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Cartapo Creek - Farm Stay

Hosted by Oliver · Hallett, South Australia
3 sites · RV, Tent · 35 acres
99%
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82 reviews
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
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Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Want to have a unique camping experience away or sick of crowded caravan sites? Or perhaps you just need a tranquil break from the city or a weekend away from your hectic life? Cartapo Creek - Hobby Farm is suitable for on and off-road caravans, 4WD, 2WD & AWD vehicles. Suitable for multiple groups that want to camp together. We have a 35 acre farm at the base of the Mt Lofty Ranges in Hallett. To the east of us is Mt Razorback and Mt Bryan which is part of the Heysen Trail. We have a mixture of Sheep, Cows, Pigs, Alpacas, Chickens and Peafowl roaming the property. Campers will be separate from roaming livestock, however can access them easily if they wish. Keep up to date with all things happening on the farm and follow our Instagram page - [xxxxxxxx]

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Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 12 · Vehicles under 30 m
Want to have a unique secluded camping experience away from other campers, sick of crowded caravan sites? or just need a tranquil break from the city or a weekend away from your hectic life? Cartapo Creek - Hobby Farm is suitable for on and off-road caravans, 4WD, 2WD & AWD vehicles. Suitable for multiple groups that want to camp together. We have a large heavily wooded paddock area suitable for open camping / self sufficient caravans and ample room for manuevering / site selection. We have bore water available which is drinkable, but more suited to washing / rinsing dishes etc. Access is easy with plenty of areas to turn around. We have a range of livestock to visit including pigs, sheep and dairy cows which are available to milk at certain times of the year. We occasionally have spare fresh eggs from our chickens which you are welcome to help yourself to. We also have a paddock to plate meat business and can provide farm fresh meat including pork, beef, lamb or chicken subject to availability. Please message to organise a BBQ pack before your arrival if required. Some suggestions for your visit to the area: St Just Cafe in Burra for breakfast or dinner. Check their opening times on Facebook. The Bon Accord Hotel on the outskirts of Burra offers lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Grab the Burra Heritage Passport Key from the Burra & Goyder Visitor Information Centre which allows you access to 11 locked sites. Take the Dare’s Hill Circuit Drive Visit the Sir Hubert Wilkins (famous polar explorer) Cottage. Collect the key from the Hallett Country Store. Visit World’s Eng Gorge for a walk. Take a drive to Bundaleer Forest where the kids can play of the wooden playground, before you enjoy the scenic 1.5km walk.
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup

Reviews

99% Recommend97 Ratings · 82 reviews
Cartapo Creek Farm Stay is a delightful spot for families and animal lovers, offering a peaceful escape in a scenic rural setting. Guests consistently praise hosts Oliver and Chloe for their warm hospitality and the unique experience of interacting with farm animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. While the farm lacks shower facilities, the spacious and well-maintained campsites, along with activities such as animal feeding and stargazing, make for a memorable camping experience. The option to purchase local produce, like lamb chops and free-range eggs, adds to the farm's charm.
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· August 2026
Farm stay with animals
8 m Class A · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
It was a lovely experience. Host was lovely and invited us down to milk the cow and feed the animals with the kids. Highly recommend.
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· July 2026
20 m travel trailer ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Absolutely gorgeous place to stay for a few night. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. Was awesome seeing the cows, pigs, chickens, sheep and peacocks as well.
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· June 2026
15 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
We just got back from a two night stay, beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Hosts are great, very welcoming and very accommodating. Highly recommend 😊
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· June 2026
6 m travel trailer ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Great spot to park the caravan and stay for two days...very restful and quiet
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· June 2026
7 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
A quiet relaxing camp stay The animals were a hit with the kids Stargazing was incredible Campfires at night to keep warm A huge thanks to Chloe for our egg and firewood delivery We will definitely be back when we need to unwind in the quiet again!
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· May 2026
Peaceful farm getaway
Tent · With pets ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
We had such a lovely stay camping here! The hosts were incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful with great communication throughout our trip. They even helped us out with a flat battery which we really appreciated. The campsite itself was peaceful, beautiful and well maintained with great facilities. We especially loved all the cute farm animals — they made the stay extra special. Would definitely recommend and would happily stay again!
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· May 2026
7 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
A great location. The area for campers is spaced out with great views of neighbouring paddocks. Chloe is down to earth and took the time to include the kids in the farms animal feeding. Being able to wander around and see and pat the animals was a great experience. Being able to purchase local produce from the farm was handy. Close to Jamestown and burra, well worth a drive to. Will be returning.
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· May 2026
7 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
An absolute perfect place to stay, so relaxing & our kids absolutely loved feeding the farm animals! Would highly recommend and we will be back. The lamb chops and bbq pack were delicious! Thankyou Oliver & Chloe for having us
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· April 2026
10 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Beautiful farm, spacious grassy sites, cute animals and friendly hosts, we couldn’t ask for more. Thanks for having us, we would love to come back one day.
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· April 2026
Long weekend camping
6 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
This is a beautiful spot, the kids loved the animals! We all loved the big grassy sites and beautiful views! Very family friendly! Would recommend!
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· March 2026
Egg cellent!
9 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Great spot, fantastic hosts. Make sure you buy some of their free range eggs. We will be back.
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· March 2026
Camping with 3 children and 2 dogs
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Had a lovely 2 night stay at Oliver and Chloe’s farm! The animals were awesome (especially the llamas!) and my kids had a great time with their bikes and go cart down the hill! We were going to stay for 3 nights but with no shower facilities (yet) it was a bit much for the kids. Would love to come back once the shower block is completed! Hosts were very friendly and lovely to chat with!
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· March 2026
5 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
We loved our stay. Hosts were lovely and welcoming. The camp spot was spacious and clean. So much fun for the kids to explore - the animal feedings were a huge hit. Will definitely be back, and will recommend to everyone!
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· March 2026
10 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
An absolutely amazing experience for the whole family. A super peaceful and relaxing stay where the kids were able to explore, fed and pat the animals.
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· December 2025
Tent ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
We loved camping at Cartapo Creek Farm stay! Our hosts were very friendly and accomodating. Our site was spacious and well kept.
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· December 2025
Absolutely fabulous place
10 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Absolutely fabulous camp and lovely owners Oliver and Chloe. Made me feel so welcome. Can't wait to come back again especially when can have a campfire. So many animals to see. I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend Thanks so much.
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· November 2025
9 m travel trailer ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Oliver and Chloe were great hosts. The area was cut and ready for us to settle in and relax. The farm location was close enough to go in and spend a great day looking around Burra. And then being far enough away from the traffic and bustle to return to our site and relax and enjoy the sunset. Lovely spot. Would definitely stay again.
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· October 2025
AMAZING farm stay
9 m travel trailer ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Absolutely outstanding stay in our caravan! What a wicked family, very friendly and gave us great information while traveling. Would 100% recommend this Hipcamp for anyone going through. Great location and the animals were so friendly! Can’t wait to head back
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· October 2025
6 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
We enjoyed staying at Cartapo Creek Farm Stay with Chloe and Oliver. They're a lovely young couple, very welcoming, nothing too much trouble. We had the entire camp ground to ourselves, peaceful, stunning rural setting. We purchased some meat from them and had a camp fire, it was what we needed to escape the hustle and bustle. A nice drive into Burra, stunning farm land, rolling hills and green pastures.
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· October 2025
Tranquil Farm Stay
14 m travel trailer ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Picturesque farm stay with lovely views over surrounding paddocks and range. Hosts are superb friendly and lovely people. Diverse range of farm animals, which is great for kids. The camping sites are well spaced, with trees in between, so we felt we had our own space. Property is well situated for exploring the mid-North and Clare Valley.
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· September 2025
6 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
We just spent three nights at Cartapo Farm Stay and absolutely loved it. It’s bush camping at its best, with the added security of being able to leave the van and head into the lovely town of Burra for a look around. My granddaughter especially enjoyed feeding the pigs, which was such a highlight for her. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming, and the fire at night made for a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. It was such a peaceful stay, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to spend a few days exploring Burra.
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
I had a lovely 2 night stay at Cartapo Creek. The arrival instructions and communication were really clear, with clear signage. I ordered some firewood which was ready and waiting, and was a good mixture of kindling and larger logs. My lamb chops for dinner were delicious! I was at site 1 which is the furthest from the house and felt very private. There was someone on Site 3 for one night, close enough to be aware of them but not close enough to impact on my stay.
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· September 2025
8 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
The camp is set on a nice small holding with plenty of stock for the kids to see, and is a perfect place to relax with a camp fire, glass of wine and a group of friends
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· September 2025
caravanning with the fam
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
We had a wonderful weekend at the farm! Waking up to the amazing views was such a treat, and the kids loved feeding the pigs and watching the sheep. Evenings by the fire, roasting marshmallows, were the best. The whole experience was relaxing, family-friendly, and memorable. We’ll definitely be back!
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· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Lovely farm stay! The owners were really nice. Enjoyed our stay and will be back again! Thanks again
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· August 2025
5 m car ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Fantastic spot - lamb chops and firewood on arrival and a very responsive host! would definitely stay again!
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· August 2025
13 m travel trailer ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Perfect for a couple of nights. If you are looking for something a little bit off the beaten track, this is the place for you! Quiet ,yet close enough to historic Burra to get some essentials and do some exploring! Chloe was the perfect host , showing us a newborn calf. Can’t wait to try some of their BBQ meat. 5🌟
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· July 2025
Farm Stay
6 m Class A · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Beautiful place for kids and families. Quiet and easy access.
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· April 2025
Camping with animals
8 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Great family ran farm stay. Kids loved the daily animal feeding sessions. Great friendly hosts, great spot to enjoy the farm life and just relax. Highly recommend
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· April 2025
8 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cartapo Creek - Gumtree Paddock
Our second time back at Cartapo! Such a great place to stay. The kids love it. The meat packs are delicious! Highly recommend Cartapo!

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Hallett, South Australia, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Oliver & Chloe B.

Joined in March 2023

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