Glencairn Estate Campground

My little boys loved the camp and got to see the domestic animals including the peacocks. Walking track to the dam was great with lots of wildlife. Close distance to Brunswick Heads for fishing and swimming. Definitely come back at some point.

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· October 2026

6 m rooftop tent ·

Great spot. Close to Byron but away from the busy campsites.

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· October 2026

Great camp spot

5 m campervan · With pets ·

Great camp spot, nice atmosphere, enough space and easy to find based off self check in instructions from the owner (even when you get there after sunset). Just a short drive to Byron and even shorter drive to “the Farm” byron bay. Enjoyed our 1 night stop over there.

Not recommend

· September 2026

4 m rooftop tent ·

Dear Hipcamp Management Team, I am writing to formally escalate a serious complaint concerning a Hipcamp property hosted by Giorgio, relating to disclosure, guest safety, chemical spraying and the ongoing conduct of the host after these concerns were raised. I booked this property specifically because it was presented as an isolated camping environment. During my stay, however, workers repeatedly arrived at approximately 7:00 a.m. and commenced vegetation-management works in close proximity to occupied camping areas. Most concerningly, these works involved the application of a glyphosate-based herbicide while guests, animals and children were present on or around the camping area. I had not been informed before booking or before the commencement of these works that contractors would be entering the property and undertaking chemical spraying in the vicinity of occupied campsites. I subsequently raised these concerns with the property owner. Rather than receiving clear information about when the works would occur, what products were being used, what precautions were being taken, or whether guests should vacate the area during spraying, I have continued to experience a lack of meaningful disclosure. My concern is therefore not simply that maintenance work occurred during my stay. It is that a guest was occupying what was understood to be an isolated camping environment while chemical vegetation-management activities were being undertaken nearby, without adequate prior disc

Mixed feelings

· September 2026

4 m rooftop tent ·

I’ll say this much. It was a beautiful place with such an amazing vibe until 7 am in the morning when council or government workers rocked up to start spraying the hillside the walking parts and the camping area with glyphosate. I contacted the owner at Georgio who seems to be very nonchalant about what I had noticed. I’d expressed to him that it was within his best interest to be looking at the best interest of his patrons by disclosing this information information if if you have dogs or children I wouldn’t suggest going there at this stage as he has large amounts of glyphosate being sprayed arround the areas where camping takes place sprayed around around the pathways that are provided for animals and children to walk on

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· September 2026

9 m travel trailer ·

We had an overnight stay at Glencairn Estate and wish we could have stayed 2 more nights. It’s peaceful and surrounded by beautiful land but very accessible to the highway. It’s quite a narrow drive in but manageable. The six sites are all together in a clearing. We have a 22ft caravan and sites 1-4 were all accessible for our set up, Sites 5 & 6 are probably more suited to smaller set ups. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. The tap is on the RHS as you drive in which is perfect for filling up before your stay. We had phone service there but the site also has free Starlink Wifi. We walked the trails and were greeted by some very well looked after goats, chicken, stunning peacocks, turkeys and even an emu! We hope to make it back to this lovely site!

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· September 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

Very good camping and very close to everything I definitely recommend

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· September 2026

5 m rooftop tent · With kids ·

Great little spot, camp areas were very roomy with picnic tables and a fire pit, small walk to the coffee trailer on the main road which was great too, will definitely be back

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· August 2026

Great Spot

6 m pop-up camper ·

Good Spot! Easy instructions to find and access the property. Nice flat campsite with good fire pit and the picnic table was a plus. Somewhat private from other campers. The coffee van at the end of the driveway is also super handy.

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· August 2026

8 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Nice flat sites for caravan. A little traffic going past from property. On the whole very quiet.

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· August 2026

Peace!!

Tent ·

Brilliant place, clean and peaceful! Lots of space, tables and fire pit provided. Will definitely return. It's in a great location not far from Byron and Brunswick heads.

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· August 2026

Classic Camping

Tent ·

Nice open camp area for marvellous views of the star strung sky. There are benches and tables which makes organising dinner much easier, plus a little fire pit. A little gem of an animal farm just a small stroll away tucked under the meadow.

