Lakeside camping near Toowoon Bay

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89% (473 reviews)

Australia
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New South Wales
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Toowoon Bay

89% (473 reviews)

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Gregory

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Printery

The printery is the most perfect place to stay if you are exploring the northern beaches. The bed is so big and comfy, easy parking and the manly dam at the end of the street, it’s a perfect little nature getaway! And the best part is the outdoor shower, a real little tropical oasis and you can have a piping hot shower under the stars ✨ J.S is the most amazing host too, very accommodating and friendly, a real gem of a stay 💎

Weekend Trip to Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

Good camping site with nice scenic views. Checking in and out was easy and would recommend

1 night at Lakestead Farm

Absolutely beautiful location with lots of your own space without other campers being on-top on you. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a low key camping spot to relax. Close to shops and freeway as well. The birds in the afternoon were so cool to see!! Will definitely be back again :)

Weekend Trip to Fern Gully

Beautiful spot, with fantastic hosts- lovely Walks into the state forest. Grassy dappled sunlight sites amongst the beautiful trees. Dog friendly and plenty of room between sites on the property.

4 nights at Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

Lovely property with great views across the valley. We had a lovely time and the kids enjoyed the horse rides

Weekend Trip to Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

Charming pitches, friendly staff, and pretty good facilities, Margaret and her son put on a fantastic weekend. For an Easter weekend we had plenty of space for our camp, we were able to have a camp fire (remember to bring a fire pit so as not to scorch the ground) and we ended up cooking at the communal BBQ one night. All round we had a wonderful time, one slight hinderance was a slightly overwhelmed lavatory situation but it was a very small issue in an otherwise perfect weekend. There’s a variety of pitches depending on how rowdy you will be, and the land is along a one way road with at least four vineyards who do tastings along it. For best results bring bikes or push scooters for a wine tasting trek as the vineyards are in both directions, Molly Morgan’s is a must see for sunset, book in for a tasting and watch the Roos amongst the vines as the sun goes down at the end of your Hunter experience! Highly recommended for families, couples or small groups. Horse riding on site, and the Emu dance is not to be missed!

Weekend Trip to Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

The place is huge, so you can keep your privacy. Facilities were clean and tidy. Lenny is the best host ever, he was always around in case you need support or help.

Weekend Trip to Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

I would definetely go there again, so issues with campsite. plenty of room, My only comment would be it costs $40.00 per person for the tractor ride, I understand it was for 45 mins and you stop to feed the animals and such but cost inhibitive for a family unit

Weekend Trip to Fern Gully

We absolutely loved this place! The owners were really friendly, and their dog Boris was so calm and sweet. I was a bit worried at first since my dog has been attacked before, but Boris was super chill and didn’t pay him attention at all. The campsites are nicely spaced out too – it really feels like you have your own private little loft in nature. The stories the owners shared about Boris were really cute as well. Great spot overall!

Weekend Trip to Vista 180

Great location and beautiful views of country. Andrew was very accommodating and a pleasure to liaise with. Easy directions and access to the property. Overall it’s was a very relaxing experience and recommend to others.

Weekend Trip to Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

Great place to camp with lots of farm animals. Host is very helpful. Great view and close to many wineries.

Weekend Trip to Fern Gully

Sites are nice and separate so good amount of privacy! The place was well looked after and the host are super nice and friendly. Would recommend!

Weekend Trip to Lakestead Farm

Loved our stay at the lake, great relaxing couple of days, our nearest neighbors were 50m away

Weekend Trip to Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

Beautiful place…facilities were not up to standards…otherwise highly recommend

3 nights at Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

Beautiful corner area with views of the horse and dams. First day toilets and showers were wonderful and great . We had nice trees to shade us in the day and the wind was very still this time of the year. Hosts were very informative and helpful. Our battery ran out and they didn’t hesitate to help use charge twice and even a third if we just brought it over .

Weekend Trip to Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

I recently stayed at Poppy’s Dam Paddock in Hunter Valley. The vibe was great, the facilities were good, and Margaret and the staff were very helpful. Highly recommend!

Weekend Trip to Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

I loved camping at Hunter Valley Hill Top. The views are great and it is very peaceful. There is absolutely no road noise around, it is far from any roads. You can see horses, cows and kangaroos roaming in the neighbouring paddocks. There was one noisy group camped next to us, the rest of the campers were courteous. The toilets were fine, just a bit crowded due to the Easter long weekend. I would come back again.

Weekend Trip to Fern Gully

Friendly Owners, with private sites. Close enough to town if you run out of anything. We can easy put up a zip line for our dogs to run. Great stay!

Weekend Trip to Lakestead Farm

Beautiful well kept camp spot,nice and level For our rooftop tent, definitely be back

Weekend Trip to Fern Gully

Really beautiful location and amazing kind hosts. Hoping I can come back here soon

3 top lakeside campgrounds near Toowoon Bay

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Hunter Valley Hill Top Lovedale

33 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents300 acres · Lovedale, NSW

Situated in the heart of the Hunter Valley, our 300-acre property boosts spectacular views over Hunter Valley and Wine country. Set amongst all the wineries this is the perfect spot to camp, set up your caravan or motorhome. We offer showers, toilets, Brand New BBQ and wash up facilities, function room, kiosk, campfire area, we also run the local hotel with great food and Accommodation, campfire sing along, wineries, and much much more. We offer an extensive range of activities that include horse riding, tractor hayrides, including a horse stud tour, bush walking, cray fishing, kayaking, spot lighting and more. Our property boasts a fantastic array of wildlife, kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, Wedge Tail eagles, Black Cockatoos, Possums etc etc. COME STAY AND PLAY AT HILL TOP! BOOK EARFLY FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT....

