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Higher Ground Coastal Bush Retreat & Permaculture

 Your coastal bush oasis awaits! Higher Ground Retreat is 146 acres of coastal bushland at Shark Creek behind the coastal range of Yuragir National Park. Enjoy all the Clarence valley has to offer with the laid back lifestyle in the many rural and coastal villages. Enjoy the uncrowded surfing, fishing, kayaking, boating, bushwalking all along this pristine coastline. or take a day trip to explore the wilderness of the upper reaches of the Clarence River. 

Higher Ground is an off-grid property that feels a world away, but is only 15 minutes drive from Maclean, 25 minutes from the stunning beaches at Brooms Head, Angourie and Yamba, and less than 2 hours from the Gold Coast. Visit our organic permaculture farm and experience the self-sufficient life you’ve been yearning for, with off-grid solar, tank-water and a waterhole for swimming. Vegies, fruit trees, heritage breed chickens with babies hatching, a shade house for seedlings – this garden is designed to minimise effort and inputs and maximize productivity. Learn about animal integration into the system, new ways of composting and food forest systems. 

 We have a homestead for rent, Glamping Belle tents and also a variety of camping options, Each site is relatively flat and has enough shade in the hottest part of the day. 
Whether you are in the house or camping, you will have privacy both from your fellow campers with each site being at least 30m apart, separated by trees yet still open enough to enjoy the views of the land and each aspect of the sun throughout the day. We have a screened in camp kitchen for you to enjoy with fridge, tank water and solar power. Each site has a metal fire pit and plenty of space for 2-3 tents or caravan /motorhome with good access during the dry season.

The composting toilet and hot shower are close by. We are dog friendly as long as your pet is quiet and well managed. Off-lead can be decided depending on the dog and the interaction with our passive 10 year old Koolie who is very relaxed around other dogs. They must be controlled as sheep are nearby and we have an abundance of wildlife.
We have a slackline, a rope swing and badmitten for anyone looking to include more play in their stay!

Responsible campfires are permitted in the metal fire pits in designated area when restrictions aren't in place. Firewood can be purchased for $15 P bag

Full Mobile reception for Telstra and Optus although we encourage you to minimise screen time during your stay and immerse yourself in the off-grid lifestyle 😉.

The road in is also suitable for a 2WD but more comfortable in a 4WD.

Drinking water is provided. Please bring your own water for cooking and washing up. 

We hope you enjoy your stay at Higher Ground 🙂

Inside our 5m Belle tents, comfy and stylish with fully zipable sides for those hot nights

Benefields Rose Farm

This is a 45 acre farm located approx 50 km north of Coffs Harbour and 30km south of Grafton and is just 500 meters from the Pacific Highway at Halfway Creek. 

The property is easily accessed by 2WD and is suitable for caravans and small to medium motor homes.

Take a right turn as soon as you drive through the cream concrete entrance gates and follow the road down to the large cream shed. 

Here you will find manicured park-like gardens with a large dam - big enough to kayak on! There are numerous shady trees along the dam edges and you can also relax on the pontoon which overlooks the water. 

**Please note that the dam area is not fenced and may not suit campers with children. Campers must ensure they supervise their children at all times. 

This farm operates a cut flower business with over 10,000 rose bushes and has recently diversified with a large number of Australian wildflowers. 

The business hours are typically 6am-4pm but once or twice a week the shed does need to be accessed earlier than this so please do not park on the gravel area in front of the double roller doors.

There are no amenities so campers need to be fully self-sufficient with own camping toilet and leave no trace. 

Please note - unless otherwise approved by host , we allow only 1 caravan or camper or tent or motorhome per site. 

Dog friendly.

Fires are permitted if restrictions are not in place AND MUST be contained  in our fire pit  , a brazier or portable fire pit. Please do not light fires directly on the ground/grass.

Firewood - Bags available at cream shed on property - $20

Pontoon over dam.
Please do not light fires in this area as it is used for wedding ceremonies 

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Woombah Woods Caravan park

This is a caravan park with a large grassy camping area. Close to highway (M1) and beach. It is an ideal place for families to stay for a few days to explore the beach, national park and a lot more. For travelers who want to stop overnight, this park is conveniently located to get on & off the highway with ease. We are dog-friendly for friendly dogs. 

We are upgrading the infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater and electricity) of the park. Due to capital requirement and for the convenience of existing residents, the upgrade will be undertaken in multiple stages. The road will be concreted after all infrastructure are installed. During the process of upgrading, there will be some trenching and digging. The trench may be not filled property. The swimming pool is not available for maintenance until further notice.

Near and Far Yamba

Near and Far Yamba is on an exclusive riverside private property, located 10 mins drive from Yamba NSW. If you like the quiet and being away from the mob in a rural area, you will enjoy this out of the ordinary property. If you’re an early riser you will see wonderful sunrises over the river, plenty of kangaroos, birds, jumping mullet, maybe a dolphin or sea eagle.  The owners large homestead is visible, they are happy to share their property and surrounds as offered. 

