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Emu Creek Retreat

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· Tabulam, New South Wales

2800 acres hosted by Frank P.

2 lodging sites · 99 Vehicle/Tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Frank is a Star Host

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Welcome to Emu creek Retreat One of the best destinations for hiking, camping, bushwalking, swimming, Kayaking, fishing, mountain bike riding (bicycles only), bird watching, 4wdriving and even fossicking, since the old gold mining town "Lunatics" was not far away from us. If travelling in a 2wd please contact us before booking, some of the campgrounds have to be reached by crossing the creeks, Girard camp is one of them where the office and the showers are, at times this crossing is under water and is only accessible by 4wd. Other campgrounds are available near the entry gate that don't require a creek crossing for access and toilets are available on some of them. One side of the property is bound by Emu Creek and the other by Gerard Creek, both creeks have enough water with some permanent deep water holes for all year activities. Sightseeing inside the property we have Girard Falls, a 50m deep waterfall, nature at it's best. The only entry into the property is by Emu Creek Rd a gravel road. Emu Creek Retreat is located in the far north-east of New South Wales. We are approximately 200 km from Brisbane, Toowoomba and Gold Coast, 150km from Byron Bay. Tabulam is the nearest town 12km away. Fuel and groceries are available at Tabulam along with a post office, pub and police station. Casino is 68km away and Tenterfield 78km. Once a working cattle property, in the 90's was converted into a camping and 4WD park. Since 2017 has been a family own and operated property, pet friendly, we are using the existing large camping grounds to convert it into a camping paradise. Two properties combined with close to 2800 acres, fronting Paddy’s Flat Rd for 2km and extends 7km to the back fence bordering a 22000 acre cattle property. The front section is undulating with plantation forest (spotted gum) and bushland, towards the back it has mountains, steep terrain and millions of trees with spectacular views and great hiking tracks.

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245 Ratings · 170 reviews

Will R.recommends

April 14, 2024

Emu Creek Retreat

Great Spot Toilets and Showers were always clean and Tidy

Tiff C.recommends

April 8, 2024

Emu Creek Retreat

Wonderful stay. Easygoing and helpful hosts. Great overall!

Elissa B.recommends

April 1, 2024

Emu Creek Retreat

Fantastic spot for families and kids!! We set up camp in the main section opposite amenities and were thankfully spread out enough despite it being Easter long weekend. Easy level ground, running creek for kids to play in, fun 4WD tracks and the cleanest most well kept showers and toilets of any hipcamp I've been to. Frank and Lynn have thought of all the small touches. Will definitely be back again!

Emma C.recommends

April 1, 2024

Emu Creek Retreat

Emu creek was the perfect option for our Easter getaway, with so many great camping spots to choose from. Frank and his family do such an incredible job keeping the camp grounds and facilities in good order. We highly recommend visiting the girard falls, it was an amazing sight to see. The creeks are also perfect for young children to swim and play.

Michael R.recommends

April 1, 2024

Emu Creek Retreat

Fantastic spot, abundant 4wd tracks, great creeks to explore, fantastic amenities and plenty of space

Miranda S.recommends

April 1, 2024

Emu Creek Retreat

The facilities at this campground were very impressively clean , in fact cleaner then iv seen anywhere else iv ever camped. A very relaxed and well kept grounds , would definitely go back

Location

Tabulam, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bundjalung First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Frank P.Joined in August 2020

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 4 hours

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