About Oakvale Farm
Oakvale Farm Camping is the perfect destination for nature-loving campers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Nestled in the beautiful Pappinbarra Valley, 45 minutes away from Port Macquarie, this picturesque location offers guests the chance to enjoy the tranquility of our beef cattle farm, with breathtaking views of the valley and its surrounding hills.
We invite you to stay in our off grid camping site and immerse yourself in a unique and peaceful experience. Relax and appreciate the beauty of nature.
We have the Pappinbarra River running through our property, so if you like to go fishing, this is just one of the activities that will keep you happy.
There are Bass in the river, and we can point you in the right direction for the best deep holes for them. There are also beautiful swimming holes and peaceful places to sit and listen to the babbling brook and the serene nature sounds.
The sunsets here can be breathtaking, there is plenty of birdlife and we've had Platypus sightings so if you're a keen nature photographer, there is plenty to keep you entertained as well.
Oakvale Farm is a working beef cattle farm, so you will likely see and/or interact with cattle during your stay. Many of our cattle are friendly, with a couple even willing to stand still for a scratch. Harvey is standing with our herd Matriarch (or bossy boots, on her bad days) Eboni, and she will rarely turn down a pat or a scratch - especially if you have fruit or hay in your hands.
If you happen to be here in School holidays, you may even have an opportunity to come to the cattle yards with us while we are handling our cattle. We generally do this during the holidays as our children are part owners of our herd, and this gives them an opportunity to participate in what is needed.
We wouldn't think we would need to say this, but we do have to advise that there is cow poo around our farm!
We had one set of campers a while ago who complained about this - we're not sure what they expected from a cattle farm 🤷♀️ however, now we just make sure that people know in advance.
Our Sites
We are blessed with having a few different camping locations suited to either tents, camper trailers or caravans.
We will find the best spot for you that suits what you have. Come on your own for seclusion, or bring your friends and family for a larger gathering.
Please bear in mind that this is 'bush camping' - we don't have an amenities block, there are no showers and only (on request) a porta-potty for a toilet. If you're a self-sufficient camper, this place is right up your alley.
Weddings, parties, anything... (within reason)
You can also hire our farm for weddings, parties, location photography and video shoots.
You can arrange all the details yourself to make it cheaper, or we can help you coordinate your special event if you'd like.
Rates are available on application and we require plenty of notice to make sure we can accommodate everything you'll need to make your event amazing!
If you are interested in hiring our farm for a private event, please email oakvalefarmcamping@gmail.com
A request for respect of privacy
Just a reminder though - this is PRIVATE property - ultimately it's our home and we would ask any prospective guests to respect this.
Unannounced visitors will not be welcomed or allowed to inspect the property. If you wish to view the property, a viewing time must be arranged in advance.
I feel silly writing this, as I would never have imagined people would turn up uninvited and drive on to our property, but again, I'm writing it because this has happened to us before.
So, we welcome selected guests to our farm as respectful campers who wish to 'get away from it all' but who also understand and value our home and family privacy.
Now, back to the pleasantries... Want to see more pictures of our beautiful farm and surrounds? Go to our gallery.
Ready to book? Click here...
Got questions, we're here to help, so contact us.