Tranquil farm and river stay.
We loved our stay at Mary River Farmstay. There was firewood available on site, the campsites were large and well spaced out, and there were several different areas to choose from — near the river, overlooking the dam, or with views across the paddocks.
We stayed near the riverbank and cow paddock, which gave us lovely river views as well as watching the cows grazing nearby. During our stay we had the whole place to ourselves, which made it feel incredibly peaceful and relaxing.
The river itself is about a 5-minute walk from the riverside campsites, down a very steep embankment. The sites closest to the river are lined with bushland, so river access is mainly via two winding walking tracks. The walk down is actually really lovely, and once you reach the river the scenery is absolutely picturesque.
We unfortunately didn’t catch any fish while we were there, but still really enjoyed sitting by the water soaking up the tranquility while waiting for a bite.
If you’re bringing kayaks, be prepared for a bit of effort — it’s easiest to drive them closer to the river access area first, then carry them the rest of the way down the steep winding track. That said, the river is beautiful for kayaking and definitely worth it.