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Wakana Ridge Homestead

Hosted by Katrina · Barrine, Queensland
20 guests max
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Your Exclusive Off-Grid Farm Stay (where lake views and mischievous goats await). Secluded yet perfectly located 70 acre retreat in Barrine, Atherton Tablelands. Just 12 mins from the quaint town of Yungaburra and less than an hour from Cairns, where nature, adventure, and relaxation come together. Nestled on the edge of Lake Tinaroo, our exclusive one-site-only campground offers 360-degree views, lake access, and a true off-grid experience—with local attractions just around the corner. Wake up to the sounds of nature and spend your days kayaking or fishing on the lake, bird watching, taking a refreshing swim, or simply unwinding by the water. Adventure seekers can explore hiking trails, waterfalls, and local markets or indulge in nearby cheese and chocolate factories. Lake Barrine and Lake Eacham just 5-10 mins away. At Wakana Ridge Homestead, we’re building our organic farm, embracing sustainable off-grid living, regenerative farming and welcoming guests who appreciate nature’s beauty. Animal lovers will love joining in to feed the goats and chickens—making this the perfect escape for families, couples, and anyone who loves the great outdoors. Our campsite offers: - Easy access for caravans, campers, and tents - Water connection and dump point - Lakefront access for watersports and fishing (BYO boat) - Nearby boat ramp - Privacy—only one booking at a time. Optional ‘No Farm Fuss – Just Relax’ add-on for a quieter stay. - Local knowledge for the best sightseeing spots - Lots of add-ons to choose from under 'Extras' when booking (don't miss out!) - Pet-friendly on application. Slow down, stretch out, and settle into nature. Here you’ll find privacy, comfort, and a little farm magic—whether you’re here to rest, roam, or reconnect. P.S. Discount offered for weekly stays or big families (4+ kids). Keen to camp for free? We offer occasional free stays in exchange for a bit of weeding🌿 -Message us before booking! Please Note – Wakana Ridge is in its early days, and we’re still finding our feet as hosts. We’re slowly building and improving the space, learning as we go, and doing our best to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Your good vibes and feedback mean the world. Thanks for being part of the journey!Wakana Ridge Homestead – Exclusive Campsite - 360-degree views Our one-and-only campsite sits atop our future house site—a roomy, grassy hilltop pad offering privacy and sweeping 360-degree views of the farm, Lake Tinaroo, and the surrounding national park mountains. Room to kick a ball, roll out a picnic rug, or just soak in the view. You’ll be right beside the goat paddock (don’t worry, they don’t snore), with a short walk down to Lake Tinaroo. When the season allows, enjoy a fire pit under the stars. Just a heads-up — being on a hill, it can get a bit windy or muddy during our tropical seasons. Check the weather forecast before you come and pack accordingly (gumboots are your friend). Most of the wind/rain comes in from the southeast — we’ll guide you on arrival to help position your camp for protection. If things get too wet, we’ll let you know. Shade’s limited, so bring your own, and note there are sometimes electric fences nearby if you’ve got little ones. Guests must be self-contained, but we offer: • Bore water access at site • Dump point for emptying your porta-loo • Potable water on request • Fire pit (seasonal) • Bins • Firewood (extra) Activities: • Take a few steps from your camp and feed the goats some treats—we’ll supply them when you arrive • Baby goats and chickens to meet • Wide open space to kick a ball, toss a frisbee, fly a kite, or just let the kids run wild • Bike-friendly long gravel driveway for kids (but please no motorbikes) • Lake access: A short walk down the hill for swimming, fishing, kayaking and a boat ramp down the road. • Wildlife/Birdwatching: Spot brolgas, jabirus, kingfishers, pale-headed rosellas, kookaburras, sea eagles, bandicoots, and more • New Fruit Orchard: Take a tour and maybe take home a pumpkin or some homemade Davidson plum jam and farm-fresh eggs • Beware of ticks and wild animals (snakes/pigs/dogs) Our home/office (shouse) is 100m downhill—out of sight for privacy but close enough if you need anything. As a young family living onsite, you might see us heading to the lake for a swim or hear kids playing in the distance (and probably a rooster crowing!) Whether you’re a couple chasing calm, a family chasing kids, or a traveller chasing sunsets, let us know how we can make your stay great✨

