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Young Macdonald’s Farm

Hosted by Shawn, · Tapitallee, New South Wales
4 sites · Tent · 100 acres
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Young Macdonald’s Farm is 100 acres in the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast. It’s a family farm that was historically dairy-based but is moving to regenerative agriculture. Your hosts are Mac and his parents, Gina and Shawn. The property is at the base of Brown’s Mountain, 15 mins from Nowra and the Shoalhaven River, 30 mins from beaches, 15 mins from Berry, and 20 mins from Kangaroo Valley. It boasts private and secluded spaces for camping, two creeks, and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We want to share the farm experience and encourage you to be a part of our adventure as we begin this new chapter of a six-generation family farm on traditional Wodi Wodi land.

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4 sites
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1. Up the Hill

100%
(118)
Tent site · Sleeps 10
The camp site is gorgeous - it overlooks the farm and offers sweeping views of the region. From the site you can explore Bengelee Creek to the south and enjoy exploring the native turpentine forest. You don't share this site with anyone else - only those in your booking. What's at the site? - outdoor table and seating for six chairs - two fireside recliner camp chairs - camp fire site with swivel cooking grill - water buckets for dousing firepit fire - gas BBQ (although we call it the BarbeCute) From 23 Feb 2024 a composting toilet will be installed and operational at this site! You must be fully self contained and have your own amenities. We provide water for general fire safety use but you provide your own drinking water. 

 If you have a 4wd you can drive to site. We can assist with getting your gear to site with our side-by-side farm buggy if you don’t have a 4wd. Some AWD vehicles have managed this steep hill climb as long as the weather has been favourable leading up to your stay, but 4wd is definitely easier. Please message if you wish to have more than one vehicle at this site - there is a safe place to park at the bottom of the hill if you have one that can access the site and one that cant - it's about a 200m clamber to your campsite. Please advise your vehicle type when booking so we can be sure it’s right for you. If you are towing a SMALL box trailer or similar you must check with us to ensure it (and your vehicle) can manage the hill where it changes from a 25+ deg slope to the flat the road. IMPORTANT: camper trailers, caravans, hybrid campers, camper vans or RVs are not able to access this site due to the steep slope.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
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4. The Old Dairy

99%
(92)
Tent site · Sleeps 14
Having shifted from being our back up site to now being a fully fledged permanent site this is a great option for all those with standard vehicles. An all weather road gets you to the old dairy site which provides parking nearby. It's just a short walk to the creek flat, fire pit, outdoor table and chairs. Up closer to the old dairy is another paved area with BBQ, a composting toilet and space for you to hang your camp shower. The added benefit of this site is the availability of an all weather room that has a dining table and chairs for 8, some lighting and some basic power for recharging devices or powering your camp fridge. Nestled under a giant Moreton Bay Fig this is a lovely site with the bonus of not needing any special vehicles to access. A great site for groups as you can spread your tent pitch sites on both sides of the creek. Small box trailer sized campers eg 4’x6’ are suitable but may not be able to access the creek flat and will need to be parked closer to the dairy. If you have a small RV or camper van then you are likely to be able to use this site as there are some flat areas to park close to the dairy. Large trailers, campers, caravans are not suitable for our sites.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
Picnic table
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2. Over the Creek

99%
(82)
Tent site · Sleeps 12
Situated in the top corner paddock of Young Macdonald's Farm this site is at the base of the most majestic of our Turpentines on the property. Rolling hills, pasture galore and some wonderful spaces to explore along Tapitallee Creek including some new areas we've recently started clearing and regenerating. If you're a runner... there's a tiny glimpse of Willandra Cross Country course next door. During X-Country season there's often a club meet on Saturday afternoons. To access this site you need a 4WD with reasonable clearance. If the weather has been really wet we may need to ferry you into site with our farm buggy, please keep this in mind if you have roof top tents etc. All paths/tracks are unformed across paddocks to this site. Please advise your vehicle type and tent/camp set up with requesting a booking or enquiring about a site. We've had enough variations of weather and vehicle combos now that we have a good idea of what will and wont work for this site. IMPORTANT: camper trailers, caravans, hybrid campers or camper vans are not able to access this site.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
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3. Hike to Creekside (walk in only)

