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The best river, stream, or creek camping near Bundanoon
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Top-rated campgrounds near Bundanoon
Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW
1. Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW
98%
(139)
3.6km from Bundanoon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
A beautiful and serene 40 acres just 5 kms from the wonderful Bundanoon village, the gateway to the Morton National Park, in the wonderful Southern Highlands NSW.
We have a chain of dams to throw a line or catch some yabbies, even float around in the kayaks, or just sit beside and soak up the rays.
We have horses, chooks, ducks and peafowl and a beautiful chocolate lab, Cleo.
An easy and 10kms from the Hume Hwy there are numerous camp sites, a couple by the oak grove, a couple by the dam and with lovely rural vista.
Kids stay free and are not included in the site capacity.
Sites are easy access with a clear track. All sites are dispersed so you can choose where you stay.
We live on property and are happy to share and let people enjoy our beautiful location.
The morning birdsong and evening are restorative. The sunrises and sunsets amazing.
Far enough away to unwind and relax, close enough to get a caffeine fix if needed!
Coming into summer camp fires are subject to weather conditions and fire warnings.
Campers must be self-contained. Off grid campers, 4wd vehicles with pop ups or tents on ground and RVs can be accommodated. We have a leave only footprints philosophy. All rubbish and waste (human, animal & general) must be taken off property.
Extremely well behaved dogs are welcome. Our birds are free range so dogs need to be feathered friend friendly.
Horses also welcome, separate paddocks available. Please contact for separate costs.
Our property is perfect for larger group, please just send me a message.
We look forward to hosting you!
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AU$55
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Redleaf Farm Glamping
2. Redleaf Farm Glamping
98%
(24)
13km from Bundanoon · 2 sites
Redleaf is a family-run farm operating on organic and sustainable principles and producing award-winning lamb and suckling pig. We love to share our unique space with guests.
Our creek area has two glamping tent setups, canvas bell tents decked out with a comfortable bed, cowhide rugs, an outdoor fire pit, and the bare essentials for a relaxing, safari-style off-grid stay. Bring an esky and a sense of adventure, reconnect with nature and each other.
Guests can explore the farm, with highland cows, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, a mini donkey, dogs and chickens, ducks, geese, and peafowl, or just relax in a hammock or sit by the creek watching the world go by.
Starry nights by the campfire and rustic-luxe decor will have you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
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AU$303
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Wings of the Carribee
3. Wings of the Carribee
98%
(66)
18km from Bundanoon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
If your heart beats to the vibrant drum of the Southern Highlands but you want the space and freedom of camping on a great river, then Wings of the Carribee is for you.
Two campsites share 20 Acres of cottonwood trees on the Wingecarribee river. They are 250m apart and both on the riverfront giving you the seclusion you need while allowing you access to all that the Highlands have to offer. Bring your fishing rod and yabbie net, sit at the large picnic table, rent a kayak and go for a paddle, come say hello to the miniature Hereford cattle and enjoy the half drum fire pit while watching the cows grazing across the river. If you are bringing dog(s) then they must be on a lead or consider Yabbie which is enclosed.
Of course you will be tempted to explore the area. Wings sits directly between Bowral and Moss Vale (both are less than 5km away) and is 14 km from historic Berrima so you can leave the camper and head into town to enjoy the old world charm of the area. The Southern Highlands is ideal if you’re wanting to escape Sydney (100km) or Canberra (160km) without lengthy travel. Discover all that the area has to offer including a host of idyllic country towns, fascinating shops and regular country events. With it’s abundant wineries, award-winning restaurants, culinary delights, and natural splendor, it’s the place to unplug, find yourself and indulge in some of life’s finest pleasures.
If the birds and the bees are your thing then you are also in for a rare treat. We have eastern greys, rabbits, the odd fox and a host of birdlife (eyes open for the resident wedgetail pair, pelicans, black swans etc.), but whatever you seek from your break, we look forward to hosting you.
Note that you have to bring your own toilet facility. Please confirm when you book that you are self sufficient in this regard.
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AU$103
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Noonameena - Sleep in the Bush
4. Noonameena - Sleep in the Bush
97%
(64)
20km from Bundanoon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Noonameena is a 100 acre natural bushland property located approx 7kms outside of Berrima, NSW in the Southern Highlands. While most of the property is covered by a variety of natural bushland, a small flat area of cleared land is perfect for recreational campers.
The property has access to the Wingecarribee River to the south, a natural pool and large dam in the camping area.
Other property features include commercial gardens, orchards and free range chicken coop as well as a homestead with surrounding gardens.
There are also plenty of walking tracks on the property.
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AU$97
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Wombat Hollow
5. Wombat Hollow
99%
(175)
22km from Bundanoon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
100 acres of secluded paradise with a kilometer of free flowing pebbled creek. Bound on two sides by the craggy escarpments of the Budgong and Morton National Parks there is ample grassland to give a feeling of space yet an abundance of trees to wander through as you engage with the tame wildlife and magnificent birdlife.
Bring your mountain bike, fishing rod, swimmers, hiking boots, tennis racket, basketball (a hoop on the tennis court) or climbing gear and leave the kids in the play area while you sit by the creek and listen to the water tumbling through the rocks.
