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MaMiKa Herefords

98%

· Gloucester, New South Wales

380 acres hosted by Karen M.

3 Vehicle/Tent sites

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Amazing views

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Karen is a Star Host

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Family-friendly

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An exclusive, natural camping experience. Our property is located on the beautiful Gloucester River under the picturesque Bucketts Mountains. The river is a fresh mountain river running from the foothills of Barrington Tops. We are an active beef cattle farm. We run approximately 130 head of cattle. You will see our herds of cattle across the paddocks, which includes pregnant cows, young cattle, our calves, and of course Bentley our bull. We will endeavour to run our cattle outside of the paddocks containing the campsites, however in the event we need to use these paddocks, the campsite will be secured by temporary electric fencing to ensure your safety. For this reason, we ONLY allow dogs to stay if they remain on a lead or tethered run at all times. If a dog is sighted off a leash, you will be asked to leave, and you will not be refunded any visit. The Bucketts are within the country belonging to the Biripi and Worimi peoples, with Gloucester being known as Mookibakh. In the native language, the Bucketts mountains (the Buccan Buccan) means the “father of stones looking down on sacred land.” We certainly think you will agree when you see our beautiful campsites! Most of the year the river is lovely and clear and ideal for swimming, fishing, photography or just enjoying. There is also some really nice bike riding and walking opportunities around the Gloucester Memorial Park. We are a short 5 minute drive from Gloucester CBD with lovely cafes and shops. We are approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Barrington Tops should you wish to visit. You are likely to see a variety of birdlife including Wedgetail Eagles, Black Cockatoos, Black Shouldered Kites, Kookaburras and Butcher Birds. You may also see some native animals including kangaroos, possums, echidnas and you may even see a platypus or turtle in the river, if you are lucky! All of our campsites are perfect for having a campfire (fire season dependent). Also be sure to bring your telescope as you’ll be amazed at the stargazing at night with no light pollution or other pollution for that matter. The night sky is truly a sight to see with clear viewings of the Milky Way, Southern Cross, Scorpion and Orion’s Belt. Countless hours could be spent watching the stars and looking for constellations. Our property is ideal for self-contained vans, camper trailers, medium motor homes, tents or swags, it’s up to you. There are no toilets so only suitable if you have your own toilet facilities and take away all waste when you leave. All toilet waste, leaving our property is very important and an absolutely essential requirement for all visitors. There is no rubbish collection on the campsites. You will be required to take all rubbish off the property when you leave. No rubbish can be burnt in any campfires at all. There is bins in the township of Gloucester. There is also no fresh water on supply for our campers. You should bring sufficient water with you before entering the property. The river is melted mountain ice, ad rain fall run off, hence you can drink it if you are satisfied with its purity. However, we do not provide drinking or potable water. You will have very good mobile and internet coverage across the property. Besides Gloucester, Dungog and historic Stroud village are nearby as well as Barrington Tops World Heritage wilderness area and national park. We have only recently opened up our property for guests and we are sure you will enjoy it far more than a crowded traditional caravan park or campground. NB - the following is fire season depedent. We do also have some limited bags of firewood for sale at $20 a bag - let us know when you book if you need some. You can also bring your own firewood if you wish. It is essential that you ensure the fire is completely out before leaving the fire. Our campsites are in active paddocks and hence the risk of fire spreading is real. We trust our campers to make sure the fire is either put out with water or has completely died out. When you make a reservation at the property we will always endeavour to put you in your preferred location as best we can. However if we are impacted by adverse weather or need to run cattle on certain parts of the farm then we may need to make a change to the actual site you are in and trust you understand. Additionally, offer farm tours which include hand feeding of cattle, an overview of the operation and some interesting facts on running a breeding cattle farm. The farm tours are $50 for 2 people for an hour. Extra people are $10 per head to a max of 4 people per tour. Advise us if you would like to book a farm tour when you book and we can coordinate a time for you. We look forward to you visiting our farm!

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20 Ratings · 17 reviews

Anne C.recommends

April 20, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 3

Anne and Oscar

Site 3 was beautiful. Great access to water and protection from sun and rain when sheltered under the trees. Great views of the mountains and black stary nights. Very peaceful just cows passing in the paddocks.

David A.

April 15, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 3

We could not make it because of the weather. The site was soggy and then the owners were away which was all OK. The only thing that was disappointing is we not offered a discount or refund. I have to say the communication was great and I an sure the property is lovely as it is well placed.

Rhonda B.recommends

April 4, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 3

Loved our stay @ MaMiKa farm! We camped right on the riverside on site 3 which was the perfect location. Private & peaceful area with no other campers in sight. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking & a bit of fishing. Also enjoyed our camp fire at night. Our hosts Max, Karen & Mikayla were very friendly, helpful & welcoming. Will definitely return! Hopefully soon!

Annie H.recommends

April 1, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 2

Who would have thought you could have absolute peace and quiet, in a beautiful setting, with amazing views and wonderful hosts, on the Easter Long Weekend! The seclusion, whilst at the same time being so close to town, was a bonus. The booking and directions all went seamlessly, thank you so much Karen and Max!

Bret C.recommends

March 30, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 1

We were lucky enough to stay on site 1 at Karen and Max's property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to another visit. Max and his daughter showed us to our site and pointed other sites on the property. There are only 3 sites altogether and we couldn't see or hear anyone else from our site, a fantastic place to get away from the crowds on a long weekend. Max gave us some tips about the local markets and a delicious pastry shop in Gloucester, which was delicious. The site area we had was massive and we chose to camp along the fence line so we could hear the river flowing. It was only a short walk down to the river, which was crystal clear. It was the perfect temperature for a swim. If you walk down through the river from the entry area you find some lovely deep swimming areas. Such a lovley spot and only a few minutes into Gloucester to explore the shops. We also took the opportunity to explore Barrington Tops, which is conveniently located for a day trip. The property really has everything you could ask for without all the crowds. Thanks again Karen and Max for allowing us to stay.

Rebecca A.recommends

March 28, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 2

Best HipCamp around!

MaMiKa was amazing. A beautiful private campsite near the creek, with a backdrop of the mountains. Max and Karen were two of the most genuine, warm and welcoming hosts we have met. Our kids loved the farm and feeding the cows. Super convenient location, easy access, private and secluded. The creek swim was beautiful too. Highly recommended staying here!

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Guringai and Biripi First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Karen M.Joined in May 2023

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour

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