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RUSTIC RETREAT

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· Maryborough, Queensland
84 acres hosted by Jackie R.
6 Caravan sites
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Family-friendly
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.
Jackie is a Star Host
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Off-lead friendly
Pets can be off-lead at this Hipcamp.
Our property is situated on the banks of the great sandy strait just 400m from the Tuan Boat ramp with access to Fraser Island by boat or kayak. We are surrounded by State forests and wetland. There is a dam on the property for swimming and playing. 400m walk to the Tuan beach and boat ramp, exit via the main gate entrance. The forshore has a park, BBQ area and picnic tables as well as garbage disposal. There is plenty of space with-in the property and surrounding forests for mountain biking, motor-biking and walking. 3km down the road in Boonooroo you will find a large park with tennis court and public BBQ's. The bowls club and Golf Club are just 3km away. This site is suitable for caravans, RV's, camper trailers. There is no toilet facility on the property. We are VERY dog friendly and can be off lead as long as the dogs are friendly towards people and other dogs and don'y try and bite our horses which roam freely. We also have other peoples horses agisting in paddocks on the property. (Please don't feed them as their owners have requested this) You can feed our horses apples and carrots. Activities you can do include boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, crabbing, walking, stand up paddle boarding, bird watching, kangaroo spotting, playing in the parks, beach tennis, mountain biking, hiking etc. Camp sites are far from the main house and other sites so you can have camp fires and play music, use generators without worry of disturbing the neighbours. We have a tap/ hosepipe at the horse stables as you drive in on nexto the main house where you can fill up water canisters but might be easier to bring your own water. Text before hand to organise so we can show you where the fresh water tap is found. Campers will need to be self contained (rubbish and toilets) and please leave your campsite the way you found it. Don't leave toilet paper or rubbish in fire pits please. Enter / Exit the main gate by pushing the code into the key pad. (Given on booking) Gate closes after 20 seconds once it is fully open so be quick. NOTE: ***During Summer months - November, December, January and February there are midgees (sandflies) at dusk and dawn and we do recommend midgee screening or spraying the mesh on your caravan windows as the standard mozzie mesh will not keep them out. Bring coils, a fan as they hate any breeze, bug spray and long sleeved pants and tops to wear in the evenings from about 5pm-7pm. After it is dark they die down!*** ***4X4's are recommended if you don't stay along the fence line as it can get muddy if there has been lots of rain. If you stay along the fence line you will be fine as the roads are compact and hard and the camp sites along this fence are higher up, they are marked with Fire Pits so camp here if you want to stay dry and get a good breeze.*** We hope you enjoy the peace and quiet out here. If you need anything please message me on HIPCAMP messages or text or call me : 0487047270 (9am -5pm) Unless in an emergency.RUSTIC RETREAT IS A CAMPER VAN/CARAVAN/ RV AND HORSE FLOAT CAMPER CAMP SITE. SADLY NO TENTS ARE ALLOWED. (One Car + One Caravan/ camper trailer/ horse float per site) If you have more then two please book another site. Regulations! 4x4’s are DEFINITELY recommend and may be required when it has been raining heavily (Can get muddy down by the horse paddocks) and the main road to the camp sites. People have got themselves stuck attempting to drive on the lower areas near the agistment paddocks. Keep on higher / dry ground to avoid getting stuck. Camp sites are where the fire pits are as they are on higher ground. (Good breeze and dry) You can camp anywhere as long as you are 300m away from the main house. 🧻WE DO NOT HAVE PUBLIC TOILETS OR ELECTRICITY! (Generators are allowed) 🚿YOU NEED TO BE FULLY SELF SUFFICIENT TO CAMP HERE. (Own Toilet, Water, Power, waste disposal) 🐎PLEASE CAMP at least 50m away from the Agistment shed /paddocks as we have people coming to feed/ ride their horses here. This beautiful isolated 84 Acre property is situated on the banks of the great sandy strait opposite Fraser Island, surrounded by State forest and Mangroves. There is plenty of space to walk, ride horses, ride bikes etc outside the property. We run self-care agistment here where people lease paddocks for their own horses. These horses are fed and cared for by their owners. We do have our own 4 horses that are free roaming. ( 1 Very old Paint, 1 Old Stock horse and 2 younger, small Palamino Ponies) We offer the 1 Acre paddock for your horses if you want to bring them camping with you! Horses do incur a $40 per night/ horse fee. (Agistment paddock, Auto feeding water trough, Access/ use of all trails and facilities, fencing is safe and electric tape- all included in fee. ) Indemnity forms must be filled in before you bring your horse onto the property)We are also dog friendly. Dogs can be off lead as long as the they are friendly and don’t run after horses. On Property: 👣 Plenty of space for horse riding, mountain biking, walking, running, etc. 