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All to yourself
96% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Vehicle suitability
Vehicles under 9 meters allowed
Allowed rigs: caravans, fifth wheels, camper trailers, motorhomes, campervans, cars, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: grass-or-paddock
Surface levelness: flat
Water connection available
Generators allowed
No electrical connection
No sewage connection
No TV connection
What to expect
RV/tent site
10 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Potable water available
Showers available
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
Laundry present
Pack it out
No wifi
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair accessible
Max 4 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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1 site
Akaroa (Site 1)
98%
(30)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Water hookup
Reviews
97% Recommend86 Ratings · 79 reviews
Phorana offers a camping experience that balances privacy and comfort, making it a favorite among many visitors. The site is appreciated for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and thoughtful amenities like a bush kitchen, cold shower, and a drop toilet. Andrew, the host, is noted for his warm welcome and helpfulness, which enhances the overall camping experience. While the majority of reviews are glowing, highlighting the peaceful and private setting, one review mentions a slight difference in expectations set by photos and wording.
Summary AI-generated from real reviews
Recommends
· October 2026
6 m travel trailer · With pets
Great little camp site, on an amazing property. Loved that we had the camp site to ourselves. Great fire pit and shelter. Camp site is also nicely tucked around the corner and out of site from anyone else. Would definitely book again.
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· October 2026
6 m pop-up camper · With kids
Andrew was professional, friendly and a great host. The camp-site was immaculate and as described.
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· September 2026
Would do again.
6 m campervan
Fantastic spot with great facilities and a superb fire. Lovely host.
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· September 2026
Best spot for camping with dogs
5 m car · With pets
Perfect spot for a couple dogs to run around. Bush kitchen with the sink and water tank was godsend. Loved the spot and we’ll definitely be back! Thanks Andrew
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· August 2026
Phorana - fantastic!
6 m travel trailer
Phorana had everything we were hoping for to enjoy the last five days of our 4 week camping adventure. Easy to find, accessible and private, the camp site even offered a small shelter, cold shower and access to tank water with a convenient wash basin and a drop toilet. Andrew was so welcoming and friendly ensuring that we were comfortable and satisfied. We even got to sample some fresh eggs from his hens and home grown passion fruit - delicious! The camp site is conveniently located for easy trips to national parks and beautiful beaches. The perfect end to a wonderful holiday. We would highly recommend Phorana for the off grid - yet with some comforts - holiday.
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· August 2026
4 m campervan · With pets
The camp site at Phoranna is just perfect. Big, grassy, private, and the set-up at the site with a fire pit, composting toilet, seating and a water tank made camping there for 4 nights so easy. Andrew and his wife are great hosts. We will be back again.
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· July 2026
Tent
Beautiful property with a private well setup site. Andrew was extremely welcoming and accommodating
Our pup loved it just as much as we did !
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· June 2026
Serene Escape
A beautiful site with fantastic hosts.
The site is huge allowing for our group of 9 to spread right out and not feel like we were camping on top of one another.
The site itself is layed out on a beautiful section at the top of the property and although the hosts' residence is only 100-150ish metres away, there is a treeline that breaks the line of site so you feel totally secluded.
We truly appreciated the fact that the site was able to be booked by only one group at a time.
I could not recommend the spot more highly.
Recommends
· May 2026
Completely private and stunning
5 m Class B
Incredible! Having the place to yourself is a rare gem and worth every penny to feel like you're completely alone and fully private. Stunning surroundings and everything you need to be comfortable. Thanks for sharing this space with us!
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· April 2026
Excellent camping
5 m pop-up camper · With kids
Great spot for camping with easy access to Pacific Highway, local beaches and national park.
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· March 2026
6 m Class B
Met Andrew as I drove up. Friendly guy.
The site is a space with a bush toilet and space for a fire. Benches to sit on an a log table. All very chilled and relaxing.
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· February 2026
Amazing peaceful camping
5 m travel trailer · With pets
We loved our stay here! Amazing peaceful camping. Surrounded by amazing bush. The bird life in the morning is some of the best we've ever heard. We had Kingfisher birds flying down to our camp. Magic. The hosts were sensational, very welcoming. We can't wait to come back again.
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· January 2026
Tent · With kids
We had a wonderful stay at the Akaroa campsite on Phoranna Farm. Andrew was a fantastic host and a great communicator from start to finish, which made everything easy and stress free.
The campsite itself is incredibly private and very spacious, especially impressive for a single site. It truly feels like you have your own little piece of the countryside, with plenty of room to relax and unwind. We only stayed for one night, but we really enjoyed our time there and wished we could have stayed longer. The $20 load of firewood was excellent value and more than enough for a cozy fire in the evening, with plenty left over for the next morning. It really added to the experience. The pit toilet was also a pleasant surprise. It was very clean and did not smell at all, which is not always the case with outdoor facilities. Overall, this is a peaceful and well maintained campsite with thoughtful touches and a great host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet and private camping experience at the Akaroa site.
