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    Creal's Rest

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    50 reviews
     · Mannus, New South Wales · 10 acres
    Hosted by Creal's Rest F.
    RV/tent site
    · 18 guests max
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    Our story starts in Far North Queensland, when a german backpacker, me :), met an aussie fisherman, Craig. To cut the long story short, after several years of distant relationship and living together in Germany we decided to move back to Australia. We had a vision, trying to find our perfect place to live. Starting out with a car, a camper trailer and two bags we travelled from North Queensland down to Tasmania. Looking for a place to live. On our way through Tumbarumba everything started to unfold and we fell in love with our property. The feel, the experience and the climate. This was it! We've found our perfect place and finally named it "Creal's Rest" which has two meanings for us. Obviously from our name, but also from "creel" which is a wicker basket usually used for carrying fish. We are passionate about living simply, being natural and feeling at home. Building a natural and non toxic straw bale home has set us on our path of living naturally. Nature provides us with the Best and by choosing natural and quality before quantity we look after ourselves and Mother Earth. Simply Natural Home represents our lifestyle. Therefore we love to invite you to enjoy the beautiful campsite with its amazing energy for body, mind and soul. Talk to us, if you like to know more. We are happy to chat and are looking forward to have you as a hipcamper! Love, Tatjana & CraigExclusive campsite to only one group at a time! Escape the hustle bustle of life on our 10 acres alpaca life style farm which is nestled between beautiful hills and grazing properties on Walteela Road in Mannus (20 min drive to Tumbarumba). Walteela means "Place of Peace" and that is what you might be looking for. No traffic waking you. Listen to the sounds of nature instead... Enjoy the peacefulness, local wildlife (kookaburras, echidnas, wombats, kangaroos, etc.), small picturesque creek, stunning mountain views and dark skies for star gazing. Birdwatchers... check out the big list of birds in the photo section that one of our very kind hipcampers from Birding Australia took for us.  We only take one group at a time, however there are a couple of camp sites to choose from next to the bubbling creek. The most popular site is near the beautiful big old apple box tree, the other site is a bit further along the creek. The primitive loo with a view under the apple box tree is in short walking distance from both sites (about 20m and 70m). It is easy enough to pull a caravan through the site near the apple box. Love fishing? Perfect! Enjoy a chat or fishing tour with Craig, who has been a professional line fisherman for 18 years! He loves to explore, show off the local fishing spots and a chat about all things fishing! Mannus Creek is only a couple of min drive away and Mannus Lake 15-20 min drive. Hand feed our friendly alpacas, greet our pet chickens and find some eggs. Plenty of room for kids to run around, ride their bikes, play along the creek or jump on the 16ft trampoline. Ask us for some fresh herbs from our garden if you like cooking with a little extra  flavour or use them to enjoy a herbal tea.  Campfires are a regular on our property. Heard of "Swedish Torch" yet? An amazingly easy way of having a campfire, that burns for hours. Cook on it or just enjoy the beautiful mess free burning log. Interested? Talk to us about it and book ahead. Wheelbarrow loads firewood available for purchase, see Extras when booking.  Make sure you've also got some warmer clothes with you since you never know in the mountains ;-). Children 5 years and under stay free of charge. Please mention them in your booking or message us to let us know. Is your group size bigger than our max. amount? Get in touch with us and we will see what we can work out. Thank you. Our family of 4 loves to welcome you to our simply natural home at Creal's Rest. Hope to meet you soon 😊.  To stay tuned follow us @crealsrest on Instagram and Facebook. Love,  Tatjana   Please note:  Telstra phone service works fine!  Optus phone service is unavailable! What else to do? - Rosewood to Tumbarumba rail trail  - Mountain bike trails  - Paddy's River Falls - Mannus Falls (4WD experience) - Pilot Hill Arboretum - Short drive to Murray River - Mannus Lake - Hume and Hovell Walking track - Yarrangobilly Caves and Thermal Pool - and lots more
    Vehicle details
    Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed
    Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
    Pull-through site
    Accommodates slideouts
    Surface type: Grass or field
    The main site is level, however if you book as a group some spots might require leveling.
    Surface levelness: Flat
    The main site is level, however if you book as a group some spots might require leveling.
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    The campsite is next to a little creek which can be used for water supply. We live on tank water, but are happy to share a limited amount of drinking water, depending on our water supply in the tanks.
    No sewage hookup
    The closest sewage dump is in Tumbarumba (18km).
    No TV hookup
    Generators not allowed
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    18 guests max
    Campfires allowed
    Wheelbarrow loads of firewood are available for purchase, see Extras at time of booking. Check out our swedish torch offer.
    Toilet available
    Pit toilet. Primitive loo with a view :) in short walking distance to campsites
    No pets
    Potable water available
    Bottled water or jugs
    Picnic table present
    Big picnic table for about 8 people. Right next to trampoline.
    No showers
    Bathe in river or stream
    Pack it out
    Cooking equipment absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent
    Washing line available.

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 1:00 PM
    Check out: Before 12:00 PM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 5 vehicles
    2WD accessible
    During your trip
    Follow the
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    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    ExtrasAvailable at checkout
    Load of firewood good
    AU$20.00
    Start your trip off right with a load of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.
    Swedish Torch 50cmgood
    AU$30.00
    Experience a very unique campfire with a "Swedish Torch". Prepared and ready to go for hours of fireside enjoyment. Please order in advance and we will confirm availability prior to your arrival.
    Hand Feeding Alpacasexperience
    AU$10.00
    Hand feed and get to know our friendly Alpacas from the fence line. Alpaca Food provided. Price includes one hand feeding experience for up to 4 people.
    Rent a Hammockrental
    AU$10.00
    What's better than relaxing in a hammock or two? Rent your hammock(s) while you camp at Creal's Rest and take home some memories of dreaming and relaxing under the huge shady apple box tree! Price per night.
    Reviews
    100% Recommend57 Ratings · 50 reviews
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    Cassi K.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    Fabulous time at Creals rest
    Tent · With kids
    We had the best time camping at Creals Rest. It's SO peaceful, the kids had a ball running around the paddock, swinging in the hammock, roasting marshmallows by the fire, pottering around in the creek, feeding the alpacas, bouncing on the trampoline and just being kids outside from morning until night! The space is so lovely and peaceful and 20-30 mins drive from Tumbarumba, gorgeous waterfalls (Paddys Falls), swimming spots (Paddys Flats), fishing spots (Mannus lake), and so many kangaroos to be seen within a 5 min drive! We had such a lovely time and Craig and Tatjana couldn't have been more helpful, would highly highly recommend to anyone looking at hipcamping here!!!
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    Charlie B.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    Peaceful stay
    16 ft car
    Amazing place to stay. So quiet with a lovely host. We fed the Alpacas and got some delicious figs for the road. Will definitely stay again if we ever pass back through.
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    Simeon R.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Tent
    It was quiet and scenic. The host was really lovely and welcoming too
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    Heather M.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    Tent
    Tatjana’s commnication was quick, clear & thoughtful. The hosts were welcoming & the hammock on the big tree was peaceful splendour. Waking up t
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    Tim A.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    Peaceful and serene
    Tent
    We had a lovely time at Creals Rest, the campsite is private and well thought out and the hosts (and alpacas) are welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended and we will be back to explore the area further.
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    Bret F.
    24 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    26 ft pop-up camper · With kids
    Quiet shady spot under huge tree adjacent to a seasonal creek. Great spot for relaxing and watching the Alpacas roam. Friendly hosts and lots of local tips.
    Location
    Mannus, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Wiradjuri and Ngarigo First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Joined in December 2020
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