If you are as intrigued by rare animals as we are, then this is the place for you. 63 Bird species, 24 mammals, 16 reptiles, and 12 amphibians have been sighted in the area (Clarke 2012) and this includes many rare and endangered species including the platypus, brush-tailed rock wallaby, Giant burrowing frog, Gang-gang cockatoo, Glossy black-cockatoo, Koala, Little Lorikeet and the Yellow-bellied glider.
We only have three campsites at present, so you will be guaranteed peace, space and privacy. with a minimum of 400m between all sites. Please note, that your group must be self-contained, with their own camp toilet, however fresh drinking water is available.
Access is into a valley on a well maintained unsealed road but there are some minor causeways making it unsuitable for busses or long low slung vans. An ordinary sedan will do for Billabong and Dad's camp sites but you will need some power for towing and a 4x4 to tow out in any rain. Riverbend site is only suitable for 4x4's and off-road camp trailers.
You are a 40 minute drive from the sea (try the Shoalhaven 100 beach challenge https://www.shoalhaven.com/100-beach-challenge/ ) and just 15km from the historical town of Kangaroo Valley with its myriad of water activities, golf, wine estates, and quaint shopping. ttps://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/see-and-do/
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AU$79
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Coolendel Camp
6. Coolendel Camp
96%
(73)
24km from Bundanoon · 407 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Coolendel Camp is a beautiful nature reserve located on the Shoalhaven River three hours south of Sydney. The 2.5 kms of stunning riverfront attracts an extraordinary abundance of Australian wildlife. The comforts of modern facilities, the convenience of the Coolendel Store and the help of our friendly Coolendel crew, provide Coolendel’s visitors with a truly unique ‘back to nature’ camping and glamping experience.
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AU$33
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Young Macdonald’s Farm
7. Young Macdonald’s Farm
100%
(255)
27km from Bundanoon · 4 sites
Young Macdonald’s Farm is 100 acres in the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast. It’s a family farm that was historically dairy-based but is moving to regenerative agriculture.
Your hosts are Mac and his parents, Gina and Shawn. The property is at the base of Brown’s Mountain, 15 mins from Nowra and the Shoalhaven River, 30 mins from beaches, 15 mins from Berry, and 20 mins from Kangaroo Valley.
It boasts private and secluded spaces for camping, two creeks, and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
We want to share the farm experience and encourage you to be a part of our adventure as we begin this new chapter of a six-generation family farm on traditional Wodi Wodi land.
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AU$65
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Grady's Riverside Retreat
8. Grady's Riverside Retreat
96%
(441)
28km from Bundanoon · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Grady’s Riverside Retreat was first established in 1979. The retreat is located 20 minutes west of Nowra and is set on 17 secluded acres on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River, surrounded by natural bushland, mountains, cliffs and dairy pastures. This makes Grady’s Riverside Retreat an ideal place to bring your friends and family to relax, unwind and enjoy the scenery. Grady’s has over 500 metres of direct access to the Shoalhaven River. The river is deep and also is tidal which means we have a large variety of fresh and saltwater fish that inhabit these waters. Majority of our well maintained grassy sites are located along the river or have uninterrupted river views. With a boat ramp and beach areas for you to utilise at your leisure.
Grady's is a pet friendly Retreat and we also allow campfires. We strongly believe these few extra things are essential to create a true camping experience.
The park grounds are well maintained throughout the year. The amenities are fresh and cleaned daily. If you are the adventurous type there are many activities to offer in the vicinity such as canoeing, fishing, swimming, bushwalks, 4WDriving, bike riding, jet skiing, water skiing and much more. Come and enjoy our absolute riverfront camping,
-Secluded camping sites are available on request (subject to availability)
-We also have powered camp sites and Riverview cabins and cottages available.
-The picturesque banks of the Shoalhaven River play host to the perfect escape from the burdens of city life. Only 2 hours from Sydney but feels like a world away. Amongst the trees and under the clear blue sky, sit around your campfire and allow yourself the time to reflect, reconnect, and revel in nature's abundance.
Activities:-
*Fishing/swimming
*kids playground
*basketball court/ volleyball court
*large reserve for ball sports etc
*BMX Track - Grady’s has a BMX track on site
*Canoeing and Paddle Boards for hire - Grady’s is a great location for the canoeing and paddle boards beginners or enthusiasts.
*4WDing and Dirt Bike Riding - Grady’s is in close proximity to many fire trails and 4WD tracks.
*Bushwalking and mountain biking - There are many walking tracks in and around the Yalwal region.
*Boating - Bring your own boat or jet ski and enjoy the use of our boat ramp
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AU$37
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Elouera Vale Farm
9. Elouera Vale Farm
98%
(619)
30km from Bundanoon · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
Elouera Vale is a working farm located just outside Mittagong NSW.
Our property covers over 140 acres. 80 acres are cleared and pasture improved, with the remainder being forest that is home to kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and lots of bird life.
The closest shops are approximately a 15 minute drive to either the Mittagong Town Centre or Bowral where you will find a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants.
The region’s rich soil and high altitude are ideal for cool-climate wine growing. Visit cellar doors in the hills and valleys around Mittagong. Head to the spectacular Nattai Gorge via the Box Vale Mine walking track, an easy 4.4km circular walk that follows an old railway line through a tunnel to breath-taking views. Enjoy a picnic in the magnificent Lake Alexandra Reserve or hike up extinct volcanic peak Mount Gibraltar.
