Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Closed season for fishing. Mary River Cod breeding season. Fishing resumes in October.
The sites are level pastured camping areas with lovely trees providing good shade alongside the river. We have tried to preserve the natural ecosystem on the river bank so it is heavily wooded and largely untouched.
The total area for camping is approximately 500 metres with only four sites spaced far apart to ensure plenty of space and privacy. Each site has very easy access to the river, via a couple of tracks.
You can enjoy swimming and kayaking in the river. Fishing is welcome when permitted but must be catch and release only. There is plenty of wildlife to see, especially for bird watchers: kingfishers, parrots and birds of prey as well as platypus, air breathing lungfish and Mary River turtles.
Access is 4WD or AWD only.
In severe weather the Mary River can flood. Be prepared to leave in extreme weather.
Campers must be self sufficient with their own camping toilet and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.
Well behaved pets are welcome.
More often than not, you are welcome to stay the whole day of your departure. Just ask us, as mostly there will be no new campers coming after a weekend.
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Vehicle/tent sites
4 sites
Site 4 - Mary River Frontage Camp
97%
(92)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 10 m
The sites are level pastured camping areas with lovely trees providing good shade alongside the river. We have tried to preserve the natural ecosystem on the river bank so it is heavily wooded and largely untouched.
The total area for camping is approximately 500 metres with only four sites spaced far apart to ensure plenty of space and privacy. Each site has very easy access to the river.
You can enjoy swimming and kayaking in the river. Fishing is welcome when permitted but must be catch and release only. There is plenty of wildlife to see, especially for bird watchers: kingfishers, parrots and birds of prey as well as platypus, air breathing lungfish and Mary River turtles.
Access is 4WD or AWD only.
In severe weather the Mary River can flood. Be prepared to leave in extreme weather.
Campers must be self sufficient with their own camping toilet and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.
Pets are welcome.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Site 1 - Mary River Frontage Camp
98%
(63)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6
The sites are level pastured camping areas with lovely trees providing good shade alongside the river. We have tried to preserve the natural ecosystem on the river bank so it is heavily wooded and largely untouched.
The total area for camping is approximately 500 metres with only four sites spaced far apart to ensure plenty of space and privacy. Each site has very easy access to the river.
You can enjoy swimming and kayaking in the river. Fishing is welcome when permitted but must be catch and release only. There is plenty of wildlife to see, especially for bird watchers: kingfishers, parrots and birds of prey as well as platypus, air breathing lungfish and Mary River turtles.
Access is 4WD or AWD only.
In severe weather the Mary River can flood. Be prepared to leave in extreme weather.
Campers must be self sufficient with their own camping toilet and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.
Pets are welcome.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Site 3 - Mary River Frontage Camp
97%
(49)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 5
The sites are level pastured camping areas with lovely trees providing good shade alongside the river. We have tried to preserve the natural ecosystem on the river bank so it is heavily wooded and largely untouched.
The total area for camping is approximately 500 metres with only four sites spaced far apart to ensure plenty of space and privacy. Each site has very easy access to the river.
You can enjoy swimming and kayaking in the river. Fishing is welcome when permitted but must be catch and release only. There is plenty of wildlife to see, especially for bird watchers: kingfishers, parrots and birds of prey as well as platypus, air breathing lungfish and Mary River turtles.
Access is 4WD or AWD only.
In severe weather the Mary River can flood. Be prepared to leave in extreme weather.
Campers must be self sufficient with their own camping toilet and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.
Pets are welcome.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
Site 2 - Mary River Frontage Camp
99%
(39)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 5
The sites are level pastured camping areas with lovely trees providing good shade alongside the river. We have tried to preserve the natural ecosystem on the river bank so it is heavily wooded and largely untouched.
The total area for camping is approximately 500 metres with only four sites spaced far apart to ensure plenty of space and privacy. Each site has very easy access to the river.
You can enjoy swimming and kayaking in the river. Fishing is welcome when permitted but must be catch and release only. There is plenty of wildlife to see, especially for bird watchers: kingfishers, parrots and birds of prey as well as platypus, air breathing lungfish and Mary river turtles
Access is 4WD or AWD only.
In severe weather the Mary River can flood. Be prepared to leave in extreme weather.
Campers must be self sufficient with their own camping toilet and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.
Pets are welcome.
This campsite by the Mary River is a hit with campers seeking peace and seclusion. With well-maintained, spacious sites nestled between scenic hills and river views, guests can unwind and enjoy the natural beauty. The hosts, Gordon and Rachel, are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, making visitors feel welcome. While the river access can be steep, the well-spaced sites, clear directions, and serene environment keep campers coming back.
We booked site 3 and 4 for 2 families but we liked site 4 more for our 2 caravans. Both sites are next to each other, with Site 3 the biggest. If you have a van it would be hard to turn around on site 2 or 1 as it’s a dead end and against the fence. You can’t see the river from any of sites except glimpse through trees but the view of the hills around the farm were nice. Both 3 & 4 have a steep path down to the river, with the path on site 4 easier.
The kids liked the sprinkler coming over the fence to run through. One of our nights we were woken up from the sprinkler on the roof of the van as it reaches quite far, so stay close to the trees if on site 3 or 4.
The hosts were very friendly and we loved our stay. Would be lovely when warmer for a swim.
Great spot. Beautiful with the Mary river going by. Gordon and Rachel have made some awesome campsites that are great for getting back to nature with our dog.
We had a great weekend in Gordon and Rachel's property. The campsites were large and well maintained. Very nice camping between a good crop of corn and the Mary River.
Great place to unwind, beautiful quiet spots along the river with views into the ranges and across the farm.
Gordan is great and very friendly and accommodating.
The campground was easy to find, well maintained and quiet. Access to the river was good (steep for the last 20m or so) and the owners provided clear directions to the site.
We stayed on site 1. Lovely flat grassy site and very spacious. The river that runs along the back of the property is lovely and clear and great for a dip. Gordan was very easy to communicate with and plenty of firewood free of charge. Would definitely recommend. We will be back.
Tent camping here was amazing. We had site 3 which had shade options throughout the day and views of the river. The river was mostly shin depth when we were there, but deeper spots up to our waists made it nice for a dip. The grass for the whole section near the river was slashed which made it easy to walk and set tents. The view of the hills was lovely, as was the birdsong in the morning.
Great spot with large grassy open areas well spaced apart, with very nice views of surrounding hills. As many have said, sites 3 & 4 are the largest and best suited to larger vans, and site 2 has the best shade in summer. River access is via a communal path (sites don't have separate access) which is steep, but once you are down there it's heaven.
Amazing place to camp lovely looking over the field and the river beside you great swimming hole and the owners where lovely and I’ll be going back can’t wait
Lack of communication due to no phone service on arrival. No animals per photos. No mention that creek was steep access. Plowing fields and fertilising from sun up to sun down which was very noisy. Could be a great spot.
A beautiful spot right near the river. Quiet & pristine. Plenty of space per site, nice shady trees but also open areas. Well looked after grounds. We look forward to returning soon.
We had a great time at Kenilworth Free Range Farm. We booked Site 4 but luckily for us had the whole place to ourselves on a chilly weekend. The morning mist was very impressive.
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