Cardiff Alpacas

From A$35 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 6 reviews
Grassy shaded pitches (added by manager 18 Oct 2022)
Ancient fig tree on site (added by manager 18 oct 2022)
Grassy pitches (added by manager 12 feb 2021)
Alpacas grazing (added by manager 12 feb 2021)

  • Wildlife haven on a Clarence Valley sugarcane, llama and alpaca farm
  • A 20-minute drive from Angourie and 40 minutes from Grafton
  • Portable toilets and showers available; 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. Find a spot among the grassy sites 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 from Grafton and 20 minutes to Angourie, this Harwood Island campground 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 campground with no toilet and shower facilities. However, guests can hire portable toilets and shower units in fixed locations. The whole family tagging along? No problem… take them along a tour of the campground and see how the farm processes alpaca fleece into products, visit the farm kiosk on the campground to pick up some local produce, and make sure all mouths are fed with a range of home-cooked meals available on the campground. 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 spent sailing, cycling, or fishing your way along the river valley.

Site type

Tent sites 6
Caravan sites 6
Motorhome sites 6
Open all year
Please note
  • This campground/park 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 campground/park are unlit.
  • Please not that fires are not possible during the bushfire danger period (from 01 October to 31 March).

Languages spoken

English

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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

Powered grass site

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

Powered grass site

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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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

Powered grass site

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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Wonderful ‘off grid’ place to stay. Loved the quiet atmosphere of…

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

Powered grass site

Liked: Wonderful ‘off grid’ place to stay. Loved the quiet atmosphere of the farm and the chance to interact with the llamas and alpacas. Kathleen and Robert were wonderful hosts. Breakfast was especially amazing. Coffee and tea served in silver service set out on the lawn.

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Absolutely loved the friendly service from Rob and Kathleen and seeing all…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock unpowered grass site

Liked: Absolutely loved the friendly service from Rob and Kathleen and seeing all the alpacas and lamas. Superb place to stay, we'll be back!

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Brilliant farm stay, friendly hosts and level sites.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: We loved our 4 night stay here, the hosts were very welcoming and attentive throughout our stay. The farm tour was informative and the kids (and adults) loved feeding the alpacas and lamas. We were even lucky enough to have two cria(baby) born during our stay and the kids could even hold them. The grounds were kept tidy with lush green grass for the kids to run around on. It’s only a short drive to Maclean (great Chinese and awesome coffee at Boltero. Only 15min to Yamba and the Clarence River where we caught lots of flathead and bream. We would highly recommend Cardiff Alpacas and will definitely stay again when back up this way.

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Features

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

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 AEST (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). And 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), where surfing and fishing is part and parcel of the seaside town, 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, but 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.

Nearest sites

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  • 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 caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cardiff Alpacas? From $38.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.