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Camp Creek Retreat

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· Running Creek, Queensland
200 acres hosted by Heather H.
5 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Heather is a Star Host
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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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Wendy O.
8 reviews
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· February 2025
22 ft Class A ·
Old Hut- large open flat area, did not need to level the motorholme at all Small clear creek with water up to knees Lovely view
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Tom T.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· February 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Lovely area! Private, clean and heaps of room to move around. This is the second time we’ve been to this specific site and 3 times at Camp Creek Retreat. We’ve already booked another night. Thanks, Heather!
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Mel M.
5 reviews
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· February 2025
Peaceful escape
19 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Great weekend away to relax and unwind. Lush green site, friendly host, easy access for large van.
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Jenny S.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
22 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Beautiful spot. Lush green grass and a small creek to sit and cool off in. So quiet and peaceful
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Dillon J.
7 reviews
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· January 2025
45 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Very easy to find following Heather's directions. Heather met us out the front and showed us to our site. Just as described. Firewood waiting at camp as ordered. Grand kids loved the waterhole and spent 90% of their time there. Also loved the cows and the kangaroos near the site daily. Awesome birdlife and nice and peaceful. Highly recommend 👌
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Trudy G.
15 reviews
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· December 2024
Our camp creek retreat stay
9 ft pop-up camper ·
We loved camping at camp creek retreat... heather was so lovely and showed us another site that had more shade on a very hot weekend...the creek was lovely to cool off in...
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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
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Hosted by Heather H.

Joined in December 2020
Response rate: 100%

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