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(23)
Tent site · Sleeps 10
Only select this site if you are ok with walking 600-800m through the forest along the creek edge AND carrying all your gear. No vehicle access to this site is possible. Nestled down on the creek flat alongside Bengelee Creek this private campsite is on the south side of the property. This is a walk in site. This means vehicles/roof-top-tents/trailers aren't suitable to be booked here. It is our primative site that is designed for campers who camp with what they can carry. Heavy downpours can make the creek impassible so weather forecasts may dictate a change in location to one of our other beautiful spots if needed. Bengelee Creek is something to behold. Winding through a turpentine forest it definitely has a 'vibe'. This paddock has been a work in progress for a few years with significant lantana clearing and management. The regeneration process has now reached a stage where it's ready to share. Your site has a fire pit and your booking will include a small starter kit of firewood. You can purchase extra packs of firewood which will will have on site ready for your arrival. Fire danger ratings must be adhered to at all times. There may be times the fire pit isn’t able to be used particularly as we head into another hot, dry spring and summer. We will assist you on arrival to help identify what the fire conditions may be. Other facilities at the site include a Weber Q bbq and gas bottle and a timber table and chairs. Like all our sites this is a leave no trace site so you take your waste with you.
Special access
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers

Reviews

100% Recommend315 Ratings · 249 reviews
Young Macdonald's Farm offers a serene and private camping experience, perfect for families and friends looking to escape the hustle and bustle. The hosts, Gina and Shawn, consistently receive praise for their warm hospitality and attention to detail, such as providing firewood and maintaining clean facilities. Campers appreciate the peaceful surroundings, starry nights, and opportunities to interact with farm animals, which add a unique touch to their stay. Although some wish they could bring their dogs, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended spot for a relaxing getaway.
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Recommends
· October 2026
Tent · With kids ·
4. The Old Dairy
Great spot, great people.
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· October 2026
Tent · With kids ·
2. Over the Creek
Private area, great amenities, pleasant host, great view, good for kids
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· October 2026
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
We had a great time at Young McDonald’s Farm…peace and quiet and easy access in and out to go on our bushwalks! Lovely hosts, great Schmores and we’ll miss the goats 🐐 😉
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· October 2026
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
Amazing stay, the hosts were so welcoming and helpful. Location was bliss and very private, self composting toilet very good and convenient. Highly recommend.
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· October 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
1. Up the Hill
Had such a lovely time Up the Hill for our weekend away. Gina and Shawn are incredibly responsive hosts who made our check in easy. Lovely location and great views! Would stay again 😊
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· October 2026
Private site perfect for families
Tent · With kids ·
4. The Old Dairy
We had a lovely time at Young McDonald's farm. It was a totally private site which we loved. The fire area was great and we also enjoyed the goats roaming around close by (behind fences, never in our way!). The little toilet hut was a bonus for a little extra comfort. Shawn and Gina were amazing with their quick communication, happily coming to help us out within minutes when we messaged saying our car battery was flat. We are so grateful that Shawn could jump start the car for us so we could go and explore the lovely nearby Shoalhaven river and beaches.
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· September 2026
Perfect stay Up the hill
Tent ·
1. Up the Hill
We stayed in the up the hill site. It was peaceful with grass area surrounded in forest. The hosts were great and we enjoyed our time immensely.
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· September 2026
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
Lovely place, wonderful hosts and lots of cute animals!
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· September 2026
Tent ·
2. Over the Creek
Everything was ideal. The space offered a clean toilet and sufficient chairs and tables for greater convenience. Gina is a kind woman, and we enjoyed our stay over two nights.
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· September 2026
Camping under the stars
Tent · With kids ·
1. Up the Hill
A perfect night under the stars. The hosts were perfect. Fire wood stacked and ready to go, Smores packed in a nice box ready for the kids to cook on the open fire. Nobody for miles, quiet and private up on a hill.
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· September 2026
Tent ·
2. Over the Creek
What a very private area we camped in Very peaceful and super quiet Toilet was basic but did the job All over a great place and a very helpful host
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· September 2026
Tent · With kids ·
4. The Old Dairy
We loved camping at the Old Dairy. Sean was lovely, hospitable and quick to action on any requests such as extra toilet paper. The kids loved the animals so a great plus!
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· September 2026
Tent ·
1. Up the Hill
We loved camping here. Having a bbq, table and chairs, chairs around the fire pit, and a toilet provided meant we just needed to bring our food, water and then pitch our tent. Great spot, especially for newbie campers like us who wanted a campfire and to see the stars. We ordered some wood as part of our booking and it was all ready and waiting for us when we got there. There were eggs and cakes and other things to buy. Hosts were lovely and Shawn showed us to the site. Spot was private and quiet, up on hill with a lovely outlook, exactly what we wanted from a night camping and we saw such a beautiful sunrise. I understand why they don’t allow dogs, but it would be so good to be able to bring our dogs with us next time.
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· September 2026
Perfect balance of natural peace.
Tent · Group trip ·
1. Up the Hill
