Elsewhere (Escape2Nature)
Hosted by Iolanda · Invergordon, New South Wales
5 sites · RV, Tent · 5 acres
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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96% Recommend65 Ratings · 55 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent ·
Riverside 3
Amazing time here, we booked site 3 which had lots of shade. The fire pits were a lovely addition
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Megan D.
2 reviews
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· February 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Riverside 2
Our new favourite place. Iolanda and Garth are great hosts and it's such a great place to wind down and relax 😎
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Rhiannon L.
8 reviews
Beautiful quiet spot by the river. Multiple spots to swim, spacious campsites with big fire pits. We saw some beautiful wildlife too. Very friendly host who came down to check in. No phone reception which we loved to disconnect for a night.
Kenedy H.
2 reviews
Everything about this location is amazing! Waterholes onsite for swimming shaded riverside for escaping the heat. Sites well maintained and hosts friendly and helpful. Gloucester tops waterfall and swimming hole at the end of the road 50 min drive away.
Donna W.
9 reviews
Highly recommended. Deep and big swimming holes with plenty of room for everyone. Camping site 3 was very shady so keep van cool during a 40deg day. Went up to Gloucester falls for a walk and swim. Try the infinity pool past the jumping rock. 3rd time back and will definitely be going again. Even saw a koala on road up to the falls. Dogs welcome Thanks Iolanda and hubby
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Narelle T.
4 reviews
We had a wonderful stay here for the long weekend. Great fresh water swimming and close to the Barrington Tops National Park for an easy day trip to Gloucester Tops walls and swim holes. So worth it. The sites were large and hosts friendly and accommodating. We are already planning our return trip.
Matt B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Riverside 1
Stayed 3 nights here recently. Absolutely beautiful property on a cracking stretch of the river. An easy drive into Gloucester Falls and not too far out of town if you need supplies. Gloucester is also a beautiful town. Worth a visit.
Hosts were great. Very friendly and accomodating. We will be back!
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Tim O.
1 year on Hipcamp
This is one of the most perfect sites we have ever stayed on.
The river is right next to where you park.
A fire pit was already prepared and we were able to purchase wood!
We were fortunate enough to meet the lovely Iolanda.
We even saw a platypus !! Prettiest drive in too - the river crossings are spectacular
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Sascha F.
7 reviews
We had a wonderful stay here for the past week. The campsite was incredibly quiet and peaceful, making it the perfect place to truly unwind and relax. The river was absolutely beautiful and quickly became our favorite spot—we spent hours swimming, relaxing, and enjoying the calm surroundings. It was exactly the kind of escape we were hoping for, and we would happily return.
Garth & Yolanda were very friendly and perfect hosts.
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Mark Y.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
10 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Riverside 2
Stayed here in a 24 foot caravan.
Tight squeeze to get in but if you’re good at manoeuvring you can manage. Definitely a good stay and owners are very helpful.
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Mathew S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
3 m pop-up camper ·
Riverside 1
The host was friendly and gave us a warm welcome. Beautiful spot. Plenty of space, and nice swimming holes. We were visited by king parrots, and we saw platypus in the creek. Nicely situated with a drive in one direction to Gloucester and hiking trails in beautiful arctic beach rain forest in the other.
David K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Riverside 5
So this beautiful place has 5 campsites. 5 you will find it is on a slight slope and not much shade so make sure you bring your own, the river access is great. Hosts were lovely! I recommend booking campsites 1,2 or 3 as they have shade and are closer to the waterhole.
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Teasha J.
3 reviews
We had mixed feelings about this camping spot. We booked Sites 4 and 5 to ensure privacy from other campers, however the sites are actually quite close together and not very well marked.
Access is a bit tricky — the gate into the property is very tight for a car, and a double gate would make entry much easier. The sites are also quite close to the road (around 10 metres), which meant a lot of dust and road noise. The road was very busy during our stay, although this may have been due to the Christmas/New Year period.