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Wakana Ridge Homestead – Exclusive Campsite - 360-degree views Our one-and-only campsite sits atop our future house site—a roomy, grassy hilltop pad offering privacy and sweeping 360-degree views of the farm, Lake Tinaroo, and the surrounding national park mountains. Room to kick a ball, roll out a picnic rug, or just soak in the view. You’ll be right beside the goat paddock (don’t worry, they don’t snore), with a short walk down to Lake Tinaroo. When the season allows, enjoy a fire pit under the stars. Just a heads-up — being on a hill, it can get a bit windy or muddy during our tropical seasons. Check the weather forecast before you come and pack accordingly (gumboots are your friend). Most of the wind/rain comes in from the southeast — we’ll guide you on arrival to help position your camp for protection. If things get too wet, we’ll let you know. Shade’s limited, so bring your own, and note there are sometimes electric fences nearby if you’ve got little ones. Guests must be self-contained, but we offer: • Bore water access at site • Dump point for emptying your porta-loo • Potable water on request • Fire pit (seasonal) • Bins • Firewood (extra) Activities: • Take a few steps from your camp and feed the goats some treats—we’ll supply them when you arrive • Baby goats and chickens to meet • Wide open space to kick a ball, toss a frisbee, fly a kite, or just let the kids run wild • Bike-friendly long gravel driveway for kids (but please no motorbikes) • Lake access: A short walk down the hill for swimming, fishing, kayaking and a boat ramp down the road. • Wildlife/Birdwatching: Spot brolgas, jabirus, kingfishers, pale-headed rosellas, kookaburras, sea eagles, bandicoots, and more • New Fruit Orchard: Take a tour and maybe take home a pumpkin or some homemade Davidson plum jam and farm-fresh eggs • Beware of ticks and wild animals (snakes/pigs/dogs) Our home/office (shouse) is 100m downhill—out of sight for privacy but close enough if you need anything. As a young family living onsite, you might see us heading to the lake for a swim or hear kids playing in the distance (and probably a rooster crowing!) Whether you’re a couple chasing calm, a family chasing kids, or a traveller chasing sunsets, let us know how we can make your stay great✨
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
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AU$55
/ night
for NaN guests

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100% Recommend25 Ratings · 22 reviews
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· November 2025
8 m travel trailer ·
Top o’ the Ridge
A beautiful peaceful spot on top of a hill with panoramic views of tinaroo dam and pasture. Enjoyed walking, feeding the goats in an adjacent field and kayaking in the courtesy kayaks made available for guests. A very welcome breeze and warm friendly hosts.
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Clare W.
20 reviews
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· November 2025
7 m travel trailer ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Great position, close to towns, beautiful views and peaceful atmosphere 👌
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Anne S.
2 reviews
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· November 2025
Stunning spot
5 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Wakana Ridge was a stunning place to stay for the weekend! Endless amazing views with easy access down to Tinaroo dam where the kids had a ball on the kayaks provided. Katrina and Jesse we're fabulous hosts, so welcoming and friendly. An added bonus too was feeding the cheeky goats and the kids collecting the chicken eggs. We absolutely loved it here and will be back.
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Jasmin S.
2 reviews
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· October 2025
BEST CAMP in the Atherton Tableland
5 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Top o’ the Ridge
An absolutely beautiful place to stay! With 360 degree views of the tablelands & lake Tinaroo, its hard to beat this place. The hosts were amazing too, super helpful & have the cutest goats! Can't recommend this place enough!
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Jade G.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Incredible View
6 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Great spot with fantastic views, sunsets & starry nights. Added bonus of lovely dry firewood & a crate of goodies to entertain everyone. Even has garbage bins & a dump point!!! Quite windy for our stay but positioned the vans to block the wind
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Shirley C.
