Cabins in South East Queensland with wildlife watching
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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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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, BYO linen (fully set up on arrival, sans linen)
- Lomi Lomi massage at a time to suit you (See notes in Extras - $125 for 90 mins)
- Infrared sauna (See Extras - $30 for 30 mins for one or two guests. Turned on at agreed times by host and guests)
- Cold plunge pool (See Extras - $12.50 for dip, single use)
- Firewood from farm $15 per crate
- Jandarra organic eggs $11)
- Learn about the wonder of worms + optional worm farm starter kit to take home (subject to availability)
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).
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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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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Red Cedar Valley
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents330 acres · Mount Byron, QLD
Our rare slice of property only has limited available bookings throughout the year to keep it more exclusive to our guests. Please send a message through if you cannot see a date that suits you, and we can see what we can do.
Our 330 acre property backs onto the beautiful D'Aguilar National Park and is still heavily treed with some cleared areas for cattle grazing. The property has many interesting native birds, animals and trees for you to discover. There are many walking tracks both gentle and steep within the property.
Approximately 2 hours from Brisbane CBD.
Either stay in our popular cabin for those creature comforts, or camp next to our creek bed areas and enjoy the serenity. There is No cellular service around the camping areas to help you unwind!
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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.
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Echoes in the Valley
25 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents160 acres · Ingoldsby, QLD
We have a variety of campsites to choose from.
Camping is presently basic as we are building it up and is better suited for campers with fully equipped 4WD.
Some campsites are more secluded than others, some have toilets and of course great views.
The kids will love toasting marshmallows around the campfire in the evenings. Sit back, relax and gaze at the stars.
Pets welcome.
The property is hilly and may be unsuitable for camper homes.
No harming the wildlife, our wildlife is harmless if you do not provoke it or threaten it,
Please use water wisely .
There are dams and water holes and drains on the property as it is a working farm.
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Turkey's Nest Rainforest Cottages
3 sites · Lodging15 acres · Mount Glorious, QLD
Escape to a private cottage in the rainforest, with a cosy wood fire, views to the forest and birds visiting your verandah.
Take a rainforest walk, stop at the local cafe, then back to your cottage for a massage, reading a book, sipping wine, a romantic candlelit meal, port and chocolates - how much more relaxing can it get?
These are cottages only (no camping). Our cottages are fully self-contained with cooking facilities, full bathroom, fireplaces, verandah overlooking the forest, comfortable beds and all linen provided.
Mount Glorious has a cafe and a restaurant open during the day. There is no evening dining. A local chef will provide meals to your cottage (prior bookings necessary). Contact us for details.
Turkey's Nest is just 40km from Brisbane CBD - close to the city, yet a world away! Turkey's Nest is a wildlife refuge under the Land for Wildlife scheme, pets are not permitted.
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Willow Cabin dream mountain getaway
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Beechmont, QLD
Escape to Willow Cabin, a luxurious private retreat tucked away in the stunning landscape of Beechmont. This self-contained oasis offers free high-speed Starlink internet & EV charging.
Unwind in tranquility as you take in breathtaking views and observe the local wildlife. Explore the nearby Lamington National Park walks or simply relax and rejuvenate in this serene setting.
Experience the magic of Willow Cabin for yourself. Book now and create unforgettable memories amidst nature's embrace.
Access the cabin through a private entrance with a unique code for your convenience and security. Enjoy exclusive use of the entire cabin, including its expansive private deck complete with a BBQ, offering breathtaking views of the Gold Coast sunrise and the picturesque Numbinbah Valley. Relax and unwind in this tranquil setting, soaking in the beauty of the surroundings from your own secluded retreat.
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