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Ste
November 2025
8 m pop-up camper
With kids
The perfect place to camp for a few days. The site is huge, flat and runs along the side of the river. It’s beautiful country. Derek is a fantastic host and also respectful of your privacy whilst you’re camping there. The horses he has at his property became great friends to our kids! Great place. Cheers Derek.
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Jeanne-Marie
October 2025
9 m travel trailer
With pets
This is our second time camping at Derek's farm and his gem is now our favourite spot in Tassie. Derek is one of the nicest hosts ever. He has so much knowledge of the area. He brough some carrots and apples for the kids to feed the friendly horses. We had had a wonderful time and have already booked for the new year. Thank you Derek for sharing your beautiful property. You need to be fully self contained.
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Katrina
October 2025
5 m travel trailer
Great host meet us at the gate
Lovely clean and tidy and flat area
Great place to park up and explore the area
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Jess
September 2025
9 m Class B
With pets
We had such an amazing time at Ryelands again. Derek is such a wonderful host bringing carrots for our girls to feed his horses while also giving them both a little keepsake of a Spotted Quoll. This spot is beautiful and pure bliss with ample space for a group of just to enjoy on your own right by the riverside. Plus the wine Derek makes is fabulous! We will be back again
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Reece
September 2025
7 m Class A
Absolutely beautiful place, we stayed one night wish we had more time to stay longer.
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Clinton
August 2025
6 m travel trailer
Absolute river front with a well-stocked firewood pile, clean, quiet location.
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Kathy
August 2025
8 m travel trailer
Derek's place is stunningly beautiful, you are camping right on the river with plenty of flat space to perch. We have a rig that's the max size recommended for the site and it was a breeze to get in and out. The vista is stunning, peaceful and the site is so private and very well maintained, with clean tables and chairs and fire pits to use. The free firewood appreciated. Great communication and clear instructions. A very special place, thank you Derek.
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Brett
August 2025
8 m travel trailer
Beautiful spot to stay, nice and quiet and relaxing. Even got a few trout to top it off. Derek was a great host and we will definately be back.
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Chris
June 2025
8 m travel trailer
What an awesome spot. Derek is a wonderful host, friendly and very informative. Setup has tables, great fire pit and wood supplied. There is access to water straight out of the Derwent River, nothing fresher.
Great place to go and explore the Mt Field National Park, Gordon Dam or Salmon Ponds and a must is Plenty Cider right next door (to Salmon Ponds).
Close enough for a run into New Norfolk for their Saturday morning street market. Gretna Green Hotel is just up the highway.
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Rebecca
June 2025
6 m Class B
Can’t not recommend this place enough !! We had the best stay, the host Derek was so welcoming, thoughtful and helpful. We arrived to a pristine campsite with a fire ready to go. Derek gave us so much info about the area which we loved as first time visitors !!
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Meagan
June 2025
8 m pop-up camper
With kids
Absolutely picturesque spot on the river. Derek made us feel so welcomed and even had a surprise for the kids. Looking forward to visiting again in the warmer months to swim in the river.
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Daisy
April 2025
7 m travel trailer
Group trip
Derek is a wonderful host and the property is well set up. The fire pit and picnic table is a nice spot and the access to the Derwent River is perfect.
Closest he highway yet so quiet. Clean public toilet around the corner at Gretna is handy.
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Daryl
April 2025
7 m travel trailer
Group trip
Amazing location, sleeping with the running water of the river is so peaceful. The wine from the vineyard is very nice also.
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Claudia
April 2025
6 m Class A
Lovely quiet spot along the river. We kayaked 20 minutes down and came across a fur seal. Lots of platypus about. Derek was very friendly.
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John
March 2025
5 m travel trailer
Ryelands Farm & Vineyard is a great place to camp for a few days. Private and secluded with great river access and views.
We were lucky enough to spot a Quill at night , but the highlight was having the resident Platypus swim right up to me in the river.
Derek is a friendly easy going host who puts a lot of work into making his guests feel welcome.
The picnic table , bbq and firepit with ample wood provided made for an easy and comfortable stay. We didn’t manage to try Derek’s wine this visit but will on our return in the near future.
Some phone signal by the rivers edge was useful and an easy 15-20 minute drive to New Norfolk if you need to stock up and find a dump point.
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Karen
March 2025
8 m travel trailer
Loved our overnight stay at Ryelands … Derek was super lovely, the river was incredible and being able to purchase a bottle of Dereks wine was an added bonus❤️ would highly my recommend 👍👍
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Keith
March 2025
5 m Class B
The site is in a beautiful spot next to the river with plenty of space to relax. Derek was very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed his wine very much. There was a barbecue which could be used but due to wild fire restrictions at the time we didn't.
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Marcus
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Ryelands Farm & Vineyard
Another awesome trip to Ryelands has come and gone. Dereks unique place always makes for a great camping experience.
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Reg
February 2025
5 m car
Derek was so lovely and welcoming. The location was gorgeous. Thoughtful added touches with Umbrella and fire wood. Couldn’t fault it. Great for either singles, couples or small groups. The wine was lovely also. Well done Derek. Jo and Reg.
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Skye
February 2025
9 m pop-up camper
Great host, awesome spot and lovely wines. Really enjoyed our stay at Ryelands. Thanks Derek!
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