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Steve is a Star Host
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What to expect
4WD recommended
Tent site
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Bins available
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
4WD recommended
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
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The Jolly Platypus
97%
(29)4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Potable water
Pets allowed
Reviews
97% Recommend29 Ratings · 25 reviews
Steve's campsite offers a tranquil escape by a picturesque creek, perfect for those seeking solitude and nature. The site is praised for its privacy, with reviewers consistently noting the thoughtful amenities like firewood and the charming swimming hole. While the terrain can be challenging for 2WD vehicles, Steve's helpfulness and the serene setting make it a worthwhile destination. Visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, abundant wildlife, and Steve's accommodating nature, though some note the steep access as a potential drawback.
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· October 2026
Tent
Loved it! Me and my mates came up for a little fishing/camping trip for my 20th, great hospitality from Steve and felt very welcome when we arrived. Swimming hole was a very cool addition. Place was awesome and will definitely be back!
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· October 2026
Tent
We will definitely be back at Steve’s. Such a little piece of paradise
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· September 2026
Wonderful place and creek
Tent · With pets
We stayed at Jolly Platypus for a week this school holidays. Steve the host was great! He has leveled two pads but the rest is sloped.
We have a side folding camper which needed some bush ingenuity to level. Better suited to tents/swags/front or rear folds. The turn into the gate is right angle so might struggle with larger vehicles, we did need to engage 4x4 mode to get up and out.
We were greeted by a large lizard upon arrival. Wallabies hopping by at dusk and visiting camp overnight. We didn’t see the platypus at the creek, but had a crack at gold panning. The kids loved the swimming hole and being on our own without others.
The neighbouring property has shepherd donkeys - and boy can they get loud!! We found them hysterical and they weren’t a bother.
You can hear road noise a little - especially weekday mornings with trucks going past. But once again this didn’t bother us.
Steve had a pile of cut up wood, axe to use, bbq over the fire pit, rubbish can for our use. He checked on us every few days, took rubbish and even asked if we needed anything from town. What a lovely host!
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· September 2026
Tent
Steve's place is amazing! The creek is a welcome place to go and swim and the location is perfect. Thanks so much
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· August 2026
Tent
What a lovely private campground. The river is just beautiful, wishing it was warm enough for a swim as it had a lovely natural swiming hole. Lovely birds and wallaby's in camp.
Steve was very friendly and helpful. Left wood for us to use for a fire. Had a lovely night.
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· June 2026
Awesome again
Tent
Just as my previous review this location and Steve is awesome, I have booked 3 times in the last few months and will keep coming back.
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· May 2026
Tent · With pets
Such a lovely little spot! Steve was a great host and had the campsite all ready with firewood for us. The creek is just beautiful.
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· April 2026
So relaxing
Tent
Awesome spot, Steve is a great guy. Spot is well laid out and so close to Gympie but so private as well and feels like your in the middle of nowhere
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· April 2026
How Hipcamp should be 🙂
Tent · With pets
We had a lovely stay on Steve's land. The creek and little swimming hole is something really quite special. A real treat to have some quiet and space to ourselves over Easter.
We stayed in our camper trailer, and getting the camper level did involve a little bit of MacGuyvering with bricks and chocks, but it was worth it. Easy in and easy out with a 4WD.
The firepit and the bench, and the whole layout, is great. Steve left us with ample firewood for our stay, which was very appreciated. There's also a bin available, and Steve was welcoming and friendly and we felt secure that he'd offer us any help if we needed it.
This is exactly the kind of property Hipcamp is all about for us - somewhere private, on private land, without dozens of other campers nearby.
Thank you, Steve!
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· March 2026
Great, private spot for one
Tent · With pets
Lovely peaceful spot by the creek. Steve was very helpful setting me up with wheel chocks to level out the 4WD. Enjoyed the sounds of the creek and the birds.
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· February 2026
Great stay
Tent · Group trip
We had a fantastic stay at Steve's hipcamp; the site was private and the creek and waterhole next to the site were a wonderful reprieve to the heat of the day. The camp fire spot was a great size and had a rotating floating grill that was great for cooking over the coals. Steve was also highly responsive and very friendly and helpful.
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· January 2026
Perfect quiet getaway
Tent · With pets
We loved Steve's secret spot. Very hot weekend but the creek and the swimming hole were perfect. Water so cold, I needed to float around rather than swim.
Very private , Steve was the perfect host, checked on us , also asked if we needed anything from.the supermarket.
Would recommend.
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· October 2025
Private spot
Tent
Great spot. You get the space to yourself, with a little creek to cool down in, too. I had a 2wd and parked at the top of the hill just in case, but it wasn't an issue to take stuff the very short walk down and Steve even rocked up when I arrived to help take things on his quadbike - legend! Firepit is great and an abundance of firewood provided. Lots of trees around for good shade, too. Excellent communication before arriving. Cheers, Steve!