The owners are lovely and welcoming, but when escaping to nature we didn’t expect dirt bikes being ridden around the property or the owner using a tractor to clear land daily, which took away from the peaceful camping experience.
On the positive side, the property is close to the river, although access from the campsites can be a little difficult. There isn’t much shade on the sites, but this is great if you’re running solar. The real highlight was the wildlife and birdlife — we saw king parrots, goannas, water dragons, and even brown snakes, which was fantastic for nature lovers.
Overall, a spot with potential, especially for wildlife and solar camping, but some improvements could make it a more relaxing and private camping.
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Katie M.
3 reviews
We had mixed feelings about this camping spot. We booked Sites 4 and 5 to ensure privacy from other campers, however the sites are actually quite close together and not very well marked.
Access is a bit tricky — the gate into the property is very tight for a car, and a double gate would make entry much easier. The sites are also quite close to the road (around 10 metres), which meant a lot of dust and road noise. The road was very busy during our stay, although this may have been due to the Christmas/New Year period.
The owners are lovely and welcoming, but when escaping to nature we didn’t expect dirt bikes being ridden around the property or the owner using a tractor to clear land daily, which took away from the peaceful camping experience.
On the positive side, the property is close to the river, although access from the campsites can be a little difficult. There isn’t much shade on the sites, but this is great if you’re running solar. The real highlight was the wildlife and birdlife — we saw king parrots, goannas, water dragons, and even brown snakes, which was fantastic for nature lovers.
Overall, a spot with potential, especially for wildlife and solar camping, but some improvements could make it a more relaxing and private camping experience.
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Katie M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
8 m travel trailer ·
Riverside 2
Lolandas land was beautiful from arrival. Clear marking made it easy. Nestled up against hill protected us from weather and the peaceful flowing creek found us every afternoon relaxing after a day trip in the car. We even jagged a few sightings of the resident platypus
The cows and bird life were a bonus also
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Jodie L.
4 reviews
Great stay at Elsewhere (Escape2Nature) Site 2 on the Gloucester River. Amazing river access with easy entry to deeper pools and swimming holes. The site has plenty of shade and abundant wildlife, with loads of birdlife including a very friendly little kingfisher. We were also lucky enough to spot a platypus one evening (no photo, unfortunately!).
Our hosts, Iolanda and Garth, were warm and welcoming, and the work they’ve done on the property is fantastic — it genuinely felt like visiting old friends. While the site is close to the road, it didn’t affect our stay at all. We enjoyed a peaceful, relaxing visit and even had time to finish a couple of books.
Thanks for the hospitality and for sharing your beautiful property. This one will be on our roster for regular visits.
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Brian C.
6 reviews
Beautiful location on the pristine river. I heard big splashes which may have been platypus in two sections upstream and downstream from main waterhole. It’s close to Barrington tops for a day trip up to other waterholes and half hour from the gorgeous Gloucester town.
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Narelle T.
4 reviews
A wonderful spot right next to the river. Deep enough in parts to float in a tube; it was heaven.
The space was big enough for three vans and still room for our puppy to run and chase the frisbee.
Iolanda and her husband were wonderful hosts. Alway with a smile and a wave. We can’t thank them enough for letting us enjoy their little slice of paradise.
Celeste W.
2 reviews
Great location and lovely hosts. A well maintained site. It is close to the road so you do get some dust from passing traffic, but this is minimal and only a potential issue of wind is blowing the wrong way - not really a problem. The river is beautiful and well shaded. Thanks
Ben F.
3 reviews
Just had three days at riverside camp spot 1. This place is perfect. Large non crowded sites. Easy access to river swimming hole, large flat open space for games etc with others. Nights were cool but Garth delivered firewood right to our site for small fee. Water was clean and refreshing. Completely off grid but spaces are perfect for solar power. Our dog had the best time exploring amongst the river rocks and open grass area. Highly recommend. Hosts leave you be but are available if needed.
We will be back Simon and Nat
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Simon O.
3 years on Hipcamp
Second time we've stayed here. Awsome spot great hosts. One of our favourite spots to camp. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.
