The best romantic campgrounds near North Shore, New South Wales

Looking for the perfect camping experience near North Shore, New South Wales in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2300 options available, you'll find the ideal accommodation to suit your preferences. Whether you're into horseback riding, fishing, or wind sports, there's something for everyone. And don't worry about facilities - popular campsites like Coffs Harbour Camping & 4WD (721 reviews), The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie (361 reviews), and Spirit of the Forest (326 reviews) offer facilities like campfires, potable water, and toilets. With an average price per night of $30, and options as low as $6, you'll be able to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for the perfect camping experience near North Shore, New South Wales in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2300 options available, you'll find the ideal accommodation to suit your preferences. Whether you're into horseback riding, fishing, or wind sports, there's something for everyone. And don't worry about facilities - popular campsites like Coffs Harbour Camping & 4WD (721 reviews), The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie (361 reviews), and Spirit of the Forest (326 reviews) offer facilities like campfires, potable water, and toilets. With an average price per night of $30, and options as low as $6, you'll be able to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

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(1377)

6.8km from North Shore · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · The Hatch, NSW

Welcome to Port Macquarie's 'The Hatch Farm'; a pet friendly, interactive animal and fishing farm stay! A 150-acre working farm with a stunning outlook over the saltwater Maria River (with a rustic boat ramp and waterway running into the Hastings River). There is plenty to do and see at this hipcamp which was awarded to be one of the best hipcamps in NSW for 2024, and Australia wide for 2025! Located on the Mid North Coast NSW, 4kms off the Pacific Highway, and a quick 13/15-minute drive to the holiday township of Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie is known for its beautiful beaches, coastal scenery and walks, koala hospital, local strawberry and tomato picking, and 4WDing at nearby beaches and through Cairncross State Forest. Bernard and Susan are custodians of the farm, primarily using the land for poultry (egg), pig, and goat farming. They are transitioning to an off-grid and eco-friendly lifestyle for their retirement. The Hatch Farm is home to many animals, most of whom are rescues - including border collies, cavalier king charles spaniels, chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, goats, miniature horses, cows, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. There is plenty to do and see around the farm from complete relaxation, interacting with the friendly animals (there is usually a variety of babies to cuddle!), to casting a line or launching your boat from the rustic boat ramp. Please note that all animal interactions are self-led (including our animal nursery), and children must be supervised by their parents/carers. During NSW School Holidays, host led animal interactions will be available at designated times. Friendly pets welcome. For bookings call or text Susan 0418 842055

2. Yarralen Retreat

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63km from North Shore · 47 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Yarrahapinni, NSW

Yarralen is a peaceful 40-acre bush retreat on the Mid-North Coast of NSW, sitting under Mt Yarrahapinni and surrounded by National Parks. We’re halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and close to pristine beaches including Grassy Head, Scotts Head and the Macleay River. Pet fees apply: $10 for campsites, $15 for lodgings (vans and units). We offer a magical bush escape with modern facilities and a range of accommodation: Campgrounds * Eclectic Bush Haven Campground: Family-friendly camping (kids under 12 camp free) with access to the fully equipped camp kitchen, toilets, showers and electricity * Yarralen Retreat Campground: Secluded area for fully self-contained off-road campers. A 4WD is needed for access (IMPORTANT: Campers who book Yarralen Retreat Camp Ground 2 DO NOT have access to the camp kitchen and amenities). Lodging * Butterfly and Blue Van: Our Butterfly and Blue Van are renovated caravans offering cosy, comfortable stays surrounded by nature. * Roos Rest: Cosy fully equipped 2 Bedroom home tucked inside Yarralen Retreat, surrounded by peaceful bushland * Unit 1 and Unit 2: Offer simple, comfortable accomodation surrounded by peaceful bushland. *Eco Bush Cabins: Our Ruby Red, Cream Leo and Blue Ivy Cabins offer cosy, nature filled stays with rustic charm and peaceful surrounds. Entire Property Hire Your Private Bush Retreat: Hire the entire 40-acre Yarralen Retreat for your group and enjoy complete privacy, peaceful bush surrounds, and full access to all cabins, vans, campsites and to all facilities - including the magnesium pool, yoga deck, sauna, camp kitchen and rustic bush bath house - perfect for retreats, gatherings, and special events. Explore eclectic artworks, forest pathways, water lilies and roaming peacocks. Campsites sit on grassed areas surrounded by tall shade trees. Enjoy the Magnesium pool, infra-red sauna, and cosy campfires at night (BYO Firewood). Entry to Eclectic Bush Haven main camping area is via an asphalt driveway suitable for all vehicles. A 4WD is required for Yarralen Retreat Campground 2. Please use tank water sparingly and bring your own drinking water. We look forward to welcoming you!

