Glamping near Ballina
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The Peach Farm
17 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents55 acres · Mororo, NSW
Relax or get involved at The Peachy; an iconic, eco friendly, off-grid animal rescue farm... privately owned and publicly loved! We feed the farm animals and collect the eggs every morning at 8am so set your alarm and join in the fun. Gypsy, your onsite hostess with the mostest, will take you on a fun-filled journey where everyone learns something!
The dam is back in action after the drought and then an invasive weed taking over. There are kayaks here and they are free for everyone to enjoy.
There is a nature playground for the kids, an outdoor bathtub (book with us after you have booked your site $45 or book as a 'camp site'), wood-fired pizza oven (book in the 'extras') and a well equiped community kitchen.
The Peach Farm is centrally located within a 20 minute drive to close by attractions. Adventure; 4 wheel drive at Shark Bay. Swim; Iluka's famous beaches. Walk; Iluka Heritage Rainforest, from the lush rainforest to the amazing views at The Bluff. Explore; Yamba, Angourie, the Scottish town of Maclean.
Our eccentric affectionate mix of farm animals will win you over in seconds especially if you grab some feed from your hosts. All of our loving animals have been rescued as a tiny baby or taken in when their owners could no longer care for them.
Each site has a picnic table and a fire-pit and you can book a camp oven package if you would like to engage in some outdoor cooking. It's fun, relaxing and nothing beats a camp oven stew! Our community kitchen is a hub for get togethers and yarns, well equipped with a gas cooktop, toaster, kettle, cooking utensils, a BBQ, fridge/freezer, and plenty of tables. There are fresh herbs and eggs when in plentiful supply. Please use the worm bin for all your kitchen scraps. We have an amazing composting loo but no showers yet.
We are pet friendly however we do ask that you have your best friends on a leash AT ALL TIMES and please do not get too close to the alpacas, they are protectors and will become uneasy and distressed. We strongly believe in 'leaving no trace' so please be mindful of our animals, other happy campers and 'take only memories leave only footprints'.
“The peach from can only be accessed heading north on the highway. If coming from the North take the Iluka exit and then just loop back to head north - 1.5km turn off is on the left straight off the Highway!"
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Jandarra, Tallebudgera Valley
7 sites · Lodging, Tents135 acres · Tallebudgera Valley, QLD
Jandarra Farm offers a comfortable and peaceful camping experience on a working farm in the Gold Coast hinterland. Certified through Ecotourism Australia, Jandarra’s goal is to model and inspire responsible ecological stewardship and foster harmony and creativity to build a regenerative and abundant future.
Jandarra means 'place of peace' and we honour this by having a maximum of 6 campers at a time. Guests can visit the rockpool, take a self-guided walk through the rainforest, book a sauna (see Extras), and enjoy a conversation around the campfire under the stars (BYO firewood or see Extras).
Take a short, hot shower with a view of the hills, toilets and a camp kitchen (no microwave or fridge) inside a rustic barn with tables and chairs. Starlink is the newest additon to the farm though may not have coverage in the camping areas. Telstra has some coverage.
The 135-acre farm in Tallebudgera Valley is home to cattle, chickens, worm farms and bee hives, plus local wildlife. Guests are invited to learn about regenerative agricultural practices such as how Jandarra is managing cattle to build soil biology and rebalance nature, using holistic management practices - moving the cattle every day using electric fences (to replace the predators) and small paddocks (26 of them actually).
As food security and clean food becomes more important than ever before, we can contribute in a small way to improving the quality of your soil to grow vegetables by providing short introductory sessions on worms and manure for your gardens. See Extras for more information.
EXTRAS - We offer a range of Jandarra Experiences including:
- Pop-up trailer, with linen (fully set up on arrival)
- Pop-up trailer, BYO linen (fully set up on arrival, sans linen)
- Infrared sauna (See Extras - $20 for 30 mins for one or two guests. Turned on at agreed times by host and guests)
- Cold plunge pool (See Extras - $10 for dip, single use)
- Firewood from farm $12 per crate
- Organic muesli with Jandarra fruit
- Jandarra organic eggs
- Learn about the wonder of worms + optional worm farm starter kit to take home (subject to availability)
- Take some crap, AKA manure, home (subject to availability)
- Sew your own boomerang bag to take home
ECOTOURISM CERTIFIED CAMPING
Jandarra is one of two Hipcamp sites to be certified through Ecotourism Australia. This certification assures travellers that they are booking high-quality eco experiences. Our goal is to model and inspire responsible ecological stewardship and foster harmony and creativity to build a regenerative and abundant future.
There are many places to wander, sit and listen. Over 90 bird species have been listed here.
Jandarra is a registered Land for Wildlife property and we ask all guests to be mindful of wildlife and farm animals when moving around the property.
SUSTAINABILITY
The caretaker of this property co-founded "Boomerang Bags", a not-for-profit organisation raising awareness of plastic pollution through community engagement. There are over 1200 communities globally diverting material from landfill and creating habits of reuse rather than single-use. Therefore, drumroll...please bring reusable rather than single-use (eg beeswax wraps instead of cling wrap, real containers rather than takeaway) and take home any rubbish (you won't find any bins except for the food scraps). We would be very happy to show you how to make a boomerang bag for keeps on the industrial sewing machines that live in the garage. Let us know if you would like to try your hand and create a momento and useful shopping bag as part of the Jandarra experience (see Extras).
ABOUT REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Jandarra is the 40th property in Australia to undertake the Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) Process through the Savory Institute.
EOV was developed in collaboration with leading soil scientists, ecologists, agronomists and an extensive network of regenerative land managers around the world. EOV is a practical and scalable soil and landscape assessment methodology that tracks outcomes in biodiversity, soil health, and ecosystem function (water cycle, mineral cycle, energy flow and community dynamics). Jandarra has 10 Short term monitoring sites plus one long-term monitoring site. By recognising both land regeneration targets and trends, EOV endorsement is bestowed as long as land health moves in a net positive direction with the third year monitoring event in April 2023 confirming the positive trend. We believe EOV gives the land a voice and through this process, provides us with feedback to make better management decisions. We welcome a conversation and to share more information when you visit.
THINGS TO DO NEARBY
- Walk the Ocean Track at Burleigh Heads National Park and cool off at Echo Beach
- 3 km walk, swim and picnic at the scenic Gorge Falls (end of Tallebudgera Valley)
- Stock up on supplies at the organic food pantry and organic sourdough bakery in Burleigh
- Dine at cafes and restaurants such as Parlour (the closest decent coffee), Wazen Japanese and JFK Italian, less than 15 minutes drive from Jandarra.
*No smoking or vaping on the property, please.
*If you have a larger group wanting visit, please contact us directly.
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Crystal Creek Ranch
19 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Upper Crystal Creek, NSW
Welcome to my beautiful 100 acres that backs on to Springbrook National Park. There are crystal clear freshwater creeks. Most campsites next to the creek. The property is mostly natural bush with some cleared patches for camping and horse grazing. The road entering the property is damaged due to the resent rain and you will need to drive through water. Most cars are safe but if you have a low set car or if you are delicate with your car I would not recommend.
Only 30 mins from natural arch and 20 mins to great fishing and crabbing in the tweed river.
Dog friendly (must be well controlled no aggressive dogs).
Drop toilets and hot showers.
There are 2 cabins available each with private portable toilet and hot outdoor showers.
Campfires permitted ( when fire bans not in place) and wood can be purchased in advance during booking process. No fire wood to be collected off property BYO or purchase in advance.
Not a place for loud music and parties, happy for everyone to have fun but noise is restricted. If you are a disturbance to other campers you will be asked to leave without a refund.
PLEASE READ THE CANCELLATION POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING!!!
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Crystal Creek Rainforest Treehouse
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents53 acres · Upper Crystal Creek, NSW
Escape from the outside world and unplug in our unique and comfortable Treehouse or Red Cabin
You are very welcome to our 53 acres of lush forest, with meadows, green rolling hills and crystal clear mountain creeks. Leave the busyness of everyday life behind and enter the relaxing and soothing atmosphere of our patch of heaven. Here you can reconnect, restore and reenergise.
Perfect for:
A romantic getaway
Getting back to your playfulness
Reconnecting with friends
Building a strong connection to your children
Creating splendid memories
Living in the dream
A break from the busy world
Technology detox
This is your perfect retreat.
