980s on the site of one of Hobarts oldest farms (the original house built in 1826 still stands as a beautiful family home 2 doors up on our street). We are home to three friendly hand reared sheep - Daisy, Frank and Bill who love pats and food. Muscovy and Indian Runner Ducks, Chickens and many native birds. Overlooking the historic dam there is a shared fire pit with firewood supplied. There is a dump point within 6km, located in Cambridge Park for those with their own toilet. Some minor leveling may be required. The sheep pen and duck hole sites are pretty much flat. As we have farm animals, you will get to hear our sheep and ducks enjoying their environment. However, it is very quiet of an evening/night. We love meeting new people and are passionate about our property we can’t wait to share it with you and your family! Check in MUST be between 12pm and dark due to safety and our council permit. If you require check in after dark please contact us prior to booking to arrange.

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98% Recommend82 ratings · 66 reviews

Judy H.

6 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Lovely country outlook private

16 ft travel trailer ·

The Duck Hole

Lovely location country views lights of town in distance at night, great fresh eggs available friendly hosts

Judy H.

6 reviews

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· April 2025

Nice outlook animals friendly hosts

16 ft car · With kids ·

The Sheep Pen

Very nice outlook lots of animals friendly helpful hosts

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Elouise F.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Honeymoon camping adventures

19 ft Class B ·

The Duck Hole

What a beautiful place! Animals galore and very homely! Loved relaxing in the hammock, sheep even left me alone after they saw I had no food😍 Such a great spot and so glad we picked it for our first night of our Tasmanian honeymoon adventure!

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Kasper C.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Tent/Roof Top Tent Only

Great place with really nice hosts. When we arrived we were handed a bag of food to feed the sheep and ducks, really cool! Would definitely recommend.

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Alberto P.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Great!

25 ft Class B ·

The Sheep Pen

A lovely family offers a peaceful spot in their beautiful garden, surrounded by friendly farm animals. If you’d like, you can also purchase fresh eggs at the time of booking for a great price. The host is incredibly welcoming and makes you feel at home right away. When we bought eggs, she even brought out some food for the sheep so we could feed them—it was such a fun experience! A wonderful stay in the countryside. Please note that there are no power or toilet facilities, so you’ll need to be self-contained. Thank you again for the wonderful stay!

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Graeme F.

11 reviews

Mixed feelings

· March 2025

26 ft travel trailer ·

The Duck Hole

This is a quite spot to stay which isn’t to far out from Hobart and close to seven mile beach which we found nice would stay again

Location

Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa and Paredarerme First Nations according to

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