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Willowbank

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· Stroud Road, New South Wales
252 acres hosted by Joanne W.
2 Vehicle/Tent sites · 3 tent sites
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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"Willowbank" is a stunning 252 acre property located in the picturesque Karuah River valley with 1km of river frontage. The property has been in our family for 4 generations, being bought by Ian's great grandfather in the 1920's. We cater for guests that are looking to get back to nature and enjoy the great outdoors without feeling overcrowded! We want our guests to be happy and have the best experience possible. Why not follow us on Facebook @Willowbank Hipcamp and see what is happening on the farm and in our community! Located only 8 minutes drive from the historical town of Stroud which was settled by the AA Company in the 1820's as a food growing area. There are still many beautiful buildings from that period to explore. A dairy farm for many years, we switched over to beef around 15 years ago. Currently we run around 120 head of Angus and mixed breed cattle. Within 3 hours drive of Sydney and around an hour from the Barrington National Parks, Newcastle, Maitland, Forster and Nelson Bay, it makes it the perfect destination for a weekend getaway! We are offering 5 beautiful, partly shaded, camping sites along the pristine Upper Karuah River. All sites are separated for privacy and are all right on the edge of the river. You may get a visit from our horses, Dolly and Banjo and the cows and calves! Plenty of opportunities for bird watching, hiking, swimming, kayaking, fishing (in summer), star gazing or just relaxing. All sites are site only and no toilet or shower facilities are provided. You will need to bring your own camping toilet or self contained caravan/ camper (dump point is located in Stroud township) We hope to make your stay a pleasurable one with many happy memories made. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. ***sorry no parties allowed*** Your hosts, Jo and Ian.
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Michael C.recommends
January 18, 2025
The Paperbarks
Relaxing Place to Unwind
Had a great stay here - helpful and friendly hosts made booking easy and straight forward. Kids loved the easy access to the river (before the big rains came). River shoes were a big help for the kids. They had their kayaks and had a great time. The horses and cows were friendly and added an interesting experience for the kids. Access to the property and site were easy with our 19ft caravan.
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Shane W.recommends
January 14, 2025
The Rapids
Serene camping by the river
The serenity of camping by the rapids in a private section of the farm was just amazing. Great hosts who were just amazing, we will be back for sure. Thank you for opening your farm and sharing this beautiful place with us.
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Hanna P.recommends
January 12, 2025
The Paperbarks
We had such a great time at Willowbank. The kids adored the feeding and patting the horses every day. The river was beautiful for swimming and the sites gorgeous, spacious and clean. Couldn’t recommend more. Jo and Ian are great hosts. Very friendly and Helping with anything we needed. We will be back!!
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Tim D.recommends
January 11, 2025
Long Flat
Willowbank is a fantastic campsite! The site is beautifully flat and spacious, perfect for a relaxing stay. Jo, the owner, is incredibly welcoming and makes sure everything is in great condition. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
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Olivia G.recommends
January 11, 2025
Riverview
Great sites! Plenty of space between sites so you still have your privacy. Such a beautiful spot along the river, we unfortunately had to leave a few days early as we had some bad weather but Joanne was lovely and very accommodating! Would definitely recommend and we will be back!
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Sabine M.recommends
January 10, 2025
The Paperbarks
Beautiful River Camp
Fabulous place!! Easy to get to and great communication from Jo. We stated at Paperbarks and it was beautiful and right on the river. We had morning visits from the cows who came for a swim and a drink from the river. Saw a guanna up the tree and the platypus on the river bank. Jo and Ian are lovely. Very happy to show you around the property and full of information of the surroundings. We'll definitely come back again. Thank you Jo and Ian for a wonderful stay 🌺🐄
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Stroud Road, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Guringai and Worimi First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Joanne W.

Joined in January 2024
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