3. Way Way Getaway

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72km from North Shore · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Way Way, NSW

Minutes away from Scotts Head beach and town, but feels like you’re out in the bush. Surf famous Scotts head point, or head to the back beaches for some in crowded beach breaks, explore local rural towns, enjoy some peace and quiet! Fire friendly, pet friendly, family friendly (pretty friendly in general)!

4. Footprints in Style

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59km from North Shore · 37 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Eungai Rail, NSW

Please note: Lucy is off hiking and fishing 🎣 in NZ recharging her energy for a fabulous summer 🌺 of fun at footprints 👣 in style She will respond to any messages on her return Dec 6 Hugs and positivity lucy 🎩💃🏻❤️👣 Relax under the big shady fig tree, pitch your tent by the creek and swim in the massive spring-fed lake which covers five acres and never runs dry. This 300-acre bamboo property gives you total tranquillity in nature. There are boats and boards to use, and an island kingdom for kids to play. Kiss and release fishing (Perch) in the awesome lake, which is also great for swimming, and building bamboo rafts. Adventures awaits! Basic, off-grid camp kitchen, big weatherproof wedding venue space to hire, posh dunnies (composting toilets), and a hot water shower shack with a magic view of the lake! There is plenty of shade and we're dog-friendly. Well-behaved dogs are welcome off-lead. Endless space, and plenty of privacy, campers can choose a spot when they get here. A bundle of firewood is provided on arrival, and you're welcome to bring more with you if you need. Price is per person per night, kids under 16 half price. Under 5 stay free so don't include them in booking numbers. Join us for cocktail hour at the brand-new Tiki bar! BYO drinks! We also have a brand-new sauna that campers are welcome to enjoy! All this, close to stunning beaches and cute cafes. Leave only footprints 👣 make awesome memories. NOTE: We currently only advertise availability three months in advance. If you are interested in dates outside this booking window, please still send us an enquiry and we may be able to assist you.

5. The Riverbank

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12km from North Shore · 4 sites · RVs · Rawdon Island, NSW

"The Riverbank" is only 7.5 kilometres and an easy 8 minute drive off the M1. The rich green land supports a small beef raising enterprise and the cattle graze in surrounding paddocks. YOU MUST ARRIVE BEFORE SUNSET We are pet friendly however only for those pets that live in harmony with our farm animals. We offer 2 powered sites with water hookup and 2 unpowered drive through sites without water connection; our brand new magnificently appointed camp kitchen and bathroom ammenities are available to all who stay. We are caravan, campervan and motorhome friendly but do not offer swag only or tent sites. Campfires can be enjoyed through the cooler months and when permitted by the Rural Fire Service Unfortunately our 3 metre cliff face river frontage prevents access to the river for activities such as boating or kayaking; nor do we offer farm style adventures. "The Riverbank" as a destination for a relaxing time to unwind or a base from which to explore the beautiful Hastings area. The Abundance Nursery and Cafe with it's splendid lily pond view is a great spot to enjoy a meal or a coffee and only 3 kms back along Rawdon Island road. The pretty country town of Wauchope is only a 12 minute drive and is home to Timbertown, a theme park boasting steam train rides and a glimpse of the timber getting industry of a bygone era. Drop into the Vibe Coffee House, pick up "the best" coffee and a sensational meal before perusing the many treasures of Wauchope's specialty shops. A day trip to the Comboyne plateu is a rewarding experience and enhanced by enjoying a meal at the magnificant Byabarra Cafe on your way through. Whilst the meals equall those of any capital city restaurant, the view of the valley will take your breath away. And then; there's Port Macquarie (20 mins) and sorrounds! one of the most scenic and attraction packed areas of Australia's eastern seaboard. Stunning beaches, amazing walks, top class restaurants, the list goes on. The nearest Dump Points are locacted in Wauchope (12 minutes) or Port Macquarie (20 minutes)

