Privacy guaranteed with exclusive use of campground.
Adjacent to the Barron River in a secluded corner of a private property just outside Atherton, the natural environment offers a private campground for your group, stunning views over paddocks and bushland, and a large meandering river complete with platypus, fish and gentle rapids.
The level grassy communa
Privacy guaranteed with exclusive use of campground.
Adjacent to the Barron River in a secluded corner of a private property just outside Atherton, the natural environment offers a private campground for your group, stunning views over paddocks and bushland, and a large meandering river complete with platypus, fish and gentle rapids.
The level grassy communal area is surrounded by trees, multiple exclusive use camping sites are available with a background of birdsong and flowing water.
You will need to be self-contained with your own toilet amenities.
There is a collection of firewood and firepit, a canoe and lifejacket, a wood-heated shower, non-potable water and solar powered battery available. Potable water (rain water) can be provided separately or you may choose to bring your own supply.
Our canoes are complimentary but only to those who are competent and confident in its use. If you are not fit and able to safely use the canoe, please don't. Life jackets can be provided.
Although pets are most welcome, due to the amount of wildlife (including tree kangaroos and ring tail possums) we request that pets remain restrained while on site.
Prolonged heavy rains can make access difficult and result in cancellation.
- Check in: After 2PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Flexible
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 12 months out
- Response time: Within an hour
- Response rate: 100%
You know what would make this trip even better?
Take advantage of these offers available to add to your trip to Barron River Retreat -EXCLUSIVE USE
FreeFirewood bundle
Firewood is provided in the price (although, please be considerate of others ...Read more
Firewood is provided in the price (although, please be considerate of others and use sparingly as required)
AU$75Spacious tent - comfortably fits 4
Tent can be set up for you, including adult double bed camp mattress, and chi...Read more
Tent can be set up for you, including adult double bed camp mattress, and children double bed camp mattress. Linen not provided
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
Mt Baldy, 10 minutes away, offers extensive mountain bike tracks
Fishing
Lots of freshwater fish onsite
Hiking
Multiple hiking options nearby - Melissa is happy to point you in their direction
Paddling
Canoes onsite - lifejackets available upon request
Swimming
Approximately 800mts of freshwater for swimming
Wildlife watching
Numerous wildlife including tree kangaroos, ringtail possums, wallabies, platypus, and diverse birdlife. Also cattle and chicke...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Barron River Retreat -EXCLUSIVE USE in Queensland.
Forest
Rainforest type vegetation surrounds the campgrounds
Field
The property is 30 acres, with residence at one end, campgrounds at the other, and paddock in between
River, stream, or creek
Approx 800meters of river wraps around the campground, but is separated by a boarder of rainforest type trees.
Swimming hole
Multiple swimming holes on site
Farm
Sustainable farming practices for cattle, chicken and (at times) fruit and vegetables
Driveway
Established, unsealed, delinated driveway through paddock suitable for standard to high clearance vehicles. Some bumps
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6 Reviews
We booked this campsite with no recommendation from anyone so did not know what to expect and we were so happy that we did. There was consistent communication from booking to leaving, there are no other campers - we had the entire place to ourselves! There is river frontage and easy calm water to kayak and fish. The fire pit was a nice way to end the day, we will be back when the weather is a little warmer as it would also be a great place to swim but for this trip it was a bit chilly! Thanks Melanie and Oliver!!
Beautiful large area, lots of shade, stunning views, heated shower and firewood. Being exclusive makes it even better!
Great spot. Highly recommend.
We loved it, one of the best spots around the tableland’s. Melissa and Oliver awesome people. Thank you guys🏕🏕🔥🏞🎣 what else can you ask for? 👍🏼
Lots of space and privacy right on the river. Beautiful spot and lovely hosts! We will definitely be back
Mel and Oli have a beautiful property near Atherton and the setup is great. A private area for camping near by the river and shower facility with hot water (need to light a fire for this)
They also have solar panel that charge a couple of batteries, just in case you need to charge your mobile phone etc.
One of the best hipcamp site we visited so far.
Just be mindful that the river, like any other, during heavy rainfall can run strong and be a bit murky.
Melissa and Oliver were terrific hosts with a magical site. Flat and grassy camp site with lots of shade. They even set up a gazeebo for us because of the rain. The fairly lights and spot light set up shining into the trees were a great touch! They even had electricity for camp fringes and Charing things available. They had dry storage for fire wood and had cut plenty for us to use. The hot shower was to die for with a great view. We even saw platypus in the swimming hole right by the camp. It was a great time swimming relaxing and kayaking. Definitely recommend this camp and we will definitely be going back.
- Property
- Barron River Retreat
- State
- Queensland
- Country
- Australia
- AU$50/night
- 1 Site
