# Fern Valley Ranch See photos, check availability, and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-AU/land/new-south-wales-fern-valley-ranch-pw1h1mnw - **Location:** Somersby, New South Wales, Australia - **Price:** from AU$55.00/night - **Rating:** 99% recommend (1521 reviews) - **Sites:** 21 - **Size:** 100 acres - **Host:** Jiji L. ## Overview Are you looking for a retreat to get away from the city, or a refreshing alternative to a caravan park along your journey? 🌱 We are a Private Property working farm with a few CAMPSITES nestled in our Orchard or in the Pine Trees paddock, (with amenities); or for more of a comfortable and unique stay, try our CHARMING, CONVERTED SCHOOL BUS or our newest offering- 'Tiny Fern' our TINY HOME! 🌱 You are not just booking a campsite, School Bus or Tiny Home; you are booking an immaculately maintained private property, complimentary fire pit for each site, clean amenities (including hot showers), stunning 10m cascading waterfall viewing right on the property, two relaxing bush walks, animal feeding, and the tranquillity- these are all included! 🌱 Unwind; relax by the campfire with quiet cup of tea. Leave the city behind and tune back in to the bird life and whistle of the breeze among the tall trees. -- PLEASE SEE INDIVIDUAL LISTINGS FOR MORE DETAILS AND DO NOT MESSAGE US FOR AVAILABILITY (unless you're checking our dog quota). You will miss out! CHECK AND BOOK VIA THE CALENDAR. = 🌱 CAMPSITES- Max. 5 campers (see Campsite Listing for number and type of dwellings allowed per site.) 🌱 SCHOOL BUS GLAMPING- Max. 4 guests (no pets)- can book separate Add-On campsites, max. 4 sites. 🌱TINY HOUSE GLAMPING "Tiny Fern"- Max. 4 guests (no pets)- can book separate Add-on campsites, max. 4 sites. 🌱 ADD-ON CAMPSITES- Get friends to camp next to you in the Bus or Tiny Fern. ❌ NO ENTERING ANY WATER ON THE PROPERTY incl. the waterfall, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU DO NOT RESPECT OUR RULES. If you want to swim, there are beaches within half an hour from our farm. - We are just an hour between Sydney and Newcastle; and 15 minutes to Gosford. THINGS TO DO IN THE CENTRAL COAST: - Australian Reptile Park - Great North Walk - Fire Creek Botanical Winery - Mount Penang Farmers Market - Mangrove Creek Dam - Many Cafes & chocolate shop -BEACHES: The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Shelley, Terrigal - Gosford Regional Gallery - Edogawo Commemorative Gardens - Take a drive to the small village of Spencer - Golf clubs are all nearby. ## Highlights - **Best Hipcamps in New South Wales:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026. - **Best in New South Wales: 3rd place:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023. - **Great for groups:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups. - **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids. - **Jiji is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences. - **Romantic:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic. - **Creature comforts:** Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen. ## Amenities - **Amenities:** Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table, Laundry, Playground - **RV amenities:** Generators - **Activities:** Hiking, Wildlife watching - **Terrain:** Forest, River, stream, or creek, Waterfall, Field, Farm, Ranch ## Sites - **Orchard & Pine Trees Camping** (rv-tent, up to 5 guests, AU$55.00/night) - **Charming Converted School Bus** (van-bus, up to 4 guests, AU$185.00/night) - **ADD-ON Campsites ONLY** (tents, up to 5 guests, AU$55.00/night) - **'Tiny Fern' (Tiny Home)** (tiny-home, up to 4 guests, AU$325.00/night) ## Recent reviews > Great again > > - William O., October 30, 2026 > Great location and facilities. Really enjoyed our time here > > - Shric H., October 28, 2026 > Another great stay, I recommend! > > - William O., October 25, 2026 > Fern Valley is where we started our camping journey, and it was amazing to see that 1 year since our last visit, this already amazing site has had so much love and uplift put into it that it's even better than our first stay (another toilet block has been installed near pines camping, and the sites have been expanded)! This time, we booked out a big group camp occupying both the bus, tiny fern cabin and surrounding add on sites. It was an amazing experience and unforgettable trip. Fern Valley was the perfect site for us to introduce many friends as first time campers, with the various accommod… > > - Joshua H., October 25, 2026 > Fern Valley is where we started our camping journey, and it was amazing to see that 1 year since our last visit, this already amazing site has had so much love and uplift put into it that it's even better than our first stay (another toilet block has been installed near pines camping, and the sites have been expanded)! This time, we booked out a big group camp occupying both the bus, tiny fern cabin and surrounding add on sites. It was an amazing experience and unforgettable trip. Fern Valley was the perfect site for us to introduce many friends as first time campers, with the various accommod… > > - Joshua H., October 25, 2026