3 reviews
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· October 2025
Beautiful Spot
6 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Such a beautiful spot. We spent three nights with Trina and Jesse and loved it. Trina’s communication is second to none. Some of the best we have experienced on hip camps if not the best. The options they make available are exceptional. Being off the land we didn’t worry about the farm experience but took advantage of the fresh eggs which where excellent and Jesse delivered two loads of fire wood. The site was freshly mowed and great touches with a big box of books and games. A dump point and fire pit. The view is simply stunning. As mentioned in their brief you are on top of a ridge and can be windy but if you set up with the van behind you it’s no issue. The view makes it worthwhile. Would recommend Trina and Jesse place to anyone. You will be well looked after.
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James & Jann D.
18 reviews
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· October 2025
12 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Top o’ the Ridge
We absolutely loved it here! Trina and Jesse are so welcoming and helpful. Awesome site and an even better view. The kids loved the animals and feeding the goats. They even brought up a box full of books and activities for the kids. They also offer bins, drinking water and a dump point. You really can’t go wrong with this spot. Highly highly recommend!!
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Nathan A.
5 reviews
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· October 2025
Tent ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Katrina was super welcoming and friendly. The view from the fire pit was magic and so peaceful. The goats were hilarious. We would highly recommend staying here and will definitely be back again.
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Hollie S.
2 reviews
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· September 2025
Amazing views
Tent · With pets ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Very tidy, green and well set up camp spot all to ourselves with amazing views and a much shorter and easier walk than it looks like in the pictures to get down to the lake. Very helpful and friendly hosts and goats 🐐 😀.
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Nigel B.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
A Slice of Ridge-Top Paradise 🐐🌅
6 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Top o’ the Ridge
We had the most incredible stay at Wakana Ridge Homestead! From the moment we arrived, Katrina and Jessie made us feel completely welcome with their warm, down-to-earth vibes. Their passion for homesteading is truly inspiring — we got a glimpse into their amazing lifestyle, met their friendly goats, and even sampled Katrina’s homemade Davidson plum jam (which was absolute magic). The campsite itself is perched high on the ridge with views that could be straight out of a travel brochure — sunrise and sunset were breathtaking. We cooled off in the lake, soaked up the serenity, and genuinely felt like we had discovered a hidden gem. To top it all off… we left with 6 baby chickens in tow! 🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥 Couldn’t recommend this spot more highly — already planning our next visit. Thanks again Katrina and Jessie for such a memorable experience!
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David R.
2 reviews
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· August 2025
A must stay with the best host.
Tent · With pets ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Wow. What a stunning place. The view is amazing. It is so peaceful and the stars are so bright. I ordered the grazing board. It was so well presented and such a great variety with homemade plum jam (you won’t find any better). Perfect for sharing around the fire. Katrina was the best host. Nothing was too much effort. Having rubbish bins and a dump Point was a plus. Loved the goats. Definitely commjng back.
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Julie B.
11 reviews
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· August 2025
12 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Wow wow wow, such a great camp, totally private, best views ever, great fire pit, rubbish bins, and food to feed the goats. Such a great spot overlooking lake Tinaroo. Thank you so much Katrina and Jesse
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Helen C.
2 reviews
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· August 2025
Beautiful views with privacy.
5 m pop-up camper ·
Top o’ the Ridge
We had a lovely 2 days at this beautiful camp-site. Despite having some rain, we set our camper trailer up on top of a wonderful hill overlooking a branch of Tinaroo and green rolling hills. Welcome by Katrina who was a wonderful host and very responsive and easy to communicate with. Loved having the gosts and cows nearby. Beautiful sunsets and stars whilst sitting around the camp fire. Thanks so much.
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Erika D.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Top o’ the Ridge
I stayed at Wakanaridge Homestead over the weekend for a little getaway with my two dogs, and it was absolutely perfect. Katrina and Jesse were so welcoming from the moment we arrived. On Saturday morning, I joined the “cuppa and chat” and loved hearing about all the exciting things they have planned for this amazing property. The views are simply breathtaking, and the whole place has such a peaceful atmosphere. Both Katrina and Jesse went out of their way to be helpful and kind, and it truly made my stay feel special. So very grateful, and can’t wait to come back
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Briana L.