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Lakestead Farm

8 sites · RVs, Tents62 acres · Jilliby, NSW

Peaceful farm setting on a working horse property. Offering limited, laser levelled fully turfed sites, to allow space. The large lake is a feature of the property and abounds with bird life of many species. This campsite suits fully self sufficient campers with own drinking water and toilet/shower amenities. Pets are welcome by arrangement, especially your horses (please contact us to arrange holidaying with your dog or horse before booking). In summer you may see mumma swan and her baby cygnets, as well as lots of ducklings. Drop in your paddle board or kayak for a leisurely paddle. Take a relaxed stroll around the property and depending on the season you might spy a wylie fox or a turtle laying eggs. Deer occasionally visit and echidnas and wombats, although nocturnal animals sometimes are a precious sight. There are platypus in the creek and fish in the lake.k Pre-booked riding lessons available. We have a state forest over the road suited to bush walking or mountain bikes. Ammo the horse who galloped out in the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony is buried here at Lakestead Farm. We love to speak about our Olympic experience. Please note these campsite are for 2 people with one car only (children welcome to visit with adults). NOTE: There aror showers - campers need to BRING their own. We love our pristine environment so no bush poos allowed. We are located minutes from the M1, easy to break your journey, 40 minutes from Wahroonga and Newcastle exit. Just 5 minutes drive to Wyong Centre with shopping centre and good restaurants, and 20 minutes drive to beaches. Off the ground fires are allowed outside bushfire season. Wood to be supplied by campers. Our property is designed to welcome small groups of people who want a quiet getaway. Because we like to keep it more intimate, The property is not designed for large groups of 10 or more wanting a social gathering or party. We are an easy 40 minute drive to the Hunter Valley wineries and concerts in the vines The Lake can be fun to swim or paddle around but all visitors must wear life vests whilst in the water. Locally we have some great festivals to visit the Glenworth Food and Wine festival, Yarramalong valley Spring fair with Scarecrow comp, Wyong Love Lanes festival, Harvest festival, Ratmines Catalina Festival, Brisbane water Oyster Festival to name a few. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ. Camping toilet At Lakestead Farm we pride ourselves on our beautiful environment. We have lots of wildlife around. We are very upset when visitors to the Farm dig holes and poo in them. Leaving toilet paper on top. This is so unfair to us and future campers on our sites. Because this has occurred we will only allow campers with camping toilets. In order for us to accept your request you need to confirm you have a toilet. Don’t say yes if you don’t have one, Checks will be done, if you don’t have a portable toilet you will be asked to leave and your fees won’t be refunded. We are sorry if this offends anyone, we love to share our property but only with people who will love and respect it.

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Fern Gully

13 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Mandalong, NSW

Check in: MUST BE BEFORE 7PM. YOU MUST ARRIVE ON SITE BEFORE 7PM. No check in available after sunset. Text us at least 2 hours before if you are going to be late. Please make your booking prior to 1pm for same day arrival. The property is 40 acres of beautiful bushland, backing on to the Olney State Forest. Camp on a grassy site overlooking the dam or nestled in amongst the trees. Pets allowed. Keep your dog on leash at your campsite and under supervision at all times. Clean up after your dog. Fire pits provided on each campsite. Do not dismantle fire pits. Campsites have no toilet or shower facilities, and no electrical connection. Please bring your own water. Dry organic firewood for sale $20 for 30kgs on request. Fresh free-range eggs for sale when available. Please respect our home and property and leave the campsite in the good condition you found it. The property is just 7kms from the M1 motorway (take the Morisset exit off the M1) and Morisset just 10kms away with shops and fuel. There is plenty to do in the Morisset area including visiting the pretty Gap Creek Falls in the Watagans National Park or kayaking around beautiful Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake. There are some great areas for hiking, bike riding, bird watching and more. Set on the western foreshore of Lake Macquarie, which has the bush in its backyard. Find a patch of shade for a picnic in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area where you can spot kangaroos and other wildlife. The saltwater lake is a haven for sea turtles and dolphins and you might see sea eagles and kookaburras, too. Fern Gully is just 1.5 hours drive from Sydney! We look forward to meeting you.

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Lakeside camping near Toowoon Bay guide

Overview

Looking to go camping near Toowoon Bay, New South Wales in Australia? Hipcamp has over 2300 options available to suit your accommodation preference, whether it's camping or something more specific like Fern Valley Ranch, Megalong Valley Farm, or Bunyip's Camp. With reviews ranging from 401 to 577, you can trust that these campsites have been tried and tested by fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and campfires. And if you're into climbing, exploring historic sites, or horseback riding, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Toowoon Bay, New South Wales!