6. Camping@2445

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17km from North Shore · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Bonny Hills, NSW

Bush and Beach lovers Paradise adjacent to National Park and Wildlife Conservation area, yet super convenient to all of Port Macquarie’s tourist attractions. We are just..... 7 minute drive to beautiful Bonny Hills and Lake Cathie beaches and Woolworths 15 minute drive into Port Macquarie city and only 3 minutes off the Pacific Highway M1. For the Hiking and Bike enthusiasts, "Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park" and "Queen's Lake Nature Reserve" are seconds away. You will have access to our quirky purpose built camp kitchen with a decent sized fridge, gas BBQ, microwave, air fryer, toaster, kettle ect. Enjoy nature while you’re having a shower in the cutest Bush / Bali style shower! The camping area is private, quiet, relaxing and free from large crowds and you will not be packed in like sardines like your typical caravan park! You can relax by the spring fed dam and look for Coy fish, lay under the trees and do a spot of bird and koala watching or go for a bush walk in the many surrounding trails. Dogs - We are happy for you to bring your fury friends (as long as they are supervised, dog and child friendly, well behaved and non destructive in nature) Please keep them out of the vegie gardens!! Please be mindful that the fencing is not dog safe and the property is surrounded by National Parks and Wildlife. Children - Please be mindful that although the dam is gated and fenced, it is not child proof fencing! Power - Each site comes with 240 volt 10 amp power supplied. With only 2 designated Caravan / Camper spaces and 1 designated Tent sight tranquility is aaured. Looking forward to meeting you :) Chrissie

Stories from the community

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Dunya

2 weeks ago

20 m pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at Way Way Getaway

We were absolutely stoked with our 3-night stay at Way Way Getaway!! It offered a "proper" bush experience—we made friends with the trees and even rode out a staggering thunderstorm—all with the benefit of total peace of mind, knowing we’re safe. Camping on this site really felt like home! The property is the perfect balance of nature and convenience, located just a stone's throw from Scott’s Head for incredible cafes, amenities, natures walks and stunning surf beaches. We stayed on Site 6 with our Nissan Patrol and a double-fold camper trailer; access was easy and manoeuvring it was a breeze. Sam is a super helpful and relaxed host. Since the other sites weren't busy, he was extremely accommodating and let us pay a bit extra to use the shower and toilet (a couple of mins walk from site 6). Speaking of which, it was hands down the cleanest composting/bush toilet we’ve ever used—a very impressive and sustainable setup! We generally had the best time ever and will definitely be coming back again! Thanks, Sam, you total legend!

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Amy

2 weeks ago

7 m Class B

With kids

1 night at The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

Really enjoyed our stay. Very quiet and pleanty of space to spread out. My son loved all the animals, kyaking and the trampoline. Great spot for fishing too. Susan made us feel so at home and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. Wish we could have extended our stay, but we needed to head home.

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Elli

3 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to Footprints in Style

Lucy’s place was incredible. The facilities were so clean and well thought out. the hot shower was amazing after swimming in the lake, and having the sauna was such a luxury touch. The whole property feels peaceful and private, and we had everything we needed for a really relaxing weekend. Lucy was so friendly and helpful, and made the whole stay feel easy and welcoming. Would 100% come back.

Scott

3 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

Another amazing stay! Large sites, welcomeing hosts, pkenty of firewood and fresh eggs. The hosts dogs Jack and Sally are amazing. Great access to the river! This was our second stay and we'll be back again!

