Oh Deere Farm Stay Review
Location: Calen, QLD
COST
$17 per night for 2 adults and 3 children on an unpowered site.
Oh Deere Farm Stay
Oh Deere Farm Stay is located at 71 Zamparuttis Road in Calen, Queensland. It’s based on a working sugar cane farm just off the Bruce Highway, one hour south of Airlie Beach and 45 minutes north-west of Mackay.
The farm stay offers travellers flat grassy sites suitable for tents, camper trailers, caravans or simple swags, as well as an educational tour of the farm itself.
Latitude, Longitude: -20.886519°, 148.765383°
GPS Coordinates: 20° 53′ 11.468’’ S, 148° 45′ 55.378’’ E
POWER
Yes available (not onsite but can be arranged if needed).
WATER
Yes available.
TOILET
Yes available (small combined shower and toilet).
DUMP POINT
Not available.
ACCESS INTO SITE
A short unsealed road with no problem for all types of vehicles.
SIZE SITE
Large sites with multiple sizes available.
PHONE + INTERNET
Had issues with Optus and was unable to conduct a test. Telstra had surprisingly good speed.
DOG FRIENDLY
Yes allowed.
FIRES
Yes allowed (a communal fire is lit daily).
COST
$17 per night for 2 adults and 3 children on an unpowered site.
POWER
Yes available (not onsite but can be arranged if needed).
WATER
Yes available.
TOILET
Yes available (small combined shower and toilet).
DUMP POINT
Not available.
ACCESS INTO SITE
Sealed roads that are accessible all year round by all sized vehicles.
SIZE SITE
Large sites with multiple sizes available.
PHONE + INTERNET
Had issues with Optus and was unable to conduct a test. Telstra had surprisingly good speed.
DOG FRIENDLY
Yes allowed.
FIRES
Yes allowed (a communal fire is lit daily).
Sites Features
Things to Do
General Comments
We really enjoyed our time at Oh Deere Farm Stay with Karinda, who was bit of a dag.
The farm stay was on a working sugar cane farm and the owners had a real passion for showcasing horticulture to everyone, which was evident from the farm tour they offered around the property.
The campsite was set on lush grass and within the boundaries of the main house. There was a communal camp kitchen and fire pit available which served as a great location for everyone to enjoy a beverage together in the evenings.
The sugar cane tour was a great way for children to understand the farmer’s role in the food chain as they show and teach how the cane was planted, harvested and transported.
Overall a great place to visit and really educational – make sure you also check out the John Deere collection as it was incredible!
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