The White Gum Forest Retreat offers campsites nestled in a white gum forest, not far from a beautiful trickling creek. There is access to toilets and a small dam near the campsites for water supply for showers if required.
There is 5G mobile telephone reception at the farm so you can reconnect with the world if need be. No pets please. Please keep all gates closed.
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AU$85
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Bamarang Camp @ The Nest Cottage tt
10. Bamarang Camp @ The Nest Cottage tt
97%
(58)
33km from Bundanoon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Bamarang Camp @ The Nest Cottage, overlooking beautiful natural billabong's abundant with local flora and fauna. Stroll the laneway to discover the stunning and rejuvenating Shoalhaven River.
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Please note, for safety, we ask that you DO NOT camp directly by the river and in the designated camp site near The Barn Studio. However, you're more than welcome to head down there to enjoy during the day!
Indulge in this exclusive, heritage riverside property located on the upper Shoalhaven River. Private use of the 22.2 hectares of farm, forest and river frontage.
You will need to be self-contained with own camping toilet and shower.
Relax, nurture, unwind and nurture one's soul at The Nest.
Revitalize in the tranquil Australian flora with river views and access. Kayak, canoe, SUP Board, or fishing. Stroll to the banks of the Shoalhaven river, wander the trails, birdwatch, or climb Pulpit Rock.
Whether you're into painting, sketching or photography, this is an artist's retreat.
Our property is a 30-minute drive to beautiful Berry, Jervis Bay, Hyams Beach, Gerroa, Kangaroo Valley and Milton.
There are many varied beautiful walking tracks here in the Shoalhaven. Firstly, an intermediate walk is just off Bamarang Road to Pulpit Rock which overlooks the Shoalhaven River and Bundanon. Ben's Walk, Hanging Rock, Nowra,
The Grotto, Bomaderry, Jervis Bay National Park, Greenfield Beach, Wirreecoo Walking Trail & camp; Mangrove boardwalk, Huskisson, Cunjurong Point, Gerroa to Kiama cliffside trail, Pigeon House Mountain, Boyd Lookout, Morton National Park.
These are all within 10 to 45 minutes travelling by car.
Grade of walks, leisurely to advanced.
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AU$97
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Pheasant Ground
11. Pheasant Ground
95%
(267)
34km from Bundanoon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Situated just off Jamberoo Mountain Road, we are ideally located between Bowral and Kiama.
This campsite is a flat grassy area with rural views to the west and north west. Enjoy the lush green grass under the shade of old gnarly trees. Dogs on leashes are very welcome.
Campers will have access to toilet during their stay, just a short walk from the camping area.
Various birds, wombats and wallabies are common around our farm and we're located very close to Carrington Falls (Budderoo National Park), the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk
and Barren Grounds Nature Reserve where you can go for a lovely bushwalk or have a swim.
This campsite is best suited to caravans or RVs as we are situated near a
semi-busy tourist road between Robertson and Jamberoo (perfect if you need a safe place to stay on your adventure). Our front paddock has easy access off Gordon’s track.
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AU$91
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K2 River Island Nature Retreat
12. K2 River Island Nature Retreat
93%
(64)
37km from Bundanoon · 74 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
K2 River Island Nature Retreat is nestled in the heart of the stunning Southern Highlands, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel your worries melt away as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of K2 and its surroundings.
This unique farm stay provides a rustic, primitive camping experience where you can reconnect with nature. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance as you listen to the songs of native birds or relax by the creek, watching the gentle flow of water through the tranquil waterholes. Our grounds are home to an array of wildlife, including turtles, platypus, and more, ensuring a truly memorable and immersive retreat.
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AU$61
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Mellows Ridge
13. Mellows Ridge
95%
(213)
38km from Bundanoon · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nestled right up against the escarpment at an elevation of 450m, this high-end, off-grid 40 acre property effectively offers your own private slice of Macquarie Pass National Park - amazing views, giant cedar trees, fern forests, cascading waterfalls and palms surround.
It feels remote but it's only 90 min from Sydney, 30 min to Kiama and just 15 min to the shops. The property also offers the only hiking path up to the top of the escarpment for some truly amazing views.
As of September 2025, many of the trails on the property have been degraded by the rains and are now challenging for 2WD cars. If you're towing or it's wet we recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles.
Since this is coastal rainforest and it has been very wet, expect leeches anywhere it is damp. These are easily kept at bay with deet and or trousers tucked into socks.
We're not particularly price sensitive - until all those rate rises - but we are extremely value sensitive so we set out to make your stay extremely good value for your hard earned money. The land itself does most of the heavy lifting but also personal service and of course there's Lana to fall in love with.
Note, Mellows Rd is 2.6km long and rises 400m - in parts the road is a 15 degree grade. It's all paved but narrow so if you are towing a large heavy load, it's going to strain your car.
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The Sanctuary 2580
14. The Sanctuary 2580
100%
(52)
40km from Bundanoon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
🌿 Welcome to The Sanctuary 2580 – A Hidden Bush Retreat close to Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra!
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of our biodiverse, timeless land sprawling across ~500 acres.
Conveniently located just 2.5 hours from Sydney, 1.3 hours from Canberra, and a short 25-minute drive from Goulburn, The Sanctuary 2580 (our postcode) is an exclusive haven for nature enthusiasts and those wanting their own cosy hidden valley experience.
🚗 Getting Here:
Ten kms off the Hume down a tar and gravel rural lane, with the final ~2 kms down a bush track/firetrail.