Not recommend

· July 2026

14 m travel trailer ·

We don’t usually leave negative reviews, but we feel it’s important to provide honest feedback for future travellers. We completely understand that the recent weather and rain were beyond the owners’ control, and we appreciate that. However, the access road had numerous potholes, was very narrow in sections, and offered very limited opportunities to turn around. For anyone travelling with a larger setup like our Chevy 2500 and 19.6ft caravan, it was quite difficult to navigate. The six campsites were also positioned extremely close together. This would probably work well if you were travelling as a group, but if you’re looking for space or privacy, it felt far too cramped. We also found there was quite a bit of vehicle traffic, with cars travelling to and from the cabins passing through multiple times during our stay, which took away from the peaceful camping experience we were expecting. The location itself is great and being close to Byron Bay is definitely a positive. Unfortunately, we also felt the views were quite different to how they appeared in the photos. While promotional images naturally show a property at its best, our experience on arrival didn’t reflect what we had anticipated. Considering the site layout, access, and overall experience, we felt the nightly rate was overpriced. We had originally booked and paid for three nights but made the decision to leave after the first night. We don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews, and this is actually the first time.

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· July 2026

Lovely setting!

7 m travel trailer · With pets ·

We really liked the proximity of this camp to Byron Bay. It was well maintained and had a fire pit and a picnic table per site. Such a shame a thunderstorm occurred pretty much as we arrived there! A windy road out but think this is a lovely place with a coffee van at the front gate!!❤️

Mixed feelings

· July 2026

Lovely if quiet

5 m pop-up camper · With pets ·

We had a lovely time at Glencairn, although the campsites are way too close - we were lucky one night to have the place to ourselves, unfortunately the other night our neighbours were 9 young lads celebrating a birthday til the morning.. Animals are fun

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· July 2026

Great spot

8 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Great hipcamp. Tucked away with a great view too boot. Dog friendly and fire pit at every site. Site 1 and 2 are probably the biggest. Site 1 is tucked away in the corner and not affected by headlights on the road from through traffic to the cabins. It is shadowed by mid afternoon this time of year (June) with high terrain to the north and west. Sites 3 and 4 next biggest. Probably the pick if solar is critical to you. Sites 5 and 6 smallest and could be a struggle to get a large van in there. Road in a bit worn, so go slow. Great proximity to Byron

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· June 2026

10 m travel trailer · With kids ·

Great spot just outside of Byron bay, and close to the cool stuff in the Hinterland. If you want to escape the caravan parks and have a fire pit, This is the place to go. There’s a water tap if you need more water aswell and the coffee van is amazing with a really genuine vibe. Also make sure you turn where the coffee van is as this is the road to the campground. We had a 10m overall length caravan

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· June 2026

8 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Great spot to take a good rest and enjoy the country side and the coffee. Site was immaculate and water available. Thank you we will come again.

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· April 2026

Great option to base near Byron

7 m travel trailer · With kids ·

Nice spot well located and well laid out sites. Well priced for school holidays when we had our stay. Coffee shop was great!

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· April 2026

6 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Great site. Pretty close to other campers, but not close enough to be disturbed. Nice well maintained walks around the property, and the animals are a huge plus. Giorgio was a very responsive host. Surroundings are great too. Would recommend a stay here.

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· April 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

Good views, great location. Clean area. Would recommend

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· March 2026

5 m Class B ·

Lovely property in super handy location. Close to the highway yet not close enough to have any road traffic etc. Loved greeting the animals and the coffee cart at the end of the driveway.

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· January 2026

Nature stay near Byron

We enjoyed our stay. A bit more expensive than we’ve usually paid, but was worth it due to its close proximity to Byron. We loved how wild the camping spaces were, you feel immersed in nature. Camping sites are well-maintained with a fire pit and park bench.

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· January 2026

Nice Size Sites

15 m travel trailer · With kids ·

Really cool spaces for hipcampers. Our 15m set up fit easily into the site. Excellent views of the mountains & surrounds. Loved the addition of the picnic tables on each site 🥰

Mixed feelings

· January 2026

10 m pop-up camper · With kids ·

Lovely property and the 6 sites have plenty of space to set up. The animals are great to check out! The downsides were the cafe wasn’t open most of our stay, there wasn’t any water and it’s 20-30min to byron depending on traffic.

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· January 2026

Nice and peaceful

14 m travel trailer · With kids ·

Great spot, quiet and would recommend. A map with a layout of the sites would be useful.

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· January 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Very quiet and peaceful campsite. The animas were great. Coffee good too. We enjoyed our stay.

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· January 2026

13 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Great spot. Very quiet and not far from town at all.

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· January 2026

Tent ·

The views were great and I loved the place. Thanks!

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· January 2026

Tent ·