97% (2.5K) • 144 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Border Village
Ahana Hillside
1. Ahana Hillside
98%
(40)
48km from Border Village · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape to Privacy, Convenience, and Comfort – Just 30 Minutes from Cairns City!
Welcome to Ahana Hillside, where tranquillity meets modern conveniences. Nestled in the heart of nature, our exclusive campground offers only two private and secure campsites, ensuring a peaceful and intimate camping experience for all our guests.
Here’s what makes us special:
🌿 Prime Location
Located just off the Bruce Highway, Ahana Hillside offers the perfect balance between convenience and natural beauty. Only 30 minutes from Cairns City and just 14 minutes from the nearest Woolworths, you’re never far from essential supplies while still enjoying the serenity of a secluded retreat.
🚿 Modern Washroom Facilities
We take your comfort seriously! Enjoy our well-maintained washroom with both hot and cold water, perfect for freshening up after a day of outdoor adventure.
🏕️ Exclusive Campsites
With only two campsites available, you’ll have plenty of space to relax, unwind, and connect with nature. Our campground is meticulously maintained, providing a clean and welcoming environment for your stay.
🔒 Safety and Security
We pride ourselves on offering a safe and secure environment, so you can camp with complete peace of mind, guests can expect to encounter local wildlife, including cassowaries, geckos, frogs, butterflies, and a variety of native birds. You may also come across spiders, tree-dwelling snakes, and the occasional wallaby or bandicoot.
NOTE: The creek on the property flows based on the season, it's normally dry during the summer seasons.
Book your spot now and experience camping like never before!
Insta: ahanahillside
NOTICE: For the safety and security of all our guests and property, please be informed that a security camera is installed at the entrance of the premises and near the private shed.
LIGHTS: Our campsites are equipped with charming solar-powered festoon lights to enhance your outdoor experience. These lights charge throughout the day using sunlight. Please note that their performance may vary depending on weather conditions, and we cannot guarantee they will remain illuminated on cloudy or rainy days.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$61
/ night
Barrine Farmstay And Camping
2. Barrine Farmstay And Camping
100%
(58)
28km from Border Village · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
20 acres secluded in the rolling hills of the Atherton Tablelands on the top of the Gillies. A farm stay awaits with access to shower and toilet facilities this newly opened powered camping property is the perfect place to base yourself while you enjoy the local tourist attractions.
We require 24 hours notice for camping- but send a message I’m sure we can fit you in
Tours of the farm are available on request including hand feeding cows and collecting coloured eggs from our chickens.
While pets are welcome we ask they are restrained at all times. We allow pets at the site for $10 per pet/per night. If you would like to bring a pet, please add the Pet Fee which is listed as an Extra during the booking process.
Note on entrance road a few campers with vans have asked- I am not a caravanner so I’m not sure what’s important to you
- It is public road to our gate
- the last 400m or so is gravel.
- eastern connection road is single lane bitumen.
- The large school bus terminates at the intersection of Adams and eastern connection.
- we have had several large vans stay with us and they have not had any issues with access
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
AU$25
/ night
Cairns South Camp Spots
3. Cairns South Camp Spots
100%
(5)
35km from Border Village · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
MUST BE SELF - CONTAINED CAMPERS (meaning you will need your own facilities and utilities like water, shower, toilet, solar).
We can cater to CARS, TENTS, CAMPER TRAILERS, ROOF-TOP TENTS, VANS, MOTORHOMES.
Level grassy spots, cool breezes, rural views, quiet, on private acreage that offer safe and secure overnight camping within 5 mins of shops, supermarket, laundrette, post office, medical facilities.
LOCATION
20 klms south of Cairns and just 1 klm WEST of the new Bruce Hwy, mid-way between Edmonton and Gordonvale.
4 klms south of the campspot is the Gillies Hwy at Gordonvale to take you to the glorious Atherton Tablelands (Malanda, Millaa Millaa). 20 klms north begin the tourist destinations of Kuranda, Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Northern Beaches of Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas, the Daintree World Heritage Rainforests and Great Barrier Reef.