NOTE: ALL the Map Apps (Garmin Apple Google etc) get the directions Wrong, but on booking we will send you access instructions.
🌳 Nature's Symphony:
The firetrail that brings you to The Sanctuary descends ~2kms of the 3 km long catchment of Lyrebird Creek, where on arriving at our farm, the water slows, down dropping the sediments and nutrients carried by this fast perennial mountain creek onto the open uplands floodplain, enriching and watering a rich tapestry of native grasses and herbs in the woodlands and the poa tussock river grasslands further down. In a wet season the chorus of frogs is deafening along our 1km long main valley.
Lyrebird Creek after leaving the woodlands, descends past several natural springs to our southeast corner where it joins Jerrara Creek, that flows into Bungonia Creek, and then into the Shoalhaven River.
But don't expect to see Lyrebird Creek running, as it's only on the surface for few weeks per year on average in wet years, rarely in average years or standard El Niño years. It only runs on the surface for a few weeks a year in La Niña years after the catchment is saturated, as the rest of the time like many of Australia's creeks, it flows below the surface in ancient riverbed-rocked aquifers
Our quiet mornings and evenings are filled with birdsong from all the small forest, woodlands and creekside birds, over 10 species of cockatoos and parrots, and the second last bird chorus at night is the resident kookaburra family sings their boundaries, and if you listen carefully you’ll hear surrounding kookaburra tribes answering.
It's after the evening kookaburra boundary patrol and just on dark that you'll sometimes hear the male lyrebirds practicing their extensive repertoire. One thing that gives them away is that the birds they are mimicking area all tucked up for the night, and the different calls come from the same areas of the eastern or western ridges that hug the Lyrebird Creek catchment as they move to their overnight lairs deep in the forest.
After dark, if you have young hearing, or the right microphone and frequency converter attached to your smart phone, there’s the very high-pitched ecolocation of the many insect-eating microbats, the quiet calls of the barn and boobook owls as they set out on their nightly hunts, and sometimes the territorial calls and squabbles of the brush-tailed possum tribes.
The local council biodiversity officer told us earlier in 2024 to keep an eye and ear out for the calls of endangered species of glider possums, and over in the western valleys we may have the normally silent koalas. It's only male koalas in mating season who make a lot of noise for a few weeks a year.
Our native fauna also comprises the quiet, shy and camouflaged swamp and red-necked wallabies, echidnas, eastern grey kangaroos, wombats and the even more shy bandicoots.
Reptiles include skinks, blue tongues, water monitors, lace monitors (a species of goanna that can be well over 2m long, snakes include red-belly blacks and eastern browns, and 4+ species of frogs. While in the springs and waterways we have yabbies, freshwater mussels and whopping great leaches.
Some of the bigger waterholes on Jerrara Creek may have rakali, Australia's native rodent version in the ecosystem of the freshwater otters of the Northern Hemisphere. We're hoping the platypus move back once the catchment and stream health improves.
🌋 Ancient Rocks Unveiled:
Explore Hanging Rock and other ancient volcanic pumice-like rock formations, on both the eastern and western sides of the Lyrebird Creek valley standing resilient against hundreds of millions of years of geological erosion. These natural wonders we think are from the Silurian or Ordovician periods ~415-480 million years ago, add to the timelessness to the landscape.
🏞️ The Sanctuary is Spacious and Largely Untouched:
As the most recent custodians of the ~500 acres, we're all about having a small footprint, regenerating and restoring the creeklines impacted by the livestock and feral animals of European invasion. We currently use or travel over ~5% of the land and have a self-imposed limit of -10% maximum in our biodiversity and catchment management plans.
We are setting up remote monitoring systems to keep a check on the native fauna and flora as well as catchment and creek health, ensuring we only intervene if and when necessary.
Our boundary fence-lines dwarf your average suburban block: eastern - 1km, northern - 2.1km, western - 0.8km and the southern creek boundary is 5.6kms long. Luckily the southern boundary fencing is on the other side of the creek, but we are planning how to replace the other ~4kms of boundary fencing, as much of it traverses some quite rugged terrain.
⛰️ Elevate Your Experience with Cool Nights, Scenic Heights:
Experience a change in altitude, ranging from 590 to 810 meters above sea level. Enjoy cool nights even in summer, and as we catch up with the maintenance and add signage, there will be opportunities to walk our internal fire trails leading to Mount William and over to the western valleys.
🌲 Beyond The Sanctuary:
The beautiful Bungonia Gorge and National Park is just 40 minutes away offering well-marked trails for every skill level, from easy strolls to challenging hikes. And for the experienced there's some caves that speleologists love and well-meaning amateurs get rescued from.
Only 30 minutes away is Australia’s oldest inland city of Goulburn. It has great cafés, restaurants and takeways, and regal colonial architecture with the railway station, courthouse and the beautiful 2 cathedrals.
Other interesting tourist features include The Roundhouse (for train fans), the May St Wetlands restoration project, a number of art galleries, the Conservatorium, Lieder Theatre (Australia's oldest inland theatre) and the popular Goulburn Performing Arts Centre.
🌍 Mission and Values of a Social Enterprise – doing good by doing good business
Beyond our birdlife and tranquillity, we're on a social and environmental mission.
