Karissa A.October 11, 2024
Site 3 - Top Paddock - Powered
Won’t be back
Our stay here was the last night of our 6 week trip and we had imagined a relaxed evening with a fire reminiscing with friends about the trip. We arrived and the kids enjoyed the animal feeding. Then the big dogs keep barking all afternoon/evening and wouldn’t stop. The road was very close so not the quiet country feel I imagined and we couldn’t have a fire due to a fire ban. The toilet and shower situation is just appalling and it’s definitely not worth the high price we paid!
Catherine D.October 1, 2024
Site 1 - Top Paddock - Powered
Quirky
Big flat site outside Toowoomba city. Close enough to go explore the city. Animal feeding fun. However the shower was very dirty and broken not ever cleaned or repaired while we were there. Drop toilet ok but could do with a clean and no toilet paper.No water. Overall good if self sufficient as we were, yet very expensive for what you get.
Caroline H.recommendsSeptember 30, 2024
Site 2 - Top Paddock - Powered
Beautiful peaceful setting - and lovely seeing the animals and having peacocks roaming around. Rob & team were also super helpful when we inadvertently left a camping item behind.
Rebecca D.doesn't recommendSeptember 29, 2024
Site 2 - Top Paddock - Powered
Very upsetting
We were quite disappointed & would not recommend for a number of reasons. It’s advertised as a farm stay & it didn’t feel like that at all. The site was metres away from both a busy road and the neighbours which had 4 dogs that literally barked non-stop until 10.30pm. The drop toilet didn’t smell which was a bonus but the make-do shower was absolutely filthy & we were the only guests there at that time so clearly it hadn’t been cleaned that day. We did the animal feeding & were very upset to see that all of the animals are fed bread which can make them sick & the female pig could barely walk as her hooves had not been trimmed for quite some time. It was really sad to see. It seems to be a quick way to make some money with no care given for the animals or those staying.
Clint B.doesn't recommendSeptember 24, 2024
Site 1 - Top Paddock - Powered
Fawlty Towers of Camping World
This was our second visit to the Chookhouse farm stay. First time was great (2yrs ago) this time it was the Fawlty Towers of camping. Out of 4 days - no hot shower for 3 of them - the showering facility was not fit for a dog wash - it was disgusting. 6 other campers came and went - because of the showering facilities. Last time we visited there was proper showering & toilet amenities - but we were not allowed access this time as they have limited it for permanent residents only. There was only a drop toilet with no where to wash your hands. No sink or kitchen facilities for washing up. Paid for a fire pit and it disappeared after day 3. Big Dogs (6 of) next door constantly barked non-stop 24/7. Site also flooded from overflow of bore water tank that was beside our camp.
Very disappointing as it is a great location - however that is the last time we will ever be back.
Wyndham & Amber T.doesn't recommendSeptember 23, 2024
Site 2 - Top Paddock - Powered
Just keep driving to the next place
We have stayed at many hipcamps over the years. This one takes the cake for all the wrong reasons. Owners barking dogs (four) all night and the road noise. But for me it was being told to put our camper right between two other vans when there was a whole paddock of room. Place is run down and full of people who have there permanent caravans there (dodgey) Just keep driving.