👣 River access - ONLY AT HIGH TIDE! Bring Stand up paddle boards/ Kayaks / or hire our kayaks. Tuan Boat Ramp is 300m from our main gate and less muddy if preferred. 👣 A medium sized dam for swimming and playing. Feel free to use the floaties and stand up paddle boards on the shore. No nasties in the dam so safe for swimming. 👣Other activities may include fishing, crabbing, bird watching, kangaroo spotting etc. Amenities Nearby but not on property: 👣 Expansive adjacent forests for unlimited horse riding trails, mountain biking, motor-biking, hiking, etc. 👣 Tuan Boat ramp with public toilets/ Public rubbish bins (300m) away. 👣 Tuan Foreshore Beachfront (400m) with park and free BBQ’s 👣 Great kids park in Boonooroo with Tennis Court, Playground, Soccer field, cricket pitch (3km) down Wilkinson Road, turn Right to Boonooroo. 👣 Bowls club and Golf Club (3km) Golf Club has great food but booking is definitely recommended. Open Friday and Saturday dinner. IMPORTANT: *IF YOU COME DURING SUMMER WEAR LIGHT COLORED, LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS AND LONG PANTS FOR MIDGEES AS THEY COME OUT AT 5PM!* *BRING COILS,SPRAY ETC IT IS QUEENSLAND SO TO BE EXPECTED* NOTE: Camping is predominantly on the upper paddocked grass field or around the dam (if you can handle midgees) Campers will need to be self sufficient - please leave your campsite the way you found it. Take your trash with you when you leave. You should bring your own water and portable toilet. We have water if urgent so please text us so we can show you where it is. (It is the tap by the horse stables.) Steel fire drums designate more popular spots with a breeze/ less mozzies and higher ground. camp fires are allowed. Welcome to play your music or ride mountain bikes and run/ walk/ explore the whole property. No loud music after 9pm please. Motorbikes need to be ridden off the property, please use the Agistment gate to enter / exit as it disturbs us. You can ride your bike from your campsite to the corner gate but not through our house gate. Host contact by text / hipcamp between 9am-5pm ONLY. Please respect host’s privacy and don’t come and knock unless an emergency. Please note we can’t control the weather so if it does rain and gets very wet it is unfortunately out of our control. 4x4 cars are needed IF it is very wet. Thank you and enjoy your stay!
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Lena F.recommends
September 27, 2024
RUSTIC RETREAT & AGISTMENT
We had the place to ourselves. It was very peaceful with an easy drive into Tuan itself. The horses visited which was nice 😊
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Nate P.recommends
August 13, 2024
RUSTIC RETREAT & AGISTMENT
Surprise find at Big Tuan
Tidy camp, out in the paddock, but with heaps of forest around the edges. GREAT for our dogs! Awesome comms from the host made booking and settling in super easy.
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Caroline R.recommends
August 5, 2024
RUSTIC RETREAT & AGISTMENT
Great spot, awesome family very hospitable and also private and quite.
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Paul M.recommends
August 4, 2024
RUSTIC RETREAT & AGISTMENT
Winter getaway
Great spot for a winter outdoor experience. Lots of space. Loved by our two Border Collies with walking tracks. A few horses about but not worried by our dogs. Great spot for groups.
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Antoinette P.doesn't recommend
April 5, 2024
RUSTIC RETREAT & AGISTMENT
Overall the property was really nice. We were the only ones camping there but I could see that even if you had the full 9 campsites utilised you would not be on top of each other which is great. Lots of firewood available to pick up. However the dam was muddy and stinky. I aslo acknowledge that they had a lot of rain before our trip but the campsites are definitely not 2wd accessible at the moment. And the midges are full on.
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Paula R.recommends
April 1, 2024
RUSTIC RETREAT & AGISTMENT
Camping motorbike riding dogs and c
Stayed over Easter weekend although it was raining on and off we had a great time. On arrival to camp picked up the map from the tree signed motorbike waiver. Set off to find our site. Was muddy from the rain got bogged in the troupy "75" with trailer fully loaded. Got out ok with the Max trax. Owners came by to help but we were already out and then on stayed high on the fence line after that. (Driver error). The dogs (off leash) were welcomed by the horses that were free to roam. We went on a short stroll and found a nice fishing spot with a hut. Cut up our own logs for the camp fire (aloud by owner) for cooking (Lamb shanks with baby potato) is a must. Rode the motorbike around the property (enjoyed the mud puddles). Plenty of space and our nearest neighbour was about 100mts away. Great spot to camp we will return 👍
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Maryborough, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Badtjala First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jackie R.

Joined in September 2022
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