Our business plans for The Sanctuary are that becomes a hub for environmental and climate change science education, an example of good science-informed Permaculture design, and updated versions of the farm, garden, and nature therapy we were doing back in the 80s.
So your stay first of all pays the council and local land services rates, abd directly supports environmental management at The Sanctuary and beyond, including regenerative agriculture and agricultural biodiversity, catchment and wetlands restoration, and broadacre Permaculture design.
It also helps us create a walk-the-talk operational base for our other work through Sacred Earth Works and Transforming Lives Australia, in assisting communities, forward-thinking companies, and the 4 levels of Australian government transition to a world working in harmony with the biosphere & restoring the damage to the Planet of the last ~8,000 years of civilisation.
🏡 Off-the-Grid Experience:
Disconnect and unwind with a back-to-basics experience – just you, nature, and the crackling fire.
We're already solar and battery where we can for our work vehicles and plan to offer charging stations for all your devices, followed by onsite EV charging in the next 3-5 years.
🐾 Furry Friends Welcome but Safety for All Comes First:
Well-behaved dogs are part of the family. Bring your canine companions, but they must be on a leash or long lead — respecting both the wildlife and fellow guests.
Remember, that for dogs, as well as kids and adults, the Australian bush has lots of things that will injure or kill you if you don't keep your distance and show respect.
So please keep your distance from all wildlife, and don't let kids or dogs try to go down the wombat warrens. We've never had an incident, and that's the way we intend to keep it
Managing the risks and safely avoiding them means keeping the worst case scenarios in mind. These risks include
~ campfires are hot, and can escape,
~ at least 3 species of poisonous snakes,
~ goannas are not an ancient 2-3m long lizard you want to tangle with,
~ wombats can kill dogs that trespass down their warrens by squashing them against the tunnel roof,
~ pick up an echidna and you'll have lots of holes in your hands
~ male platypus have fighting spurs with poison glands on their back feet
~ open forest-dwelling jack-jumping ants bite and sting at the same time
~ seriously pissed off big male kangaroos can easily disembowel a person or dog,
~ the dominant male feral deer get territorial in mating season and no one wants to become a trophy on their huge antlers, and
~ local farmers shoot stray dogs on sight, then bury them out of view.
Years ago, we lost a few isolated few small farm dogs and puppies when they strayed away from us, to the huge 3m+ wingspan wedge-tailed eagles that visit to hunt roos, wallabies and rabbits
Remember that The Sanctuary is home to these potentially hazardous animals, birds, reptiles and insects, but stick to the rules, keep clear, everyone goes home happy, and we keep a perfect safety record.
Besides I hate incident paperwork !!
🤝 Mutual Respect and Responsibility:
We welcome families of all sorts including: different cultures, colours, rainbow, neurodiverse and AS, members and veterans of the Australian Defence Force, and the self-reliant differently-abled.
We believe in mutual respect for People and Planet. Our values guide us, and we want to ensure a safe, friendly and harmonious environment for all - our volunteers. farm team, contractors, guests and visitors.
If you share these values, we can't wait to welcome you to The Sanctuary 2580! We ask everyone to tread lightly. Respect the land, its inhabitants, and other guests and visitors.
🌳 Your Visit Matters:
Your stay contributes directly to the upkeep of The Sanctuary, environmental custodianship, ongoing conservation efforts. Together, we can work on restoration ecology, control weeds and feral animals, encourage agricultural and wild biodiversity by providing habitat for vulnerable species, protect endangered ecosystems and promote ecoagriculture.
🌈 👍 Connect with Us:
Stay in the loop by liking our Facebook page - The Sanctuary 2580,
Adding a presence on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Tiktok is in the business plans for 2024-25
🌱 Book Your Eco Escape:
Plan your escape through HipCamp, where booking is seamless, and communication is hassle-free. But after your booking, I find email phone and text quicker.
Hipcamp do a great jog handling the booking logistics, camper insurance, dispute resolution, camper and host quality control, and credit cards, allowing us to focus on what we do best—caring for the land and providing you with an unforgettable experience in nature.
🚫 Booking Details:
Please note, bookings exclusively through HipCamp. NO LATE BOOKINGS, NO SHOWUPS and HOPE. When we are Booked Out, we cannot make exceptions. To avoid that book early please.
Your understanding ensures a respectful and honest community of campers.
Book your eco escape at The Sanctuary 2580 and experience the magic of nature! 🍃✨
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Currambene Creek Farm
15. Currambene Creek Farm
97%
(62)
43km from Bundanoon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The farm is a rolling 17 acres with Currambene Creek making up the property's northern boundary. We have an abundance of native birds, kangaroos, and a few wombats. Our primary purpose here is horse agistment, with four horses currently on the farm, along with 12 lovely chickens that free range during the day.
The farm is a beautiful haven to take a stroll and explore, enjoy a peaceful breakfast in the gentle mornings, or sit and enjoy wine and cheese at the end of the day as the sun goes down.
We are located 15 minutes from the local beaches and a little bit further to get to the Huskisson township with the famous Husky pub, 5 Pigs Cafe, and various other restaurants and cafes.
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AU$49
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Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay
16. Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay
95%
(413)
44km from Bundanoon · 19 sites · Tents, RVs
BOOKINGS:
There are camp sites to suit your group of 2, 4, 5, 6 up to 12 guests
Camp sites 11-12 are for group bookings- 4-12 guests
Book extra sites if required. You are welcome to contact us for enquiries.
