Albert River Camping

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

Spiddal property 500 acre at the base of Tamborine Mountain. Spiddal was originally settled by Michael and Anne Yore (nee Ryan) in 1865. Both Michael and Anne migrated from Ireland as a result of the potato famine and uprising at that time. Anne sailed on the Erin-Go-Bragh (Ireland forever) in 1862 and Michael on the Fiery Starin 1863.On Michael’s death in 1912 the farm passed to the youngest son Andrew Thomas who died at a young age of 33 in 1916. The Spiddal property was then held intrust until his son Thomas Patrick (TP) became of age in 1935. In 1966 TP transferred title of the property to the present owner Thomas John (TJ).Tom’s son Denis 5th generation resides on the property and assists with the running of the farm.From settlement in 1865 the farm has been used for Primary production mainly dairy, pigs, hay and grain activities. After dairying ceased in 1970 the property has been producing beef cattle, turf and hay.The original inhabitorsoccupying the Tamborine area were the Wangerriburra Native tribe.