Electrical hookup
from
AU$46
/ night
Riverside
4. Riverside
44km from Border Village · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
We situated on the Rifle Creek. 1km of the creek boarders the property. You can walk to town for dinner from the property but still feel like your away from everything.
3 lagoons for relaxing, canoeing or reading a book and bird watching as the property has many bird species. Great for bush walking.
Small dogs will be considered.
It’s is for Wheelchairs on the land as it’s mostly flat. Access to showers or toilet maybe suited
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$49
/ night
Wally's Roost
5. Wally's Roost
99%
(367)
7.6km from Border Village · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
We are wildlife carers and have turned our property into a wildlife reserve for the animals. There is wildlife including wallabies (agile and betongs), brush tail possums and birds. A night viewing of possums and wallabies may be available. Please contact hosts to arrange this viewing.Enjoy the sunsets as you relax around the campfire. The property is surrounded by various nature reserves and attractions in the area within a 30 minute drive.(Granite Gorge Nature park, Davis creek national park and Emerald creek falls)We have three separate sites secluded from each other. One site accommodates large recreational vehicles, and is drive through, with farmland and hill views. The other two sites are situated by the creek. Please contact us before booking to discuss which site is best for your vehicle and camping set up. This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water supply.Your beloved pooch is most welcome to join you but required to remain within your campsite and must be restrained during the night due to the wildlife.If you would like to stay longer, we are happy to offer you a discount code (minimum 4 nights) - please contact us prior to booking.Children aged 13 years and under camp for free.Senior discounts available.
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
97% (2.5K) • 144 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Border Village
Ahana Hillside
1. Ahana Hillside
98%
(40)
48km from Border Village · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape to Privacy, Convenience, and Comfort – Just 30 Minutes from Cairns City!
Welcome to Ahana Hillside, where tranquillity meets modern conveniences. Nestled in the heart of nature, our exclusive campground offers only two private and secure campsites, ensuring a peaceful and intimate camping experience for all our guests.
Here’s what makes us special:
🌿 Prime Location
Located just off the Bruce Highway, Ahana Hillside offers the perfect balance between convenience and natural beauty. Only 30 minutes from Cairns City and just 14 minutes from the nearest Woolworths, you’re never far from essential supplies while still enjoying the serenity of a secluded retreat.
🚿 Modern Washroom Facilities
We take your comfort seriously! Enjoy our well-maintained washroom with both hot and cold water, perfect for freshening up after a day of outdoor adventure.
🏕️ Exclusive Campsites
With only two campsites available, you’ll have plenty of space to relax, unwind, and connect with nature. Our campground is meticulously maintained, providing a clean and welcoming environment for your stay.
🔒 Safety and Security
We pride ourselves on offering a safe and secure environment, so you can camp with complete peace of mind, guests can expect to encounter local wildlife, including cassowaries, geckos, frogs, butterflies, and a variety of native birds. You may also come across spiders, tree-dwelling snakes, and the occasional wallaby or bandicoot.
NOTE: The creek on the property flows based on the season, it's normally dry during the summer seasons.
Book your spot now and experience camping like never before!
Insta: ahanahillside
NOTICE: For the safety and security of all our guests and property, please be informed that a security camera is installed at the entrance of the premises and near the private shed.
LIGHTS: Our campsites are equipped with charming solar-powered festoon lights to enhance your outdoor experience. These lights charge throughout the day using sunlight. Please note that their performance may vary depending on weather conditions, and we cannot guarantee they will remain illuminated on cloudy or rainy days.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$61
/ night
Barrine Farmstay And Camping
2. Barrine Farmstay And Camping
100%
(58)
28km from Border Village · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
20 acres secluded in the rolling hills of the Atherton Tablelands on the top of the Gillies. A farm stay awaits with access to shower and toilet facilities this newly opened powered camping property is the perfect place to base yourself while you enjoy the local tourist attractions.
We require 24 hours notice for camping- but send a message I’m sure we can fit you in
Tours of the farm are available on request including hand feeding cows and collecting coloured eggs from our chickens.
