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Windy Oaks Farm

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· O'connell, New South Wales

30 acres hosted by Angela L.

1 Vehicle/Tent site

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Windy Oaks Farm is a small 30 acre property with about 700 metres frontage on the Fish River. We grow saffron and garlic and other veggies, have a small orchard and plenty of eggs daily from our lovely chooks. Trout and fly anglers love our stretch of the river, as do bird watchers, nature lovers of any kind and anyone who simply loves the bush and being close to the water for a refreshing dip. BBQs down at the river are loads of fun, as are campfires when permitted. We have kangaroos in abundance, wombats and platypus. Windy Oaks is just 1.8 kms from the O'Connell Hotel if you're in the mood for a good old country pub feed. Bathurst and Oberon are both 20kms either side of O'Connell with the world famous Mayfield Garden just 15 minutes drive away. Or, just relax and soak up the peace and quite of the Aussie bush right on the river. We live in one of the very few regions in Australia that boasts the perfect climate, conditions and soil for growing saffron - the most expensive spice in the world! Saffron harvest time is around the end of April for just a few weeks. This is a great time to see these spectacular flowers called crocus, come into bloom, where they are then handpicked for their valued bright red stigma. They are then dried, providing these most exquisite and highly sought after saffron threads. Just 20 minutes from Bathurst, Windy Oaks is a great option for motor racing enthusiasts who prefer not to stay at the large, crowded campsites around town. There is a very popular campground only 3 minutes from Windy Oaks that is always occupied and packed elbow to elbow during holidays and race weeks. Why not secure your very own exclusive patch on the river which would make for a great escape to relax after a noisey, busy and exciting day at Mount Panorama.Windy Oaks Farm is a small 30 acre property with about 700 metres frontage on the Fish River. We grow saffron and garlic and other veggies, have a small orchard and plenty of eggs daily from our lovely chooks. Trout and fly fishers love our stretch of the river, as do bird watchers, nature lovers of any kind and just about anyone who loves the bush and being close to water. Campfires on the river and BBQs are loads of fun when permitted. We have kangaroos in abundance, wombats and platypus. We are just 1.8 kms from the O'Connell Hotel if you're in the mood for a good old country pub feed. Bathurst and Oberon are both 20 Kms either side of O'Connell with the word famous Mayfield Garden just 15 minutes drive away. Or, just relax and soak up the peace and quite of the Aussie bush right on the river. Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Pets are allowed on leash. Campfires are welcome in fire pit.

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4 Ratings · 3 reviews

Julian C.recommends

April 9, 2024

Windy Oaks River

A gem in the Central West on river

Angela and Tony's property is truly amazing to camp on. We visited while the Fish River was in flood and it was amazing to see and hear the power of the water. Tony placed us up away from the water in this instance and it was clean, level and sheltered from prevailing winds. We loved seeing the saffron in flower - got very lucky with the timing. Already planning out return trip with the kids in tow as they will love the chooks, the ducks and the riverside camping. So peaceful!

Cheryl P.recommends

April 2, 2024

Windy Oaks River

We loved camping at Windy Oaks. Easy to find, clear instructions and great communication with our host.. Less the 20kms from Bathurst. Very private spot at the bottom of the property, right in front of the Fish River

Jamie B.recommends

April 2, 2024

Windy Oaks River

A really nice quiet spot down by the river. Had a relaxing stay and managed to see plenty of wildlife. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. My only regret is not making the walk to the pub (which looked nice when we passed in the car). There’s always next time I guess

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O'connell, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Wiradjuri First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Angela L.Joined in March 2024

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