Barkala farmstay
Hosted by Maria · Coonabarabran, New South Wales
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96% Recommend279 Ratings · 204 reviews
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· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Kellies Campground
I had a great time camping at Piliga Pottery! There's plenty to do with many bush walks & pottery workshops. Kellie's campground has a dog run which was great for burning off my dog's extra energy. Everyone involved in the property was lovely!
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Tayla B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Kellies Campground
Nice campsite, great for familly or large group. Lot of ammenities and bushwalk spots
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Paniradya G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Unique camping experience
10 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Kellies Campground
A wonderful, unique camping experience. Campsites are pleasant and amenities good. The best part is the opportunity to participate in a pottery or clay class, and enjoy a pizza in the on-site cafe! A really fun destination camp and close to The Sculptures in the Scrub for a fantastic bushwalk.
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Kathryn T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Kellies Campground
Great spot. Secluded. No phone reception so distraction free (best bit). Clean facilities. Will be back if down this way again.
Samuel F.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
8 m travel trailer ·
Kellies Campground
I was contacted by the host prior to arrival to ensure directions and any queries that I had, which I found very good.
Directions were precise and easy to follow.
With a 8M Motorhome I found the dirt road easily navigable when taken with care.
There are two options of campgrounds. I opted to stay in Kellies Campground. The campground was clean and tidy and the showers and toilets also were clean and tidy.
Went for a 3hr walk up in the bush, all tracks being better signposted than the council parks I go in.
Overall, this campground was a great suprise to find. The host that I dealt with (Bella), was very friendly and helpful and Kellies campground is highly recommended, wether by yourself or with family.
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Gordon M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Kellies Campground
Lovely camp site, super quiet and thoughtful eco amenities. Highly recommend!
Savannah B.
8 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
10 m travel trailer ·
Kellies Campground
Lovely quiet spot for camping. The walks and cafe are a bonus on top of the lovely pottery.
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Kim S.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
20 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Kellies Campground
Plenty of room in camp ground and clean toilet block and nice restaurant area
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Gerald S.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Kellies Campground
This is the kind of place you'll want to stay for a few days. Plenty to do: pottery lessons, bushwalks, not to mention the stunning National Parks nearby.
Quiet, peaceful atmosphere with brilliant facilities and setup. Can't rate highly enough.
Jasmine W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
13 m travel trailer ·
Kellies Campground
Friendly host. Kellies Campgound is a large flat shady area, easy to access, quiet and peaceful. The food at the Pillaga Pottery cafe was fresh and superb, the coffee was great also.
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Belinda T.
3 reviews
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· July 2025
20 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Kellies Campground
What a Hidden Gem , we absolutely loved our stay .
Paige H.
3 reviews
The camp area is large and pretty. There is a small creek running behind the camp area. The toilet block is clean and tidy, the toilets are well maintained pit toilets and the showers have hot water. There are also sinks for washing dishes which is handy. It's a 5 minute walk from the pottery barn and cafe. We had a great stay.
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Millie H.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Kellies Campground
Barkala farm stay is our favourite camping spot near Coonabarabran. Maria is always welcoming and helpful and we love the pottery shop.
The cafe is amazing and serves the best fire baked pizzas - absolutely delicious!
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Bernette V.
3 reviews
Such a divine place. We loved every minute of our stay here and were sad to leave. Dirt road was easy to drive on. I have a Mazda CX30 and drove that road six times for day trips without any issues. Make sure to take a pottery class! The food and coffee at the cafe were exceptional. Can’t wait to come back.
Hannah C.
5 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Kellies Campground
The campground was very easy to find and the amenities were good, I was really happy to have a hot shower after a long day of winter hiking. The stars were lovely and there were a lot of cute birds! I would go here again.
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Em Z.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
4 m Class B ·
Kellies Campground
This was one of the coolest places you can camp. So many bushwalks, wood fired pizza, pottery classes . What an awesome place. I wish I wasn’t just stopping through. I think I’ll be back !
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Nicholas D.
15 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2025
6 m travel trailer ·
Kellies Campground
We only stayed one night, so difficult to give a thorough assessment. There was also only two other vans at the site, plenty of room to choose a spot. Not sure how this would go if it was busy as the sites are not designated and there did not appear to be anyone around to manage things. There are some large trees that looked a bit unstable so check where you set up. The campground itself has an abundance of birdlife. The thing that would put us off staying again is the road in, it is 10km of unsealed with some pretty bad corrugations requiring the airing down on tyres.
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Paul S.
16 reviews
Quiet campsite, best night sleep I’ve had for a long time. Delicious wood fired pizza for dinner and for breakfast one of the best omelettes by far. And I couldn't go past buying some wonderfully crafted pottery. Wish I had the time to stay a couple of nights as there are heaps of bush walks and pottery classes. Will hopefully be back.