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Kyle M.
6 reviews
We love to camp near rivers as our kids love playing with water. We booked at Riverside 4 which is perfect for our young kids. The river on that side is shallow with clear water and is perfect for beginners in swimming. No fish on the river but was lucky to catch a massive eel. Lot's of trees for shade. Great sizable camp sites, peaceful and relaxing. We only had a couple who were camping nearby during our 4 days 3 nights stay at the campsite. Spacious ground for kids' activities. Loved riding around with our e-bike. Pop out mesh food covers is a must when camping this time of the year. Flies are annoying. Would definitely recommend this site to our camping mates. 👌🏕
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Vivienne A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
A Peaceful Stay on the Gloucester
4 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Riverside 5
Our stay at Elsewhere (Escape2Nature) – Riverside Camp 5 was a truly relaxing escape set within beautiful, peaceful scenery.
The campsite itself was immaculate, with fresh-cut grass and plenty of space to unwind. Being dog-friendly was a huge bonus — Luna had the time of her life swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Gloucester River right at our doorstep.
The hosts were friendly, welcoming, and genuinely kind. We’re incredibly grateful for their hospitality and for allowing us to stay on their land. When a family emergency meant we couldn’t arrive on the original day we’d booked, they were completely understanding and even checked in on us to make sure everything was okay — something we truly appreciated.
Mornings began to the sound of whipbirds calling through the valley, and evenings were spent cooking dinner to the laughter of kookaburras. Falling asleep to the river running over the nearby rapids, under a night sky that was absolutely next level, was nothing short of magical.
The campsite is close to the road, so there is occasional passing traffic, but it never detracted from the experience. Campsite 4 was nearby, yet far enough away that we weren’t disturbed at all. Directions were clear, concise, and easy to follow, making arrival stress-free.
We loved our short stay and left feeling rested, grounded, and already planning a return visit. A beautiful place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and simply be.
Craig P.
16 reviews
Absolute beauty of a spot! Easy access, very quiet and plenty of room to spread out. The river was a godsend over a few hot days of camping. Highly recommend for a place to disconnect.
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Chantal D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
Tent ·
Riverside 3
Scenic area, beautiful location by a flowing river and secluded enough to feel like your there alone. Would recommend and stay again.
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Nathan T.
2 reviews
Stunning location right by the river. Worth the drive to see this beautiful diverse country. A friend saw a platypus in the river!
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Stephen P.
10 reviews
We stayed two nights and were lucky to have place to ourselves. The second day was a scorcher after our drive up to gosford tops (we seen a spotted quoll! and a lyrebird) we come back and sat in river all afternoon which was lovely. Heaps of wrens weebills mistletoebirds, kookaburras and a bright blue kingfisher, and a wallaby stunning. The river was beautiful i wore crocs in as rocks on bed of waterway Waterhole is waist deep but water was low when we were there.
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Narelle H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
5 m car ·
Riverside 4
Beautiful camp ground along side a creek with a swimming hole surrounded by national parks
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S V.
2 reviews
Stunning spot. It was very lovely to camp directly next to the river and wake up to the river every morning. Beautiful property. Thank you for having us. We will be back
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Casey G.
5 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2025
5 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Riverside 3
We had a nice time staying here, but a few things to keep in mind. Getting in the gate with a van was very tricky, and the sites are quite narrow and unlevel — We booked site 3 but not suitable with a van. Site was not level and very shady therefore no sun for our solar. Sites 1, 2, 4 and 5 are the most level and get full sun, which is great if you’re running solar. The sites aren’t very private and are right by the road. As the national park and local caravan park are nearby, the road can get busy and a bit noisy. It's also not the best if you’re bringing dogs, since the road is very close.
That said, the outlook by the river is beautiful and the area is really peaceful. Overall, a decent spot if you’re okay with a bit of activity nearby and don’t mind being close to neighbors.
Kelly S.
7 reviews
Location
Invergordon, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Iolanda H.
Joined in July 2025Response rate: 100%
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