Rainbow Farm

87%

27 reviews

· Upper Orara, New South Wales · 1 acre

Hosted by Natalie S.

Holiday rental

· 4 guests max

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Rainbow Farm is in its beginnings on a journey towards being a hobby farm with a mix of permaculture, biodynamic and regenerative farming with land for wildlife. Sleep peacefully to the sounds of the Orara River and wake to the sounds of the river and country life in our new listing Studio. There is an amazing outdoor plumbed bathtub that runs on filtered rainwater or river water, so you can relax and gaze at the stars at night! We have also recently installed an outdoor shower. Both of these are plumbed with hot and cold water and are a nice way to warm up after a dip in or paddle upon the refreshing spring fed Orara River. Enjoy the tranquillity of country life only fifteen minutes drive from Coffs Harbour. The Studio provides you with the opportunity to get back to nature, rest and relax away from hustle and bustle. Please note: * That we have outdoor amenities here- camp kitchen, washing up sink, outdoor bath, shower and composting toilets. *That there is a short walk from the designated parking spot to the campsite, it's not far at all. *'Vehicles are not able to be driven up or down the grassy slope to the campground. If you are sleeping in your car/van/rooftop tent, then your site will be on the driveway inside the Rainbow Farm Gate (see picture of Van on driveway) , with use of all campground amenities. If you are tent camping, then you can park your vehicle in our designated car parking area and set up in the campground. Things to do around here include: *Relax and enjoy the peaceful surrounds *Swim in the Orara River *Observe the beginnings of our Permaculture farm. *Enjoy bathing in the plumbed outdoor bathtub *Fish for bass during bass season *Play on our slackline *Eplore the Orara River with the kayaks and/or canoe available for your use *Sit by the fire at night and toast marshmallows. *Sleep to the sounds of nature Things to do nearby: *Explore nearby Bindarri National Park, Urumbilum Falls, Bangalore Falls and other local water holes and hikes. *Walk up Muttonbird Island and enjoy the views. Watch for whales during their migration season. *Visit the Big Banana No pets please.Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Stay in our clean and tidy light filled (attached) studio with a separate entrance. Sleep to the sounds of the Orara River. Immerse yourself in the plumbed outdoor bath and watch the night sky. Paddle and explore the Orara River. Warm your toes and enjoy the evening beside the fire pit. Observe the humble beginnings of our permaculture hobby farm. Only 15 mins from Coffs Harbour. Would ideally suit 2 guests with an extra sofa bed for other guests.

What to expect

Holiday rental

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

Flush toilet

No pets

Potable water available

Showers available

Hot water , cold water only

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Hot Tub present

Outdoor Plumbed Bathtub and Separate Shower

Cooking equipment absent

Toaster, Kettle, Microwave, Rice Cooker, Slow Cooker

Laundry absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

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Reviews

87% Recommend34 Ratings · 27 reviews

Robyn B.

5 reviews

Not recommend

· April 2024

Sadly would not recommend

Tent

Would not recommend this site to anyone staying in a camper van- the info prior to booking is unclear that you will be staying on the driveway of the hosts home, a few feet from the house with very little space. Probably a pleasant site for campers- however the host was very unfriendly and rude. We decided not to stay and politely enquired if a refund was possible due to the misunderstanding and the fact we had only booked an hour prior. Host asked if I wanted it ‘spelt out in capital letters’

Abbey H.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· April 2024

Very bad

Tent

You could not pay me to stay here. The photos are a scam- this is false advertising. Upon arrival we were shocked at how different the place looks to the photos on the app. There was rubbish and junk everywhere and enough feathers around it looked like a goose massacre (also the geese were very aggressive). We were given the “tour” and it was disgusting. The composting toilets were located in their storage shed that was full of junk. They wanted us to camp right next to these toilets because the rest of the “camp ground” was occupied by their “long term/ resident” camper who has been sleeping in their backyard for months. We were welcome to use their outdoor ammenities (shower/ bath) which was right outside their window- so not remotely private at all. On the other side of the fence right next to where we were told to sleep was a pile of old car tires- perfect environment for snakes. Overall, the place was a mess and I would highly recommend staying anywhere else- we booked somewhere else last minute just so we didn’t need to stay there

Heather C.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2024

Tent

We loved having the kayaks and river just out back! And the fact that there is a camp kitchen, potable water, and fridge is so helpful! Natalie and her family were lovely and full of suggestions for things to do in the area. And only 15 mins away from town!

Daniel M.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2024

Tent

Natalie was a great host, very welcoming and helpful. Cool little spot, would stay again. Thanks Natalie :)

Matt L.

1 year on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· March 2024

Tent

It's pretty rough tbh, outdoor showers and compost toilet, rough but nice rough. Really nice host very helpful even though we were terribly late like 7

Gemma F.

3 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· February 2024

Backyard camp next to river

With kids

We really loved the location next to the river and the big comfy beds with a shelter that kept us (mostly) dry that we didn’t need to pack up at the end. There was a giant trampoline and some cute bunnies, hens, baby chicks and a duck. There were a few issues with the geese being aggressive (we had our 7yo son with us and had to stay vigilant that they didn’t chase him, us or attack the mother hen and her chicks - very stressful so we couldn’t relax)., and lack of supplies in the camp kitchen (we were there for 4 days and told it was equipped and didn’t need to bring anything). We have given feedback to Natalie so hopefully it will be better for the next visitors.

Location

Upper Orara, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gumbaynggirr First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking