Armidale

This country town has waterfalls, rainforests, and gorges at its doorstep.

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Back to Nature Bush Camping

Elderslie lies at the foot of Mount Duval Nature Reserve. We encompass a variety of landscapes from stringy bark Forrest and creek lands to open timber and mountains.  We travel through 1.5km of rough terrain that follows the powerlines, steep in parts. 4WD vehicle required.

The campsite is a flat, grassy area, the perfect spot to get back to nature and enjoy the tranquillity. Campers are welcome to enjoy a campfire - do not light fires during fire ban. Pets are allowed.

There are no facilities here, campers need to BYO camp toilet and leave no trace. Just 15 minutes down the road you'll find yourself in the regional hub of Armidale for all your shopping and supply needs.

Lookout campground, direct view to Mount Duval 

Toilets

Showers

Potable water

Wifi

Blue Hole Riverside R&R

Blue Hole Riverside Camp (via Castle Doyle Rd) is located 10 minutes out of Armidale and provides sunny, cleared acres to camp by the riverside with peaceful surrounds and total relaxation. Easy access to the river to swim, fish, kayak or canoe. 

A short two minute drive (approx 3kms) to the beautiful Blue Hole Picnic Area and Gara Gorge offers swimming, picnic seating, BBQ and bush walking in a scenic bush setting with clean toilets. Armidale is home to many gorges and national parks like no other region. Dangars falls is a stunning waterfall with a picnic area. 

This rural property suits self sufficient campers only with own drinking water and shower/toilet amenities. All campers must take their rubbish with them leaving no trace - no bins provided. 

Please note that wifi is limited in this camping area by the river. You will find certain spots around the area that will work more efficiently. We do not offer wifi. 

Take your time to relax by a fire and enjoy the serenity!

Check out our instagram page "Blue Hole Riverside Hipcamp" for more photos of our campground! 

The "Reynella" Hut is now available to stay in. This well appointed, fully renovated hut is a studio with a queen bed, lounge area, tv, kitchen, bathroom/laundry, front deck with a bbq and views to die for!! This provides all the luxuries with a rustic charm embracing a peaceful getaway with a magnificent outlook.

Bimbivale Caravan & Camp Sites

Bimbivale is a working farm located half way between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway. We grow superfine wool, sheep and beef cattle, and we enjoy working with our Australian Stock Horses, Welsh Mountain Ponies and various working dogs on farm.

There are critically endangered White Box - Yellow Box - Blakely’s Red Gum Grassy Woodlands located across the property, making it a beautiful place to experience the great Aussie outdoors. Being granite country, the property offers some special rocky outcrops and features. You may get to see some rare or even endangered species here.

At 1100 m elevation, the winters are cold (with occasional snow), and the summers are divine, with daytime maximums reaching a top of around 28-30 degrees.

Activities include bushwalking, mountain biking, fishing for trout or yellow belly in the farm dams, watching spectacular sunrises or sunsets from elevated parts of the New England landscape, watching your campfire crackle (fire season permitting), visiting the nearby Dobson's Gin Distillery or Kentucky General Store (10-12 km), or treating yourself to Uralla's many fine eateries or shopping experiences just 20 km up the highway.

Bimbivale is also just 45 minutes from Tamworth and its Country Music Festival and AELEC (Australia Equine & Livestock Events Centre), or just 30 minutes from Armidale, host city to the University of New England and base for visiting the many National Parks and World Heritage Wilderness areas the region offers.

Our camp sites are located along a central ridge line, which is fully accessible by motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers and two wheel drive cars in dry weather conditions. Most sites have a fire pit and access to water, but we recommend you byo drinking water. We can top up drinking water if required. 

Currently we prefer visitors who have their own ensuite/toilet facilities, although we will soon offer a toilet on-site. Sometimes we can offer eggs and fruit or vegetables from our orchard and garden. 

We are happy for your well-behaved dog to visit with you, as long as it remains confined or on a leash at all times.

If you have more than 6 guests or 3 cars in your group, please book additional sites and we can ensure you are all able to camp together.

Cracknback Riverside Campground

If the calendar wont let you book, send us a message as we can likely fit you in

Easter roadwork schedule
Now confirmed that roadworks will cease 3.30pm Thursday 2nd April and resume Tuesday 7th April at 9am

Our working farm is located between Kempsey and Armidale in the beautiful Macleay Valley in the Northern Tablelands of NSW.  We offer large, grassy campsites on the beautiful Macleay River and a modern amenities block with hot showers and flushing toilets. Choose your own campsite

Additional guests welcome at $25 per head per night. Kids 5 - 15 years $5 per night. Under 5 years free

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Roadworks will be occurring at Peedee Hill from now until July 2026.  This will only affect campers travelling through Kempsey. Peedee Hill is 30 minutes from the campground and just over an hour from Kempsey. The road will be impassable Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm, Wednesdays 9am-2pm, Saturdays 8am – 1pm.  If you leave Kempsey an hour before the road opens you will be able to drive straight through.

DO NOT USE GPS once on Kempsey Road! Because the road is closed on Live Traffic, GPS will take you into the back hills. 

From Kempsey

1.5 hours. Travel through Willawarrin, Bellbrook and continue straight for 32 kms until you see our signs on the left.

From Armidale

From the corner of Kempsey-Armidale Road and Waterfall Way, Cracknback is app 54 km on the right. 

* Heaps of flat ground for kids to ride bikes

* Watch tortoises and fish in the river

* Dogs welcome (must be people, dog and cow friendly)

* Free kayaks for use

* Beautiful mountain ranges and such an open sky you can see the Milky Way!

* Flushing toilets, hot showers

* Family friendly

* Fire pits provided but bring your own wood

Settling in for the night with some cozy lights

Switzerland or Cunnawarra National Park? On the way out of the property

Overlooking the Macleay river and surrounds

Skies in some evenings are just ridiculous 

Electricity Hookup

Muluerindie

Located just outside of Bendemeer, our property features 21 peaceful acres with frontage to the beautiful McDonald River and a nice flat shaded area for camping. 

This is the perfect getaway spot to relax, complete with platypus, wombats and amazing bird life, fishing for trout and yellow belly. Lots of kayaking and swimming in summer, and plenty in winter too if you're brave!). 

We're around 30 mins from Tamworth where you can find all the supermarkets and supply stores to meet your camping gear needs, and there's lots of great cafes and restaurants too.

Power is available if required but not next to the river. 

Camp next to the river (4WD access only) with your tent or rooftop set up or park uphill overlooking the river with your caravan or motor home, it's only a little further away (100 metres) with power available.  

Campfires allowed at both locations ( fire season permitting) you will need to bring your own wood.

We welcome self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/ shower. Rain water is available for campers and caravans as required, and there is access to rubbish facilities.

​Your well behaved pet is welcome to camp with you.

Briarfield

Our piece of heaven is Briarfield, a beef & wool farm on the Northern Tablelands 30km east of Guyra.  1300m above sea level.The southern end of our farm is one large paddock of 500 acres for you to explore, relax & enjoy the peaceful seclusion. We only take one booking/group, it's all yours.There are gullies to explore full of natural rock outcrops, ferns & enormous gum trees. Lots of little tracks to follow under the canopy of our great stringy bark trees. An abundance of wildlife to share your space with, kangaroos, wallabies, echidna & if you are lucky koalas! We back onto the start of the Wollomombi River, where we would suggest that you camp, but there are many beautiful spots.Please bring your own camp toilet. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Campfires - see rules.

Taylors Run Farm Camping

The Taylor family history goes back to the early days of fine wool production in Australia. Taylors Run was one of the original properties established on the New England Tablelands. Today this region produces the largest percentage of top quality superfine wool in the world.Taylors Run is now represented by one of the six Taylor family farms. All properties are still owned and managed by direct descendants of William Tydd Taylor and the sheep are mostly of the same original bloodline that has been improved through selection and breeding for producing the premium quality superfine wool we sell today.

Taylors Run is a working sheep farm producing superfine Merino wool. Farm tours are welcome for guests.

Plenty of forested camp sites for shelter on those hot summer days or even out of the cool breeze during a winter outdoors escape.

Guyra gateway to Copeton Dam

High altitude area at 1330m above sea level. Highest liveable area of Australia. Close to the magic Copeton Dam. 45 Minutes from all major services of Armidale. Great place to explore.

The land is natural and not maintained. You will need to prepare your space on the land.

For self contained campers only, please leave no trace.

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