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Young Macdonald’s Farm

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154 reviews
 · Tapitallee, New South Wales
100 acres hosted by Shawn, Gina & Mac B.
4 tent sites
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Young Macdonald’s Farm is 100 acres in the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast. It’s a family farm that was historically dairy-based but is moving to regenerative agriculture. Your hosts are Mac and his parents, Gina and Shawn. The property is at the base of Brown’s Mountain, 15 mins from Nowra and the Shoalhaven River, 30 mins from beaches, 15 mins from Berry, and 20 mins from Kangaroo Valley. It boasts private and secluded spaces for camping, two creeks, and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We want to share the farm experience and encourage you to be a part of our adventure as we begin this new chapter of a six-generation family farm on traditional Wodi Wodi land.
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1. Up the Hill

100% (72)
Tent site · Sleeps 10
The camp site is gorgeous - it overlooks the farm and offers sweeping views of the region. From the site you can explore Bengelee Creek to the south and enjoy exploring the native turpentine forest. You don't share this site with anyone else - only those in your booking. What's at the site? - outdoor table and seating for six chairs - two fireside recliner camp chairs - camp fire site with swivel cooking grill - water buckets for dousing firepit fire - gas BBQ (although we call it the BarbeCute) From 23 Feb 2024 a composting toilet will be installed and operational at this site! You must be fully self contained and have your own amenities. We provide water for general fire safety use but you provide your own drinking water. 

 If you have a 4wd you can drive to site. We can assist with getting your gear to site with our side-by-side farm buggy if you don’t have a 4wd. Some AWD vehicles have managed this steep hill climb as long as the weather has been favourable leading up to your stay, but 4wd is definitely easier. Please message if you wish to have more than one vehicle at this site - there is a safe place to park at the bottom of the hill if you have one that can access the site and one that cant - it's about a 200m clamber to your campsite. Please advise your vehicle type when booking so we can be sure it’s right for you. If you are towing a SMALL box trailer or similar you must check with us to ensure it (and your vehicle) can manage the hill where it changes from a 25+ deg slope to the flat the road. IMPORTANT: camper trailers, caravans, hybrid campers, camper vans or RVs are not able to access this site due to the steep slope.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
Picnic table
from
AU$71
/ night
for NaN guests
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4. The Old Dairy

99% (54)
Tent site · Sleeps 12
Having shifted from being our back up site to now being a fully fledged permanent site this is a great option for all those with standard vehicles. An all weather road gets you to the old dairy site which provides parking nearby. It's just a short walk to the creek flat, fire pit, outdoor table and chairs. Up closer to the old dairy is another paved area with BBQ, a composting toilet and space for you to hang your camp shower. The added benefit of this site is the availability of an all weather room that has a dining table and chairs for 8, some lighting and some basic power for recharging devices or powering your camp fridge. Nestled under a giant Moreton Bay Fig this is a lovely site with the bonus of not needing any special vehicles to access. A great site for groups as you can spread your tent pitch sites on both sides of the creek. Small box trailer sized campers are suitable but may not be able to access the creek flat and will need to be parked closer to the dairy. If you have a small RV or camper van then you are likely to be able to use this site as there are some flat areas to park close to the dairy. Large trailers, campers, caravans are not suitable for our sites.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
Picnic table
from
AU$71
/ night
for NaN guests
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2. Over the Creek

99% (53)
Tent site · Sleeps 8
Situated in the top corner paddock of Young Macdonald's Farm this site is at the base of the most majestic of our Turpentines on the property. Rolling hills, pasture galore and some wonderful spaces to explore along Tapitallee Creek including some new areas we've recently started clearing and regenerating. If you're a runner... there's a tiny glimpse of Willandra Cross Country course next door. During X-Country season there's often a club meet on Saturday afternoons. To access this site you need a 4WD with reasonable clearance. If the weather has been really wet we may need to ferry you into site with our farm buggy, please keep this in mind if you have roof top tents etc. All paths/tracks are unformed across paddocks to this site. Please advise your vehicle type and tent/camp set up with requesting a booking or enquiring about a site. We've had enough variations of weather and vehicle combos now that we have a good idea of what will and wont work for this site. IMPORTANT: camper trailers, caravans, hybrid campers or camper vans are not able to access this site.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
Picnic table
from
AU$71
/ night
for NaN guests
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3. Hike to Creekside (walk in only)

