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Beautiful open views across rolling hills and paddocks.
Sit by the dam and enjoy the views.
Meet the goats, llama and chickens.
Walk the farm paddocks with the goats. Mountain bike on country roads.
Various sites to choose from.
Only 45 mins from Canberra. 15mins from the quaint town of Bungendore.
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Vehicle/tent sites
3 sites
Shepherds Rest Site 1
100%
(58)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 51 m
Beautiful open views of rolling hills.
Camp in the paddock with a 60m walk to the facilities.
Luxurious colonial style timber bathroom hut with claw bath, warm shower and flushing toilet.
Kitchen hut and bbq available.
Walk in the paddocks with the goats. Meet the llama and chickens.
Pets friendly. Must be controlled around the other animals.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
Shepherds Rest Site 2
97%
(31)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 45 m
Beautiful open views of rolling hills.
Camp in the paddock with a 60m walk to the facilities.
Luxurious colonial style timber bathroom hut with claw bath, warm shower and flushing toilet.
Kitchen hut and bbq available.
Walk in the paddocks with the goats. Meet the llama and chickens.
Pets friendly. Must be controlled around the other animals.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
Shepherds Rest Site 3
100%
(18)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 65 m
Beautiful open views of rolling hills.
Camp in the paddock with a 60m walk to the facilities.
Luxurious colonial style timber bathroom hut with claw bath, warm shower and flushing toilet.
Kitchen hut and bbq available.
Walk in the paddocks with the goats. Meet the llama and chickens.
Pet friendly. Must be controlled around the other animals.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
Lodging
2 sites
The Barn Room
100%
(26)
Barn · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Enjoy the beautiful property, from the added comfort of an insulated timber room within a shed. Sleeps 2 people in double bed. TV available. Warmer than camping. A short 10m walk outside to the luxury amenities and the communal kitchen hut.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
The Shipping Container
95%
(20)
Barn · Sleeps 3 · 1 bedroom · 4 beds · 1 toilet
Insulated shipping container. A bunk bed (for 2 people stacked), plus a single bed. Two camp stretchers available too (mostly suited to children). (Haven't changed the photo yet) Basic lodgings, but very clean and cosey. Closest to amenities hut and kitchen hut. Dogs can stay in the shipping container or off leash in the contained courtyard. Main central firepit. Small desk in room. Note it is cold in winter. No heaters allowed, as off grid power. Extra warm sleeping bags and clothing required to survive a Mount Fairy winter. But nice around the fire outside. No smoking allowed in the courtyard/common area and within 80m of the buildings.
Shepherds Rest provides a warm and welcoming experience for campers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The host, Jacqui, is frequently praised for her friendly and accommodating nature, making guests feel at home. Visitors appreciate the clean and well-maintained facilities, including a communal kitchen and charming bathroom, as well as the serene, scenic views. The presence of friendly animals, such as goats and a llama, adds a unique and enjoyable touch to the stay.
Jacqui is so welcoming and friendly. Our dog got along so well with her two dogs! The place is wonderful the amenities are fantastic and we will be back.
Great little camping spot! Jacqui is a great host, very friendly and accomodating. She let us use some firewood when we ran out which was very generous. The communal bathroom is extremely cute and well maintained. We saw a great sunset and the fire pit kept us entertained for most of the night. Would definitely camp here again!
This was such an awesome and relaxing stay. All the amenities were so clean. The owner is super friendly. I am definitely coming back here again. Thank you soooo much
The experience was more satisfying what I expected: a nice host, a super clean shared toilet, a well equipped kitchen, a comfy firepit warming your feet, and a starry night! I saw a meteor in the wonderful moment. Ilama is so adorable! 🥰 Thank Jacqui.
Lovely place! Perfect for a little getaway! Jacqui was a fantastic host and she has the friendliest animals I have ever met! Would absolutely return and recommend :)
Shepherds Rest campsite was an excellent place to stay. The views were absolutely stunning, making it a relaxing and memorable experience. The amenities were clean, well-maintained, and very functional. It was also great fun to pat the friendly goats and even a llama during our stay. Jacqui, the host, was fantastic, who provided clear, helpful information and ensuring everything ran smoothly. I would highly recommend staying here.
