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The Ranch on Clarence

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· Louisa Creek, New South Wales
113 acres hosted by Shanti M.
9 lodging sites · 3 Vehicle/Tent sites · 14 tent sites
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Off-leash friendly
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The Ranch on Clarence: Horse Lovers Camp & Riverside Adventure Discover a serene escape on our stunning 113-acre property, boasting 1.3 kilometers of pristine Clarence River freshwater frontage. Surrounded by the peaceful presence of over 30 majestic Andalusian and Warlander horses as well as other breeds roaming freely. You’ll find a true sanctuary for both relaxation and adventure. Horse Lovers Camp offers ample space for self-contained campers to pitch their tent or park their off-road caravan. Nestled along the edge of the mighty Clarence River. From soaring cliff faces overlooking the river and the vast expanse at the southern end of the property, with platypus, to peaceful rapids and large swimming pools in the middle and a sandy beach at the northern end, the property really does have it all. There is great walking and mountain bike trails all over the property for your enjoyment. You can embrace the tranquility of nature, whether you’re gazing at the horses, fishing, swimming, or kayaking. Explore the hills on your mountain bike, or unwind by the campfire under the stars. For the equine enthusiasts, you can meet our herd and book a personalized horse riding or equine experience. If horses aren’t your thing, take advantage of the riverfront—swim, fish, or paddle in the refreshing waters while your friends ride. Key Features: Clarence Camping: 1.3km of Clarence River frontage with ample space for off-road caravans or tents. Equine Experiences: If you are a thrill seeker, you have found the right place!! Ask us about our multi-day treks, or book our 1 or 2 hr River Ride (we may just swim the horses bareback in the river if the conditions are right on the 2 hr ride) Bring in the herd on our Troopie Horse Safari. This is an experience like no other with the herd galloping along side the Troopie! Yeeehaaaa!! Meet and greet our herd of over 30 horses! Outdoor Adventure: Kayak, swim, fish, or bike—there’s plenty to do! Campfires & Stargazing: End your day by the fire, gazing at the stars above. Please note, we currently welcome only self-contained campers who bring their own toilet, shower, and drinking water. UPDATE: We do have 1 flush toilet available for all our guests on the property nearby the Homestead. Pets are welcome as long as they are well-behaved, and if your pet tends to chase livestock, they’ll need to be leashed. If the fire baths are your calling card, book Swan Lake. Our property is 4WD accessible, with 4WD caravans and camper trailers welcome. We do have plenty of 2WD sites available as well. If you’re unsure about your vehicle, feel free to message us for a chat. The Ranch on Clarence is a sister business to The Ranch Byron Bay, where we offer memorable equine experiences.
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32 Ratings · 25 reviews
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Bill H.recommends
September 9, 2024
Swan Lake
Great 2 days
My wife and I had two fantastic days at The Ranch on Clarence, Shanti was an excellent host, we spent one afternoon in the hot baths watching over the Clarence while the sun was setting it was just magnificent . Highly recommend
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Elushia P.recommends
August 5, 2024
One Hour River Ride
My experience at the Ranch was magical! Shanti is a horse whisperer and I felt completely safe on her horses. I felt looked after and she is a very warm caring person! Thank you so much for this memorable experience!
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Clara R.recommends
August 4, 2024
One Hour River Ride
We had an amazing experience at Shantis, she is a friendly host, the horses are so beautiful and gentle, the views are spectacular, the river is perfect for cooling off after a fabulous ride and the camp sites are spread out and easy to get to on good tracks. Perfect get away 👌 🐎 🤠 🏕️
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Racheal K.recommends
July 7, 2024
Swan Lake
Peaceful, scenic, perfect place to switch off. Site was private and we were lucky enough to have the whole property to ourselves for the weekend. Helpful hosts and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you for letting us stay on your property Shanti. The fire baths were a lovely place to relax.
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Mel P.recommends
June 30, 2024
One Hour River Ride
Camping on the Clarence
Our family of 5 + 2 cavoodles absolutely loved our stay at Swan Lake. Shanti was wonderful, so friendly and accommodating! The property was just stunning. We loved our nightly sunset fire baths overlooking the river and hills and sitting by the fire of an evening. The campsite was well set up for our family. The kids loved exploring the river on their kayaks and doing some fishing from the banks. We also did the river horse ride with Shanti and it was the highlight for all. We loved exploring this beautiful property on horseback. Thank you Shanti, we all can’t wait to visit again 💕
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Elise H.recommends
June 18, 2024
Two Hour River Ride
Shanti’s land is stunning and the horse riding was beautiful, was a special experience to see the Clarence on horseback
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Louisa Creek, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bundjalung 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 Shanti M.

Joined in April 2022
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