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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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Best in New South Wales: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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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1197 Ratings · 595 reviews
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Giovani M.recommends
August 27, 2024
9 Group Site
Awesome experience!
Awesome spot, beautiful nature by the lake. Great host, got my firewood delivered to the site. Will definitely come back.
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Pepper D.recommends
August 11, 2024
5 Little Puppies
Great camp with heaps of animals to enjoy! Camp was full but was still very peaceful!
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Louis J.recommends
August 10, 2024
9 Group Site
Pet friendly farmstay
Stayed 2 nights at the hatch, Bernie and Sue were so accommodating for us and our free range pup Charlie. The sites are massive and is the perfect getaway for a couple or family with endless things to do. Definitely recommend!
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Lyn F.recommends
August 7, 2024
2 Two Travelers
Beautiful spot, we couldn’t believe we could catch mud crabs in winter. Major renovations on the camping area but the hosts Susan and Bernade were very accommodating and excellent hosts. We will definitely be returning.
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Rosie T.recommends
July 31, 2024
5 Little Puppies
Hatch Farm is at a jaw-dropping location. We were blessed with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We loved our two days there where we didn’t leave the site as there was so much to do with making fires, kayaking around Boomerang Island, enjoying the views, trampolining, and feeding and petting the wide range of animals. We visited outside of the local school holidays but Susan was very generous with her time showing our three kids all the farm animals and dogs, which they loved.
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Sahaj N.recommends
July 31, 2024
5 Little Puppies
Loved camping on their land. Susan and Bernard were charmers. Sky was awesome
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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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Joined in July 2021
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