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Zazen Permaculture Farm

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· Cooktown, Queensland
40 acres hosted by Peter S.
4 Vehicle/Tent sites
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We are 100% committed to sustainable living and do our best to do this. We have a 40-acre property with only about 10 acres cleared and the rest is natural rainforest. We have only been living here since September 2011 so everything is still a work in progress, but it is all coming together really great. We have cows, pigs, guinea fowl, a cat and a brilliant Border Collie dog called Buddy who is everybody's mate. I love woodwork and furniture making, have my owned timber mill and built my owned house with every piece of wood coming of the mill, The bush bath is a feature with most guests taking advantage of a hot bath in the moonlight. We have a substantial vegie garden with a large variety of plants and also about 100 fruit trees in our orchard. Everything is done on Permaculture and Bio Dynamic (Demeter) principles. I am not doing Hipcamping for the money, my main goal is to share with visitors a different lifestyle based on health, happiness, self responsibility and freedom, I am very easy to talk to and look forward to having a chat.We have a 40 acre property where we practice Permaculture and Bio Dynamic farming, the farm is situated in rainforest country, is very quiet and peaceful with lots of gardens and animals.  We are 100% committed to sustainable living and do our best to do this. We have a 40 acre property with only about 10 acres cleared and the rest is natural rainforest. We have only been living here since September 2011 so everything is still a work in progress but it is all coming together really great. We have cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, geese, peacocks, guinea fowl, pigeons, quails a cat and a brilliant Border Collie dog called Buddy. We have a substantial vegie garden with a large variety of plants and also about 100 fruit trees in our orchard. Everything is done on Permaculture and Bio Dynamic (Demeter) principles with all animal manures are recycled via compost back into the soil.
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Bryony M.recommends
November 6, 2023
Zazen Camping
Absolutely beautiful spot in the middle of paradise just outside Cooktown. I had a really peaceful sleep while camping on Peter's land, and the facilities made for a comfortable and stress free stay. Peter and Rose were great company and went the extra mile to make the experience one to remember.
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Jenna S.recommends
October 23, 2023
Zazen Camping
We had a fantastic stay at Peter's farm. The property is beautiful with incredible sunsets, opportunities to see wildlife, and it's a convenient location for accessing the local attractions. I lead field programs for students and there was plenty of space for my group. Peter was kind and generous, and my students learned a lot about sustainable farming methods from him. The nights around the fire were fun and it was nice to have a covered structure to cook under. We hope to be back!
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Kate K.recommends
October 22, 2023
Zazen Camping
Amazing example of how to live cleanly and sustainably. Peter and Rose are wonderful, sharing people and great hosts. Awesome bath and delicious produce!
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Hayley M.recommends
August 24, 2023
Zazen Camping
Beautiful place and people.
Peter and Rose were very accommodating and wonderful people! They are doing such an excellent job with their land and it was great to have met them. Definitely recommend! Thanks again for having us.
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Anna P.recommends
August 20, 2023
Zazen Camping
Peaceful retreat
We loved staying at Zazen with Peter, Rose & Buddy. Their place is a peaceful retreat with amazing gardens & fantastic campsite. We enjoyed a relaxing hot bath under the stars which lead us into a wonderful sleep. Thanks for an awesome stay!
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Garth S.recommends
August 18, 2023
Zazen Camping
Peter was an excellent host and the property is really interesting. The kids loved the garden and wood fired bath.
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Cooktown, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Guugu-Yimidhirr 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 Peter S.Joined in July 2021
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