Looking for a farm stay experience near Brisbane—but without the early morning cow milking and the heavy boots? Welcome to Murphy’s Creek Escape, where you can enjoy farm-style charm, open bushland, and hands-on outdoor experiences, all in an authentic Aussie camping environment just 90 minutes from the city.
Set at the base of the Toowoomba Range, Murphy’s Creek Escape gives you all the rustic, nature-filled magic of a farm stay—minus the barns and bovines. Think open space, fresh country air, warm campfires, and plenty of room for kids to explore, families to connect, and adventurers to roam free.
A true farm stay is all about getting outside, getting hands-on, and getting dirty, and Murphy’s Creek Escape has you covered—with a huge list of activities the whole family will love.
Archery lessons with real bows and friendly instructors
Climbing and ropes courses for older kids and teens
Interact with the resident horses
Feed the local birds
Mountain biking trails through the bush
Nature walks and hiking trails to hidden lookouts and creeks
Swimming and creek play (after the rains)
Campfire cooking, damper making, and marshmallow roasting
Stargazing under the clear country sky
It’s like being on a working farm—just swap out the tractors for trail hikes and the hay bales for hammocks.
While it’s not a working farm, Murphy’s Creek Escape captures the essence of a country escape. Here, you’ll trade Wi-Fi signals for bird songs, traffic noise for crackling campfires, and crowded tourist spots for open paddocks, tall gum trees, and a sense of peace you can’t buy in the city.
You’ll still enjoy:
Wide open spaces with room to run, roam and play Rustic outdoor living with tents, campers, and glamping options Daily doses of wildlife, from birds and wallabies to butterflies and frogs Campfire cooking, stargazing, and slowing down to reconnect with nature
It’s the best parts of farm life, served up bush-style—with a side of adventure.
Your Farm Stay, Camping EditionMurphy’s Creek Escape offers several camping options, all with that laid-back, unplugged vibe you’d expect from a country stay. Whether you’re bringing a tent, camper trailer, or caravan—or treating yourself to a glamping tent—you’ll find your perfect patch of paradise here.
Camping Your Way:Remote bush campsites for peace and privacy
Powered and unpowered sites for tents and vans
Luxury safari tents for a touch of comfort in the wild
Group & family sites for shared experiences with your crew
And yes, you can still bring the dog (just no chasing the wildlife, please). Please read our camp rules.
Whether you’re planning a weekend away with the kids, organising a group getaway, or just craving a break from the grind, Murphy’s Creek Escape gives you a farm stay feel without the fuss.
Here’s what makes it so family-friendly: Space to roam and explore safely Group sites so families can camp side-by-side Plenty of shade, nature trails and shared spaces Clean amenities, camp kitchens and BBQ areas
And with Toowoomba just 20 minutes up the road, you can duck out for supplies or sightseeing and be back at your bush base in no time.
Farm Stay Just Outside BrisbaneYou don’t have to drive far to escape the noise and dive into nature. Murphy’s Creek Escape is: Just 90 minutes from Brisbane 20 minutes from Toowoomba Easily accessible, but feels like the middle of nowhere (in the best way!)