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Drive down the driveway to the Hipcamp sign on the right, enter and set up next to one of the available fire pits. We'll visit you in the afternoon.
Misty Mountain Farm is a family run working beef cattle property and horse training facility situated at the base of picturesque Coolangatta Mountain.
Camp grounds are well maintained grass paddocks surrounded by beautiful picturesque scenery.
Campfires are permitted when local restrictions are not in place
Fire pits are provided - firewood to be kept within firepit
Kindling for cooking supplied
Firewood for evening fires available on arrival - 20kg @ $20
LOCAL THINGS TO DO:
*Coolangatta Estate Winery cellar door wine tasting next door
*Local wineries: Mountain Ridge, Two Figs, Silos, Crooked River, Cambewarra
*Bangalay Dining is a multi award winning regional restaurant and recognised gourmet dining destination. Located at Shoalhaven Heads
*Heads Hotel - offers courtesy bus from camp ground
*Heads Bowlo - offers courtesy bus from camp ground
*Berry, Gerroa, Gerringong, Kiama, Nowra, Jervis Bay
*Shoalhaven River - boating/fishing
*Shoalhaven Zoo & Tree Tops Adventure
*7 mile beach, dog friendly Nth of surf club
*Jamberoo Action Park
Shoalhaven Heads 5min offers-IGA, Bakery, Chemist, Bottle Shop, Butcher, Pizza Loco, Chinese Restaurant, Heads Hotel, Bowlo, Dr's surgery, Vet Clinic, Newsagency, Hair Dresser, Barber, Heads Takeaway, Dog friendly 7 Mile Beach, Shoalhaven River
*NOTE: You must provide your own portaloo and dispose of using a sewerage reticulation system or at a waste or resources management facility.
Horse Riding - we are on FB - Misty Mountain Equestrian
- Lessons and Property Trail Rides
*Pricing per person*
- $130 guided property ride (1hr)
- $130 individual lesson (1hr)
- $65 led pony rides for kids (30mins)
- Horse agistment: Camp with your horse - $25/night/horse
- Lesson on own horse $80/hr
- Qualified and accredited EA L1G Coach and Qualified Veterinary Nurse on site
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AU$49
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The Old Air Strip
17. The Old Air Strip
95%
(43)
49km from Bundanoon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Pitch your tent on what used to be an air strip for local farmers and enjoy access to 100 acres of rolling hills, forest and a creek all to yourself.
The property is a 10-minute drive to Taralga where you can pick up fresh delights from the bakery Grand Ettie, unwind at one of two amazing pubs, including the hatted Argyle Inn or Taralga Hotel, and browse boutiques. Need to entertain the family? Head to Wombeyan Caves (now open) or Taralga Wildlife Park.
A little about us (Hannah and Craig): we are a young couple who live in Canberra and recently purchased the property. We plan to build on the property but want campers to enjoy the beautiful nature and wildlife in the meantime.
Please note there are few sheds and caravans on the property that are not for use by Hipcampers.
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AU$55
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Country Camping on the Coast
18. Country Camping on the Coast
98%
(203)
50km from Bundanoon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
The site is well grassed and provides abundant shade from the overhead canopy. Best shade is in the morning when you want to sleep in. There is a tranquil creek on the eastern side of the camp and horses and hand reared cattle graze on the western paddock. You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water. Bring some books, set up a hammock and laze the days away. Beaches on the coast and beautiful Jervis Bay are 20 Minutes away. The Jervis Bay region has much to offer so if you're up for adventure, bring your kayaks and snorkelling gear. Our beaches have the whitest sand in the world. Why not check out the dolphin and whale cruises and get up and personal with the marine life.The property is 3 km off the Princes Hwy. Turn off is at Wandean Rd Wandandian.No pets please.
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AU$60
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Monastery of 11 Strings
19. Monastery of 11 Strings
99%
(242)
50km from Bundanoon · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Lovingly developed for 15 years as a mindful refuge & wildlife corridor by Victoria, a filmmaker/permaculture designer, the property was completely destroyed in 2018. Thus the mega bushfire cycle began impacting forever most of NSW's flora, fauna & people. Nature ultimately prevails & slowly the untamed terrain is healing.
After studying at RMIT School of Architecture & Design for three years with the intention to design tiny living house systems better suited for harsh environments, Victoria has returned. Slowly she rebuilds a humble off-grid existence from the burnt-out bus fusing knowledge of building design with her food forests/aquaponics passion, keen to create an environmentally connected experience to share with like-minded others.
By staying you are helping her & all the wild things emerge from the ashes.
Thank you.
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AU$40
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Stary Ponds
20. Stary Ponds
93%
(37)
51km from Bundanoon · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
A peaceful space with lots of trees and waterways as well as an abundance of wildlife such as deer, kangaroo, black cockatoos, butterflies and so many gorgeous birds.
The landscape is varied, with lots of options to explore. From hiking the mountainous steep terrains, to meandering through the many ponds and waterways, or discovering the cleared trails ready for a beautiful bush walk or ride through nature.
The peace at night and the stars are unlike anything I've seen, absolutely breathtaking, and only 15 minutes from all the modern amenities you may need.
We offer several camping sites, a cabin and a large teepee.
