This might have been a funny April Fool's joke if it hadn't caused so much inconvenience.
An online camping marketplace is under the spotlight after a mix-up left dozens of caravan campers without a place to stay over the Easter long weekend.
News.com.au reports campers had paid deposits to stay at “Harris Farm” on the application Hipcamp, but found it to be a private family residence on New Beith Road in Greenbank, Queensland.
“Self-contained campers are welcome to choose their own space to set up. The property is conveniently located two minutes from Woolies and BWS,” the listing said.
But on arrival, the campers realised it was not equipped or intended for public camping.
Apparently, the property owners of the address used in the online ad were not involved with or aware of their address being used for Hipcamp listings.
Read the full story here.