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· January 2026
7 m travel trailer · With pets
What a great spot! Very private and peaceful! I camped on my own in a 21 ft caravan but would be a great spot for a large group as there is heaps of room and all to yourselves!
5 stars!
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· January 2026
Tent
This is one of the best Hipcamps we have experienced. Lovely touches with lighting and water supply.
Andrew was super welcoming and very hospitable.
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· December 2025
6 m travel trailer · With kids
Very private, exactly what we were after. Great host, large area to set up and the drop toilet was the best addition, and so clean. we would definitely come back.
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· November 2025
3 m pop-up camper · With pets
Beautiful and peaceful and very private. The perfect place to chill around the campfire. The dogs and humans lived it
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· November 2025
Tent · With kids
Unreal! Cannot recommend enough. Will definitely be back
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· October 2025
Absolute camping privacy!!
9 m travel trailer
We loved our brief stay at Akaroa (Phoranna farm) - there's SO much space, complete privacy and you feel like you are the only one in the forest. So cool to wake up to nothing but the sound of birds and wildlife. Plus there's a wonderful bush toilet, water on tap and a great campfire set up, just a shame there was a total fireban and we couldn't take advantage of it. But we will definitely be back again in the future. It's not the cheapest Hipcamp site, but what you are getting - your own private campsite in the forest - is worth every penny in our opinion.
The only thing you do need to know is that if you have a large caravan/rig over about 21 foot then you'll need to access the entrance off the main road from the south, as it's too tight a turn from the north. And there's another tight/sharp turn into the property gate, so keep left and swing wide and you'll be fine. Enjoy!!
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· September 2025
Journey beyond the forest.
7 m Class B
Andrew was warm and friendly host, we enjoyed his story of the property. The property is keep in outstanding condition, with green grass under your feet and a great fire place.
If you are looking for some peace in tranquil surroundings this will well and truly suit your needs.
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
4 m pop-up camper
Photos and wording suggested a different expectation than reality.....
Recommends
· July 2025
Beautiful peaceful property
4 m travel trailer
Hubby and I throughly enjoyed our stay. Andrew is a great host. Peaceful, private and quiet. We definitely will be back. Thank you
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· July 2025
Gorgeous spot!
6 m travel trailer · With pets
This was a beautiful little spot! Lots of space to park up our caravan & our dog loved the open space to run around & explore.
The camp is close to Stewart’s point or a short drive to Scott’s Head & stunning Grassy Head beach. We also dropped into the local markets (recommended by our hosts) which had beautiful locally grown produce, divine cinnamon scrolls & sourdough.
Andrew & Lorell were friendly & welcoming making our stay very enjoyable.
This will definitely be a recurring camp spot to come back to.
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· July 2025
Gem
Tent · With kids
Stunning views and tall trees, perfect for a little camp up and fire. Fantastic hosts and perfect vibes.
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· June 2025
5 m car · With pets
Beautiful property, was so relaxing as it was nice and quiet. Wonderful place to relax with plenty of room for our dogs to run around. The toilet was so clean and the property itself was well kept. Would highly recommend as a place to relax and get away from the busy hustle of everyday life. Andrew was extremely welcoming, polite and friendly. Provided excellent instructions on how to get there which was amazing as we arrived after dark and had no problems finding the site thanks to his instructions. Thank you Andrew for having us on your gorgeous property!
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· May 2025
3 m Class B
Amazing spot, very private and lovely woodland and gum trees and birdlife. Definitely recommend.
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· April 2025
Tent
We had a lovely time at Phoranna and enjoyed the beautiful view from Akoroa. There is a massive tree there with a big tyre swing that would be suitable for children. There are a lot of ant hills all over the ground but we found a space that was big enough for our tent. The toilet was clean and was a drop pit toilet with an open door facing the bush. Andrew was helpful though he did make us move camp so we and he could not see each other from afar.
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· April 2025
Tent · With pets
Beautifully kept land, very private and remote. Lots of space for dog to run around!
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· July 2024
Camping with animals and kids
Tent
Awesome weekend, was exactly as we expected. Plenty of room for everyone! The kids and dogs ran free, swam in the dam annd played with the owners very friendly dogs. Such a peaceful spot, the view of the mountain was lovely and Andrew the host went above and beyond to make our stay fantastic! Thanks for a great weekend,
We’ll be back 👍👍♥️
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· June 2024
7 m travel trailer · With pets
We loved this quiet spot and with a small forest behind, it really did seem we were in the middle of nowhere. Flat grassy area for camping and north facing to capture the winter sunshine. Drop toilet available being a bonus. The small dam was beautiful and great for the dog.
Definitely worth a look in if you are exploring the area or just want a quiet weekend getaway.
Location
Yarrahapinni, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Andrew W.
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