7 acres hosted by Mike B.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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93% Recommend64 Ratings · 27 reviews
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Dianne N.
5 months on Hipcamp
We camped at Windy Banks over the Australia Day long weekend as a group of five. Since each site accommodates only four people, Mike, the owner, kindly offered to open the second site and assured us we’d have the entire 7-acre property to ourselves. However, an hour before arrival, we were informed that his friends would be staying in a shack on the property, though only at night. Upon arrival, we found that Site 2 was unusable because the shack was right next to it, with a gazebo, swag, and a washing line with vests and underwear hanging nearby. A generator ran 24/7, powering the shack and keeping bright patio lights on all night, forcing us to wear earplugs to sleep because of the generator noise. After we complained, the generator was turned off at 11 PM but restarted early each morning. While Mike was friendly and extremely helpful in providing fishing tips, the experience did not meet expectations. The listing does not disclose the shack’s presence or its constant generator use, if occupied, significantly affecting the stay.
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Jozua H.
2 years on Hipcamp
The campsite is at a beautiful location overlooking the Branch river with relatively easy access to the water. The site is level and we had enough space for a tent and two campers.
On the negative, the site is also near a couple of buildings on the property (approx. 100) which is powered by a loud generator. The first night the generator ran to the next morning, and despite complaints to the host, ran till 11:30pm on the last (Sunday) night.
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Ryan I.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 1 river bend
Great little secluded spot by the water with an easy to access boat ramp 50m from the campsite. Great views and would recommend to anyone thinking of going camping!
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Edwina C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
13 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 1 river bend
We had a great time at Windy Banks. The stand out things for us were privacy, dog friendliness, river front, and ease of fishing. Our kids (10-12) had a great time, but I wouldn't recommend for young children due to the steep river bank. We definitely plan on visiting again.
Seth N.
14 reviews
Quite an average site - while the view is lovely, there isn’t too much more to it, and the sites are not fantastic. The site I was supposed to stay at had a washing line with some other peoples things there and quite a mess….. I feel the place was over priced and the images online don’t really display the actual setup etc
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Dylan B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Site 2 Riverside Campsite
Beautiful spot and a great host would camp here again
Location
Port Stephens, 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
Native Land Digital.
Hosted by Mike B.
Joined in October 2022Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 8 hours
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