The Homestead @ Lotus Creek, managed by Jen and Lindsay Hart, offers a unique camping experience and a delightful restaurant in a serene creek-side location.

Owned by the Kemp family, the venue showcases their business acumen from the nearby feedlot property, resulting in a vibrant and welcoming country homestead. With attention to detail and a strong focus on community, The Homestead @ Lotus Creek has become a cherished destination.

Situated at 12287 Marlborough-Sarina Road, it is nestled on the banks of Lotus Creek, easily accessible via a bitumen road. The venue has a rich history, previously owned by Sandy as a service station and camping spot. However, after the devastating floods caused by Cyclone Debbie in 2017, the property closed for a few years. The Kemp family, driven by their desire to contribute to the community’s safety, acquired the property. With a vision for a vibrant country homestead, they embarked on transforming the site into a haven for locals and visitors alike.

Under the guidance of David Kemp, the Kemp family embarked on renovating the property, which included two relocated Queenslander homes. The buildings were lovingly restored and connected with traditional verandahs, creating a charming shop, café, and restaurant. The family’s vision was to provide a welcoming gathering place for the community, where they could enjoy coffee, celebrate special occasions, and indulge in delicious food. With the support of their managers, Jen and Lindsay, and the enthusiastic crew, the family’s dream became a reality.

The Homestead @ Lotus Creek offers a range of facilities and amenities to enhance guests’ experiences.

The creekfront campgrounds provide spacious sites, allowing campers to enjoy campfires and mingle around the communal fire pit. Self-contained cabins offer comfortable accommodation with ensuite bathrooms and individual balcony verandahs. The venue also features concrete walkways, a floating pontoon for easy creek access, and gazebo and BBQ areas for outdoor enjoyment. With a focus on off-grid living, guests can escape the stresses of the outside world and immerse themselves in a tranquil environment.

The Homestead @ Lotus Creek’s restaurant is a culinary delight, offering a traditional farmhouse-style menu with a focus on quality ingredients. The fully equipped kitchen produces exceptional meals that cater to all tastes.

Whether guests opt for a quick sandwich or a delectable sweet treat from the café or choose to dine at the restaurant on Friday or Saturday evenings, or even pick up a take-away meal after a busy day, they are in for a memorable experience. Local takeaway takes on an extended meaning when it could be a 150km round trip!

The menu features favourites like sausages, rissoles, steak, and vegetables, with mouth-watering burgers and perfectly cooked chips. During our stay, we decided to indulge. Tempted by everything on the menu, we selected the Stockman-style burger and chips for lunch. We weren’t quite prepared for the chip-tastic adventure to make our taste buds sing.

The chips are the epitome of crispy perfection. Golden and lightly salted, these beauties are fried to crispy perfection, offering that delightful crunch with every bite. Whether you’re a tomato sauce dipper, a mayo lover, or a chip purist, these addictive delights are sure to satisfy your cravings. So when you visit, grab a serving, savour the crispy goodness, and let your taste buds do a happy dance. Warning: once you start, it’s hard to stop.

Hold on to your taste buds when you try the Steak Burger; it will take you on a wild flavour ride. Sink your teeth into a towering masterpiece of succulent steak, smothered in a tantalising combination of rich barbecue sauce, and traditional farmhouse salad. Each bite is an explosion of textures and flavours, leaving you in a state of burger bliss. It’s a burger fit for a hungry stockman, hearty and full of deliciousness. Get your hands dirty, unleash your inner carnivore, and let the Homestead Steak Burger leave you begging for seconds. Yee-hah!

Dinner was an equally delightful experience. Follow our lead and tuck into Steak or Rissoles with vegetables. 

Prepare your taste buds for a sizzling affair with the steak and vegetables. Sink your teeth into a juicy, perfectly grilled steak that’s so tender, it practically melts in your mouth. Paired with a colourful medley of fresh, farm-grown vegetables, each bite is a tantalising dance of flavours. Whether you like it rare, medium, or well-done, this dish is a carnivore’s paradise that will leave you begging for more.

If you decide to opt for the rissoles, it is probably because you are looking for a quirky twist on traditional meatballs. These rissoles are here to steal the show. They are succulent bites of savoury goodness which will transport your taste buds to flavour town. Packed with a secret blend of spices and herbs, each rissole is bursting with flavour. Paired with a generous serving of fresh, garden vegetables, it’s a match made in culinary heaven. The tender, moist rissoles are like little flavour bombs that explode with every bite. Trust us, these little wonders will have you singing their praises and craving more in no time.

No matter your selection, the attention to detail and commitment to providing a memorable dining experience shines through in every dish.

The Homestead @ Lotus Creek has quickly become a beloved destination for both the local community and visitors from afar. The venue has been widely supported and attracts guests from nearby mining regions and beyond.

The family’s commitment to continuous improvement is evident in their plans for future expansion, including additional walkways, nurturing the grounds, and the possibility of introducing a meat smoker or hosting live music events.

By fostering a sense of community and providing a picturesque setting for relaxation and enjoyment, The Homestead @ Lotus Creek continues to evolve and thrive.

Give them a call on 07 4956 8350 to book your stay as spaces are limited