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Mena Creek River Retreat Camp

Hosted by Rowan · Germantown, Queensland
7 sites · RV, Tent · 20 acres
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Our campsites are on a private horse property with pristine creek access and a beautiful spring. We are dog friendly. Enjoy beautiful grassed areas overlooking the property, or down by the creek, accessible to all campers. Please note that property access is generally suited to 4WDs, with some areas ok if you're towing a camping trailer with high clearance. Please check with us if unsure or if the weather has not been favourable. Please be mindful of our neighbours when driving to our property as there is a short distance of dirt, please drive slow not to kick up dust past the neighbouring houses.  When you arrive at our property please be mindful of small children and animals roaming the grounds.  There are pristine creek views from most of the camp sites, meaning you will be waking to the lovely sound of running water. There is also a beautiful spring for swimming.  We are dog friendly, and can offer pet sitting.  We ask you to please text us your arrival times the night before you are coming to make sure your arrival time will suit and to check on the weather for access. Children under 7 stay for free.
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Platypus Corner Back In Site.

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Narrow clearing right on the river bank. Only suitable for one vehicle and a tent setup. for larger areas suitable for multiple vehicles and caravans please see other listings.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table
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RiverView Rapids Vans/bus

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 22 · Vehicles under 35 m
Site overlooking river, built up semi flat areas suitable for caravans, 4wd required for access, dry weather only, message to check weather conditions. high bank camp spot available for easier access.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Birds eye Riverview High Bank

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 14 · Vehicles under 7 m
One motor Car/truck per site booking. kids under 8 year old do not pay.   4WD required for access, if weather is bad site may become inaccessible but we have back up location. This campground is on private a property. Cattle, Horses and other various animals roam the grounds. Pristine creek views from most of the camp sites waking to the sound of running water. There is also a beautiful spring for swimming.  Please be mindful of our Neighbours when driving to our property as there is a short distance of dirt, please drive slow not to kick up dust past the neighboring houses.  When you arrive At our property please be mindful of small children and small dogs and call your host to let them know you have arrived.  Please SMS Host your arrival times the night before coming to make sure your arrival time will suit and to check on the weather for access. Four-wheel-drive‘s pulling light weight light weight caravans with high clearance on trailers most suited, also fine for Heavy Vehicle 4WDs with the average 2.8ton van. This is because of the unsealed road slopes down a small hill side.  Heavy wet weather not accessible, If wet weather occurs upon booking arrival, we have a second option with our, top of the hill listing for a plan B. 
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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TopRidge Riverview Vans

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 32 · Vehicles under 35 m
Flat area overlooking the river. This area is large and for group bookings of 4 or more vehicles minimum. For 2 or less vehicles we have our other listings high bank and horse hill. Off road vans and 4wds needed for the access track, Message to check conditions before booking.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 14 · Vehicles under 35 m
Grassy flat site overlooking a spring creek, approximately 40 meters from main river. Spring is very shallow and great for kids and small dogs.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 2 - Mena Creek Retreat, Horse Hill.

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 7 · Vehicles under 10 m
One Motor Car Per Site Booking. Our 20 acres property located at Mena Creek only 2 km from paronella Park, The local pub in a small shop. 17 km from Innisfail. Our property is rolling Greenhills with The flowing river Mena Creek located Down the hill. This particular campsite is accessible to all campers. Can be come slippery and a little muddy in wet weather. Working on send coverage in the near future. This site is Located 100 m from our Homestead this position overlooks the horse paddocks Greenhills.  This campground is on private horse property with pristine creek access and a beautiful spring. It is dog friendly.This property offers multiple camp sites to entice all. A beautiful grassed area overlooking the property accessible to all campers.Secondly is a creek front view, waking to the sound of running water, more suited to 4WD and camper trailers.Please be mindful of our neighbours when driving to our property as there is a short distance of dirt, please drive slow not to kick up dust past the neighbouring houses. When you arrive At our property please be mindful of small children and animals roaming the grounds. Many thanks
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Birds eye Riverview high bank 2