While pets are welcome we ask they are restrained at all times. We allow pets at the site for $10 per pet/per night. If you would like to bring a pet, please add the Pet Fee which is listed as an Extra during the booking process.
Note on entrance road a few campers with vans have asked- I am not a caravanner so I’m not sure what’s important to you
- It is public road to our gate
- the last 400m or so is gravel.
- eastern connection road is single lane bitumen.
- The large school bus terminates at the intersection of Adams and eastern connection.
- we have had several large vans stay with us and they have not had any issues with access
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
AU$25
/ night
Cairns South Camp Spots
3. Cairns South Camp Spots
100%
(5)
35km from Border Village · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
MUST BE SELF - CONTAINED CAMPERS (meaning you will need your own facilities and utilities like water, shower, toilet, solar).
We can cater to CARS, TENTS, CAMPER TRAILERS, ROOF-TOP TENTS, VANS, MOTORHOMES.
Level grassy spots, cool breezes, rural views, quiet, on private acreage that offer safe and secure overnight camping within 5 mins of shops, supermarket, laundrette, post office, medical facilities.
LOCATION
20 klms south of Cairns and just 1 klm WEST of the new Bruce Hwy, mid-way between Edmonton and Gordonvale.
4 klms south of the campspot is the Gillies Hwy at Gordonvale to take you to the glorious Atherton Tablelands (Malanda, Millaa Millaa). 20 klms north begin the tourist destinations of Kuranda, Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Northern Beaches of Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas, the Daintree World Heritage Rainforests and Great Barrier Reef.
Electrical hookup
from
AU$46
/ night
Riverside
4. Riverside
44km from Border Village · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
We situated on the Rifle Creek. 1km of the creek boarders the property. You can walk to town for dinner from the property but still feel like your away from everything.
3 lagoons for relaxing, canoeing or reading a book and bird watching as the property has many bird species. Great for bush walking.
Small dogs will be considered.
It’s is for Wheelchairs on the land as it’s mostly flat. Access to showers or toilet maybe suited
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$49
/ night
Wally's Roost
5. Wally's Roost
99%
(367)
7.6km from Border Village · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
We are wildlife carers and have turned our property into a wildlife reserve for the animals. There is wildlife including wallabies (agile and betongs), brush tail possums and birds. A night viewing of possums and wallabies may be available. Please contact hosts to arrange this viewing.Enjoy the sunsets as you relax around the campfire. The property is surrounded by various nature reserves and attractions in the area within a 30 minute drive.(Granite Gorge Nature park, Davis creek national park and Emerald creek falls)We have three separate sites secluded from each other. One site accommodates large recreational vehicles, and is drive through, with farmland and hill views. The other two sites are situated by the creek. Please contact us before booking to discuss which site is best for your vehicle and camping set up. This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water supply.Your beloved pooch is most welcome to join you but required to remain within your campsite and must be restrained during the night due to the wildlife.If you would like to stay longer, we are happy to offer you a discount code (minimum 4 nights) - please contact us prior to booking.Children aged 13 years and under camp for free.Senior discounts available.
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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leela
December 2025
Tent
With kids
It was a really good camping trip at the Barrine farm stay and camping. The kids enjoyed it a lot—feeding the chickens, goats, and cows. It was very peaceful with great weather. Loved it.
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Amy
November 2025
Tent
Lovely spot to stay the night at after platypus hunting in Yungaburra. Basic facilities but fitting with the vibe, very peaceful and loved being able to see the goats and chicks in the morning!
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Ben
November 2025
Tent
A lovely place in the green hills! Perfect to get away from the noise!
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Michael
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a real magical time here, Emma was a brilliant host! She showed us and the kids around the farm letting us meet her goats, feed the cows and collect eggs from the chickens. She even brought baby goats down to the camp-site to let the kids feed them milk and meet some very friendly dogs. She even gave us trays of eggs that where collected that day from the chickens! Luckily we got to see a baby cow being born during the night and she walked straight up to meet us in the morning! Your kids will love this spot! Camp site had everything we needed from toilets, showers, fire pit and power. Only a short drive away from other activity spots like lake eacham and yungaburra. Was a lovely trip full of memories will definitely be back
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Briana
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Perfect little weekend getaway not far from cairns. Went camping with my two dogs who swam their little hearts out in the creek. Super shady and private, will definitely be coming again
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Philip
October 2025
5 m car
Friendly welcome and check-in. Clean and spacious farm shower and toilet. A lovely basic rural site. Would return.
