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SeaForest Sanctuary

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· Charlotte Bay, New South Wales
65 acres hosted by Cate M.
20 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
NOT SUITABLE FOR VANS OVER 18ft. 65 acres of pristine forest excites the senses with its diversity of environments; meandering creek tributaries, a huge natural billabong, rich array of birdlife & wildlife. The property’s rainforest walk leads you through a subtropical tree forest by the banks of Duck creek, past the 'Dingo' large sculpture then to the ultimate viewing of the gigantic ancient trees that are 300 years old. The property is close to 4 beaches - Blueys, Boomerang, Elizabeth & Cellito/Sandbar ( 3 of those beaches are dog friendly and Sandbar even allows Horse riding as well as 4WD). The property borders the southern boundary of the Wallingat National Park - which offers days and days of adventures and has the best look-out over the whole coastal region called the Whoota Whoota lookout. Wallis Lake is literally across the road from the front gate and can be accessed by boat launch just up the Coomba road or at the Pacific Palms recreational club ( Recky) which is a short 5 minutes down the road. Smiths Lake is only 5 minutes drive away in the other direction and has catamaran and boat hire services close to the Frothy Coffee Cafe, located right on the Smiths Lake waters edge. The new water sport called Fliteboard, also known as e-foiling ( it’s a new technology giving the beginner to advanced rider an experience of surfing without needing to catch a wave - sort of SUP and standing on a large stable board but propelled by a battery operated propeller ) is also located here to try out and have lessons on..The stable board GLIDES above the water on a keel like structure that is motorised by battery and is controlled by a hand held bluetooth device. You literally fly above the serene water silently ! ( exclusive deals given to SeaForest Sanctuary visitors - see extras - loading information shortly ) SeaForest Sanctuary sites are 4WD and AWD due to the tracks- some 2WD as long as they have a high ground clearance & depending if we have dry weather. ( I have a small 2WD SUV and it gets around perfectly in the dry weather but I need the 4WD in the wet ). No amenities so campers need to BYO everything they need and leave no trace. Campers MUST bring their own camping toilet... This property is a wildlife/bush sanctuary and thus everyone is asked to please do their part to keeping it that way. The waterways and forests in this area are mind blowing. If you have the opportunity, hire a boat/ houseboat or kayak etc and explore the Myall, Smiths and Wallis Lakes.. Bushwalking trails are everywhere through the many National Parks that surround us here. The property is Dog friendly and owners must be respectful of others and keep animals quiet and contained at night. Goes without saying - please clean up doggie dung and take with your rubbish. Campfires are permitted in a designated area when restrictions aren't in place, plenty of wood to gather your own. Please be mindful that there could be fire bans on certain days during the summer. Farm manager will keep you informed and if the worst scenario happens being a fire warning of catastrophic conditions, please follow the farm managers instructions to evacuate the premises and enjoy some shopping in Forster or go to the movies for the day until the warning has lifted. Horse agistment available.
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54 Ratings · 32 reviews
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Al M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Wow, the rain gods decided to bless the area with a deluge.. but we survived and late and her partner came to check on us and clear the small stream so we could cross. Glad we didn’t choose to leave- this place was amazing! Would love to visit again when the sun was shining.
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Jack M.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· January 2025
Photos were a bit misleading, couldn’t hear anything because of cicadas
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Jon T.
4 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Camping with the cicadas!
17 ft travel trailer ·
Great spot and very convenient to Smiths Lake, Blueys Beach and Boomerang Beach while being far quieter than the local caravan parks. Nice to be able to have a campfire also.
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Caitlyn P.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Great camping spot!
This camp spot was great! It’s secluded and a close drive to amazingly blue beaches (also 20min drive from Forster). The area was well kept and we managed to also fit a JetSki which is a 5min drive to flush out the engine at a tap. We also found many bins within a 5min drive and a dump-ezy near Seal Rocks (not sure if there’s a closer one). There were about 5 other campers within the area but all kept a fair distance away, puppy friendly, and Cate and her partner were very welcoming (told us some great local spots to visit on our trip). The only SLIGHT bother was the cicadas were quite loud, but they were everywhere we went (may just be the time of year) but the mozzies were barely out which was great. Definitely recommend!
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Natalia O.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Great stay
Tent · With pets ·
We had a great time! The camping site was great and peaceful. It’s a great place to stay! My partner and I really enjoyed the trip.
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Declan P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Great location and campground would definitely recommend
Location
Charlotte Bay, 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 Cate M.

Joined in October 2019

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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.