Tamworth

Hike, camp, and ride horses in <a href='/en-AU/d/australia/camping/all'>Australia</a>’s Country Music Capital.

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Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

A beautiful, off grid, riverside campground with amazing swimming hole on private property.

This private campground is located in North West NSW. 50 minutes from Tamworth.  Conveniently located 20 minutes outside the pretty town of Manilla and right on the river banks of the Namoi River. Also 20 minutes from beautiful Warrabah National Park.

The campground is tucked away in a little valley overlooking an idyllic stretch of windy river with an amazing swimming hole, sandy beach, tranquil rapids and a beautiful, mesmerising, majestic rock. 

We have four primative campsites suited to all types of large and small, self sufficient campers in RV's, caravans, camp trailers, vans and tents. All sites are unique and positioned to enhance space and privacy as well as proximity and views of the river.  They all showcase the varying, natural beauty and characteristics of the landscape. 

You can also book our amazing, award winning glamping tent.

We are not a party campsite. Our little slice of paradise is for peace and relaxation. We also need to respect and encourage the presence and abundance of birds and animals and continue to ensure it is a peaceful and quiet home for them. You can enjoy your music just as long as other campsites and the local wildlife can't hear it. 

Manilla, only 20 minutes away has two dump points and water refill stations as well as a good number of shops to cater to all your needs during your stay.

We are not in a high traffic area so you may get to enjoy having the place all to yourself.

Our campsites have good access for all types of camp set ups and are not impacted by flooding. Nor do they become boggy in wet weather due to the high sand content in our soil.  

You could be sitting on the warm sandy bank overlooking the river and being captivated by the surrounding beauty and the magnificence of the swimming hole.

This secret little piece of paradise has been untouched for 40 years and is home to an abundance of birdlife.  Birds include the colourful Rainbow bee eaters, Kingfishers, Superb Fairy Wrens, Eastern Yellow Robins, Red Browed Finch and many more. 

A magical place that will delight your senses and make you feel relaxed and at peace.

BYO camp toilet and leave no trace.

Fish in the river; cod, cat, golden perch and carp.

Well behaved dogs on leash and supervised at all times are welcome. 

If you would like to enquire about having the place to yourselves send me a message. 

ACCESS CONDITIONS: 

To help you decide if your set up is suitable you can google Riverside Escape Camping Manilla and find 2 videos on 23 and 25 May 2022 taken of me driving up and down the track to the campsites in my old Ford Courier that is NOT 4x4.  There are lots of other useful videos to get a good sense of our campsite. 

You will also get a sense of the distance between each site. 

We recognise the Kamilaroi / Gomeroi people as the traditional custodians of this land.

The Enchanting Site - a nice, big, flat site for large groups or multiple set ups with a nice mix of sun and shade. Close to the swimming hole. 

Electricity Hookup

Showers

Water Hookup

Potable water

Picnic table

The Peel River is at the foot of our property and a 400m walk from the campsite

Royal Oaks

Great location for Tamworth Country Music Festival, walk or cycle into Tamworth CBD. 

20 acres on the Peel River. There are unpowered campsites next to the river but the amenities are about a 300m walk. We have a couple of horses, a few chooks and lots of avian wildlife live on the property. Peaceful and with abundant trees.  

Hot water shower, flushing toilet and 10 amp power available at the sites next to the amenities. Good access for caravans and all types of vehicles. Dogs or other pets not accepted. No campfires, total fire bans often in place here.

Our place "Royal Oaks" which we love to share with travellers

Aerial photo of our place showing the campsite options on the RHS

Looking over the stable building and the campsite towards the river and hills in the distance

Looking back towards the campsite amongst the trees

The tree lined laneway walk back to the campsite from the river

Hillside Farmstay

A 200 acre horse breeding property on the outskirts of Tamworth. 6 minutes to the Country Music Capital CBD. Lots of shady trees to camp or park your van/RV. Hills that you can see forever from the top of....

Some outdoor seating. There's two  flush toilets, two  hot showers.

Dogs are welcome but must be strictly on a lead at all times. There is a dog run available if you want to leave your dog and go to town or the Country Music Festival.

Generally most people stay and camp near the horse barn. Indoor shower and toilet available and there is a outdoor hot shower and a sink and a tub to rub a dub dub.  Laundry is available. Ask for the key ($5)

The outdoor shower is private but has no roof so you can shower under the stars. Picnic table provided and a fire pit to barbecue in winter (fire bans in summer)

Transported horses are also welcome...yards available.

Price is per person.

Children under 12 are free.

Edgecote Camping

Our family have lived at ‘Edgecote’ for eighteen years. We are predominantly horse breeders and trainers, however have some cattle and many dogs. We love the great outdoors and especially enjoy this ‘bottom paddock’ because of all the trees and the bird life. The dam gives the space a cool feel and a place for dogs to swim and retrieve.

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.

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