


Orchard & Pine Trees Camping

Welcome to Fern Valley Ranch!
Important - Please read all of the info below before booking.
Are you looking for a refreshing alternative to caravan parks? Leave the city behind and reconnect with nature and yourselves. Tune back in to the birdlife and whistle of the breeze among the tall trees.
On the property you can enjoy a stunning wat
Welcome to Fern Valley Ranch!
Important - Please read all of the info below before booking.
Are you looking for a refreshing alternative to caravan parks? Leave the city behind and reconnect with nature and yourselves. Tune back in to the birdlife and whistle of the breeze among the tall trees.
On the property you can enjoy a stunning waterfall, two bush walks, citrus-picking, farm animals (a hit with the kids). Unwind with a cup of tea (or a beer!) by the campfire; it couldn’t be easier to leave your worries behind.
We have two areas - the Orchard and Pine Trees, each with four sites that are very private.
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1 Site = 1 dwelling, ie. 1 tent or 1 camper trailer or 1 caravan/campervan or 1 rooftop tent
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We ask you to please keep your annex to a reasonable size or you may be asked to take it down.
The Orchard area is about 1-2 min walk to amenities. The Pine Tree area is 3-4 min.
Self-contained guests, please choose the Pine Trees area.
On arrival, you can choose your site within the area you have booked, it is not designated as on the map.
If you book out an area (ie 4 bookings), you can book 2 extra sites by letting us know.
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Farm Activities
* Two Bush walks through lush ferns and Gymea lilies-
* Gymea Walk (~30min) and Fern Valley Walk (~1.5hr) includes a perfect picnic spot on a flat rock platform.
* Paleesade Falls (10 metre high waterfall, picnic tables) Please no climbing or entering the water anywhere on the property.
* Feeding animals (cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, Shetland pony).
* Citrus fruit picking (seasonal)
* Kids playground
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COVID-19 Vaccination Status
We are currently asking for your vaccination status. Please let us know as we might need to rearrange sites if unvaccinated. Please do not come if you are experiencing COVID symptoms. We can arrange a reschedule.
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Waiting List
Should your sites or dates be booked out, please message us to be put on a waitlist. We will contact you via Hipcamp you as soon as there is a cancellation; which is becoming more common with COVID.
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Cancellation Policy
* Peak Periods (school holidays/long weekends): Moderate- full refund 3 days before check in time starts (less Hipcamp fees).
* Non-Peak Periods: Flexible- full refund 24 hours before check in time starts (less Hipcamp fees).
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We are just 1 hour between Sydney & Newcastle; 15 min from the M1 Freeway, and 15 min to Gosford.
Things to do on the Central Coast:
- Australian Reptile Park
- Great North Walk
- Fire Creek Botanical Winery
- Mount Penang Farmers Market
- Mangrove Creek Dam
- Many Cafes & chocolate shop
- Beaches including The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Shelley, Terrigal
- Gosford Regional Gallery
- Edogawo Commemorative Gardens
- Take a drive to the small village of Spencer
- Golf clubs
- Check in: After 2PM
- Check out: Before 11AM
- Cancellation policy: Flexible
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 12 months out
- Response time: Within 6 hours
- Response rate: 94%
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Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Hiking
Two bush walks Gymea Walk (~30 min) Fern Valley Walk (~1.5 hr)
Wildlife watching
Wild deer, rabbits
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Orchard & Pine Trees Camping in New South Wales.
Waterfall
Paleesade Falls
Farm
Cattle & Citrus
Places to see near Fern Valley Ranch
101 Reviews
This was our first time staying at Orchard & Pine and we cannot recommend it enough! The bathroom facilities were clean however if you have young children be mindful it can be a bit of a walk from the Pine area which we didn’t mind. Dennis the property manager was so accomodating and really added to our stay - we walked to the waterfall, picked fruit and to top off our stay the kids had a tour of the property Sunday morning with animal feeding. Thank you for an incredible weekend!




What a magical place to stay!! Dennis was very welcoming and provided all the information needed about the property and facilities. Loved exploring the orchids and the waterfall was spectacular!
Highly recommended, and I can't wait to go back : )
Great location, very quiet. Property is very well presented with a great natural waterfall. The property manager was a great man who could not have been more helpful and relaxed. Being able to pick and take home citrus was a great bonus.
We had a wonderful weekend camping among the orange trees. Such a beautiful spot. Lovely bushwalks, the kids loved feeding the animals and great hosts. Would recommend.


Awesome weekend away we camped here with 3 x families of 4.
Great place close to Sydney but far enough away to enjoy the peace & quiet.
Nice & Clean amenities.
All the kids aged between 10 & 15 enjoyed the tractor tour.




Great campground, very safe and well look after by the owner and campground manager. Clean bathroom and toilet. Love the waterfall and hiking trail. We will definitely recommend this place to our closed friends and family. One of the best Hipcamp, beautiful birds, wild lives and animals.
Note: especially Dennis the manager was very friendly and kind.
We absolutely loved staying on the property. Upon arrival we were kindly greater by Dennis who showed us to our camp site. Nice lush green grass in a flat paddock. Plenty of space between us and other campers. We also loved exploring the property and viewing the stunning waterfall. Would highly recommend staying here!
- Property
- Fern Valley Ranch
- State
- New South Wales
- Country
- Australia
- AU$50/night
- 12 Sites