FAQs

NO

Please respect our responsibility to adhere to biosecurity regulations by not dropping into the farm without prior arrangement of your visit.

We are a working family farm, and often have family commitments and as such our pre booked farm tours and farm stay offers the chance to visit the farm in various different ways.

The best way to book is via our website

WE ARE DRY WEATHER ROAD ACCESS ONLY 

* If it has rained or rain is forecast, please contact us, we would be happy to advise you on the best ways access to our property.

* With significant rainfall, be prepared to stop a little longer, until access conditions improve.

* The council will close unsealed roads after significant rain events. - Your insurance may not cover you, if you travel while they are closed.

We cannot possibly predict rainfall, however if you are on a strict travel timeline and the weather forecast is not favorable. then we suggest you stay on the sealed roads.

We are all about low impact camping.

• Artesian water available to top up. 
• We have 3 self-composting toilets   **BYO toilet paper.** 'Bush Poos' are not something we're in to. Please use the toilets provided.
• For those looking for extra amenities, the showers at the artesian bore baths are wonderful.
• For your convenience we have a coin operated washing machine. $2 coins.
• precut firewood is available for purchase, order when booking. or you can collect your own firewood from the campground, please do not burn hollow timber.
• Generators are permitted, we ask that you are mindful of when you use it and also of where you camp in relation to others.

**Carinya does not offer dump points or bins. Please use facilities in Lightning Ridge. **

The time of year, family commitments and the weather dictate exact times to what happens on the farm, however generally from August to October are our most hands-on time of year.

No.  It's just too hot and we don't want to put undue stress on our animals. It's also when we prioritise our family time.

We are open to visitors when our wonderful region is at its finest, this is usually from the 1st March through to the 31st October. 

Yes, sometimes it can be limited. On average 1-3 bars of both 3G and 4G.

Telstra offers the best coverage for mobiles and Optus gives ok internet coverage.

We are less than 10 minutes, 15km from Lightning Ridge. and approximately 4km of this is dirt road. 

From April to October the weather is quite pleasant. We can get some some cold days and nights. Please ensure you pack warm clothes and plenty of blankets.

Don't forget your swimmers for the Artesian Bore baths.

Yes, unless there are fire restrictions in place.

Please be aware of your surroundings and grasses that may catch fire.

Fire wood is available to purchase when you book online and also available in the surroundings to collect yourself.

We are very strict on leaving our hollow timber for our native animals, please respect our commitment to conservation practices.

Please ensure fires are extinguished on departure.

Yes, all pets MUST be kept on a leash and controlled at all times.

Please keep them away from our farm animals.

Please be advised that there is 1080 fox, pig and wild dog baiting in the area.