My two friends and I had such a nice stay at Jacqui's property. Facilities were beautiful, the camp site was private, away from the main house and the views were stunning
Loved camping at Jacqui's farm. It was an amazing experience. Jacqui is such a wonderful host. Would highly recommend this place to anyone seeking to camp at a quiet yet beautiful place with toilet and kitchen facilities.
Shepherds Rest Hipcamp in Tarago is a great, no-fuss spot to switch off for a weekend. The setting is beautiful—rolling hills, big skies, and complete privacy with no other campers around.
The animals are a highlight, especially the friendly goats and the llama, which add a lot of character to the stay.
It’s simple camping, but that’s the appeal. Quiet, peaceful, and an easy getaway from Canberra.
My service dog and I had such a great time.
Jacqui made us feel welcome and we were able to stroll around the farm looking at the animals. A peaceful place to stay and beautiful views. We stayed in the barn accommodation and looking forward to returning and camping at one of the campsites. I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys being out of the hustle and bustle of the city but close enough if you wanted to visit towns nearby.
I had a wonderful time at Shepherds Rest. The camping site was just what I needed and the kitchen and bathroom facilities are amazing.
Meeting the goats and llama was a treat and Jacquie is kind and generous.
Jacqui accommodated all of our needs, inclusive of offering us free of charge a room to shelter from the elements after the heavy rain and high winds we encountered last week. The animals are friendly and approachable and her dogs are lovely. Highly recommended!
My partner and I enjoyed our stay at this site. Jacqui was friendly and helpful. Her animals were the sweetest, her llama, goats and dogs all loved pets! The site was spacious with a beautiful view. The amenities were plentiful, which included a kitchen, flush toilets and even hot showers.
My friend and I both stayed at Jackie’s farm called the Shepherd. We stayed in what’s called the barn and I have everything to say other than a complaint. This was one of my most memorable experiences and Jackie was a blessed human and that was what stuck out to us. We had amazing sleeps, the mornings were unforgettable, and the sunset with the friendly llama and goats was memory in itself. Everything was super clear and easy directions, not too far from Canberra either. everything was super aesthetic, clean, and well maintained, especially the wooden hut as a bathroom. We will be back Jacqui!!!!
Jacqui was a fantastic host, polite and accommodating. We had a wonderful stay and reconnected with the land from kisses from the Lama, meeting some cute goats to star gazing throughout the night, getting lost in the millions of stars.
Jacqui is an amazing host, very accommodating and friendly. The guided tour of her beautiful animals was so special, highly recommend! The property is beautiful, with amazing views. Lovely spot for an overnight stop.
We loved the view from the campsite and the vicinity to Bungendore and Braidwood.
The facilities (kitchen and toilet) are very well kept and there is also a shower 😊
Jacqui was lovely and introduced us to her animals, we had a great stay overall!
I spent New Year’s Eve in the Barn Room with my dog to escape the fireworks and chaos in my beachside town. It was perfect!
The massive paddock was well fenced and mowed and my dog loved running around with Jacqui’s two dogs. Such peace of mind knowing my dog could amuse herself and run free.
Jacqui was incredibly helpful and hospitable.
The facilities were great and I loved the rustic wooden bathhouse. Great to have wifi access and Telstra signal isn’t great, especially during peak holiday time. The sunset was spectacular and it was incredibly quiet. A beautiful peaceful place.
Jacqui is super lovely and helpful. She offered us firewood and gave us an introduction to the farm animals. The llama is super friendly and the goats are wonderful too. Beautiful for sunsets. Lots of bugs during the day and moths at night so I would recommend winter visits if you’re scared of bugs.
Shopping container wasn’t super luxurious but comfy enough for a couple nights and the shared amenities were well decorated and cosy.
It was a beautifully spacious place for our two pups to run around freely, as the property was fenced (if not the individual camping areas). The vibe was quiet and calm - exactly what we wanted for our first time ever camping as a family. Jacqui was very responsive to any queries, and replied quickly over the app.
We loved our stay at Shepherds rest, lovely quiet site with great facilities and friendly animals, Jacqui was very accommodating and made it a welcoming stay.
Location
Mount Fairy, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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