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AU$43
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96% (4.4K) • 798 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bundanoon
Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW
1. Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW
98%
(139)
3.6km from Bundanoon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
A beautiful and serene 40 acres just 5 kms from the wonderful Bundanoon village, the gateway to the Morton National Park, in the wonderful Southern Highlands NSW.
We have a chain of dams to throw a line or catch some yabbies, even float around in the kayaks, or just sit beside and soak up the rays.
We have horses, chooks, ducks and peafowl and a beautiful chocolate lab, Cleo.
An easy and 10kms from the Hume Hwy there are numerous camp sites, a couple by the oak grove, a couple by the dam and with lovely rural vista.
Kids stay free and are not included in the site capacity.
Sites are easy access with a clear track. All sites are dispersed so you can choose where you stay.
We live on property and are happy to share and let people enjoy our beautiful location.
The morning birdsong and evening are restorative. The sunrises and sunsets amazing.
Far enough away to unwind and relax, close enough to get a caffeine fix if needed!
Coming into summer camp fires are subject to weather conditions and fire warnings.
Campers must be self-contained. Off grid campers, 4wd vehicles with pop ups or tents on ground and RVs can be accommodated. We have a leave only footprints philosophy. All rubbish and waste (human, animal & general) must be taken off property.
Extremely well behaved dogs are welcome. Our birds are free range so dogs need to be feathered friend friendly.
Horses also welcome, separate paddocks available. Please contact for separate costs.
Our property is perfect for larger group, please just send me a message.
We look forward to hosting you!
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AU$55
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Redleaf Farm Glamping
2. Redleaf Farm Glamping
98%
(24)
13km from Bundanoon · 2 sites
Redleaf is a family-run farm operating on organic and sustainable principles and producing award-winning lamb and suckling pig. We love to share our unique space with guests.
Our creek area has two glamping tent setups, canvas bell tents decked out with a comfortable bed, cowhide rugs, an outdoor fire pit, and the bare essentials for a relaxing, safari-style off-grid stay. Bring an esky and a sense of adventure, reconnect with nature and each other.
Guests can explore the farm, with highland cows, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, a mini donkey, dogs and chickens, ducks, geese, and peafowl, or just relax in a hammock or sit by the creek watching the world go by.
Starry nights by the campfire and rustic-luxe decor will have you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
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AU$303
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Wings of the Carribee
3. Wings of the Carribee
98%
(66)
18km from Bundanoon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
If your heart beats to the vibrant drum of the Southern Highlands but you want the space and freedom of camping on a great river, then Wings of the Carribee is for you.
Two campsites share 20 Acres of cottonwood trees on the Wingecarribee river. They are 250m apart and both on the riverfront giving you the seclusion you need while allowing you access to all that the Highlands have to offer. Bring your fishing rod and yabbie net, sit at the large picnic table, rent a kayak and go for a paddle, come say hello to the miniature Hereford cattle and enjoy the half drum fire pit while watching the cows grazing across the river. If you are bringing dog(s) then they must be on a lead or consider Yabbie which is enclosed.
Of course you will be tempted to explore the area. Wings sits directly between Bowral and Moss Vale (both are less than 5km away) and is 14 km from historic Berrima so you can leave the camper and head into town to enjoy the old world charm of the area. The Southern Highlands is ideal if you’re wanting to escape Sydney (100km) or Canberra (160km) without lengthy travel. Discover all that the area has to offer including a host of idyllic country towns, fascinating shops and regular country events. With it’s abundant wineries, award-winning restaurants, culinary delights, and natural splendor, it’s the place to unplug, find yourself and indulge in some of life’s finest pleasures.
If the birds and the bees are your thing then you are also in for a rare treat. We have eastern greys, rabbits, the odd fox and a host of birdlife (eyes open for the resident wedgetail pair, pelicans, black swans etc.), but whatever you seek from your break, we look forward to hosting you.
Note that you have to bring your own toilet facility. Please confirm when you book that you are self sufficient in this regard.
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AU$103
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Noonameena - Sleep in the Bush
4. Noonameena - Sleep in the Bush
97%
(64)
20km from Bundanoon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Noonameena is a 100 acre natural bushland property located approx 7kms outside of Berrima, NSW in the Southern Highlands. While most of the property is covered by a variety of natural bushland, a small flat area of cleared land is perfect for recreational campers.
The property has access to the Wingecarribee River to the south, a natural pool and large dam in the camping area.
Other property features include commercial gardens, orchards and free range chicken coop as well as a homestead with surrounding gardens.
There are also plenty of walking tracks on the property.
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AU$97
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Wombat Hollow
5. Wombat Hollow
99%
(175)
22km from Bundanoon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
100 acres of secluded paradise with a kilometer of free flowing pebbled creek. Bound on two sides by the craggy escarpments of the Budgong and Morton National Parks there is ample grassland to give a feeling of space yet an abundance of trees to wander through as you engage with the tame wildlife and magnificent birdlife.
Bring your mountain bike, fishing rod, swimmers, hiking boots, tennis racket, basketball (a hoop on the tennis court) or climbing gear and leave the kids in the play area while you sit by the creek and listen to the water tumbling through the rocks.
If you are as intrigued by rare animals as we are, then this is the place for you. 63 Bird species, 24 mammals, 16 reptiles, and 12 amphibians have been sighted in the area (Clarke 2012) and this includes many rare and endangered species including the platypus, brush-tailed rock wallaby, Giant burrowing frog, Gang-gang cockatoo, Glossy black-cockatoo, Koala, Little Lorikeet and the Yellow-bellied glider.