100% (19)
Tent site · Sleeps 10
Only select this site if you are ok with walking 600-800m through the forest along the creek edge AND carrying all your gear. No vehicle access to this site is possible. Nestled down on the creek flat alongside Bengelee Creek this private campsite is on the south side of the property. This is a walk in site. This means vehicles/roof-top-tents/trailers aren't suitable to be booked here. It is our primative site that is designed for campers who camp with what they can carry. Heavy downpours can make the creek impassible so weather forecasts may dictate a change in location to one of our other beautiful spots if needed. Bengelee Creek is something to behold. Winding through a turpentine forest it definitely has a 'vibe'. This paddock has been a work in progress for a few years with significant lantana clearing and management. The regeneration process has now reached a stage where it's ready to share. Your site has a fire pit and your booking will include a small starter kit of firewood. You can purchase extra packs of firewood which will will have on site ready for your arrival. Fire danger ratings must be adhered to at all times. There may be times the fire pit isn’t able to be used particularly as we head into another hot, dry spring and summer. We will assist you on arrival to help identify what the fire conditions may be. Other facilities at the site include a Weber Q bbq and gas bottle and a timber table and chairs. Like all our sites this is a leave no trace site so you take your waste with you.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
Picnic table
from
AU$59
/ night
for NaN guests

