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Camp Creek Retreat

99%

· Running Creek, Queensland

200 acres hosted by Heather H.

5 Vehicle/Tent sites

Family-friendly

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

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Heather is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

In Queensland, just north of the NSW border, in the Running Creek area of the "Scenic Rim". The nearby National Park is Mt Chinghee, which is part of the Shield Volcano Group of the World Heritage Site Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. We have grassed valleys and forested hills, which provide the perfect setting for bush walking, bird watching, star gazing, or just relaxing. All of our camp sites are well separated from each other. If it's total seclusion and privacy you're after, "Fig Tree" and "Ridge Top" would be perfect for you. While "The Old Hut", and "Washout" are closer to the road, they are not visable to each other. Our newest addition., "The Reserve" is tucked away on the banks of a special shady grassed area with lots of room to spread out. Guests staying with us must have their own toilet/shower facilities and take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. The sites are accessible for 4WD only. Get back to nature and explore. Many native animals have been spotted on the property wallabies, possums, echidnas, goannas, bandicoots, dingos, and koalas as well as a large variety of birds. Also a variety of frogs i.e.. Red/orange eyed tree frog, desert tree frog, white lipped tree frog, striped and spotted marsh frogs, striped rocket frog and stoney creek frogs. ( see how many different calls you can hear) This beautiful 200acre property in Camp Creek is part of the original "selection" by William Dimmock in 1895. It was a dairy farm, and at one stage the family grew market garden crops on a plateau high up the mountain, using a flyingfox to bring the crops down. Originally the property took in "Screw Gully" from Glenapp up to Tartar Creek Rd. In the 60's Jim Dimmick (grandson to William) sold out and the land was sub-divided. The property now supports up to 40 head of breeding cattle and 2 retired horses. Scenic Rim hosts local wineries; restaurants and coffee shops, and Mt Tamborine, all within an hour drive. Only a 1.5 hour drive to the Gold Coast.

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191 Ratings · 166 reviews

Andrew W.recommends

April 3, 2024

"Ridge Top"

Fantastic farm

Beautiful camping spot at Ridgetop. Gorgeous green views all round, open position just right for solar charging, cool breezes, and so quiet day and night. You’ll need a 4WD for this site, but nothing too demanding. Welcoming hostess.

Jane P.recommends

April 1, 2024

"The Old Hut"

Loved Heather’s property beautiful scenery and very quiet just what we were after. Would definitely recommend it. Heather was great to deal with also nothing was a problem.

Nigel M.recommends

April 1, 2024

"The Reserve"

Pieceful and private

Idyllic spot next to running water with freshly mown grass and beautiful views. Heather the host was extremely helpful fitting in everything our large groups needs beforehand with very responsive contact and during with wood deliveries. We will all keep this one on our list for return visits

Mandy L.recommends

March 17, 2024

"The Old Hut"

I Loved it here. Wendy was an amazing host. Views to die for, and grounds very well kept. The instructions how to get there were clear and concise. Definitely will be back.

John Paul W.recommends

March 12, 2024

"The Washout"

Nice, quiet and clean campsite. Friendly host, easy to communicate with. Great to have a mowed area for kids to play and close to the creek to play in.

Andrew J.recommends

March 2, 2024

"The Reserve"

Great little spot.

Very well maintained camp area. Host met us and showed us to our site. The cam are had lovely thick green grass that was so soft and well maintained.

Location

Running Creek, 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

Hosted by Heather H.Joined in December 2020

Response rate: 100%

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