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Lakestead Farm

98%

· Jilliby, New South Wales

62 acres hosted by Sandy L.

7 Vehicle/Tent sites · 1 tent site

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

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

Peaceful farm setting on a working horse property. Offering limited, laser levelled fully turfed sites, to allow space. The large lake is a feature of the property and abounds with bird life of many species. This campsite suits fully self sufficient campers with own drinking water and toilet/shower amenities. Pets are welcome by arrangement, especially your horses (please contact us to arrange holidaying with your dog or horse before booking). In summer you may see mumma swan and her baby cygnets, as well as lots of ducklings. Drop in your paddle board or kayak for a leisurely paddle. Take a relaxed stroll around the property and depending on the season you might spy a wylie fox or a turtle laying eggs. Deer occasionally visit and echidnas and wombats, although nocturnal animals sometimes are a precious sight. There are platypus in the creek and fish in the lake.k Pre-booked riding lessons available. We have a state forest over the road suited to bush walking or mountain bikes. Ammo the horse who galloped out in the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony is buried here at Lakestead Farm. We love to speak about our Olympic experience. Please note these campsite are for 2 people with one car only (children welcome to visit with adults). NOTE: There are NO toilet or showers - campers need to BRING their own. We love our pristine environment so no bush poos allowed. We are located minutes from the M1, easy to break your journey, 40 minutes from Wahroonga and Newcastle exit. Just 5 minutes drive to Wyong Centre with shopping centre and good restaurants, and 20 minutes drive to beaches. Off the ground fires are allowed outside bushfire season. Wood to be supplied by campers. Our property is designed to welcome small groups of people who want a quiet getaway. Because we like to keep it more intimate, The property is not designed for large groups of 10 or more wanting a social gathering or party. We are an easy 40 minute drive to the Hunter Valley wineries and concerts in the vines The Lake can be fun to swim or paddle around but all visitors must wear life vests whilst in the water. Locally we have some great festivals to visit the Glenworth Food and Wine festival, Yarramalong valley Spring fair with Scarecrow comp, Wyong Love Lanes festival, Harvest festival, Ratmines Catalina Festival, Brisbane water Oyster Festival to name a few. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ. Camping toilet At Lakestead Farm we pride ourselves on our beautiful environment. We have lots of wildlife around. We are very upset when visitors to the Farm dig holes and poo in them. Leaving toilet paper on top. This is so unfair to us and future campers on our sites. Because this has occurred we will only allow campers with camping toilets. In order for us to accept your request you need to confirm you have a toilet. Don’t say yes if you don’t have one, Checks will be done, if you don’t have a portable toilet you will be asked to leave and your fees won’t be refunded. We are sorry if this offends anyone, we love to share our property but only with people who will love and respect it.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Coastal

Field

98%

292 Ratings · 156 reviews

Merrilyn N.recommends

October 7, 2024

Pelican Landing

Best local

This is our second trip to Lakestead Farm and despite some soggy ground under foot, we had THE BEST time! Sandy, the host is so accommodating and the grounds so well kept. We'll be back!!

Leslie A.recommends

October 7, 2024

Dry camp

Lakeviews & Birdlife

Wow what a beautiful place thanks Sandy for sharing your land with us . The bird life over the lake was beautiful over the 4 days we saw 15 different species. We really felt like we could breathe and appreciate the quietness of the property... will visit again

Michael R.recommends

September 9, 2024

Tea tree cove

Excellent location with a great backdrop of the dam with a mass of bird life!

Cory P.recommends

August 12, 2024

Pelican Landing

Just what the doctor ordered!

very easy access with prime position in view of the lake. A very relaxing afternoon watching the birdlife, before settling in around the fire pit and a night full of stars. Thanks for sharing it with us Sandy.

Vivi L.recommends

April 20, 2024

Tea tree cove

Camping with our fur babies !

Last year this time we were here still love it !!! Beautiful and relaxing

Graeme B.recommends

April 13, 2024

Pelican Landing

Thanks Sandy for sharing your property with us. Lovely spot on the edge of the lake. Flat and level spots, nice and grassy. lots of Birdlife in the lake. Love to come again.

Location

Jilliby, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Sandy L.

Joined in January 2021

Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 10 hours

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