Reviews

99% Recommend198 Ratings · 154 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
4. The Old Dairy
Such a nice camping again with lovely Shawn, Gina and Mac
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Alex K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
4. The Old Dairy
Shawn, Gina, and Mac are awesome hosts! The views from the property were absolutely stunning and incredibly peaceful — we truly loved every moment and had a wonderful time. We really appreciated the thoughtful touches like the firewood and smores — such a fun and cozy treat! The campsite was super well maintained, and the gas BBQ was a great bonus that made cooking easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for a relaxing getaway with great hosts and amazing scenery!
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Andy H.
13 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
We had a fabulous stay at the farm. Our daughter loved feeding the animals and the farm is in a really beautiful setting. The sound of the creek was beautiful and the toilet well kept. We’d be happy to return :)
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Becky M.
11 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
1. Up the Hill
We stayed “up the hill” Was a beautiful spot. Nice and quiet, views and a short walk to the creek. Chairs, table, fire pit and toilet provided.
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Luke R.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
1. Up the Hill
I loved the experience great location great view and very friendly hosts
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Bassam Z.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
4. The Old Dairy
Our family had a great time camping at the Old Dairy. We were able to explore around the farm, kids loved exploring the creek. Feeding & patting the animals was their highlight and something they tell anyone who will listen 😊 Was a great location for our small family!
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Kayla G.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
1. Up the Hill
We spent a wonderful night camping at Up to the Hill. Our hosts, Zina, Shawn, and Mac, were exceptional, providing us with excellent communication throughout our stay. We had the opportunity to go for animal feeding, I guess with the babies that will be the best part 😊 Up to the Hill proved to be the perfect camping spot with the facilities of toilet BBQ machine, fire pit ,chairs and tables which we don’t have to stressed and we are eager to return in the future. Thank you for your outstanding hospitality!
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Surakshya P.
3 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
4. The Old Dairy
The description wasn't match with its condition. Need to to carry on the camping gears 50 meter down the hill and up.
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Mehran M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Great farm stay
Tent · With kids ·
4. The Old Dairy
Shawn and Gina were lovely. My daughter loved feeding the farm animals. Great camp-site, with fire pit, log seating and a outdoor table and chair setting. Had a good short stay. Only downer was it rained the whole time.
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Ellyse P.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
1. Up the Hill
We had a great stay at Young MacDonald's farm. Gina and Shawn were so accommodating and welcoming to our family and we enjoyed meeting Mac. Our two young boys loved exploring the land and seeing all the animals. The camp space for us was private and well maintained. There was a bbq, chairs and table. We had the best time. Lots to do on the farm and not too far to do trips to kangaroo Valley and other nearby towns.
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Eliza H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Good Family Option
Tent · With kids ·
3. Hike to Creekside (walk in only)
Great place to take the kids to feed the cows. Ruby and Smoky were a favourite.
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Nadia N.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
4. The Old Dairy
Shawn, Gina and Mac were incredible hosts. We were lucky enough to be able to join them for the afternoon animal feeding, and our kids just loved it. They are generous, hospitable and friendly people. The campsite was just lovely- the toilet facility and indoor dairy space felt like luxury. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough.
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Karin B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
Awesome little get away! Will definitely be back. Totally worth checking out.
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David S.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Excellent
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
Camp spot was well maintained, had amenities and the hosts were hospitable. I enjoyed walking around the farm and the location is great for exploring the Nowra region.
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Ayrton M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
4. The Old Dairy
Great place
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Muhammad Q.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
1. Up the Hill
We stayed at the top of the hill and it was so lovely, private & peaceful. We enjoyed a short walk to the river that is on the property which was a bonus. Shawn & Gina were absolutely wonderful and provided everything we needed and more. Will certainly come back and stay for a little longer.
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Kelly I.
6 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
A Wonderful Stay for a Family
Tent · With kids ·
4. The Old Dairy
We camped 2 nights at The Old Dairy site. Gina, Shawn and Mac were amazing hosts. Starting with great communication before our arrival. The add-on options of smores were a huge hit with kids and adults, and the addon fire wood meant we didn't have to worry about finding room in the car for it before hand. We loved helping out with feeding the animals and Shawn was so patient teaching a 3 and 6 year old how to feed the different animals and answering all their questions. The site and facilities were clean and very well maintained, with stunning views. Thanks again for our great stay!
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Michael O.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Hill top lux camping
Tent ·
1. Up the Hill
Amazing site, friendly hosts, would definitely come again!
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Adam B.
6 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Perfect
Tent ·
2. Over the Creek
We stayed at “Over the Creek” with our rooftop tent - such a beautiful and private site overlooking the gully and up to the mountain. A compost toilet, gas BBQ, fire pit and outdoor furniture made it a comfortable stay. After a great day of exploring the farm, feeding the cattle with Shawn, we settled in front of the fire - perfect. Thanks to our efficient and friendly hosts…your s’mores are delicious…and that view of the night sky - wow! We’ll be back.
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Michael M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
4. The Old Dairy
Excellent communication, great clean facilities, and extremely friendly and helpful.
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Leigh M.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Welcoming hosts & a Great spot.
Tent · With kids ·
2. Over the Creek
We had a great time for the family camping adventure at the old dairy with a wet weather optioned dining area. What a delightful experiencing with warm hearted hosts that showed the kiddies the value of feeding the farm animals to a routine. Thanks again Shawn, Gina & Mac.
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James H.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
2. Over the Creek
Thanks Shawn, Gina and Mac for a lovely stay on your beautiful & peaceful property 🙏🏻
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Alex M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Lovely place
Tent · Group trip ·
1. Up the Hill
We loved camping there, shawn and gina where lovely, the property is well maintained, we had a lot of space for ourselves, it is quiet, we loved the animals around, the only thing I would add is a light 💡 or make sure to bring your own ☺️ and if you are worried about the bathroom you will be just fine, I would go back 100%
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Gabriela C.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
4. The Old Dairy
The views are so beautiful and peace. We loved it and enjoyed a lot. The place were so peaceful for vacation. The place were amazing.
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Aakriti P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
Shawn, Gina and Mac were lovely hosts. After a slight mix up with the sites we ended up Over the Creek. The site was well put together - great compostable toilet facility, flat camp site, plenty of chairs and tables and a BBQ.
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Jess S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Great for family or exploring
Tent ·
4. The Old Dairy
Shawn, Gina and Mac are lovely hosts! Firewood was great, camp site well maintained, gas provided and we loved feeding the animals. Would absolutely recommend!!! So much land to explore if you’re into walking like us
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Kiara M.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Up on the hill
Tent · With kids ·
1. Up the Hill
From the moment we arrived greeted by Shawn and Gina we felt welcomed at their farm. Up on the hill was a great spot for a three night stay allowing us to explore the region with ease as only 10 minutes to the main highway. Once on the plot for the evening it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere, with no light pollution the evening sky was amazing. I would highly recommend staying at Young Macdonalds farm to everyone but especially families, helping to feed the animals will be a big hit for young kids.
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Richard A.
4 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
4. The Old Dairy
Shawn, Gina and Mac’s Hipcamp was fabulous! We stayed at the Old Dairy and it was the perfect site especially since the days were wet wet wet!!! The all weather room provided us with a simple and warm place to retreat to and the composting toilet was a total win! We experienced a great deal of hospitality from Shawn, Gina and Mac during our stay- providing us with easy access to firewood, checking up on how we were going and allowing us to feed some of their animals! We will be returning, cannot recommend enough!
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Sophie H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent ·
1. Up the Hill
Beyond their incredible property, Gina was the most accomodating and friendly host we have had the pleasure to meet. The camp sites were also secluded and well equipped. We will definitely be back
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Callum P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Great site!
Tent · Group trip ·
4. The Old Dairy
Great site! Gina and Shawn were lovely hosts - thanks!
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Simon T.
2 reviews

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Tapitallee, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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