Cardiff Alpacas
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- 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
6
6
6Open all year
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
Paddock non-electric grass pitch
Adults only 
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom A$38.50 (A$38.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
Adults only 6 people maximum No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom A$46.50 (A$46.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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We had a lovely time there it was so nice and quite…
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
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
Cardiff Alpacas
165 Nicholsons Lane
Harwood
New South Wales
Australia
2465
Directions Timezone
Australia/Sydney +1000 (GMT+10:00)
GPS
29.40998°S
153.25429°E
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.
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cardiff Alpacas? From £18.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.