- Anna Bay
Waves 'n Ripples Anna Bay
Hosted by Andrew · Anna Bay, New South Wales
20 sites · RV, Tent · 30 acres
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Ripples
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(36)Campfires allowed
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Waves
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(31)4WD required
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
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97% Recommend67 Ratings · 46 reviews
Basic sites in good location, walking distance to beach/shops etc so ideal for if you want to leave your vehicle at the campsite and spend the day at the beach. Free firewood was also a nice touch. A few other campers there and within view, so not super private but there was ample space between us so no issues with noise or anything.
However, it's hard not to feel ripped off at $144/night for the pleasure of merely parking on someone's land with no facilities or even a nice view. With no other options available during the long weekend, we didn't really have much choice! Just sucks that people are allowed to charge that.
The host, Andrew, was super friendly and seemed like a nice guy, but drives up and down the property pretty much all day - so it's not very private and you can't help but feel you're being kept an eye on.
Overall, it would be decent spot for somewhere peaceful to sit round the campfire and have a good sleep if the price was lower, but probably wouldn't recommend as a campsite that you spend your day at.
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Jac T.
3 reviews
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· April 2026
6 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Waves
Great campground in a great location. Very well kept property, large campsites, close to the beach and shops but feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere. We stayed in the “ripples” section of the property and highly recommend it.
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Mathew James H.
4 months on Hipcamp
The service from Andrew was amazing!! Such a relaxing stay, we will definitely be back :) Thank you 🙏🏼
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Jaeleigh C.
1 year on Hipcamp
We loved our 2 nights at the waves section right on the top of the hill. The trees and wildlife were great. Our dog loved it also. So close to Anna bay village.
Jo P.
5 reviews
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· January 2026
16 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Ripples
Highly recommend. Best spot for caravans. Great host. Will 100% be back!
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Shane S.
2 reviews
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Waves
Andrew greeted us upon arrival and was very accomodating for where we wanted to camp. The property had several spaces to camp
And lots of shade under trees. The area was very quiet and we saw some awesome wildlife late in the afternoon and early in the morning. The property was very tidy and well kept, and Andrew made himself available to us should we have needed assistance.
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Laura M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
7 m Class A · With pets ·
Ripples
The location is excellent — close to the beach, cafes, and local shops, yet it still felt peaceful and secluded. The sites are very private and well spread out across a large property, so you never feel on top of other campers. It’s a lovely balance of convenience and tranquility, and we’d happily stay again.
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Robert W.
2 reviews
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· January 2026
9 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Ripples
Waves 'n Ripples Was such a peaceful stay, we were only intending on staying one night but we ended up staying for 3.
Andrew was such a wonderful host :) we will be back for sure
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Amber B.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Waves
Waves 'n Ripples was such an amazing spot, would highly recommend 10/10. Nice and close to town and all the amazing surroundings but at the same time nice and private. Host (Andrew) was really accomodating and friendly!
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Kian S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Great camping experience! The campsite was peaceful, with beautiful natural surroundings. Andrew was friendly and helpful, and the quiet night made it easy to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Would definitely recommend and visit again.
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Mery P.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
6 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Ripples
Absolute gem! We loved our stay at Andrew’s and he is a great host very friendly and helpful. Campsite is very well maintained, very spacious. We will be back
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Corey C.
12 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Waves
Awesome spot to camp! Plenty of space and privacy even when with a group and really close to lots of beautiful places.
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Tia W.
6 months on Hipcamp
Great little camp spot families, couples and friend groups, close to Anna bay to access Stockton beach. Andrew was super friendly, couldn’t have done more for us and very welcoming. Would highly recommend this site to anyone!
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George W.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
16 m fifth wheel · With pets ·
Waves
Waves & Ripples is a stay with a relaxed atmosphere, easily accessible camping encounter on beautifully cared for grounds.