The rainforest Treehouse is situated in a rainforest pocket of the Mount Warning Caldera, completely surrounded by lush and vibrant nature and sheltered from the outside world, while being just 2 minutes away from us and the comfy road that will take you to an amazing swimming hole, cafés and the nearby town.
Once you enter the Treehouse private drive you will feel yourself being transported into a magical world of gently flowing water, natural light, tall trees, chirping birds, rustling leaves, crickets, and frogs.
You will notice the energy shift into the safe embrace of our land, protected by Springbrook Mountain.
The location of the Treehouse was chosen by our then young children. We all fell in love with the magnificent camphor laurel tree growing at the edge of the seasonal creek.
We all found ourselves drawn to that place, so with the help of our friends and our children we began the project of manifesting a dream into a reality - the dream of living in the tree canopy.
As we worked on the Treehouse, the design was constantly changing. The whole family, especially our youngest son, contributed to the manifestation of the dream. During that time we overcame many obstacles and found solutions to build in the tree. It was an adventure, a lot of fun and we learnt a lot.
It became a dwelling for our kids for a period of time, until they grew up and left to conquer the big wide world.
Now it is here for you to enjoy, to reconnect with your dreams, to dive deep into your childhood playful memories where the world of fantasy and reality merge together.
Here you can just be yourself, embraced by nature and view at the world from your Treehouse verandah.
THE RED CABIN
We are also proud of our very special Red Cabin with its magnificent mountain view. it has been created with dedication and love. And again it is thanks to our daughter this time. She has found the perfect spot for you so you can immerse yourself in nature in the shade of lovely trees, taking flight with the eagles above Springbrook Mountain, lifting up and rejoicing life. The vibrant tantric red colour of the cabin will fill you up with new energy and freshness. it is supplied with clean, luxurious linen and towels. The daring bathroom allows you to bask in a bubble bath while enjoying your favourite beverage watching the stars. That beautiful experience will be enhance by the symphony of the surrounding nature.
The cooking and dining area is set up for your highest comfort and equipped with everything you need.
Words do not do it justice come and see for yourself
the Red Cabin is gorgeous
YOUR RED CABIN IS PERFECT AS:
A romantic getaway
Reconnect and spark up your relationship
Getting back to your playfulness
Get closer to your friends and family
Creating splendid memories
Living in the dream
A break from the busy world and do nothing just chill
Technology detox if you wish
Let your pet enjoy
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Treehouse and The Red Cabin soon,
Aneta and Paul
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Windmill Creek Camp
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents300 acres · Murwillumbah, NSW
Come and enjoy this creek front campsite in the heart of the Tweed Shire. Nestled on the banks of Doon Doon Creek, clear constantly running water with a large swimming hole awaits you!.
The property is a 300 acre working farm with horses, cattle and a friendly dog named Wal. Campers are welcome to explore the many walking tracks on the property as well as the bordering national park.
Just a 800 metres from Clarrie Hall Dam, spend your days picnicking and paddling amongst the stunning scenery. The dam is stocked with Australian Bass for a fun day's fishing.
Take a 5 minute drive to Uki a township where you will find an abundance of arts and crafts, weekend markets and a host of alternative/natural therapy practitioners. You'll reach the larger town of Murwillumbah in just 15 minutes and the famous Byron Bay in under an hour.
Explore the nearby Northern Rivers Rail Trail - 24km of trail through working farms, lush rainforest, wide bridges and original train tunnels.
PLEASE NOTE: there are public toilets at the village of UKI about 2km.
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"JALUM" Undulating Farmland!
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Mooball, NSW
"Jalum" is a fifty acre property situated between the Gold Coast and Byron Bay and ten minutes from the coast. There are many activities available inc. horseback riding, fishing, bush walking etc.
There is a professional riding school which offers tuition for children and adults also trail and beach rides ..
Jalum has been a working fish farm (Silver Perch) and the many dams offer good fishing. Home grown fruit, vegetables, herbs and eggs are available (Chemical free)
Just a kilometre from the old Mooball trainline! Walk the line and stay at our lovely campsite for the night.
We acknowledge and give respect for the traditional owners past, present and future, of the Bunjalum nation.
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Sugar Beach Ranch - Horse Holidays
3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents60 acres · Keith Hall, NSW
Set on 60 acres of beautiful native bushland and Australian wildlife, we are located in South Ballina. The iconic townships of Ballina, Byron, Bangalow and scenic waterfalls are all within a 30 minute car trip.