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· May 2025
Tent
A distinct advantage of this camp site is that you have the whole site to yourself and the owner does not book other campers in while you are there, so you are the only camp. There is a good sized gently sloping grass area with a large permanent fire pit. Room for several tents and or several camper trailers. One flat tent area and several slightly sloping areas. The site is treed in on two sides, has an open sloping paddock on one side and is about 50 metres down from the property driveway. The site is immediately adjacent to a small shady creek with good access. This camping site is on a creek flat below the owners driveway about halfway between the road/property entrance and the owners house. It is generally secluded and private however, can be seen from the driveway above the site. You can only just see the owners house through the trees from the campsite. The owner is good at leaving you to yourself and giving you privacy, but is always available if required. The owner often supplies firewood, takes your rubbish and supplies water at the campsite. This site is good value for money. Access off the driveway and into the paddock is tight and not suitable for large vehicles. Access through the paddock to the campsite has a significant slope, but is readily trafficked by four-wheel drive towing a camper trailer and even by two-wheel drive in dry conditions (providing your not towing a significant weight). You could hear a bit of road noise from the front of the property.
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· February 2025
We will camp again!
Tent
We really enjoyed our time at the Jolly platypus, nice secluded spot, we used the camp grill every day, food was amazing, Steve is a Tru Blue, helped us and offered firewood, showed us the swimming hole- which was amazingly refreshing.
Best spot I’ve been in for no taps and no loo.
We will be coming back.
I checked the weather forecast but it still had light showers, our van couldn’t make it up the hill with wet grass, Steve gave us a tow, real nice about it.
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· February 2025
Tent
Love the first night so we stayed another. Nothing like spuds in the fire under the stars.
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· February 2025
Great escape
Tent
Went for 1 night & stayed for 2. We had a great time, loved the creek to cool off. Great space for the doggos. Steve was a great host, with plenty of fire wood for our stay.
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· January 2025
Tent
Steve's land was beautiful. We loved that the creek was close to the campsite and it was such a great place to relax. The host's were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back to stay again.
Not recommend
· January 2025
Had to be towed out in my 2WD
Tent · With pets
Loved the property but wouldn’t recommend for a 2WD. I was there for 3 nights with perfect weather and tried to leave at 5am this morning but my 2WD (Hyundai Iload) couldn’t get up the steep hill (kept skidding on grass). Eventually I had to be towed out at 11am which was 6 hours later and stressful as my car skidded all the way up the hill whilst being towed and we only just made it to the top. The property owner was away at the time so one of his mates got me out. Met the owner Steve when I arrived and very nice bloke. I had actually booked the property again whilst I was there as it was a very nice stay with fire pit and creek but now i have contacted Hipcamp to try and get a full refund.
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· December 2024
Tranquil
Tent
Private, short walk to the creek and amazing fire pit set up. We really enjoyed our stay
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· November 2024
Tent
Awesome and quiet location on an amazing creek bed. Steve was a perfect host and made sure I had a absolute ton of FREE dry fire wood on arrival, you don't ever see that these days. Came down to make sure I was all good and settled in. Cheers Steve take care mate 🤙🤙
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· November 2024
Tent
If your looking for a private site, beside a crystal clear creek that you don't have to share, this is the place. I think Steve is undercharging for the privilege of having a site wholly to yourself but so close to the sunshine coast hustle and bustle. I enjoyed myself so much that we didn't have to leave to spend the day sight seeing around the area. It was so peaceful sitting beside the creek close enough to camp to get whatever you wanted with no trek involved. The sound of bird life and tinkling of the creek was extremely relaxing.
I have been hesitant to review this site as I would like to keep it to myself but that's not fair to Steve. He has a very special place.
The downsides were internet not good [but is that a downside or a positive point] and site is on a bit of a hill. There are level spots for your tent, shower and kitchen and a built in table which was great.
Thank you Steve for opening your property to the public, it is the most relaxing site I've stayed in.
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· May 2024
Tent
Had another great weekend at Steve’s camp site. This time we got to explore the amazing rainforesty creek. Steve was the perfect host and great to have a chat with. Really enjoyed our time there
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· April 2024
Tent
Had such a great time there. Steve was an amazing host who couldn’t have done enough for us. Great spot, great host, we will be back!
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· April 2024
Tent
Beautiful little camping spot, Steve to owner is a legend who's very helpful and already had a fire going for us when we turned up.
Access is steep and no good for larger vehicles especially if wet.
Location
Glastonbury, Queensland, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Steve D.
Joined in April 2023Things to do nearby
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