We recently hosted a friends' meetup here and could not be happier with the experience. If you are looking for a quiet, disturbance-free camping spot to reconnect with friends, this is it. A special thanks to Gina and Shawn, who were incredibly friendly and welcomed us when we arrived with firewoods and tasty cakes. Even though it was 8:00 PM, he took us right to the campsite and thoroughly explained everything we needed to know. Gina even let us know there were no other bookings for the day on our departure, telling us to take our time with absolutely no rush to pack up and leave. The entire operation is highly professional, and we will definitely be back.
Recommends
· August 2026
Tent ·
2. Over the Creek
Great communication and exactly as the photos. The setup was perfect and they were very accommodating when I booked the wrong date. Will definitely visit again!
Recommends
· August 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
1. Up the Hill
We had such a memorable stay at Young Macdonald’s Farm - everything from the campsite itself to meeting the lovely hosts and their animals was nothing less than extraordinary! The campsite is spacious, private, and thoughtfully maintained. We would love to come back again one day, and highly recommend this stay to other travellers. Thank you so much to Shawn and Gina for their hospitality!
Recommends
· August 2026
Farm family camping
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
Perfect spot for family camping, will definitely be back
Recommends
· August 2026
Perfect site! Everything you need
Tent ·
2. Over the Creek
Perfect camp site for a weekend away. Amazing hosts, great facilities, and overall a really great time. Highly recommend. We'd love to come back with friends.
Recommends
· August 2026
The serenity!
Tent ·
1. Up the Hill
The location was awesome - views to the east across the trees - birds chirping wombats rustling cows bleating - just like home and was the perfect little getaway
Recommends
· August 2026
Wonderful stay
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
Such a lovely place to stay over the weekend. The host Gina and Shawn were very responsive and friendly!
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· August 2026
Easy and relaxing camping
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
We set up our OzTent on site called The Old Diary on a flat area near the old family home. This gave us an aspect down towards the fire pit area (about 30m away). The spot was quiet, with a few nearby homes far enough away, and no traffic noise. Lovely bird life in the mornings, and a beautiful starry nights. The property was easy to find, and it wasn't far to explore Cambewarra Mountain Lookout, Berry and Nowra. We loved the nearby goats who watched us curiously, the sounds of cattle and sheep from a nearby paddock and the Shawn's 4 male turkeys by the main farm home that paraded around us upon arrival! We slept so deeply, with 8.30am wake-ups, must have been the country fresh air!
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· August 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
4. The Old Dairy
Very very good, the hosts were extremely accomodating!! Wonderful farm with fun animals
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· July 2026
South Coast Private Delight
Tent ·
2. Over the Creek
Shawn, Gina and Mac were the most welcoming hosts! We stayed at Over The Creek which felt very private and we had the space to ourselves, There was a compostable toilet with a fan and sink for cleaning up, There was a permanent timber gazebo with a sun shade over the top, And 2 tables + reclining chairs around the fire pit, We were able to hand feed the animals around 4pm, Treats are made fresh on the farm, we tried the caramel slice which was out of this world, Will be back many more times Ryen and Jasmine
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· July 2026
Secluded, scenic, and full of heart
Tent ·
2. Over the Creek
We stayed at Young Macdonald’s Farm for two nights and had an amazing time. The location is beautiful — private and secluded, with plenty of space to feel like you have the whole farm to yourselves, but still close enough to Nowra and Berry to pop into town and explore. Access to the toilet facilities was easy and convenient throughout our stay. The animals were clearly so well cared for — you can tell how much love goes into this farm. It really added to the whole experience. A huge thank you to Mac, Gina and Shawn for sharing your beautiful property with us. It’s such a special place, and we’ll definitely be back!
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
3. Hike to Creekside (walk in only)
My friends and I had a wonderful time at Young McDonalds Farm. Shawn, Gina and Mac were so lovely and accommodating. The farm was absolutely stunning and the animals were so adorable. We loved our time at the farm and would highly recommend
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
1. Up the Hill
Fantastic atmosphere. Feels very cozy and the hosts were very welcoming and friendly. Would 100% recommend and would go to again
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
1. Up the Hill
We had a wonderful stay at this campsite. Gina and Shawn made us feel so welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived. The campsite was well maintained, and the compost toilet was exceptionally clean, which we really appreciated. The fresh eggs were delicious and such a lovely touch. Their hospitality and attention to detail made our stay perfect. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable camping experience!
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· June 2026
Peace & Quiet with a View
Tent · With kids ·
2. Over the Creek
Very peaceful and beautiful camp site. Shawn and Gina were very professional and welcoming upon arrival. Communications were well maintained and included everything I needed to know. Highly recommend this site and any others listed on the property. I very much hope to return.
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
1. Up the Hill
We loved camping here! The site offered beautiful views of the farm and the surrounding areas and was private and well maintained. The composting toilet was an added bonus. Gina was extremely friendly and welcoming when we arrived which we greatly appreciated. 10/10 would camp here again!
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· June 2026
Beautiful!
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
Lovely generous hosts - sites easy to get to, toilets clean. Beautiful property! Had fun meeting the farm animals!

Location

Tapitallee, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Shawn, Gina & Mac B.

Joined in January 2023
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