Bai-Yai River Eco-Camp & Artist Retreat
Hosted by Jill · Retreat, New South Wales
2 guests max · 2 beds · 1 toilet
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100% Recommend37 Ratings · 31 reviews
Peaceful, off grid, conservation property. Fir lovers of the simple pleadires of life.
Lynda D.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Very peaceful, no neighbours or farm animals near the vicinity. The amenities provided are great tho I used my own camp equipment. Easy directions.
Sam M.
7 reviews
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· September 2024
Beautiful place in the creek with toilet and shower. Very basic but that’s what I loved about the stay
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Angela E.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2024
10 m Class B · With kids ·
Bai-Yai River Outlook Camping
We had a really nice time camping by the river, it is always great when you have a campsite to yourself. The shelter/toilet/pump shower were all an added bonus. Lovely hosts. We recommend this spot.
Josh B.
6 reviews
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· March 2024
Remote and interesting, natural and wild. Comfy beds and all amenities are very clean. There is swimming and walking as well. Both of us had a great time feeling super relaxed and Jill was a helpful and lovely host. Rob and Luke.
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Robert H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2023
Amazing spot by the river with great amenities provided, Will definitely be back!
Jack K.
2 years on Hipcamp
Perfect place to get away from it all over Easter. It’s a very beautiful and peaceful spot. We appreciated being the only family booked in so we could really enjoy our time together. Our boys had a ball kayaking, rock hopping and cooking damper. The sound of the river washing over rocks gave us all the best nights sleep. Jill was very flexible and accomodating with our arrival time which we needed to delay due to rain on the first day. We would love to come back one day.
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Rebecca W.
2 years on Hipcamp
We would recommend this most beautiful, quiet little hideaway to everyone!
We had a lovely 2 nights with friends and was so peaceful and enjoyable and the river amazing.
The amenities are rustic and add to the charm of this beautiful bush retreat.
We highly recommend!
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Sandy C.
2 years on Hipcamp
Absolutely beautiful slice of paradise. Completely off grid. Perfect space to disconnect from the world in nature.
Fall asleep with the tranquil sounds of the river flowing next to you.
Facilities are exactly what you need - wonderful undercover kitchen area (byo cooking gear), toilet and shower next to a firepit overlooking the river.
Jill and Yoshi are amazing hosts, super friendly and happy to help where needed but also leave you undisturbed to enjoy the space.
Can't recommend highly enough!
Seamus K.
2 reviews
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· October 2022
4 m Class B · Group trip ·
Bai-Yai River Outlook Camping
Thanks Jill & Yoshi, We had a a great time at Bai-Yai. Even though the river was flowing fast and high we did manage a couple of glimpse of a platypus! The campsite remains firm even with all the previous rain. Until we see you next time.
Darryl C.
3 reviews
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· September 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Bai-Yai River-Rock Hideaway Camping
Such a beautiful place to stay the river created such a beautiful backdrop to the already picturesque landscape. Jill was so lovely and showed us around the whole area!! If im back down this way I'll definitely be back!
Kayla C.
11 reviews
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· September 2022
River camping at it's natural best
5 m pop-up camper · Group trip ·
Bai-Yai River Outlook Camping
We feel so lucky to find and camp at Jill and Yoshi's property. Utterly gorgeous part of the country, right on the river where the Macdonald converges with the Namoi. We arrived right when the Peel, Macdonald and Namoi were in flood. However all campsites are high and dry where we could sit and watch the raging river. One end of the campsite (where we were) was closer to the rapids, the white noise of the river lulled me to sleep, it was devine. The river is calm and flat at the other end of the campsite, making for subdued river sounds and serenity :)
We were a party of 3 campers so were able to spread out across the large, mostly flat camp site. Could of been 10 campers and we'd still all comfortably fit.
Definitely 4WD only with off road campers. Vans would not fit between the trees to even access the site. Bring all your supplies and as this is a beautiful conservation property, leave nothing but your footprints.
The camping experience is more 'glamping' thanks to the clean long drop and shower (wood heated water in a drum - worked great) and fabulous camp kitchen.
Jill and Yoshi also provided filtered drinking water, some fire wood (we always bring our own/extra) and were welcoming helpful hosts :)
We are all planning return trips together, with others, by ourselves.
Jill and Yoshi's property is truly a stunning naturally beautiful place to spend time.
Michele & Jason O.
4 reviews
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· July 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Bai-Yai River Outlook Camping
Great spot to sit and look out at the river rolling past.
Loved having the covered camp kitchen area with the toilet and shower (will try the shower next time when we don’t camp in Winter) and the different options for cooking our meals was most appreciated by our keen camp cook.
Jill was really nice showing us around.
Already looking forward to coming back.
