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The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie

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· The Hatch, New South Wales
150 acres hosted by Bernard & Susan J.
6 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Amazing views
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best farmstays: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Best in New South Wales: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Welcome to Port Macquarie's 'The Hatch Farm'; a pet friendly, interactive animal and fishing farm stay! A 150-acre working farm with a stunning outlook over the saltwater Maria River (with a rustic boat ramp and waterway running into the Hastings River). Located on the Mid North Coast NSW, 4kms off the Pacific Highway, and a quick 13/15-minute drive to the holiday township of Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie is known for its beautiful beaches, coastal scenery and walks, koala hospital, and local strawberry and tomato picking. Bernard and Susan are custodians of the farm, primarily using the land for poultry (egg), pig, and goat farming. They are transitioning to an off-grid and eco-friendly lifestyle for their retirement. The Hatch Farm is home to many animals, most of whom are rescues - including border collies, cavalier king charles spaniels, chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, goats, miniature horses, cows, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. There is plenty to do and see around the farm from complete relaxation, interacting with the friendly animals (there is usually a variety of babies to cuddle!), to casting a line or launching your boat from the rustic boat ramp. Friendly pets welcome.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Natural features
Beach
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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1228 Ratings · 617 reviews
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Faye S.recommends
November 7, 2024
8 Group Site
Great spot very rural, animals on the farm make the stay well worthwhile. Showers and toilets are okay and Susan is lovely
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Melissa F.recommends
November 4, 2024
5 Little Puppies
Off-grid piece of paradise
This is a working farm, so you can experience just that. Suzanne is out feeding the animals twice a day, and she is happy for you to tag along and introduce you to the animals. Or, you can stay completely private further down the property and enjoy the river. We would love to come and stay again, and hopefully take one of the kayaks out. Thanks for opening up your off-grid piece of paradise to like-minded travelers Mel and Jeff (Brisbane)
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Jess H.recommends
October 30, 2024
8 Group Site
This has so far been our favourite stop on our road trip down through nsw. From the get go Susan was super helpful in providing all information regarding our site, the amenities and activities available and our favourite part all of the animals. We had a wonderful tour of farm in the morning and got to hold and feed some of the cutest baby animals. Could not recommend enough, we will certainly be back!
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Nigel S.recommends
October 28, 2024
8 Group Site
Fishing was good very laidback time hosts were helpful
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Melissa M.recommends
October 24, 2024
8 Group Site
Rustic camping at its finest!
Beautiful views across the lake. Lovely hosts who were helpful and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed petting and feeding the gorgeous animals on the farm. Great if you want the rural-style rustic camping!
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Charlotte K.recommends
October 22, 2024
5 Little Puppies
Amazing stay! Very friendly and lots of animals to see, pet and feed. Definitely recommend!
Location
The Hatch, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Biripi 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 Bernard & Susan J.

Joined in July 2021
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