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99% Recommend83 Ratings · 58 reviews
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· September 2025
5 m Class B ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
Lovely private camp, lots of wildlife, conveniently located close to Townsville.
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Tristan R.
3 reviews
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· August 2025
7 m pop-up camper ·
Black River Bush Retreat Billabong
We enjoyed our stay at the billabong site. Would highly recommend.
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Lyn & Ian N.
14 reviews
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· August 2025
6 m travel trailer ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
A lovely peaceful place to camp. We stayed at the Dam site and there is also a Billabong site. Lovely flat bush camp sites. Nicole was quick to respond and also offered to bring us some wood for a fire. Highly recommended farm stay.
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Robert M.
2 reviews
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· August 2025
6 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
Our second stay here, perfectly located for exploring Townsville area or if passing through. Well maintained and very quiet spot.
Michael S.
42 reviews
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· August 2025
Friendly cows
8 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
Very private with easy access to town and plenty of sun for solar panels
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Jason W.
26 reviews
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· August 2025
Close to town but a 1000 miles away
10 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Black River Bush Retreat Billabong
I was a bit dubious before we got there as it was so close to town, but I needed not of worried, it felt like a 1000 miles from town, quiet, peaceful, surprisingly treed and lots of shade at the camp spot
A fantastic fire pit and just the sounds of a cow or two at night, and a great turn around area fir a camper
It was so relaxing, we all loved it and will be back
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David C.
10 reviews
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· July 2025
8 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
Excellent host great communication nice peaceful place to relax not far from Townsville city. First morning was greeted by the very friendly Steers. Would come back again
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Mark D.
3 reviews
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· July 2025
6 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
Beautiful,quiet location and very well maintained. Perfect for exploring Townsville and surrounds. Highly recommended!
Michael S.
42 reviews
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· July 2025
Private, spacious and beautiful
Tent · With kids ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
Returned for a second visit, and the experience was just as wonderful as the first time! We again chose the dam site, and the kids had fun using the on site kyaks. They also had fun petting the cows and goats up near the house.
We had a great time, and I feel that this place will become a regular campsite for us to visit. Thanks again!
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Rowan O.
5 reviews
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· July 2025
Loved the camp site. Nicole was great with communication and directions to get to the property. The camp site was peaceful and private along with a supply of fire wood which was great! Strongly recommend if you’re looking for a bit of peace and relaxation. Thanks Nicole!
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Bradley W.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
6 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Black River Bush Retreat Billabong
Great private getaway spot! Gorgeous cows and very peaceful
The host was really helpful for our stopover 😊
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Caitlin S.
5 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Black River Bush Retreat Billabong
We had a great experience. Wonderful host, private campsite, and a very relaxing time away.
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Rebecca I.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
7 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
Throughly enjoyed our time at black river. Beautiful place to stay and very relaxing
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Heather G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Nicole was a very accomodating host and accepted our late booking request.
The property was easy to find and the campsite was so pretty and peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Ann Maree T.
5 reviews
Nice, private , convenient!
Everything you want.
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Matt M.
5 reviews
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· June 2025
6 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Black River Bush Retreat Billabong
Nice little spot close to town so it’s perfect for a quick getaway. My daughter was excited to pat the cows and goats that wander the property. Dog friendly too.
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Stacy S.
3 reviews
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· June 2025
5 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Black River Bush Retreat Billabong
We enjoyed our getaway, nice secluded site, plenty of room. Great hosts, good communication.
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Ben L.
2 reviews
Another great stay at the retreat. Our second time, we love it so much.
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Ian R.
6 reviews
Absolutely loved this little paradise camp! Private and peaceful, plenty of space lovely dam with super friendly funny cows, who sneakily scored a free cappuccino. Can’t wait to come back! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Tracey B.
25 reviews
Lovely get away to Black River Bush Retreat. Quiet little spot down by a creek, wildlife and a fire pit.
Nicole is a wonderful host and her property is beautiful and relaxing.
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Tim W.
6 reviews
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· April 2025
11 m travel trailer ·
Black River Bush Retreat Billabong
Lovely spot. Private and quiet. Nicole was lovely. The cows, horses and goats were lovely and I think kids would love patting them.
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Heather A.
2 reviews
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· April 2025
Lorie and Ben
2 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
An amazing vista, incredible bird life and kind host. Thanks again, Nicole, we’ll be back.
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Ben L.
2 reviews
We loved our stay at Black River Bush Retreat, wish we had longer to stay. Nice and private quiet spot by the lagoon. Hosts Nicole and Greg are welcoming hosts and gave us great run down on the property. You can visit the farm animals up by the house. Walking trails mowed around the property. Will be back for sure. Note: Bring the mozzie repellant, my wife got covered in bites.
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Ian R.
6 reviews
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· January 2025
3 m Class A ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
Absolutely stunning, easy to get to with clear instructions from the host. Lots of wildlife & a couple very curious cows who will stick their head in your van to say hello. Whole space to yourself, the dogs loved running around & had lots of new smells to sniff. So serene & peaceful, highly recommend & can't wait to return.
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K P.
8 reviews
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· November 2024
3 m Class B ·
Black River Bush Retreat Billabong
We asked for a private spot and it was delivered. We would have loved to have stayed both nights, but camping without the generator made for a stuffy night in the camper van. ( We wanted peace and quiet). If privacy is your thing, you would be hard up to beat this at this close to Townsville.
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Matthew S.
5 reviews
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· October 2024
7 m Class A · With kids ·
Black River Bush Retreat Dam Site
Lovely and quiet place, very friendly host. We enjoyed the campfire.
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Svana H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Great spot close to Townsville. Hosts incredibly welcoming as too are the animals. Highly recommend 😊
Emme W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
4 m travel trailer ·
Black River Bush Retreat Billabong
Fantastic spot that’s totally quiet and peaceful
Very welcoming hosts
Would return if coming back thru Townsville
David L.
12 reviews
It’s hard to believe such a gorgeous spot is less than 30minutes from Townsville! The dam was private, open and surrounded by lovely bush land. Plenty of native bird life, and welcome visits from the farm animals too! Nicole was a responsive and attentive host, and we’ll definitely back!
Kirsty T.
2 reviews
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· August 2024
4 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Black River Bush Retreat Orchard
Very nice property, friendly animals for children. A dog at the top. Our son loved it. The hosts are very available and attentive to detail. We recommend this place if you want to stay near Townsville.
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Gil D.
12 reviews
Location
Black River, Queensland, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Nicole D.
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