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Marjon

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

I loved my very short overnight stay at Hatch Farm because there were animals everywhere to pat, feed and just have around. I really liked to see all the different birds, feeding the goats, looking at the little lambs and watching the geese waddle. But best of all was patting the friendly Border Collies who came to say hello as the walked around the farm. On arrival, I was greeted by Bernie who explained the facilities and guided me to my perfect little site very close to the amenities. The drop toilet had charm and there was hot water available from an outside tap. There were other campers but everyone kept noise under control so I had a peaceful rest. I had to leave before 6am to continue my long drive home but would love to come back to stay for a longer experience, including a paddle on the river, with all equipment readily available at the farm. After one last pat of one of the dogs that had come to see me off, I left this little slice of paradise with a smile😀.

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Jamie

3 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

4 nights at The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

From the friendly greeting, to the wonderfull views of the river, The Hatch is a must stay. We couldn’t recommend it more. We have been wanting to camp here for a while, but it was always booked out, we can see now why. There is so much do and so close Port Macquarie, but you wouldn’t know it as the peaceful surroundings made it feel like you could be anywhere.

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John

November 2025

Tent

3 nights at The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

Great hosts and great location. Very welcoming and plenty of space around. View of the river was really nice too

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Jesse

November 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Way Way Getaway

Such a beautiful property! Sam’s dog Rufus was so friendly and gentle with our little puppy! The amenities were perfect. Able to have a nice fire pit in the spots provided when the wind dropped. We ended up extending our time there we loved it so much. And so close to town!!

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Caz

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Way Way Getaway

Perfect! I stayed 3 nights and loved every minute. It was quiet, clean and private. Ammenities were great!

Anthony

November 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Way Way Getaway

It was nice and quiet and close to Scotts Head. This site is great for anyone who doesn't require access to amenities.

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Bridget

November 2025

5 m travel trailer

3 nights at The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

Great flat campsites, very welcoming & accomodating hosts. Lots to see in the local area. Had a lovely, relaxing weekend.

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Caitlin

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

1 night at Yarralen Retreat

Beautiful property, peaceful vibe, clean amenities and incredible extras like the sauna, magnesium pool and yoga deck. Loved the nature and felt so relaxed after staying here. Highly recommend Yarralen Retreat.

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Lincoln

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Way Way Getaway

Clean, tidy, quiet and close to town and the beach

peter

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Way Way Getaway

Fantastic camp spot ! Close to the beach & town Really well set up with toilet , shower & camp kitchen . Thanks Sam & Rufus a great stay and can’t wait to return .

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Sim

October 2025

3 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Way Way Getaway

Great location for accessing the beach, water and other activities in the area. Feels like a bush camp but you're only moments away from the water. We camped with a trailer and camp site 6 and had heaps of room. Sam was very responsive through the Hipcamp app.

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Kate

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

We loved our stay at the hatch farm on the little piggies site. Such a great location, quiet and ample space for camping. Each spot had a large undercover area with a campfire. Well equipped with hot showers and a toilet. The hatch is set in a gorgeous spot on the river, great for throwing a line in (and plenty of fish to catch!!) we loved the all the animals there and friendly doggos on the site. Bringing our own dogs was great. We finished the trip with purchasing some fresh eggs from the farm. Both susan and bernard were very welcoming and made us feel right at home. We'll be coming again. :)

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Kyle

October 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Way Way Getaway

Had the place to ourselves and it was perfect. Will definitely be back again!

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Rosalind

October 2025

7 m Class A

Weekend Trip to The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

Thank you Susan and Bernard for the cosy and serene countryside stay. Loving the campfire, relaxing environment and the welcoming animals we got to meet. Highly recommended!!!

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Tom

October 2025

5 m car

2 nights at The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

Such a great spot for a few nights! Right on the river, with heaps of grassy space. Awesome to check out all the farm animals too. Definitely recommend this spot!

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Aneta

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Way Way Getaway

We only stayed one night, but it was exactly what we hoped for — great spot and lovely host with great communication. The only thing we’d mention is that signage lfrom the main road could be a bit clearer. Would stay again!