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Big Island Bend - Clyde River

93%

· Batemans Bay, New South Wales

5 acres hosted by Mark K.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

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

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Big Island Bend offers 40 acres of pristine bushland on the Western bank of the Clyde River just North of Big Island in the middle of the Batemans Bay Marine Park. We have a variety of site options available to campers along with access to two beaches, riverside camping, water sports, fishing, hiking, mountain bike trails, boat ramp and pristine bush. This property has it all! Composting toilet facilities and fresh running water (dam water, safe to drink) is available to all guests. Well behaved pets are welcome but must be controlled and cleaned up after. We have fire pits available for guests use, please ensure there are no restrictions in place when lighting a campfire. BEFORE YOU BOOK - PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS PROPERTY IS RIGHT FOR YOU 1. OUR SITE - We have deliberately positioned our camp as "beautiful but basic" for several good reasons. While we can support all forms of camping, the camp is best suited to experienced, confident or adventurous campers with swags, tents, rooftops, light camping trailers and small popup caravans. We will progressively upgrade some basic amenities, but please understand that we do not provide electricity, flushing toilets, a bitumen road, or refrigeration. We understand this is not everyone's preferred outdoor experience, so please feel free to message us in advance if you need friendly advice on alternative options in the local region. 2. OUR ACCESS - Our access track is perfectly fine for all vehicles in dry conditions. Some sections of the track will e challenging for large motorhomes, caravans, heavy camping trailers and 2WD vehicles (especially front-wheel-drive), after periods of heavy or prolonged rain. We have a last minute refund policy that caters for these types of vehicles when the track becomes genuinely problematic. Please message us in advance for advice if you are concerned. 3. OUR TOILETS - This camp is located in a beautiful, but sensitive, part of the Bateman's Bay Marine Park. Our camp intentionally uses a fully contained, mobile, composting toilet system that ensures all waste is captured, relocated and disposed of in a way that is safe for the environment and the local oyster economy; while also enabling facilities to be positioned in locations that are convenient for campers. This compromise provides a functional and safe solution, albeit not as aesthetically pleasing to all campers. If you are unsure what to expect from a composting toilet please google a few videos before booking. Composting toilets are almost odourless if users sprinkle a handful of sawdust after their event. If you think the facility smells more than it should, please take a community-minded approach by throwing in extra sawdust on behalf of others who may have missed the opportunity. If a toilet need furthers attention, please take the reasonable and fair approach of mentioning it to the host at the time, and before you review your experiences. You should expect a timely and caring response at our camp, if the opportunity is provided.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

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93%

113 Ratings · 87 reviews

Anthony B.recommends

January 30, 2024

Riverfront

So good!

Accessing this site is a fair drive (7km of gravel/dirt roads) but the site is roomy and beautiful. Mark was so wonderfully helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend this location!

Donald H.recommends

January 30, 2024

Riverfront

Great spot on the river, Mark is a super helpful host.

Mel K.recommends

January 30, 2024

E1 & E2 - Elevated-large-riverviews

Great camping location in the bush by a beautiful river and only a little over half an hour to some awesome beaches. Our family really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. Mark was a terrific host very friendly and helpful

Ashley B.recommends

January 28, 2024

Riverfront

Great bush camping right on the River. Mark was a great host. A group of six of us were canoeing down the Clyde River and I contacted Mark about staying the night at his property. He was very accommodating in putting us right near the river. Mark even offered to have a fire waiting for us if we contacted him 30mins prior to our arrival. Next level hospitality! Great property 10/10

Leigh Q.recommends

January 27, 2024

Hideaway - Booking by arrangement

Very peaceful site, quick boat trip to beautiful Nelligen Cafe or fab pub. Lovely place to camp

Wissam H.recommends

January 22, 2024

Riverfront

Great place to camp and mark is a super host! Very cozy

Location

Batemans Bay, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Yuin First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Mark K.Joined in May 2023

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Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.