100%
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 7 m
One motor Car/truck per site booking. kids under 8 year old do not pay.   4WD required for access, if weather is bad site may become inaccessible but we have back up location. This campground is on private a property. Cattle, Horses and other various animals roam the grounds. Pristine creek views from most of the camp sites waking to the sound of running water. There is also a beautiful spring for swimming.  Please be mindful of our Neighbours when driving to our property as there is a short distance of dirt, please drive slow not to kick up dust past the neighboring houses.  When you arrive At our property please be mindful of small children and small dogs and call your host to let them know you have arrived.  Please SMS Host your arrival times the night before coming to make sure your arrival time will suit and to check on the weather for access. Four-wheel-drive‘s pulling light weight light weight caravans with high clearance on trailers most suited, also fine for Heavy Vehicle 4WDs with the average 2.8ton van. This is because of the unsealed road slopes down a small hill side.  Heavy wet weather not accessible, If wet weather occurs upon booking arrival, we have a second option with our, top of the hill listing for a plan B. 
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$55
/ night
for NaN guests
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7 sites

Reviews

98% Recommend125 Ratings · 85 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
We really enjoyed our stay here. The property is beautiful, with a lovely creek and plenty of space to explore. We especially liked the cows wandering past our site in the late afternoon – they made for very welcome company. The campsites are well spaced apart, so it felt private and peaceful (we really saw or heard other campers). Everything was very well maintained and the host was warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!
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Peter M.
2 reviews
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· October 2025
Tent ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
Great spot. Private sites and a lot of wildlife and fishing opportunities.
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Guy L.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
Great location, very peaceful surroundings. The stream for swimming was a highlight.
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Julia A.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
Great camp spot! Private, well maintained and a short walk to a clear creek for a cool off. Our aussie shepherd had the time of his life aswell! Highly recommend
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Lili B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Great spot
7 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
Awesome private bush camp! We loved this place spotted some big barra n jungle perch in the river and a super cute echidna, our 16ft caravan n 4wd made it in easy. Wouldnt recommend if its wet as its a steep drive down n out and would suggest talking to Rowan if in doubt who is a awesome host.
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Tracey B.
25 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Camping under the stars
Tent ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
My fiancé and I will definitely be back. This camping ground is truely magical and it was the perfect escape! Would highly recommend.
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Jamaiya F.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
Camping here was absolutely wonderful! Host was helpful, happy and chatty. Beautiful piece of land with no one nearby! Loved the cows roaming throughout the paddock and the spectacular views!
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Prue R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Secluded rustic camp.
9 m travel trailer · With pets ·
RiverView Rapids Vans/bus
Very secluded peaceful spot. Best suited to those who are fully self sufficient, don’t need their site to be manicured and looking to get away.
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Brendon S.
4 reviews
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· October 2024
Tent ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
Such a beautiful spot, we enjoyed 5 nights relaxing and enjoying the views, fishing in crystal clear waters. Short trip into town for topping up supplies and a beer at local pub.
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James W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Quiet peaceful riverbank camping
6 m pop-up camper ·
RiverView Rapids Vans/bus
Quiet and peaceful. Camped on the high bank overlooking the river. Our dog loved splashing in the shallow rapids.
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Gai L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Peaceful and private spot!
Tent · Group trip ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
Rowan hosts a great spot in Mena Creek, we had the whole paddock to ourselves with the creek flowing down the bank. Dogs were happy, quiet and peaceful place to perch for a couple of nights! Rowan super helpful and a phone call away if we needed help with anything.
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Brittany M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
6 m Class A · With kids ·
RiverView Rapids Vans/bus
Property was stunning and camping by the creek was so relaxing! Kids enjoyed Kayaking and exploring the property. Would highly recommend 4WDs in wet weather, Rowan was very helpful.
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Kimberley S.
3 reviews
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· June 2024
Rainforest and Sugarcane
4 m travel trailer ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
What a spot! Great view over the creek, quiet and private. We didn't see any other humans around the camp site during our 4 day stay. We enjoyed taking a dip down at the old crossing, plus we had a fish. A magnificent rainforest experience. You're also in the heart of sugarcane country with the Johnstone Sugar Mill being passed on your journey into Innisfail. For us out of towners, having a beer at the Critereon Hotel as Sugar cane trains rumble up the main street 5 meters from your table was pretty cool.
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Marty M.
10 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
7 m Class A · With kids ·
Birds eye Riverview High Bank
Great little spot to relax! Beautiful sky’s at night as well
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Paul W.
4 reviews
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· July 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Mena Creek Retreat- The High Bank
Great location on the creek! We were met on arrival and shown to the site. Pictures don’t do it justice. 10/10
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Lachlan F.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2022