Aj M.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2022
Quiet and peaceful camping
7 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Bai-Yai River Outlook Camping
We really enjoyed our time at Bai-Yai River Outlook Camping. We were the only guests, so it was very quiet and peaceful. The outlook was beautiful and our sons enjoyed a lot of time playing at the edge of the river. The camp kitchen area, camp oven and shower all added to our camping experience.
Kellie R.
2 reviews
What a wonderful place! Found it very hard to leave. Beautiful, private, great swimming in the river. The wood fired shower was a treat. Jill was a lovely host. Some terrific walks in their property and in the national park next door. Highly recommended!!
Bob P.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· February 2022
100% recommended, not only for the incredible and peaceful spot, the only sound you could hear was the water running in the river, but also for the wonderful hosts Jill and Yoshi.
Pedro A.
3 reviews
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· February 2022
This has to be the best campsite I stayed at so far. Yoshi and Jill are lovely hosts, super helpful and caring. A very well looked after spot, no reception and just the sound of birds and the river to keep you company. Wallabies will certainly be your next door guests.
Maria Carolina V.
7 reviews
Was very private with no one around, nice river to swim in
Haley F.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2022
This is such a beautiful site run by beautiful hosts Jill and Yoshi. From waking up each morning to going to bed at night, we felt totally relaxed. The river was beautiful to swim in and the land belonging to the hosts was full of life. It was simply wonderful spending time here and we were lucky enough to see the rare and endangered Bells turtle while there. We can not wait to get back to this very special spot.
Kevin R.
12 reviews
We loved the magic of a quiet bush camp, a babbling river for scenery, thrown in with some interesting extras we’ve not seen before in our bush camping travels. The luxury of a hot shower using the rocket stove to heat water, and oven roasts using the bush oven. It was lovely relaxing on the verandah of the camp kitchen. Thank you Jill and Yoshi for your hospitality and sharing of your fabulous hidden oasis.
Julie M.
3 reviews
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· December 2021
Our stay at Bai Yai was just awesome .Communication with Jill was very smooth with clear and precise directions to the camp-site .Setting was in an idyllic natural surrounding .Loved the simplicity of the camp site .We ll definitely be returning to Bai Yai :)
Kerri M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Fantastic little spot my partner and I haven't stopped telling everyone about the trip. Loved swimming in the river and relaxing under the little shelter kitchen area listening to the river while reading a book. 10/10 will definitely be back 😀
Sarah B.
4 years on Hipcamp
This was a beautiful private campsite overlooking a river nestled in the bush. The facilities were fantastic, as was our host Jill who met us upon arrival and showed us around. We would highly recommend Jill and Yoshi's Bai Yai campsite to any other campers.
Thankyou Jill and Yoshi!
Alistair C.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2021
A fantastic place to camp. Location and view were spectactular. Camp kitchen, hot shower and toilet all first class. A credit to the hosts.
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Greg D.
5 reviews
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· April 2021
Group trip ·
Bai-Yai River Outlook Camping
It was superb. A truly beautiful location. The river was flowing hard given recent floods but the camp site was dry and high. It was well kept and well appointed with the camp kitchen complete with solar lights and a shower. The rocket stove gave great showers with very little firewood. Thanks you so much Jill & Yoshi. We will definitely be back. Darryl & Cynthia
Darryl C.
3 reviews
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· March 2021
Had a wonderful stay at platypus hut. Jill and Yoshi were wonderful hosts, they have a beautiful property and their care and love of the land is so evident. The camp kitchen and toilet and shower were amazing and the little hut provided welcome shelter in inclement weather. Right on the edge of the river And great for swimming A perfect place to retreat and respect nature in all its beauty
Wendy G.
5 reviews
It was an honour and pure pleasure to enjoy the wonderful bush camp at Bai-Yai. Hosts Jill and Yoshi provided us with the camp essentials to have a wonderful relaxing and peaceful experience. We enjoyed the river and the plentiful bird life, which provided excellent photo opportunities. This is one spot that we would like to visit again and again for many years to come.
Many thanks for your hospitality.
Bob and Cheryl
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Bob M.
3 reviews
Peaceful, beautiful campsite with toilet, shower and camp kitchen on hand. We met Jill who was welcoming and helpful. Easy access to the river where you can sit and relax in the shade all day.
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Jo B.
2 reviews
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· September 2020
Group trip ·
Bai-Yai River Outlook Camping
What a wonderful, peaceful gem. Jill and Yoshi are wonderful hosts and caretakers of this special part of the world. Can't wait to go back.
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Adam L.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2019
Beautiful property, idyllic location on stunning river
Facilities great/glam ping!
Great birdwatching and walks along the river
Hosts Jill and Yoshi very friendly and obliging
Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway to reconnect with nature
John and Jill
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John B.
4 reviews
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Retreat, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jill & Yoshi K.
Joined in May 2017Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 8 hours
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