Expect prompt & personable communication by your host Andrew
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Seren L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
7 m Class A · Group trip ·
Ripples
Very welcoming and good spot not too far from the beach.
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Piers B.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
4 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Ripples
Great spot, great host. Definitely return to this site in the future
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David A.
10 reviews
Location location location. It's perfect for what we wanted. Extremely close to all the towns amenities and beach driving access. Also to explore the other bays. Andrew was the best host of any place we've stayed. Super friendly and helpful. He keeps the place well maintained. We did have some issues with extreme amounts of relentless March flies in one area. But the next night, we moved and had no issues. Shame because the previous spot was beautiful and quiet.
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Kyle F.
7 reviews
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· December 2025
5 m Class B ·
Ripples
Very handy spot in terms of access to beach, shops and other local spots. Quiet and plenty of trees. Sandy ground so ideal to take a mat to put down and like many outdoor spots near water, mozzie repellent. Peaceful and practical :)
Nicci P.
5 reviews
Awesome place, Andrew was very accommodating. Would definitely come back here
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Chris M.
2 reviews
Host was great, friendly and informative. It’s a nice spot close to shops and beach but not worth the price compared to other camps we’ve stayed at.
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Brittany T.
5 months on Hipcamp
A great property with beautiful old growth trees. Conveniently located, close to shops and surf spots. Lots of camping sites to choose from and plenty of shade. Lots of birdlife also. We will come again. Thanks, Andrew.
Nicole T.
1 year on Hipcamp
Fantasia stay as always!
Our third time back to Andrews spot. He is a legend of a host. 10/10
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Luke R.
5 reviews
We had an amazing stay at Andrew’s Hipcamp! From the moment we arrived, Andrew was a legend—super accommodating and met us at the gate. We were the only ones on site, so we enjoyed complete privacy and had the freedom to choose a lovely spot. The weather was perfect, the grass was lush and green, and overall, it was an excellent experience. We’ll definitely be back and will highly recommend it to our friends!
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Tom M.
7 reviews
We loved our stay here! With 6 kids and a dog - was such a great get away and so close to everything! We felt like when we returned to camp we were a million miles away! We will definitely be back!
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Lauren P.
2 reviews
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· October 2025
5 m car ·
Ripples
Andrew was a great host and accommodated us with late check in. Even left us a couple complementary beers
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Sean M.
2 reviews
We loved our stay in Ripples, Anna Bay.
Andrew was genuinely helpful host.
The campsite itself was perfect nestled in a beautiful location with scenic views, gorgeous to stargaze in the night and very spacious site.
We’ll definitely be back and we’ll be telling all our friends about it too!
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Grace S.
7 months on Hipcamp
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Andrew's communication was excellent from start to finish, he was a very welcoming host, happy to be of assistance whenever needed.
Easy access for a main street in Anna Bay
Our 4WD Hilux easily managed to drive to camping areas, but 2WD would struggle up and over the hill if it has been raining. Andrew I am sure would communicate this when booking etc etc.
The location is a great spot to base yourself and explore all that Port Stephens has to offer. Easy drive to Nelson Bay for whale watching (highly recommend doing), Anna Bay for Sand Boarding (highly recommend doing).
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: This Hipcamp has no amenities at this time it is bring your own everything, I would not consider staying here if you are expecting a toilet/ hot shower
Thank you Andrew for your space and hospitality - we will be back!
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Wendy J.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Ripples
Great spot. Plenty of space. We used this camp as a stopover for a couple of nights. Andrew was very accommodating.
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Justin H.
3 reviews
Andrew was lovely and very helpful.
The property had lots of spaces to choose from and it was in an amazing location. Definitely recommend visiting
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Lisa O.
3 reviews
Another great stay at Andrews place! Always top tier service and such an amazing spot to camp. Everything you need is close by but you get all the peace and quiet like you would if you were totally remote.
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Luke R.
5 reviews
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Anna Bay, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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