Emu Creek Retreat
Emu Creek Retreat is a privately owned, family-run 4WD camping and recreation park located in Tabulam, New South Wales. The property features the popular 'Oaks' campground along Emu Creek with a swimming waterhole, renovated cabins with power, and secluded camping areas for self-sufficient visitors. It offers four-wheel drive recreation and rock crawling on cleared tracks, and maintains shower blocks and workshop facilities. Known as 'The Birthplace of rock crawling in Australia,' it emphasizes outdoor recreation for health and wellbeing. (via official site)
- showers
- swimming
- workshop
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Emu Creek Retreat’s official website (AUD).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 4WD/Camping — per vehicle, includes 2 adult passengers | AUD 55 per night |
| Extra passengers — each per stay | AUD 15 |
| Children 8 and under | free |
| School/Scout Groups — starts from; camping only; varies by group size | AUD 10 per person/night |
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🏞️ Attractions
i2i3i6 Der Cataract-Nationalpark ist ein Nationalpark im Nordosten des australischen Bundesstaates New South Wales, etwa 50 Kilometer nordöstlich von Tenterfield und rund 88 Kilometer westlich von Lismore. Der Nationalpark liegt am Nordufer des Cataract River und am Bangala Creek, beides Nebenflüsse des Clarence River.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Tabulam Co-Op
- Tabulam Family Mart
⛽ Fuel
- Tabulam Rural Agents
- Local Servo Tabulam
🍽️ Food & drink
- Tabulam Hotel
- Bbq
- CK Cafe
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- The Stadium
- Basketball
- Cricket
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What does the $55 per vehicle fee include?
The $55 per vehicle 24-hour stay includes 2 adult passengers. Extra passengers are $15 each, and children 8 and under stay free.
What are the payment methods?
Payment can be made by cash on-site, bank transfer, or PayPal. EFTPOS is not available. Payments must be cash or paid in advance.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are welcome as long as they are friendly.
What accommodation options are available?
The park offers renovated cabins with power, secluded and private camping areas, and the Oaks open campground along Emu Creek with a swimming waterhole.
How far in advance should I book?
Bookings are essential, and the park highly recommends booking a minimum of 2 weeks in advance to secure availability.
Where is Emu Creek Retreat located?
Emu Creek Retreat is in NSW.
When is Emu Creek Retreat open?
Listed opening times: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00.
Who runs Emu Creek Retreat?
Emu Creek Retreat is operated by Cobine Pty Ltd.
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