Tent ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
Had a great couple days at Mena Creek, although we experienced huge amounts of rain while we were there it did not spoil the very nice property there and Sarah went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and dry! Will definitely be seeing us again!
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Shaune B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2022
Off Grid Camping
With kids ·
Mena Creek Retreat- The High Bank
Stayed at the High Bank with a family group which was absolutely perfect. Brilliant spot to stay with children and pets - so much freedom. Sarah & Bill are great hosts and provided unbelievable help to guests after heavy rain. Very highly recommended.
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Mick G.
7 reviews
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· April 2022
8 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
We were amazed by the beauty of this place, green paddocks, cows & horses, and Mena creek peacefully running beside our campsite. A perfect spot to relax.
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David S.
6 reviews
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· April 2022
10 m RV · With kids ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
Great spot and Sarah and family are great people and very accommodating. The creek is great and we had fun paddling through the rapids with kayaks. Lots to do. Plenty of space for kids to run around. Camp sites are well spaced to allow people their own space. Will definitely be back.
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Brad M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2022
6 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
Lovely spot to spend a couple of nights with the kids and our dogs. They loved the cows and horses that visited our site. The creek was great to cool off. Loved having our own campfire so we could cook a delicious roast pork in the camp oven. Sarah's hospitality was second to none.
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Jaye G.
3 reviews
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· April 2022
Tent · With pets ·
Mena Creek Retreat, Horse Hill.
Our group had a wonderful time at Mena Creek. Bill and Sarah are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Such a beautiful little piece of paradise. Will be back :)
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Emma H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2022
None better!
With kids ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
With out a doubt the single best camp spot I have been too!! I plan on taking my family back as soon as I can!!
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Justin H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2022
6 m pop-up camper ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
Great spot! Beautiful creek, nice shady spots with a portaloo which was handy . The property is well maintained as is the access. Can’t wait to go back
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Casey R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2022
No regrets, fabulous spot.
Tent · With pets ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
Awesome area right on the creek bank. Plenty of animals roaming around to keep the kids amused. Host was friendly and very accommodating, we couldn't have asked for more.
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Melissa D.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2022
Tent · With pets ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
Great camping right by the water, my boy loved the horses and cows coming down, Sarah was amazing and super informative. Would recommend spotlight tour was really good and will definitely be back
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Tony H.
2 reviews
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· March 2022
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
We had a great time camping, had the place to ourselves. Beautiful property with running creeks and a safe swimming hole. It was close to all the local attractions that we wanted to visit as well. Sarah came to the rescue with a generator for hire when we had battery issues with our camper. Would definitely visit again.
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Ryan G.
2 reviews
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· January 2022
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
We had a nice relaxing stay down by the creek. Lots of shade, no mossies and nice grassy area that the camp area is set in. Sarah was welcoming and easygoing. Would stay again :)
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Gemma S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2022
With kids ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
We loved camping on Sarah's land (adults and kids). Sarah was extremely accommodating assisting in moving our dates (due to a death in the family) and helped when our generator died. Sarah was away for most if our stay but we were left in a the beautiful and helpful hands of Nat. Definitely would come back again.
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Ashleigh C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2022
Amazing camping with animals
With kids ·
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
I loved camping in Sarah's property. Having somewhere like this to camp with our big dog was wonderful. He got right in with the cattle and horses :) The property itself was magnificent and had amazing views and access to the water. The camp-site was clean and well-kept. Nat took fabulous care of us while Sarah was away. We had an absolute blast! Will definitely be returning here.
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Natasha W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2022
Mena Creek paradise !!
Mena Creek Retreat- spring creek.
A big thank you to Sarah and Bill for a relaxing stopover on my way to Cairns. I highly recommend this property and hosts, it was a beautiful place and Sarah could not have been more helpful. Large tidy sites, freshwater creek, shade, very quiet and relaxing, while being close enough to go and get supplies easily, or enjoy a feed and a beer at the friendly local pub, what else do u need !! My 2 border collies loved it also. So, if like me, you feel like getting off the coast for a bit, and enjoying a beautiful freshwater creek, in lovely surroundings, then book this one, you will be pleasantly surprised like I was. P.s. the cows and horses are free to roam but no need to worry, they are just curious & friendly. Thank you kindly again Sarah.
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Daryl D.
4 years on Hipcamp

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Germantown, Queensland, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Rowan T.

Joined in December 2019
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