Cardiff Alpacas

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Grassy shaded pitches
Grassy shaded pitches
Ancient fig tree on site
Grassy pitches
Alpacas grazing
Baby alpacas
Sunrise over the site
Alpacas near the river
Sunset over the farm
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Ancient fig tree on site
Grassy pitches
Alpacas grazing

  • Wildlife haven on a Clarence Valley sugarcane, llama and alpaca farm
  • A 20-minute drive from Angourie and 40 minutes from Grafton
  • Tours, farm shop and home-cooked meals available
What’s life like on a sugarcane farm? Well, with grinning alpacas and llamas and open greens as far as the eyes can see, life is certainly sweet at this one. Find a spot among the grassy pitches at Cardiff Alpacas, a family-friendly working alpaca farm where you can stay in the Clarence Valley among wild rivers, wetlands and mauve Jacaranda trees. And within 40 minutes’ drive of Grafton and 20 minutes of Angourie, this Harwood Island site is well within reach of several surf-heavy sandy beaches. With 35 acres of carefully maintained pastures and shade from trees, this is a peaceful wild camping site with no toilet and shower facilities as standard. However, guests can hire portable toilets and shower units in fixed locations. The whole family tagging along? No problem… take them along on a tour of the site and see how the farm processes alpaca fleece into products, visit the farm shop on site to pick up some local produce, and make sure all mouths are fed with a range of home-cooked meals available on site. The village of Harwood Island itself has more opportunities to dip into the local gastronomy, with a riverside pub within five minutes’ drive. After all, it’s almost certain you’ll have worked up an appetite after a day in the area – there are plenty of places to go sailing, cycling or fishing along the river valley.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 8 are not allowed on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that open fires, including firepits, are not allowed during the bushfire danger period (from 01 October to 31 March). Please check before using wood-burning stoves.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We had a lovely time there it was so nice and quite…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: We had a lovely time there it was so nice and quite and the staff was so helpfully would go back again great place

Disliked: There was nothing there not to like

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Such a brill stay and one of the highlights of our trip so far.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: We had such a great time! It was such a treat to be shown all the cute alpacas and llamas and to see the beautiful land.

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dawnie162@yahoo.co.uk

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dawn M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Easy booking process. Great comms from hosts. Friendly welcome from Rob & Kathleen. As only a few campers are allowed at any one time, they make your stay personal. They introduced us to most of the alpacas & llamas! Plenty of field space to camp or run about! Gave good advice on local pub - Harwood Hotel usually runs a free pick up service, but was unavailable while we were there, so a good 45 min walk! Fabulous Full English Breakfast delivered to our motorhome. Good time spent in shop learning about alpaca wool process, & sharing Robs' knowledge on his vintage cars & tractors. Went above & beyond to make me a llama & a beanie hat in my colour choice (Murphy Green!). Will definitely try to stay there again the next time we travel to Australia. We have already told our fellow campers about Cardiff Alpacas, & would certainly recommend them to all campers who are looking for peace & quite, wide open spaces, & a unique experience.
Many thanks to Rob & Kathleen for being great hosts!
Dawn, Rob & Amanda.
#3pomsdownunder

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cardiff Alpacas

165 Nicholsons Lane

Harwood

New South Wales

Australia

2465

Directions

Timezone

Australia/Sydney +1000 (GMT+10:00)

GPS

-29.40998°N
153.25429°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Is that purple rain? No, it’s just the mauve shades of the Jacaranda trees lining the streets of Grafton (40 minutes’ drive). You can see them in their full glory in See Park (40 minutes). When the craving for more jaw-dropping scenery hits, head to ‘the Scottish town in Australia’, Maclean (10 minutes), where you can fish against a backdrop of valley views. For world-class swells, head to Angourie (20 minutes), a seaside town that's popular for surfing and fishing, and swimming in the freshwater Angourie Blue and Green Pools (25 minutes) is a rite of passage. Spooky Beach (20 minutes) isn’t as fearsome as it sounds, with a sandy stretch to unwind on. Nearby Yamba (20 minutes) has more surfing beaches and a wander-worthy reel of sights, including Flinders Well, Yamba Lighthouse and the Yamba Historical Museum. Although it may be further to go, the Everlasting Swamp National Park (an hour) is a rare sight worth the trip, and your best chance to glimpse rare species of birds among the wetlands.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cardiff Alpacas have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cardiff Alpacas dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Cardiff Alpacas? Is that purple rain? No, it’s just the mauve shades of the Jacaranda trees lining the streets of Grafton (40 minutes’ drive). You can see them in their full glory in See … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cardiff Alpacas?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cardiff Alpacas? From £17.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.