Our property is surrounded by the crystal clear ocean, a beautiful rural outlook and rainforest walks. Sugar Beach Ranch offers you a relaxing, private and picturesque beachfront experience. Simply put it's natures playground.
Sugar Beach Ranch offers two self-contained bungalows and campsites for self-contained campers.
All guests have access to the 15m magnesium pool and direct beach access from the property.
Wake up to songs of native birds. Bring your horse (horse accommodation available for an additional fee - $50 per paddock per night) guitar, or your writing book and loll away the hours nurturing your soul in paradise.
No pets please - we are a wildlife sanctuary with our own ranch animals - horses, chickens, dogs, pigeons, peacock and a cat.
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Rainforest Gateway
9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Gradys Creek, NSW
Rainforest Gateway is a family-owned park set on five acres of waterfront camping. Located on the popular scenic tourist route, Lions Road, in the Border Ranges ranges of northern NSW.
The park features grassy powered sites, unpowered sites and comfortable units. On-site amenities include hot showers, flush toilets, laundry and camp kitchen.
We are a dog-friendly park so the whole family is welcome. Dogs need to be restrained at all times. NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS.
Relax and unwind by the creek or sit back enjoy a drink around the campfire at night with our family atmosphere. With great views, tranquil bushland, abundant wildlife there is always something to do.
No WI-FI (yay!). Good Telstra reception.
See also Youcamp listing Rainforest Gateway Units.
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The Nature Lodge Luxe Farmstay
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents27 acres · Uki, NSW
Need a break from your travel on the road? Treat yourself! The Nature Lodge is a newly built luxe farm stay with private riverfront access for swimming, kayaking or bass fishing. Offering total peace and seclusion but only a short 3 minute drive from the vibrant village of Uki. The Nature Lodge is a fully equipped two bedroom residence which sleeps 4 guests (2 queen beds), sheets and linen included.
Wake up each morning to the sound of the running river and beautiful valley views. At night, soak in our two person outdoor tub whilst counting the stars next to the fire pit.
The Nature Lodge has TV, wifi, a nescafe coffee pod machine, fully equipped kitchen and shower with a wide rain head. There is plenty of space to park your camper, come and enjoy a night or two off the road in relaxed luxury.
Suitable for a romantic getaway, tranquil solo retreat or for families who enjoy getting back to nature.
The campgrounds themselves are located on 27 acres mixed acres lush rainforest, rolling paddocks and river flats, the 1.5 acre campground is a one minute stroll to the banks of the Tweed River providing easy access for kayaking, SUP-ing, bass fishing and swimming or wander the creek bed and keep your eyes peeled for crystals amongst the river stones.
Campsites are set in an open, clean paddock with lush soft grass. All sites are within close proximity to a large all-weather shelter perched high on a hill, equipped with solar festoon lighting, a large timber table with chairs and a firepit which all guests are welcome to use, perfect for BBQing under on a drizzly day or enjoying lunch out of the sun. Campfires are welcome and each site is provided with a private firepit for use. You can purchase hardwood for your fire as an add on if you like which will be waiting for you on arrival.
Animal lovers welcome. The campgrounds are located on a small hobby farm so you'll enjoy sightings of our highland cows, horses, ponies, free ranging ducks and chickens, donkeys and even our neighbours camels. Turtles are often sighted at the river and if you're lucky you may see the local platypus.
You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water. We have rainwater available at the shared BBQ shelter but this is not potable. Our property is 2WD accessible (paddock base so at your discretion), and can accommodate caravans, campervans, camper trailers. We recommend the Valley View or Hilltop Sites for larger vans or non 4WD vans for ease of access however all sites are accessible for 4WD vans and campers. In wet weather 4WD are recommended as our grounds are a paddock base.
This site is prefect for families and travellers who enjoy getting back to nature and soaking in the energy at the base of one of the Three Sisters that bounders Mt Wollumbin. Strictly no parties and loud music as this is a family friendly site.
Find us on Instagram @thenaturelodge, we would love you to tag us in your adventures here.
Uki Village ( a short 3 minute drive away) offers:
- Uki Supermarket with everything you need to fill your pantry (fuel available);
- Local farmers markets every Saturday morning from 8am & larger markets every 3rd Sunday;
- Laundromat with self-serve coin operated washers and dryers;
- The Heritage Post-office which has been lovingly restored and roasts and serves Bastion Lane Coffee (definitely ;
- Mount Warning Hotel (bar, restaurant, bottle shop and weekend entertainment);
- Delicious take out options from Pure Love Café, Village & Co Café & Uki famous Pies;
- Happy High Herbs natural store; and
- A selection of small boutique shops including a fair trade & woodcraft store.
Location
- 15 minutes from the lager town of Murwillumbah & Murwillumbah Showgrounds (your closest dump point);
- 2 minutes from the entry of Clarrie Hall Dam so bring your fishing gear and kayak and do some bass fishing;
- Surrounded by an abundance of local bush trails and hiking tracks;
- 10 minutes from the Mt Warning Mavis' Kitchen at Mt Warning;
- 45 minutes to Byron Bay or the Gold Coast Airport;
- 30 minutes to the popular surf beaches of Cabarita and Wooyung;
- 1 hour 45 minutes to Brisbane;
- 30 minutes from Nimbin;
- 1 hour from Kyogle; and
- Only a short drive from the beautiful swim holes at Cedar Creek, Hell’s hole and Unicorn Falls.
N.B. Please note that you will need to cross over the Tweed via private bridge which is pictured in the images.
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Tallebudgera Veg Sanctuary.
18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Tallebudgera, QLD
Good Phone reception if you have Telstra.
Simple juice
cleansing programmes are available by design.
WEDDING VENUE IN OUR CHAPEL OR DOWN BY THE WATERS EDGE IN COMPLETE PRIVACY. Call our wedding planner Melissa at celebratedlove .com
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Tuntable Creek Eco stay
1 site · Lodging5 acres · Tuntable Creek, NSW
Established tropical gardens with over 70 species of palm trees and numerous fruit trees. Our property represents our love of ecology and we are glad we can share it with other nature lovers.
Our truck house has a massive deck complete with bathtub for soaking. A fully functional kitchen with a lovely large shower and flush toilet. Is off grid on standalone solar power and rain water.
You will be delighted with our creature comforts from high quality bed linen from abode & adairs, bathroom robes for two if you plan a romantic adventure, ecological dishwashing liquid and bathroom products including grown organic moisturiser. All the touches to make for an earth friendly and luxurious stay.
We welcome you to come and enjoy the serenity of this place with us.
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The Den of the Treehouse
1 site · Lodging100 acres · Middle Pocket, NSW
In the Byron Bay Hinterland, 20 minutes from the beach & Byron, wake up ON TOP OF A JUNGLE MOUNTAIN RAINFOREST HIDEAWAY to the sunrise; views over the valley; the Pacific Ocean in the comfort of the Bay Room in the Den. Remember this is a wilderness experience and NOT the place to base yourself for a bit of social galavanting in town. This is a very unique and the ultimate mountain top jungle fantasy!
Treehouse in the Pocket, Kinabalu Farm
Our home, Kinabalu (Farm), is managed as Private Conservation Park and income I earn from this help us look after this very special place not to mention repair & regenerate the Gondwana rainforest here at Kinabalu. We want to share this with you.
Please read ALL the listing details.
Dramatic views and giant forests.
On the far East coast of Australia where the mountains come close to the sea, you will experience the wild and beautiful.
We define ourselves as a private conservation park and we love these mountain forests and would love to share this special place with you.
Please remember to do your shopping before you arrive!
The property is 4x4 access only.
Transport is complementary on arrival and departure to and from the entrance Carpark by arrangement.
All other lifts may incur a charge of $30
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Glamping near Ballina guide
Overview
Looking to experience the great outdoors near Ballina, New South Wales in Australia? Hipcamp has over 500 glamping options available in the area, perfect for those who want a touch of luxury while camping. With accommodations ranging from cosy cabins to stylish yurts, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Crystal Creek Ranch (781 reviews), Coffs Harbour Camping & 4WD (721 reviews), and Jandarra in Tallebudgera Valley (151 reviews) for a memorable stay. Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, showers, and potable water, while engaging in exciting activities like wind sports, off-roading (OHV), and whitewater paddling. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $25 per night. Get ready to experience the beauty of nature in style!
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Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.