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Jason R V.
2 reviews
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· April 2025
5 m pop-up camper ·
Kellies Campground
The directions were clear, the restaurant was great and showers and toilets were clean and spacious
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Anita T.
9 months on Hipcamp
We stayed for one night and really enjoyed the experience. We took part in a pottery lesson, which was a fun and relaxing activity. The staff at the café were friendly, and we loved that they served coffee in handmade cups crafted in their own pottery studio. There were plenty of beautiful ceramic items available for purchase, adding a nice touch to the visit. The campsite offers different areas to stay in, so it’s worth double-checking which one you’re booked into before arriving.
The surrounding nature was beautiful, and we spotted lots of wild goats along the dirt roads—definitely a unique sight! Despite driving a low city car, we had no issues reaching the site. The toilet next to the café was impressively clean, and overall, the place felt well maintained. We think it’s worth staying for at least a couple of nights to fully enjoy the atmosphere. All in all, it was a great experience that we’d happily recommend.
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Mohsen M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Kellies Campground
The camp and facilities were well maintained, a great little peaceful area, stunning night skies. Cafe in close proximity was a bonus.
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Vee Kee C.
3 years on Hipcamp
We had a great time camping at the Kellie’s Campground of Barkala Farm. The campground was spacious and easy to get comfortable. Amenities were limited, as you expect for off-grid campsite, match the description on the listing.
We enjoyed pottery workshop and free clay play as well as animal feeding. There are lovely decorations around the cafe and pottery. Lots of cute little houses and clay art pieces. Fresh scones and homemade gelato at the cafe were delicious. Pool, trampoline and playground were great fun for the kids. We would definitely recommend staying here for the experience.
Vasilisa G.
4 reviews
We enjoyed our time here very well - there were a couple of campgrounds we could choose from, one which allowed the use of fire pits. Fire pits were spaced nicely so you weren’t on top of the next people over. The view of the stars was absolutely incredible, you’ll never see something like that in the city.
Toilets on the campground were composting, so as to be expected for a campsite, but there were flushing toilets and showers available near the cafe which was great. The staff were all very friendly and hospitable - very lovely to speak to. The pottery itself was absolutely beautiful, and we took a glazing class, which was a really great way to spend a rainy morning. We can’t wait to see our creations in 8 weeks time when they get sent out :) The cafe made some really nice coffee too.
The directions provided were easy to follow and the road was a little bumpy but nothing to stop the standard car coming through. We saw goats and pigs running wild along the road which even though they’re a pest, they added to the charm of being in nature :)
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Erica E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Kellies Campground
What a beautiful piece of paradise Maria has created! Excellent environmentally friendly facilities, beautiful pottery, friendly animals and plenty of shaded ground to camp and endless stars. Thank you for a wonderful 3 days, highly recommend
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Lydia F.
2 years on Hipcamp
The campsite was great value for money and the Blue Wren Cafe was a great option available for dinner after a day of bushwalking. The cafe's coffee was also delicious! We enjoyed our stay at Kellies Campground.
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Joan H.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Kellies Campground
What an absolute gem in the bush! We loved our stay under the star-studded sky on Barkala Farm. My partner and I enjoyed spending time at the cafe, crafting cups from clay and exploring the beautiful property. I highly recommend, I will be back!
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Ciara B.
8 months on Hipcamp
Wonderful pottery and pottery classes. The food at the cafe is also delicious and reasonably priced. The hosts are staff are all friendly and helpful. The bird watching your was an added bonus. High recommended for adults and kids alike.
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Timothy L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
4 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Kellies Campground
Quiet country camping in beuatiful bushland with clean amenities and plenty of room.
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Nat M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
6 m pop-up camper ·
Kellies Campground
We had a lovely and peaceful stay at Kellies Campground. Plenty of space and serenity. The bird sounds were lovely. We did some walking on the property which we loved and had our first every pottery class. We are looking forward to receiving our cups in the post. Fingers crossed they make it through the firing. I also bought a beautiful vase which is the first item I have bought for my new apartment.
We would absolutely recommend this property as a lovely place to stay. Geoff and Jules
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Julianne C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Kellies Campground
What a perfect spot for family camping! Our toddler absolutely loved her time there, and so did we! The amenities are beautiful and clean and the campsite are lovely and grassy- with plenty of shade. The pool, trampoline, little playground and dirt mound with play trucks were fantastic and kept our girl occupied. The food from the cafe was consistently delicious! I even did a spontaneous pottery wheel class, and was obsessed! 10/10!!! Could not recommend more!
Morgan M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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Coonabarabran, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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