Gateway to Port Stephens
Hosted by Kelly H.
6 Vehicle/Tent sites
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Vehicle details
Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 7 meters allowed
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: flat
No Fifth wheels
Electrical hookup available
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV/tent site
4 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Potable water available
Showers available
Picnic table present
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 12:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Super Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Reviews
87% Recommend52 Ratings · 34 reviews
This campsite offers a basic yet satisfying camping experience. Campers appreciated the peaceful setting, clean facilities, and proximity to beaches and attractions. The presence of horses and availability of firewood added to the charm, although some found the area lacking in greenery and noted the cost was higher than expected. A few experienced issues with directions and amenities, but many enjoyed the friendly hosts and found the site a convenient base for exploring the region.
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Recommends
· May 2025
Very clean & dog friendly!
Tent · With pets
Everything you need for basic camping. Super clean toilet facilities. Lots of peace and quiet yet close enough to access all the area has to offer. Good communication re facilities. Thanks for a pleasant first Hipcamp experience!
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Dawn C.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
22 ft pop-up camper · With kids
Loved this little spot. Open space for the kids to run around. Beautiful sunsets to watch. Horses to pat. Plenty of firewood to use. Toilet was clean. We didn't use the solar shower as we showered at the beaches at the end of the day. Overall tho we would love to come back to this beautiful little spot and bring family and friends.
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Lauren R.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
13 ft Class B
Quite a good location, driving distance to lots of beaches. Easy to find and clear arrival instructions. Good toilet and sink in the shed.
Isabel H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Camping spot
Tent · With kids
Awesome, quiet place, too camp and relax, Steve was a great host, thank you for taking my sons on the quad, only thing I could say, is need a few extra toilets and more privacy for the shower. But overall, a great place, highly recommend.
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Rodney S.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Gateway, Salt Ash
Superb spot with solar shower and flushing toilet - beyond what we expected. Steve and Kelly even provided kindling and firewood for us! Close to sand dunes, go karts and beautiful beaches! Really nice to know the dogs were welcome too (even with their horses) - really lovely to camp with the dogs - a pretty rare find.
Stephanie W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Loved it
16 ft Class B
Everything you could need. So close to all the beaches yet so quiet too. Owners lovely and rescued me when I couldn't put the van awning back in place. Not too far from shops, petrol etc which was a bonus
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Catherine O.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent
Really good spot :) enjoyed our time there, The owners were really nice and the horse beside us did not stink at all!!!
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Alex C.
5 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· January 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With kids
Convenient location, host is very responsive to sms and accommodating. More expensive than most sites.
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Vicky B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
9 ft Class B
Loved this spot, huge area for campers and caravans, power and toilets are convenient and Steve (the host) was super responsive and knowledgeable
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Courtney K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Peaceful and beautiful
16 ft Class B
Loved our stay at Gateway to Port Stephens, easy to find and a lovely spot. The shed with power and the toilet was so convenient. Really enjoyed getting to know the horsie next door, would love to come again :)
Olivia K.
4 reviews
Not recommend
· January 2025
Very disappointed. Do not stay here
Tent
First of all - the cost of $72/night comes with the expectation that the site would be well maintained and inviting, however this was not our experience. When we arrived directions to the property were unclear, leading us down the wrong road. When we finally figured out where to go we arrived in someone’s horse paddock without a blade of grass. Toilet and wash up sink were in the same shed. Not to mention, the “Powered sight” was a single electrical box in the middle of the property. Was very uninviting and made us feel very uncomfortable we ended up booking another place (without a refund) and stayed somewhere else for half the price which was much nicer. No way should this place be able to charge such a price. Have been to many Hipcamp sites for less than $20/night for much better value. Do not stay here. Would not sleep here for free.
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Summer M.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· January 2025
19 ft Class B
This Hipcamp did not look like the photos (no green grass, it was dry & dirt)…the cows in the paddock next to me had nicer grass! Speaking of cows…the methane was strong!!!!
Only one toilet for everyone to use, no shower & unsure about the portable water.
Was definitely not worth the $70 odd dollars I paid for one night.
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Penelope A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Great launching point for the area
Tent
Great location for exploring the peninsula, campsite provided plenty of space and amenities to make camping that little bit easier. Sand pegs needed in some parts of the paddock.
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William B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · With pets
Big paddock full of burrs and cat heads. More than double the price of any other powered site we went to. When I say powered, one power point in the middle of the paddock. Toilet in same area as kitchen sink etc. was only for one night thank god.
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Michael C.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
19 ft travel trailer · With pets
We enjoyed our stay for the week, they restricted the amount of camps each night so it wasn’t overcrowded, amenities are basic and what we expected, we came prepared having electricity was a surprise but you will require a fairly long power lead close to all the beaches and pet friendly.
Bruce T.
4 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· January 2025
22 ft Class A · With kids
The site is a rectangular sandpitch that - in our view - has nothing attractive (esp. compared to the other campgrounds we have been to). There is power and a toilet. But the water in the toilet was often not available.
Very positive: Hosts are very nice. When we got stuck in the sand st the site with out motorhome they immediately came with their tractor and pulled us out.
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Christian K.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· January 2025
22 ft travel trailer
I would highly not recommend this campsite. We booked two nights and paid $146. After 5 hours drove from other camp site, we were shocking this is the site we paid for $73/night, it was completely different to the photos in hipcamps website. We want to leave since we have arrived, however we felt exhausted after 5 hours drove from the other campsite, it was not safe to drive to home, so we decided to stayed one and left next early morning. It was the worst campsite never had., it ruined our trip, we paid $200 per day for the caravan, as because the poorer environment we have end up earlier. This site shouldn’t open for public, videos provided for other camper references
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Kwai T.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· January 2025
Nice spot, needs designated areas
19 ft travel trailer
This camp is definitely the gateway to Port Stephens. 25 minutes to Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay.
Our time was mostly pleasant, the facilities are clean and you have access to power for your van and the owners are nice. Finding water nearby for your caravan can be a bit of a challenge. My only problem was that because there’s no designated camping area’s people will camp right near you or take your spot after you’ve been on a day trip, despite having your gear around. I think there should be designated marked campsites, first in, first served.
The sunsets are very nice, so is the horse.
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Christopher P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
16 ft car
Beautiful open area with very clean amenities and very easy to find
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Steve C.
6 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· December 2024
18 ft travel trailer
Fairly grim paddock, 30+ people sharing a single toilet with limited privacy from the shed it sits in. Good in a squeeze as somewhere to spend a night.
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Lachie M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent · With kids
Great spot close enough to Anna Bay. Clean toilet and camp kitchen 👍
Nicole J.
4 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Awesome!
Tent
Great site. So close to Nelson Bay and Stockton Beach.
Not overcrowded even in peak times.
Amenities are clean!
Hosts are super friendly.
Would camp again!
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Savas M.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent
Super easy stop over spot. Beautiful sunset, nice view of farm/horses nearby & grateful for the supplied facilities. Would recommend 👌🏻
Shardae D.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent · With kids
I love this campaign farm; we enjoyed the Christmas holidays very much, and my kids feed horses. The toilet is very clean and we organise the kitchen equipment.
Highly recommended
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Asghar A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
16 ft Class B
Stunning area! Was a great, simple and easy place to camp up and have a fire! The shed with running water and wash up supplies was a huge bonus.
So much nature around and a beautiful 45 minute walk through bush and the sand dunes to the water!
Loved it
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Nick C.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Peaceful Escape in Nature
Tent
We had such a lovely experience at this camp! The facilities were clean and well-maintained, with the toilets spotless and the kitchen with the basics, making everything so convenient. Having water available made washing dishes easy.
We stayed on Saturday night, and it was just us there, which made it feel extra special and peaceful. We could even make our own fire, which added to the cozy atmosphere.
The surroundings were stunning—horses grazing nearby, plenty of nature to explore, and a breathtaking sunset to end the day. We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back!
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Iveta H.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
22 ft Class B · With pets
Lovely site with horses and cows nearby. Handy having power in shed.
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Junidah K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent
Great camp site
Beautiful horses and scenery around and in great location for us
Decent toilet and kitchen appliances supplied
Would definitely recommend
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Richeal C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Excellent place
Tent
Excellent place to stay to visit nearby places in NewCastle
Friendly host
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Vijaya Sai Y.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Quaint caravan site
22 ft Class A
Good site, but a little squeezed together. Very much, first come, first served.
Very clean and tidy amenities, if a little outdated.
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Phillip M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Hosted by Kelly H.
Joined in February 2024Things to do nearby
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