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Willowbank

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· Stroud Road, New South Wales

252 acres hosted by Joanne W.

2 Vehicle/Tent sites · 3 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

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Joanne is a Star Host

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"Willowbank" is a stunning 252 acre property located in the picturesque Karuah River valley with 1km of river frontage. The property has been in our family for 4 generations, being bought by Ian's great grandfather in the 1920's. We cater for guests that are looking to get back to nature and enjoy the great outdoors without feeling overcrowded! We want our guests to be happy and have the best experience possible. Why not follow us on Facebook @Willowbank Hipcamp and see what is happening on the farm and in our community! Located only 8 minutes drive from the historical town of Stroud which was settled by the AA Company in the 1820's as a food growing area. There are still many beautiful buildings from that period to explore. A dairy farm for many years, we switched over to beef around 15 years ago. Currently we run around 120 head of Angus and mixed breed cattle. Within 3 hours drive of Sydney and around an hour from the Barrington National Parks, Newcastle, Maitland, Forster and Nelson Bay, it makes it the perfect destination for a weekend getaway! We are offering 5 beautiful, partly shaded, camping sites along the pristine Upper Karuah River. All sites are separated for privacy and are all right on the edge of the river. You may get a visit from our horses, Dolly and Banjo and the cows and calves! Plenty of opportunities for bird watching, hiking, swimming, kayaking, fishing (in summer), star gazing or just relaxing. All sites are site only and no toilet or shower facilities are provided. You will need to bring your own camping toilet or self contained caravan/ camper (dump point is located in Stroud township) We hope to make your stay a pleasurable one with many happy memories made. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. ***sorry no parties allowed*** Your hosts, Jo and Ian.

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86 Ratings · 70 reviews

Nicole S.recommends

December 14, 2024

The Rapids

Brilliant Spot

All the camps are seperate and private right along the river bank. The owners met me there and escorted me to my sight. I had trouble with the power in my van and the owners brought their generator down to help me and spent an hour with me trouble shooting, I can’t thank them enough. I had my 2 dogs with me it was a great spot. I will definitely be back.

Phil O.recommends

December 14, 2024

The Paperbarks

Lovely hosts, site was amazing and well kept. Grass was freshly mowed and Bindi free. Kids loved it so did the adults. We will return to this amazing property.

Stephen A.recommends

December 12, 2024

The Paperbarks

Great weekend-the paperbarks

Great weekend spent at Stroud Road on Joanne’s beautiful part of the world Lots of different places to camp depending on set up, river was delightful with tree canopy making it so great for the hot weather we had. Joanne was very friendly welcoming and informative. Easy to get to also!!

Matthew M.recommends

December 8, 2024

The Paperbarks Site 2

Our hosts Ian and Jo were very friendly and made us feel very welcome!!! Their property was easy to find. Beautiful spot by the creek although the recent heavy rain meant the water wasn’t clear. Still a refreshing swim though! Large green grassy area although groups with a few bigger vans might find it hard to all get a flat spot by the creek. The cicadas took awhile to get used to!

Nathan W.recommends

December 4, 2024

The Rapids

Hidden Gem by the River

Willowbank is a beautifully maintained property with friendly hosts who make you feel right at home. The river is fantastic for cooling off on a warm day, and the well-spaced campsites give you a true sense of privacy and tranquility. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind and reconnect with nature!

Nicole C.recommends

December 4, 2024

Long Flat

Gorgeous Vista!

Jo and Ian are lovely hosts and their property is simply gorgeous! The Longflat site has emerald green grass and is very well maintained. Despite the occasional shower coming through during our stay it was lovely to simply watch the beautiful vista of the surrounding hillside. Thoroughly recommend a stay at this one and I can imagine a winter camp would be sensational.

Location

Stroud Road, 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

Hosted by Joanne W.

Joined in January 2024

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