Our 20-acre exotic fruit farm backs onto World heritage rainforest and provides a relaxing base for which to explore the wet tropics south of Cairns. We have a beautiful freshwater swimming hole down the road, and also the Mulgrave River is very close if you want to do some fishing.
The camping area is large, grassy and reasonably level, with space closer to the tree line, and space more out in the open. There is a firepit provided, and plenty of firewood around the place for you to help yourself to. We also welcome four-legged family members!
We have had recent sightings of cassowary on our property so keep an eye out, you might just see one!
We prefer self-contained campers, who have their own amenities, but we do have a toilet and shower up at the main house (about 50 metres away) you are welcome to use if needed. This is an unused bathroom downstairs so you will still have privacy.
Access into the property is not suitable for large motorhomes. Entry will be too small for vehicles approx 8.5 metres long and 3.5 metres high.
We grow exotic fruit on the property including limes, pomelos, mangosteens and more. When it's in season, you're welcome to sample some!
Gordonvale is the nearest town, with a quiet historic charm, just 15 minutes drive away, while Cairns is around 25 minutes. Our 20-acre exotic fruit farm backs onto World heritage rainforest and provides a relaxing base for which to explore the wet tropics south of Cairns. We have a beautiful freshwater swimming hole down the road, and also the Mulgrave River is very close if you want to do some fishing.
The camping area is large, grassy and reasonably level, with space closer to the tree line, and space more out in the open. There is a firepit provided, and plenty of firewood around the place for you to help yourself to. We also welcome four-legged family members!
We have had recent sightings of cassowary on our property so keep an eye out, you might just see one!
We prefer self-contained campers, who have their own amenities, but we do have a toilet and shower up at the main house (about 50 metres away) you are welcome to use if needed. This is an unused bathroom downstairs so you will still have privacy.
Access into the property is not suitable for large motorhomes. Entry will be too small for vehicles approx 8.5 metres long and 3.5 metres high.
We grow exotic fruit on the property including limes, pomelos, mangosteens and more. When it's in season, you're welcome to sample some!
Gordonvale is the nearest town, with a quiet historic charm, just 15 minutes drive away, while Cairns is around 25 minutes.
Vehicle details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 22 feet allowed
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
Electrical hookup available
Less than 30 amps
Water hookup available
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
Motorhome/tent pitch
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
7 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit, wood burning fireplace. Plenty of piles of timber around the place you are welcome to.
Toilet available
Flush toilet. Whilst we prefer self-contained campers, if you really do need it, we have an unused toilet and shower downstairs at the main house you are welcome to, which will still be private. Approx 50 metres from the camping area.
Pets allowed
On leash
Potable water available
Hose
Showers available
Hot water . Whilst we prefer self-contained campers, if you really do need it, we have an unused toilet and shower downstairs at the main house you are welcome to, which will still be private. Approx 50 metres from the camping area.
Picnic table present
Pack it out
Please ensure no rubbish is left at the camping area, and placed in the rubbish bin provided.
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 12:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
During your trip
Follow the
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
This was our first time using Hipcamp. There were way too many mosquitoes to enjoy our time. It felt very crowded with the trees around. Not much clearing to let the breeze in. Very hot night and it rained which can't be helped but wasn't a pleasant night.
Rosie F.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
I love the peace and quiet at Helen’s. I took my little dog walking around the fruit trees and we had a lovely time.
Joanna T.
9 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
19 ft Class B
An amazing site with friendly hosts. Gave us a choice of where we wanted to stay. A lovely spot in the rainforest. We’d stay again.
Nikki P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent
Nice and peaceful. Very welcoming. Good spot not too far from lovely waterhole for swimming.
Zuzanna C.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
16 ft car
Lovely spot right near the rainforest. Two friendly horses were a bonus. Easy to get to.
Tamara J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Camping with animals.
23 ft travel trailer · With kids
We loved staying at Helen's camp. It was so spacious and shady. We loved being able to take our dog and our baby to enjoy the open spaces.
Location
Aloomba, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Yidinjdji First Nations according to