1 / 100

Kanukadale Forest River Retreat

100%

· Goongerah, Victoria

20 acres hosted by Tama G.

2 lodging sites · 3 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site · 1 tent site

Family-friendly

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

Tama is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Private sites

97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

We have 20 acres of lush river flats adjoining the pristine Brodribb River in the Goongerah Valley. Due to the pristine, clean water straight off the surrounding mountains and the rich fertile river flats, early settlers used this place as a market garden to supply fruit and vegetables to the local townsfolk. After our purchase in 2000, we turned it into a self-sufficient paradise, always welcoming visitors to come and enjoy the land with us. Our BYO campsites are near the river where you can reconnect with nature amongst the tall trees. Kanukadale is a working Nature Retreat Sanctuary, so additional to BYO campsites, we also offer our Bell Tents when the retreats are not running. Here at Kanukadale, you will share the space with very friendly horses, ponies, miniature goats and our donkey. The property is child friendly as the boundary, river and paddocks are well fenced. You can do as much or as little as you want during your stay. Be sure to check out our awesome animal focussed activities that we offer here. You can find them under Experiences. You are welcome to bring your own horses and dogs. Dogs must stay on a lead whilst on the property and responsible pet ownership is essential here, as is a respectful attitude towards all the other sentient beings on the property. We do not allow generators here. There is lots to do in the area with heaps of nature immersion. East Gippsland is one of the most bio-diverse areas on mainland Australia. You can explore rare, Old Growth forest, historic gold mines, climb to the peak of Mt Ellery and walk through the Errinundra Plateau. Mountain bike riding, horseriding, 4wd touring and bushwalking is awesome in this area. There is a camp kitchen with a communal fridge, microwave, stove and electricity. There is also a composting toilet and hot shower facilities. There is free wifi. THERE ARE NO SHOPS OR FUEL OR MOBILE RECEPTION. WIFI CALLING WORKS IF YOU HAVE THAT OPTION. THE CLOSEST TOWN IS 50 KM TO DELEGATE OR 70KM TO ORBOST. YOU NEED TO COME COMPLETELY PREPARED OR IT’S A LONG DRIVE TO TOWN. THERE IS A PUBLIC PHONE BOX UP THE ROAD.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Farm

100%

114 ratings · 58 reviews

Lucy R.recommends

October 10, 2024

Luxury Glamping by the river

Glamp with the beautiful animals

We had a great nights stay to break up our road trip. The camp kitchen set up made prepping dinner and breakfast easy and Tama’s commutation was excellent. The tent set up was really beautiful and the kids loved patting the animals when they came up to the fence.

Rian S.recommends

July 5, 2024

Riverside camping site 1

Sarah was very nice and the campsite was beautiful

Tracy V.recommends

May 8, 2024

Ti-tree RV Site

It was a very nice stay. The surroundings was quiet. We loved the fauna and flora. We had a very relaxed time there. The road there was very adventures with the campervan, but ones we where there, we didn't regret it. Also the host was very helpful. And I enjoyed the contact with the animals.

Brianna D.recommends

April 28, 2024

Shady campsite

A great spot

I'm cycle touring so it was great to be welcomed warmly by Tama. Camping was lovely, camp kitchen had everything I needed to put together a simply meal and have a space out of the elements that wasn't my tent. The tiny horse's were very cute. A walk along the creek gave me wonderful photos everywhere I looked. Charging my e-bike was easy.

Michele S.recommends

April 17, 2024

Calistamon Corner Glamping

Love the glamping tent. Spacious and comfy and well considered. Excellent little bathroom with a kickass composting toilet!! And the kitchen was well appointed and thoughtfully put together. Love the flavour - reycling, repurposing, low impact. 5 stars.

Burak C.

March 2, 2024

Calistamon Corner Glamping

The glamping experience was amazing; the tent was very clean and well-designed with a comfy bed and nice linens. Additionally, the environment was clean tidy and peaceful. There was a fantastic toilet and shower.

Location

Goongerah, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bidwell First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking