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Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

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· Macquarie Plains, Tasmania
15 acres hosted by Derek J.
2 Vehicle/Tent sites
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**Please note that it's $20 per person per night. Small farm and vineyard at Macquarie Plains in the Upper Derwent Valley, southern Tasmania. The property is 380m from the junction of the Lyell Highway and the Gordon River Road. It has 450m absolute river frontage on the River Derwent (no riparian reserve). The river here is freshwater, potable and a renowned trout water, (licence required). Three kilometres from the village of Gretna. 4WD Preferred. 2WD need to assess river access. Campers need all own amenities and leave no trace. Dog friendly but please see rules, we have livestock and so dogs need to be well controlled at all times. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place (see rules around campfires). Due to hydro generation activity, the river may slowly rise or fall up to 1m (often without rain) so please be careful around the water.**Please note that it's $20 per person per night.  Absolute frontage on the River Derwent. Here the river is fresh water and populated by platypus with trout and eels below the surface. Above are seen Sea Eagles, black swans, darters and wild geese plus a multitude of small birds like the welcome swallow, Dusky Wood Swallow, gold and green finches and the Superb Wren. Occasionally good and close sightings are made of the Wedge Tailed Eagle including mating rituals across the river. The river offers exciting kayaking runs and pleasant summer swimming. A riverside Blackwood shades the river bank Fish for brown and rainbow trout, play on the field, or just laze in the hammock above the river's edge, in the shade with a book and surrounded by the sounds of the river and its life. A great base to explore the Derwent and Tyenna valleys from Mt Field to Lake St Clair and into the Western Wilds to Strathgordon. We only have one multi-vehicle site that can take take one booking at a time so you have the whole river paddock to yourselves - no sharing with strangers! The campsite can fit 3+ caravan and car combinations, camper-vans or tents and, say six people per car/camper/caravan plus kids tent. (2 adults and however many kids you have!). If you have friends who wish to join you on a different date, message me and we can make that work. If this doesn’t suit your numbers, message me and we can make it work too!. * UNSUITABLE VEHICLE: At the moment the road down to the river is not suitable for the Cruisin’ Fiat Ducato Camper (or similar), due to its front wheel drive. We are working to make our access road suitable for these large campers. Meanwhile we can accomodate them on higher ground above and 100m from the river. PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is $20 per person, per night. Please select the correct number of guests when booking. Children under 5 years stay free 6 to 12 year olds are half price!
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Fiona N.recommends
November 17, 2024
Ryelands Farm & Vineyard Camping
Peaceful
Derek is an excellent host. The site is beautiful and very peaceful. I hope to return soon!
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Jack S.recommends
October 27, 2024
Ryelands Farm & Vineyard Camping
We stayed at Ryeland’s for just 1 night but the spot was absolutely perfect. Derek had the fire going on our arrival and was very accommodating. It was very private and views were unreal. Thanks Derek!
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Gary S.recommends
October 27, 2024
Ryelands Farm & Vineyard Camping
Always a pleasure
Always a pleasure to stay at Ryelands, Derek’s a legend of a bloke too!! Heaps of space, awesome river views, pics say it all..
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David C.recommends
October 19, 2024
Ryelands Farm & Vineyard Camping
Prefect site
It was the perfect site for our group of two caravans and a tent, up above the river, with plenty of firewood provided.
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David C.recommends
October 13, 2024
Ryelands Farm & Vineyard Camping
Our dogs loved it
Derek’s place was awesome, we will definitely come back, very quiet, far enough from the road not to be seen.
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Mark C.recommends
August 12, 2024
Ryelands Farm & Vineyard Camping
Great fishing
Amazing sun set winter sky’s. Beautiful grass area for the caravan. Waking up to the warm sun and amazing views
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Macquarie Plains, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa and Lairmairrener 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 Derek J.

Joined in May 2019
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