CAMPSITES:  2 Exclusive spacious separate camp sites near the river - Cubby Waterfront site, space for group 1-3 Caravans, tents, campers, coasters etc .  Mango Tree River View Site space for group 1- 2 Caravans, campers.  SKIPPY Bush Camp 2 open field - short Stay for self contained ensuite caravans only. Not riverfront, tap water only, no other facilities.  

All sites - Leave no trace, means take your rubbish away. 

3km all weather private  road. A secluded private property with open spaces, unfenced river and canals, farm animals and wildlife close by. Kangaroos are regularly around the buildings, in the yard and can be grazing up to the door at night. Town water, grid power, Telstra WIFI is available in the area but not provided. Dog friendly, secure available if required.

Site located on the flood mound great river view & close to water/power 10 or 15amp.   

Suits medium caravans to intimate camping you decide. Just the one campsite here.

River side camping for caravan, camper or tent. Watch the tide come & go, the birds, jumping mullet, wide lawn area. Homestead nearby for facilities.

Overlooking the river, close to the homestead but mostly private. 

Clean toilet, hot shower, washing machine.

Flat area for your caravan or campsite, close to amenities.

Dungarubba Fields

Thankyou for considering Dungarubba Fields.

We offer you a well located and secure camp-site to explore the North Coast or for that overnight stay while you are travelling to your destination and need a safe place to camp.

Our four campsites are spacious and are freshly mown flat grassed sites. Each campsite has 1 or 2 stone circles for campfires, with free kindling and free firewood supplied to all campsites. Whether you are a single traveller, a couple, family or group booking we have the campsite for you. We are family friendly and dog friendly.

Dungarubba Fields is a private, rural setting on six acres on Bundjalung country. Four of our camp sites are situated across a small bridge in the back paddock, and one camp site is situated just before the bridge for those self driving campervans with a wider wheel-base.

The paddock was once cleared and in recent years we have planted and cared for over 100 new Koala and rainforest trees.

After the Northern Rivers floods of 2022 we are now continuing the bush regeneration beside the Dungarubba wetland which borders our property.

Our camp-sites offer shade, space, wildlife and birdlife. Campfires are allowed 12 months a year depending on fire ratings and local conditions except on days of Total Fire Ban and the preceding evening going into a Total Fire Ban. 

We supply the free firewood to each campsite as we understand how important the campfire is to the camping experience.

Outside the fire season we can supply a readymade Bonfire at an additional cost to your booking.

Hipcampers can access fresh drinking water (rainwater) from our rainwater tanks, with an accessible tap near our home. 

Hipcampers have access to a downstairs flushing toilet at the house.

We offer a Portaloo for larger group bookings situated beside your camp site as an optional extra for an additional cost. The Portaloo needs to be booked when you make your booking.

The house on the property was originally built in 1903 as the Catholic Church of the nearby locality Riley's Hill.

In the 1940’s it was moved to the current site after low attendance by parishioners who didn’t want to have to row across the Richmond River and get their feet wet to attend Mass. The church sold the building in the 1980’s and it was raised off the ground with two new wings attached on either side to become a private residence.

The surrounding area is predominantly farmed to sugar cane and soybeans, however more surrounding land is being planted to Macadamia nuts which will change the look of the landscape in future. 

During May to November of an evening, you can look out for the occasional cane fire which is a historic part of the harvesting of sugar.

The Richmond River and boat ramp is a short 2 minutes drive for both fishing and water skiing.

The Broadwater National Park with sand-dunes and a fishing beach is only a 10 minute drive away. The Pacific Highway is 7 minutes drive away. The beautiful coastal village of Evans Head with shops, a medical clinic and a patrolled beach is just a 15 minutes drive. 

The nearest townships are Broadwater (2 fuel stations and a pub under new management), Coraki (junction of 2 rivers), Woodburn (pub with a bistro and a laundrette) and Evans Head (a township with most services). 

We are a 45 minutes drive to Byron Bay and 25 minutes to the coastal city of Ballina up the Pacific Highway or 25 minutes drive inland to the city of Lismore.

We welcome friendly dogs and there is plenty of space for them to run around and chase balls or other dogs.

Our dog Stella is a 4 year old Blue Heeler, who greets people from the balcony barking as you drive in. Don’t let the barking fool you as she loves visitors and their dogs.

We expect owners to be responsible for their dogs and in particularly when there are Koalas close by.

We ask dogs not to roam at night as Koalas are nocturnal (and so are other critters) and night-time is when they choose their food tree for the next day and roam around. We are in Core Koala Habitat and love our koalas, we hope you do too.

We look forward to hosting you and in creating a sensational camping experience for you.

Lise and Pete

Dungarubba Fields.

The campground begins when you cross the small bridge...

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