ACT · 1 site · Tent, RV🌿 Secluded Woodland Campsite at the Foot of Mt Tennant
Just 10 minutes from local shops, this secluded woodland campsite on our working cattle farm feels a world away. Set in valley and surrounded by beautiful old Blakely’s Red Gum trees, the site sits in the foothills of Mt Tennant, offering peace, privacy, and stunning natural surroundings.
With only one campsite on the property, you’ll enjoy complete space and quiet — perfect for couples, families, and anyone seeking a relaxing bush escape close to Canberra.
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🏕️ The Campsite
Choose your own site in the paddock! There are spots suitable for tents, camper trailers, caravans, and swags. Choose from flat and grassy spots, or nestle among the woodland, or adventure up the hill for sweeping views from your tent!
No 4WD is required, though access includes around 200 metres of dirt road and farm track. Entry is via a secure farm gate.
You can:
• Park on the farm track and walk to any spot of your choice in the paddock.
• If you want to park next to your camp - choose a spot by the track.
🔥 Facilities & Camping Style
Bring-everything, leave-no-trace for self-sufficient campers.
• No toilets or showers
• Please bring all water and supplies
• Summer fire bans apply
• In cooler months, fallen branches may be collected for campfires
• Respect the land and help keep it pristine.
🌿 Wildlife & Bushwalking
Guests often see:
• Wallabies and kangaroos
• Galahs and cockatoos
• Resident wedge-tailed eagles
• Friendly Angus cattle and calves
The farm is part of a native pasture protection zone, with native grasses, wildflowers, and mature trees.
A short but steep walk up the nearby hill offers sweeping views across Canberra and toward Namadgi National Park.
📍 Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby highlights including:
• Lanyon Homestead
• Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
• Corin Forest
• Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
• Walks to Gibraltar Falls and Mount Tennant
⭐ The Experience
This campsite offers the rare combination of feeling remote while staying close to local amenities and attractions.
Guests love:
• Star-filled night skies
• Quiet bush and farm surroundings
• Native Australian landscapes
• Peaceful mornings and birdsong
Well-trained pets are welcome.