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Nina
October 2025
Tent
Emma-Lee let us feed baby goats, hold baby chickens and her puppy! What a dream come true for any animal loving person. What a lovely campsite and host.
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Sujith
October 2025
Tent
The camping spot was great and there is only 2 spots so it won't be chaotic if you are a big group, bit of walk to access the toilet facilities
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Michael
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We really enjoyed our stay at Emma's farm stay and camping. Our son loved feeding hay to the cows and collecting eggs from the chooks. And we were given lots of fresh eggs! They tasted great! And they even supplied fire wood. A great spot close to Lake Barrine and Lake Tinaroo. Definitely recommended.
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Pepe
October 2025
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Rachael
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We absolutely loved our stay at Possum Gully. Site 1 was secluded, and while the creek wasn’t fully flowing, it was ankle deep and suited us with our 2.5yo.
We went up the first night to watch the animals being fed and this was the absolute highlight!
I would recommend this to any friends looking for a lowkey stay that’s private and quiet
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Tegan
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Hosts went above and beyond. Beautiful scenery. Thank you!
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Tina
October 2025
Tent
With pets
This camp site was lovely just what we needed. Located not far from Cairns is perfect for us. Emma was very welcoming. I loved your cute miniature goats 🥰
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Hollie
October 2025
Tent
Great location and Emma was very friendly and welcoming. It would be ideal if you have a big group or a few families.
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Kritter
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The site (we had site 3) was very open with plenty of space for tents and cars. It had a bathroom block where we set our portable toilet and shower - Way better than setting up our ensuite.
The creek was minimal during our time (dry season) but still enough to entertain the kids and cool off. With a bit of rain it would be amazing during the wet season. We had local furry creatures visit us a few times when the site was quiet.
Also, on the property, we saw a Frilled Neck Lizard over a metre long... we called him 'Fred'. -Amazing
There are 2 approx. 20 min drives to Mareeba for necessities, we took the back roads. Saw a Brown snake, a lot of rural living and farm land.
The hosts are lovely and respect privacy.
We will be going back without the kids to enjoy the peace Wally's Roost has to offer.
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Alicia
September 2025
Tent
Camped for one night at Site 1 - Possum Gully. This camp site was well maintained, clean and spacious for multiple vehicles with a camp fire pit provided. This was the most secluded site of the three and only a short walk to the portaloo. Phil and Janette were both excellent hosts, supplying us with firewood for our stay. They invited guests to attend their nightly feedings of the wildlife which was a great experience. Janette shared a wealth of knowledge about the animals and we were lucky enough to see many animals, including Sparkles the possum and her new twin babies. I would highly recommend this camp site to others travelling through the Atherton region. I would definitely camp here again.
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Claire
September 2025
Tent
We had a lovely stay. The camp was well set up with good facilities, and the host was welcoming. A highlight for us was feeding the goats and collecting fresh eggs from the chickens. We also felt very safe throughout our stay, and the location is convenient for exploring the area.
One thing to note is that the paddock is smaller than I expected, and without trees it does feel a bit close to your neighbours. That was really my mistake for not reviewing the listing properly, I usually look for more secluded camping. I just thought it might be helpful to mention for anyone looking for more private spots.
Overall, it was a great experience and I’d happily recommend staying here. Thanks again for hosting us.
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Samuel
September 2025
6 m Class B
A stella environment to wind down and take in the sunset. GOOD EGGS!
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Haylee
September 2025
8 m pop-up camper
Group trip
I loved camping here. The location was perfect and quaint with good facilities. My friends and I enjoyed feeding the cows and the host was friendly and accommodating.
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Jason
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Nice secluded spot with flat ground right next to the little creek. Well maintained and provided a bin and fire pit. Would definitely come back!
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