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MaMiKa Beef

98%

· Gloucester, New South Wales

380 acres hosted by Karen M.

3 Vehicle/Tent sites

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.

Karen is a Star Host

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An exclusive, natural camping experience. Our property is located on the beautiful Gloucester River under the picturesque Bucketts Mountains. The river is a fresh mountain river running from the foothills of Barrington Tops. We are an active beef cattle farm. We run approximately 160 head of cattle. We endeavour to run our cattle outside of the paddocks containing the campsites, however in the event we need to use these paddocks, the campsite will be secured by temporary electric fencing to ensure your safety. For this reason, we ONLY allow dogs to stay if they remain on a lead or tethered run at all times. If a dog is sighted off a leash, you will be asked to leave, and you will not be refunded any visit. The Bucketts are within the country belonging to the Biripi and Worimi peoples, with Gloucester being known as Mookibakh. In the native language, the Bucketts mountains (the Buccan Buccan) means the “father of stones looking down on sacred land.” We certainly think you will agree when you see our beautiful campsites! Most of the year the river is lovely and clear and ideal for swimming, fishing, photography or just enjoying. There is also some really nice bike riding and walking opportunities around the Gloucester Memorial Park. We are a short 5 minute drive from Gloucester CBD with lovely cafes and shops. We are approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Barrington Tops should you wish to visit. You are likely to see a variety of birdlife including Wedgetail Eagles, Black Cockatoos, Black Shouldered Kites, Kookaburras and Butcher Birds. You may also see some native animals including kangaroos, possums, echidnas and you may even see a platypus or turtle in the river, if you are lucky! All of our campsites are perfect for having a campfire (fire season dependent). Also be sure to bring your telescope as you’ll be amazed at the stargazing at night with no light pollution or other pollution for that matter. The night sky is truly a sight to see with clear viewings of the Milky Way, Southern Cross, Scorpion and Orion’s Belt. Countless hours could be spent watching the stars and looking for constellations. Our property is ideal for self-contained vans, camper trailers, medium motor homes, tents or swags, it’s up to you. There are no toilets so only suitable if you have your own toilet facilities and take away all waste when you leave. All toilet waste, leaving our property is very important and an absolutely essential requirement for all visitors. There is no rubbish collection on the campsites. You will be required to take all rubbish off the property when you leave. No rubbish can be burnt in any campfires at all. There is bins in the township of Gloucester. There is also no fresh water on supply for our campers. You should bring sufficient water with you before entering the property. The river is melted mountain ice, ad rain fall run off, hence you can drink it if you are satisfied with its purity. However, we do not provide drinking or potable water. You will have very good mobile and internet coverage across the property. Besides Gloucester, Dungog and historic Stroud village are nearby as well as Barrington Tops World Heritage wilderness area and national park. We have only recently opened up our property for guests and we are sure you will enjoy it far more than a crowded traditional caravan park or campground. NB - the following is fire season depedent. We do also have some limited bags of firewood for sale at $20 a bag - let us know when you book if you need some. You can also bring your own firewood if you wish. It is essential that you ensure the fire is completely out before leaving the fire. Our campsites are in active paddocks and hence the risk of fire spreading is real. We trust our campers to make sure the fire is either put out with water or has completely died out. When you make a reservation at the property we will always endeavour to put you in your preferred location as best we can. However if we are impacted by adverse weather or need to run cattle on certain parts of the farm then we may need to make a change to the actual site you are in and trust you understand. Additionally, offer farm tours which include hand feeding of cattle, an overview of the operation and some interesting facts on running a breeding cattle farm. The farm tours are $50 for 2 people for an hour. Extra people are $10 per head to a max of 4 people per tour. Advise us if you would like to book a farm tour when you book and we can coordinate a time for you. We look forward to you visiting our farm!

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26 Ratings · 23 reviews

Wendy P.recommends

December 9, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 2

Riverside Camping

This site is fabulous for those hot summer days. Plenty of shade and direct access to the river to cool off.

Wendy P.recommends

October 7, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 3

Best Farm Stay in Gloucester

The offgrid camping experience was fantastic. Wonderful site that was secluded yet close to everything. Wonderful views to the river and across the property. Karen and Max were fabulous hosts who are passionate about their property and animals. Bentley is a gentle giant 🐂 The farm tour is a definite must! Definitely going to one of our regular destinations.

Roxine D.recommends

July 28, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 3

An exclusive private site which saw us tow a camp trailer within a stones throw of the river. The sites are well maintained and the owners (Max & Karen) were very accomodating and friendly. The town of Gloucester is also quite close for anything you may need. Barrington tops is also within easy driving distance. This camp sight will not disappoint. Highly recommended. We will be back to this excellent spot. great experience.

Cathy J.recommends

May 12, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 1

We had a wonderful 5 days at MaMika and would highly recommend. It had been raining a lot before we went, so when we arrived Max showed us to a spot that was a bit higher up. We had an amazing view of the mountains. It was so beautiful sitting around with all that land around us and watching the cows. We got way too much rain but it didn’t stop us enjoying our trip. Karen and Max are wonderful hosts and very helpful .After all the rain we weren’t able to get our vans out but Max happily came to the rescue with his tractor and pulled our friends and our vans out. We will definitely go back there again. Thanks so much Karen and Max for sharing your lovely property for others to enjoy.

Brittany T.recommends

May 10, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 2

Highly Recommend

We had an excellent time at Karen & Max’s property! They were so welcoming and accomodating at all times! We woke up to stunning views of the The Buckets, and enjoyed four days of tranquility. Only a few minutes drive to town, we couldn’t recommend this hipcamp more and will be back!!

Suzanne C.recommends

May 2, 2024

MaMiKa Herefords Gloucester Site 3

Tranquil river views

We had a fabulous long weekend at MaMika Herefords site. The site was quiet and secluded with a lovely view across the river. Karen was really responsive and we appreciated being able to check in early and leave at our leisure. It's a beautiful area to spend a few days and the site was nice and close to town.

Location

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

Hosted by Karen M.

Joined in May 2023

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours

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