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    Barkala farmstay

    96%
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    167 reviews
     · Coonabarabran, New South Wales · 13000 acres
    Hosted by Maria N.
    59 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
    Best tent sites: Finalist
    Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
    Maria is a Star Host
    Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
    Barkala Farmstay is a self-sustaining farm located off the grid, supplying our own water and solar electricity. The Farm is a grazing property situated on 13,000 acres surrounded by the tranquil Pilliga Forest. Only access is a 10km dirt road of the Newell Highway, north of Coonabarabran (follow directions below). As well as farm animals, the farm hosts a thriving community of birds and well- designed bush tracks where you can discover local wildlife, plants, Aboriginal artifacts, great lookouts, sandstone cliffs and caves all in the midst of the Pilliga Forrest. Barkala Farmstay is also home to Pilliga Pottery and the Blue Wren Bush Cafe (closed Wednesdays), offering pottery demonstrations and workshops, traditional European inspired fresh foods with ingredients from our organic green house and homemade Gelato. The property offers two camp sites, Goanna and Kellies Campground, which are freely available to anyone who books a camping stay with us. There are no allocated camping spots in either campground, thus it is first come, first serve. We offer large camping spots with no campground boundaries hence there is space for vehicles of any size. Both camping sites offer compost toilets and showers (although we encourage short showers due to our off-grid, self-sustaining farm). You are welcome to stop by the reception upon check-in to hear more about our campgrounds and we can help you find the perfect camp spot and tell you more about what we have to offer. Campers are welcome to enjoy feeding of our farm animals, our saltwater pool and campfires. Firewood can be collected on the property by yourself, or you can visit the reception to buy firewood. There is no phone reception close to any buildings but free limited Wi-Fi in the cafe area.Barkala Farm is a self-sustaining farm located off the grid (follow directions below), supplying our own water and solar electricity. The Farm is a grazing property situated on 13,000 acres surrounded by the tranquil Pilliga Forest. Campsites located close to the homestead, toilet and shower facilities, swimming pool, volleyball court, farm animals and cafe/pottery. Choose from a wide variety of camping sites ranging from creekside camping to open paddock sites. We also offer private sites away from the hub. As well as farm animals the farm hosts a thriving community of birds, well designed bush tracks where you can discover local wild life, plants, Aboriginal artifacts, great lookouts, sandstone cliffs and caves all in the midst of the Pilliga Forrest. Barkala Farm is also home to Pilliga Pottery and the Blue Wren Bush Cafe (not open for dinner on Wednesday night), offering demonstrations and workshops, traditional European inspired fresh foods with ingredients from our organic green house and home made Gelato. Campers can also enjoy feeding the farm animals, our salt water pool and campfires.
    Vehicle details
    Caravans, Trailer tents, Campervan, and Cars allowed
    Vehicles under 10 metres allowed
    Pull-in unit
    Accommodates slideouts
    Surface type: Grass or field
    Surface levelness: Requires levelling
    No Fifth wheels and Motorhome
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    No sewage hookup
    No TV hookup
    Generators not allowed
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
    11 guests max per site
    Campfires allowed
    Firepit
    Toilet available
    Composting toilet
    Pets allowed
    Drinking water available
    Tap, bottled water or jugs. Only small amounts of drinking water available
    Showers available
    Wifi available
    Wifi available in the cafe
    Pack it out
    Cooking equipment absent
    Picnic table absent
    Laundry absent

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 9:00 AM
    Check out: Before 5:00 PM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Strict
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    Wheelchair accessible
    Max 1 vehicle
    2WD accessible
    This is an all weather road, but it can be a bit bumpy. Please take extra care when you drive.
    During your trip
    Follow the
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    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    96%
    231 Ratings · 167 reviews
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    Evelyn L.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Tent
    Beautiful views of the mountains, amazing shower and bathroom and lovely people. Thanks Maria and Dave.
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    Robert N.
    5 reviews
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    Tent
    It was such a nice place, so many people staying at the Farmstay and the community was so comforting and welcoming, and amazing pizza!
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    Louise S.
    4 reviews
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    5 m car
    We were the only campers at Kellie’s campsite. Great spot to unwind. Maria and staff were very nice and helpful. Pool was great to cool off in the hot weather. Had a couple of visits from a cute little goat. Would definitely stay again!
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    Erin J.
    3 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    7 m travel trailer
    An amazing space to stay and relax. Fire pits ready to use and relax around. Easy to get your van in and plenty of spots to choose from.
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    Magdalena V.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    Camping at Kellys
    Tent · With kids
    The tent camping at Kellys campground was amazing. Planty of space, trees for shades.. there are toilets and hot showers at the campground. At the reception there is a coffee shop with kitchen, so you can have some meal or just yummy gelato.. there is also a pool available and lot of equipment for kids to play with... also free or paid activities while you in there to enjoy such as farm animals feeding or a pottery workshop... I definitely recommend the place, it's worth visiting...
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    Oskar H.
    2 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    Stay at least one day!
    5 m car
    Amazing! The people working on the farm is lovely, the other campers staying there the same lovely people and always with a smile on! The people working there is all full of good energy, Maria and her sister done a great work! The cafe is fantastic, no matter what it’s great food! And in general the vibe all around is great. For sure go there, you won’t regret it! And stay at least one day, you will love it!
    Location
    Coonabarabran, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Kamilaroi First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Maria N.

    Joined in March 2017
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