7 reviews
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· August 2025
Breathtaking views!
Tent · With kids ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Absolutely the best views! Completely breathtaking! We will be back with out a doubt for more nights next time. Host is fantastic, so knowledgeable about the land and animals, so welcoming and a tour in the buggy was a highlight. Kayaking is so peaceful, and sitting at the fire just perfect. Sunrise and sunset unbelievable! Thank you Wakana Ridge, we miss you already!
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Tiffanie W.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
The GOAT (Greatest of all time)
7 m Class B ·
Top o’ the Ridge
I’ve been on Hipcamp since 2017 and staying at Wakana Ridge is easily one of favourites. The location, the views, the camping setup, the host - all outstanding. Katrina, thank you so much for having us!
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Vassil V.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
What a view and spectacular hosts!
Tent · With pets ·
Top o’ the Ridge
We LOVED camping at Wakana Ridge! The lovely hosts went above and beyond to making us feel welcome to their homestead! Our little boy even made friends with their two sons and played parcel parcel all together. Such a beautiful view and quiet spot to enjoy the view. We also loved feeding the goats each day and having a giggle with them. We’ll definitely be coming back and recommending to all our friends and family for an awesome place to camp! 😁
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Rhianon S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
Top o the hill
Tent · With kids ·
Top o’ the Ridge
We camped at Wakaka Ridge Homestead over the show long weekend with a group of four couples, three kids, and three dogs, we honestly had the best time. The property is stunning, peaceful, and super family-friendly. The hosts went above and beyond, letting us feed the goats, cuddle baby chicks, and grab fresh eggs straight from the coop. We were able to pick up firewood right on site and even borrowed kayaks to explore beautiful Lake Tinnaroo, which was such a highlight. There was plenty of space for all of us, and the vibe was relaxed and welcoming. The kids loved every minute of it, and so did the dogs. It felt like one of those weekends where everything just flows. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a wholesome getaway with a bit of adventure and a lot of charm. We’ll definitely be back.
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Alexandra G.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
6 m Class B ·
Top o’ the Ridge
One of the best spot to camp in Far north QLD❤️We have camped in many different areas in FNQ but never one on like this. We loved the view from this camping spot. Very thankful to Katrina and family for warm welcome. Loved feeding goats, Kayaking and the serenity. Absolutely beautiful and peace weekend🥰
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Bhaskar B.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Amazing views!
Tent · With pets ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Great little spot on top of the hill, over looking the stunning Lake Tinaroo. I am lucky to have had my car awning but you will need to bring some kind of shade to shelter from the sun as previous campers stated also. Lots of cool birdlife and it was nice waking up to the cows mooing good morning. :) It’s a little bit of a hike to get back up the hill to camp from the Lake. Doing that walk a few times a day was definitely a good workout! Had fun meeting Katrina’s chickens and goats, I now have a new found love of goats haha Will definitely be back oneday. :)
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Jodie F.
4 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Top o’ the Ridge
Wow great views of Lake Tinaroo and surrounding area, large level site with bore water and dump point. We just spent 2 nights camping in a ground tent and enjoyed it immensely including the mown path down to the lake. Just a note bring your own shade. Great communication from Katrina highly recommend
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Russell D.
29 reviews
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· June 2025
Views for miles
Tent · With kids ·
Top o’ the Ridge
We had the most wonderful stay. The ridge was spacious and the views glorious. The goats, cows and chickens entertained the whole family, the kids even got to feed + pat the goats daily. The lake was a short stroll away, we would have gone swimming but it was a little cool the weekend we stayed. Katrina and Jesse were extremely outgoing and generous in their communication and very thoughtful in their set up of the ridge. For example the water tap, dump point, bins, fire pit and firewood were really useful. Its an excellent place to base yourself for a few delightful days in the Atherton Tablelands region. We stayed 3 nights but could have easily stayed a week! We will be back and will definitely recommend The Ridge to family and friends travelling.
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Brett B.
1 year on Hipcamp

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