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100% Recommend43 Ratings · 37 reviews
The site was really nice, and really good emplacement. Matty is such a nice person he helped us to find spot to swim, koalas and shared so much with us about the island !!
We were 3 and we loved the vibe because all facilities are outdoors which is perfect for the weather. We really love our stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone!
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Lucrece R.
2 reviews
Matt is the perfect host. He will help you with everything that you need if it is in his hands.
His tips improoved our visit to Magnetic Island.
Thank's Matt
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Xavier P.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
5 m Class B ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
Absolutely great! Lovely host and amazing facilities
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Jasmine B.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
I can see why Matt has 100% reviews. Quirky little set up but gorgeous. (Definitely the best shower weve had on our trip too)
The campsite was a bit more ‘exposed’ than I initially thought but it was on a quiet road and everyone was super friendly, so my first judgment was quickly put to rest as I felt we had plenty of privacy. Matt had solid recommendations for us to spend our day, and areas to explore. Definitely felt like we saw the hidden gems. For any solo female travelers-I felt save enough to walk into town and back on Saturday night, definitely enough street lighting and plenty of wildlife. I think we were only the second group not to see a koala, (but saw two on the Forts Walk) loved the bird love and hospitality. Keep up the great work Matt 🥰❤️
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Amelia J.
2 reviews
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· October 2025
4 m Class B ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
Matty was a really great host, also you will sleep around wallabies and koalas 🙌🏼
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Jose Ignacio E.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
5 m Class B · Group trip ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
Excelente vibes and the nice owners. The bathroom and area were clean. Totally recommend.
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Lucía J.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
5 m Class B ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
A truly magical place- lots of space, nice and clean bathroom, the loveliest hosts and magnetic islands wildlife directly in front of your doorstep! Would definetely go back!
Astrid G.
2 reviews
Cozy campground with friendly host! Has a cozy bathroom with hot shower and toilet. There’s a fire pit. In the evening there’s wallaby and koala to be spotted at the campground.
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Guido M.
2 months on Hipcamp
We had a great time. You will definitely see a lot of wallabies and birds around. We even saw a koala mum with her joey just around the corner. Make sure you check out the Forts hike and the butterfly forest. Thank you, Matt, for the chance to stay here!
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Simon P.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
5 m car ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
Really enjoyed our stay here. Very centrally located on the island. Got some great recommendations from the host. Amenities were more than what we expected. Hot shower, bathroom & washing facilities! Job well done. If we do come back to Magnetic we know where we are staying!
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Aisling C.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Perfect spot to act as a base while exploring the island during the day. Waking up to all the birdlife was always incredible. Bathroom setup is great with the most luxurious camp site shower ever. Matt’s a great host - super friendly and helpful. I’ll definitely be back!
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Hannah A.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
5 m Class B ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
Amazing spot, beautiful with a lot of wildlife. Plenty of space, electricity plug and a comfy and huge bathroom. And Matt the host is a gem
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Frederic R.
4 months on Hipcamp
Amazing place for camping!! Matthew was very nice and everything was perfect
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Inigo F.
4 months on Hipcamp
Lovely host. Quiet location. Nice shared shower and toilet space.
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Michael L.
2 reviews
Amazing little spot, quiet and away from traffic. Matt was very helpful and a great host. It was lovely waking up to the greenery and the sounds of birds chirping
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Seren J.
4 months on Hipcamp
Matt and Becks are real easy going people and they will make you feel like the site is your own backyard on Magnetic Island for a couple days. A quintessential FNQ experience. We saw wallabies before we had even pulled up AND a koala while we were enjoying the fire pit. There are cockatoos and galahs hanging around in the morning, but I had the misso with me so I didn't need to see anymore galahs.
We were the only campers which I think is probably most often the case, I wouldn't imagine you would be sharing with any more than one other camper setup. Amenities are clean and tidy, no cooking facilities so you will need to be setup for that or dine out at what seemed to be quite a few options even within Horseshoe Bay.
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Josh T.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
Camping at Matthews land was amazing. It is not only a beautiful place but also has amazing amenities as shower, laundry and a nice and clean bathroom.
But definitely, the best part of staying there was matts kindness and amability. He was always willing to help us, showing us around the island or simply sharing a nice chat.
Would definitely repeat my experience
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Mora C.
5 months on Hipcamp
Awesome spot. Amenities are so nicely done. Power and water right there. Plus a Koala
Strolling through the camp. Matt is
Lovely very chill but also very accommodating. Horseshoe bay is a rely special spot with great little
Cafes, beaches, amazing hikes & bike
Trails. Very highly recommended.
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Piers C.
4 reviews
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· July 2025
3 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
Lovely property backing onto bushland. Host was really lovely and accommodating. Would highly recommend this stay.
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Yvette P.
6 months on Hipcamp
This is THE spot! Matthew was a great host! Spot is flat, and the bathroom/shower is incredible!
Place is quiet and peaceful. The gorgeous birds that come visit in the morning are an added bonus!
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Caitlin T.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
Had everything we needed, host was super helpful and accommodating,
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Grant G.
2 reviews
We had an amazing 3 days at Matt’s place. Great level yard with access to a very clean bathroom. Power is also provided plus Matt ensured there was wood in the open fire pit every night. We even had Koala drop by for a few hours which was a really special experience.
I would highly recommend staying, Matt is great host.
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Kim L.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
Great little bush block to pitch a tent on Maggie. Full of wildlife, we saw plenty of native birds and wallabies plus Matthew pointed out where we were likely to spot a koala on the street, which we were lucky enough to catch sight of. Matthew was also super helpful in getting a little fire going to ward off the chill :) Awesome bathroom setup, really enjoyed the shower. Thanks for having us!
Felicity O.
3 reviews
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· June 2025
7 m Class B ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
This was a great find on Magnetic Island. Very close to Horseshoe Bay and all the other beautiful bays on the Island. We took our motorhome over and stayed for 3 nights. Matthew was an extremely helpful and responsive host. The facilities he provides are very clean and I highly recommend this hip camp.
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Helen M.
4 reviews
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· June 2025
Loved our stay! Tucked away in the bush, it’s quiet, private, and full of wildlife. Perfect spot to unwind and explore Magnetic Island. Highly recommend!
Ash & Dylan F.
4 years on Hipcamp
Matt is a super host. He went above and beyond to help us and gave great tips around the island. We had a great experience camping, especially with the shower and wc facility on site that is literally 5 stars. The fire pit is also great, we used at night to cook some food and watch the stars. We saw loads of wallabies on site, as well as beautiful birds. We're definitely coming back - 100% recommend. Thanks again Matt!
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Camila V.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
5 m car · Group trip ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
Matt is a brilliant host, really relaxed and friendly. We felt welcomed and enjoyed the bath (shower, toilet and laundry) and the fire pit. Thank you
Jule T.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
5 m car ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
Nice easy stay! Great to have access to a shower toilet and power during our camping.
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Carly B.
11 months on Hipcamp
Perfect Starting Point for exploring Magnetic Island, there are many Wallabies around and even some Koalas. Amenities were nice and clean since you share it with the host. Matt was a pleasure talking to, we had a really good time at his place :)
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Anna V.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
4 m Class B ·
Bush Retreat , Great Location
We had a great stay at Bush Retreat! A great spot with wild wallabies wandering around. The facilities available to us were clean and well maintained and very appreciated after a rainy day! Matt is very approachable and lovely and a great host and we would stay again!
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Deborah A.
2 reviews
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