Maca's Camping Ground

6.9 7 reviews

Calm and quiet wildlife haven 20 minutes' drive from the coast
Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads both within 40 minutes' drive
Handy for the area's annual music festivals

Not only is Maca’s Camping Ground splendidly placed for trips to Mount Jerusalem National Park (a handy 15 minutes’ drive away), it’s got some pretty spectacular views of it too, and the beaches of Byron Bay are a mere 40 minutes by car. Looking out over the northern New South Wales countryside, Maca’s lies just off the Main Arm Road north-west of Mullumbimby town in the Northern Rivers region, 12 kilometres from Mullumbimby and 30 kilometres from Byron Bay; the closest beaches are 20 minutes’ drive away, and Mount Warning and Mount Uki are both within about 45 minutes’ drive. The site is in a calm and quiet wildlife haven dotted with macadamia and chestnut trees – while on site (peaceful day and night), collect bags of macadamia nuts and pick mulberries to munch straight from the bush – this place is so chilled and friendly you’ll be planning your return visit even before you’ve had time to settle in. For birdwatchers and nature spotters there’s heaps of wildlife like bush turkeys and peacocks around too, and if you’re up for getting out and about around the local area (highly recommended), bring a good pair of walking shoes because there’s also plenty of bushwalking to be done up the mountain. As befits a site as scenic and peaceful as this, campfires are allowed so you’ll be able to spend your evenings out under the stars should that be your pitchside fancy, and if you’re into eating alfresco then the barbecue area takes care of this easily too, with all fare easily prepared beforehand at the well-equipped campers’ kitchen. The owners are often hailed as friendly, helpful and extra accommodating, providing a shuttle service to several music festivals that take place locally throughout the year when they’re in full swing.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Maca's Camping Ground

1156 Main Arm Rd

Upper Main Arm

Mullumbimby

New South Wales

Australia

2482

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

-28.49683°N
153.41121°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

A short and simple 20-minute drive from beaches and the town of Brunswick Heads off the famed Bruce Highway, Macas is well placed for a stopover while road tripping around Australia’s spectacular East Coast. Byron Bay, about 40 minutes’ drive away, is known and travelled to for its beaches, surfing and scuba diving sites and fun party vibe. On the headland too is Cape Byron State Conservation Park, with walking trails, a lighthouse and scenic lookouts, and between June and November you can spy humpback whales from spots like Captain Cook Lookout. For heaps of spectacular walking trails, Jerusalem National Park is adjacent to the grounds of Maca’s Camping Ground, or otherwise a 10-minute pootle will take you right to its border.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Be aware... not as nice as the photos.

Overall	2/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous May 2023

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: Location

Disliked: Unfortunately there wasn't even a location to pay for the remainder of our accomodation (No reception), the toilet block was a bit of a mess and there was faint smells of Nimbin in the air.
Long term residents put us off the place especially with no clue on where to pay and no check in instructions or instructions where to camp.

Wouldn't recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's very green and lots of space…

Overall	2/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Mar 2023

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: It's very green and lots of space

Disliked: Amanities, unfriendly personnel, no Internet (even though it was on the website)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Interesting.

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Scott C. Feb 2023

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: Nice surroundings.

Disliked: Noisy permanents.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite with clean facilities, great people and variety

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Dec 2022

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: The owner was super welcoming, friendly and made me feel comfortable and safe on the campground. The amenities were clean, the hot water was available at all times and washing was free, the place is gorgeous and so natural and sustainable, really beautiful experience :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would stay here again now I know how the site works- ie very relaxd

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lauren S. Dec 2022

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful little spot in a green location, lots of macadamias to collect & break open :)
Easy to find. I booked through pitchup.com, I couldn’t raise the owner on the phone, i also found a different number online. I emailed Dave & he answered quickly.
We found Dave the owner (very friendly but a little disorganised) at his house up the hill, but he said just camp anywhere & he’ll find you tomorrow to collect the fees. Sure enough, someone else visited the next morning. I’d recommend you do that too.
The hot shower & toilet, cooking & washing facilities are great. Even a fridge if you need it in the communal area.

Disliked: No obvious place to go when you first arrive, & I felt a bit uncomfortable going into someone’s home to find them…

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a good location, very quiet, peaceful. Good neighbours. Dog friendly!!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2022

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: It was a good location, very quiet, peaceful. Good neighbours. Dog friendly!!

Disliked: Potholes on the road coming there

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camping site with clean facilities

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Russerll D. Oct 2022

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: The showers and toilets where amazing

Disliked: long term tenants bring it down, Arguing and swearing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Maca's Camping Ground have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Maca's Camping Ground dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Maca's Camping Ground? A short and simple 20-minute drive from beaches and the town of Brunswick Heads off the famed Bruce Highway, Macas is well placed for a stopover while road tripping around Australia’s spectacular … Read more