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Albert River Camping

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· Tamborine, Queensland
480 acres hosted by Thomas Y.
9 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Primitive camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Spiddal property 500 acre at the base of Tamborine Mountain. Spiddal was originally settled by Michael and Anne Yore (nee Ryan) in 1865. Both Michael and Anne migrated from Ireland as a result of the potato famine and uprising at that time. Anne sailed on the Erin-Go-Bragh (Ireland forever) in 1862 and Michael on the Fiery Starin 1863. On Michael's death in 1912 the farm passed to the youngest son Andrew Thomas who died at a young age of 33 in 1916. The Spiddal property was then held intrust until his son Thomas Patrick (TP) became of age in 1935. In 1966 TP transferred title of the property to the present owner Thomas John (TJ). Tom's son Denis 5th generation resides on the property and assists with the running of the farm. From settlement in 1865 the farm has been used for Primary production mainly dairy, pigs, hay and grain activities. After dairying ceased in 1970 the property has been producing beef cattle, turf and hay. The original inhabitors occupying the Tamborine area were the Wangerriburra Native tribe. They lived in peace with all the tribes adjacent to their own area. More importantly they were prepared to be friendly to the white man in the early stages of development, with respect shown by all. After continuing contact with the white man the tribe became commonly known as the Albert tribe.
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72 Ratings · 30 reviews
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Johan B.doesn't recommend
February 15, 2024
Site 1 - Albert River Camping Spiddal Farm
Lesson learned
Definitely WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. Host does not look after sites and will not refund you. I have been through Hipcamp support trying to get a refund with no success. Went for a weekend away with family. Called the host day before arrival and was told to call upon arrival for directions to site and so i did. Was directed to site only to realise this could not be right. Every single site he had was thick grass more than half a meter in length. No way anyone would have been able to stay there. Host knew we had young kids and had this booked a while out. We ended up driving away and finding another place. Host ignored all messages since then. Lesson well learned from this experience
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Trinette C.recommends
October 4, 2023
Site 6 - Albert River Camping Spiddal Farm
We really enjoyed our stay, the area is very pretty and will return!
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Sarah K.recommends
October 3, 2023
Site 2 - Albert River Camping Spiddal Farm
Great spot, beautiful sunsets. Tom was a great host. Very clean and well maintained land. We will be back
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Andrea T.
October 3, 2023
Site 1 - Albert River Camping Spiddal Farm
Lovely spot, bit of road noise on spot 1. Very hard to access water. Wouldn’t go again in hotter months as water access. On saying this though I had a relaxing time. Only improvement would be the thistle brushes removed.
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Casey Jade T.recommends
October 2, 2023
Site 9 - Albert River Camping Spiddal Farm
Hidden Private Camp Spot
Such a perfect camp spot. Site 9 is where we have booked multiple times and will continue coming to this site. The water was shallow and easy to walk and waddle about in. Last time the water was much higher and flowing so it would depend on the rai. Plenty of fire wood to collect from fallen trees. The cows are friendly and curious. Will be back again for sure.
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Cody M.recommends
October 2, 2023
Site 3 - Albert River Camping Spiddal Farm
Good camp spot
Very green, nice spot. Plenty of things to do near by. Is exactly as described.
Location
Tamborine, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bundjalung and Yugambeh 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 Thomas Y.Joined in March 2021
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