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Faraway Farm

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· Bandon Grove, New South Wales
68 acres hosted by Toby B.
3 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Faraway is an organic farm that will have you immersed in the hills and feeling far away from civilisation. A chance to recharge and nourish yourself and your group at the base of the Barrington Tops 1 hour and 30 minutes from Newcastle, 3 hours from Sydney and 20 minutes from Dungog. Near Chichester State Forest and Barrington Tops National Park and bordered by the pristine Jerusalem Creek, the land offers beautiful bush walks, swimming holes and an abundance of wildlife. Special sightings include Orchids, Koalas and Lyrebirds Camping is located on the ridge line overlooking the Barrington Tops to the west. There is a 10 min walk down to the creek which has a swim hole and lovely spots for exploring and forest bathing. A bush toilet is available at the site. You may mindfully collect firewood onsite – eg. collect fallen timber only and leave it if it is home to other animals, otherwise BYO. While you’re sure to be interacting with many birds and wildlife there are also a small herd of goats, chickens and a couple of horses in the paddocks on the ridgeline, near where the owners reside. Nearby attractions include Chichester Dam and the Wonga Loop, Jerusalem Creek Falls and Dundungarra Falls walking trails. The town of Dungog just 20 minutes drive away has all your basic needs including IGAsupermarket, food coop, cafes, gift shops, restaurants, post office, hospital, butchers, chemist, mechanics and Dungog Common Mountain Bike Park and Walking Trails. Faraway Farm is drug and alcohol free, chemical free and pets are not permitted.Situated on top of a ridge line with views to the west over Barrington Tops all the way to Carey's Peak, you'll be in your element sitting by a camp fire watching the sun set over the mountains, as the birds finish their song and the crickets and frogs start theirs. There is a bush toilet on the site, walking trails and pristine creek with swimming holes 500m walk from the camping area.
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Waterfall
95%
11 Ratings · 10 reviews
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Marcus C.recommends
November 4, 2024
Ridge Line Campground
Country camping with hidden gems!
Faraway Farm has great appeal to those seeking a country escape. The camp ground is sitting on top of a ridge, with horses and goats as your neighbours, and a great outlook. It is however the hidden gems which make this place shine. 10 minutes walk, and you will disappear into a dense wilderness with a flowing creek that turns into waterfalls and swimming holes as you go. I could easily spend my life down by the creek till the end of my days without seeing another human and be happy! There are no amenities beyond a bush toilet, so bring everything you need including water, and take home everything you brought with you. I would recommend bringing a wind break for your campfire so your sparks don’t fly off and cause a bushfire, although, while we had fierce winds one night, we were protected from most of it by the surrounding trees. I loved my time spent here and thank Gabe for his wonderful hospitality!
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Sarah C.recommends
October 8, 2024
Ridge Line Campground
We had such a lovely time at Faraway Camp. Toby and family were very welcoming. The wildlife is beautiful. The highlight is the stunning creek and waterfall which we had all to ourselves. We would definitely love to make it a regular camping spot. Thank you so much!
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Elize S.recommends
October 7, 2024
Ridge Line Campground
Quiet campsite on a beautiful creek
We had a fabulous stay! Peaceful, quiet spot. Lots of friendly farm animals, amazing creek, nice bushwalks nearby.
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Hannah S.recommends
October 5, 2024
Ridge Line Campground
We loved camping at Faraway Farm. Toby and Mark were great. They let the kids feed the baby goats and answered the kids 1000 questions. They were very helpful and gave us a lot of insight into the area. The creek was beautiful and after the rain the waterfall was a sight.
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Adam F.recommends
September 17, 2024
Ridge Line Campground
We had a long weekend in a tent and it was great with small kids. Quiet, trails, creek to explore and the goats were a hit. Thanks Toby and Nicki!
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David P.recommends
July 28, 2024
Ridge Line Campground
A great location just 20 mins or so from Dungog. Lovely walk to the river and a lovely peaceful place.
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Bandon Grove, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Guringai and Worimi 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 Toby B.

Joined in December 2023
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 6 hours
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