We only have three campsites at present, so you will be guaranteed peace, space and privacy. with a minimum of 400m between all sites. Please note, that your group must be self-contained, with their own camp toilet, however fresh drinking water is available.
Access is into a valley on a well maintained unsealed road but there are some minor causeways making it unsuitable for busses or long low slung vans. An ordinary sedan will do for Billabong and Dad's camp sites but you will need some power for towing and a 4x4 to tow out in any rain. Riverbend site is only suitable for 4x4's and off-road camp trailers.
You are a 40 minute drive from the sea (try the Shoalhaven 100 beach challenge https://www.shoalhaven.com/100-beach-challenge/ ) and just 15km from the historical town of Kangaroo Valley with its myriad of water activities, golf, wine estates, and quaint shopping. ttps://visitkangaroovalley.com.au/see-and-do/
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AU$79
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Coolendel Camp
6. Coolendel Camp
96%
(73)
24km from Bundanoon · 407 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Coolendel Camp is a beautiful nature reserve located on the Shoalhaven River three hours south of Sydney. The 2.5 kms of stunning riverfront attracts an extraordinary abundance of Australian wildlife. The comforts of modern facilities, the convenience of the Coolendel Store and the help of our friendly Coolendel crew, provide Coolendel’s visitors with a truly unique ‘back to nature’ camping and glamping experience.
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AU$33
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Young Macdonald’s Farm
7. Young Macdonald’s Farm
100%
(255)
27km from Bundanoon · 4 sites
Young Macdonald’s Farm is 100 acres in the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast. It’s a family farm that was historically dairy-based but is moving to regenerative agriculture.
Your hosts are Mac and his parents, Gina and Shawn. The property is at the base of Brown’s Mountain, 15 mins from Nowra and the Shoalhaven River, 30 mins from beaches, 15 mins from Berry, and 20 mins from Kangaroo Valley.
It boasts private and secluded spaces for camping, two creeks, and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
We want to share the farm experience and encourage you to be a part of our adventure as we begin this new chapter of a six-generation family farm on traditional Wodi Wodi land.
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AU$65
/ night
Grady's Riverside Retreat
8. Grady's Riverside Retreat
96%
(441)
28km from Bundanoon · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Grady’s Riverside Retreat was first established in 1979. The retreat is located 20 minutes west of Nowra and is set on 17 secluded acres on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River, surrounded by natural bushland, mountains, cliffs and dairy pastures. This makes Grady’s Riverside Retreat an ideal place to bring your friends and family to relax, unwind and enjoy the scenery. Grady’s has over 500 metres of direct access to the Shoalhaven River. The river is deep and also is tidal which means we have a large variety of fresh and saltwater fish that inhabit these waters. Majority of our well maintained grassy sites are located along the river or have uninterrupted river views. With a boat ramp and beach areas for you to utilise at your leisure.
Grady's is a pet friendly Retreat and we also allow campfires. We strongly believe these few extra things are essential to create a true camping experience.
The park grounds are well maintained throughout the year. The amenities are fresh and cleaned daily. If you are the adventurous type there are many activities to offer in the vicinity such as canoeing, fishing, swimming, bushwalks, 4WDriving, bike riding, jet skiing, water skiing and much more. Come and enjoy our absolute riverfront camping,
-Secluded camping sites are available on request (subject to availability)
-We also have powered camp sites and Riverview cabins and cottages available.
-The picturesque banks of the Shoalhaven River play host to the perfect escape from the burdens of city life. Only 2 hours from Sydney but feels like a world away. Amongst the trees and under the clear blue sky, sit around your campfire and allow yourself the time to reflect, reconnect, and revel in nature's abundance.
Activities:-
*Fishing/swimming
*kids playground
*basketball court/ volleyball court
*large reserve for ball sports etc
*BMX Track - Grady’s has a BMX track on site
*Canoeing and Paddle Boards for hire - Grady’s is a great location for the canoeing and paddle boards beginners or enthusiasts.
*4WDing and Dirt Bike Riding - Grady’s is in close proximity to many fire trails and 4WD tracks.
*Bushwalking and mountain biking - There are many walking tracks in and around the Yalwal region.
*Boating - Bring your own boat or jet ski and enjoy the use of our boat ramp
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AU$37
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Elouera Vale Farm
9. Elouera Vale Farm
98%
(619)
30km from Bundanoon · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
Elouera Vale is a working farm located just outside Mittagong NSW.
Our property covers over 140 acres. 80 acres are cleared and pasture improved, with the remainder being forest that is home to kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and lots of bird life.
The closest shops are approximately a 15 minute drive to either the Mittagong Town Centre or Bowral where you will find a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants.
The region’s rich soil and high altitude are ideal for cool-climate wine growing. Visit cellar doors in the hills and valleys around Mittagong. Head to the spectacular Nattai Gorge via the Box Vale Mine walking track, an easy 4.4km circular walk that follows an old railway line through a tunnel to breath-taking views. Enjoy a picnic in the magnificent Lake Alexandra Reserve or hike up extinct volcanic peak Mount Gibraltar.
The White Gum Forest Retreat offers campsites nestled in a white gum forest, not far from a beautiful trickling creek. There is access to toilets and a small dam near the campsites for water supply for showers if required.
There is 5G mobile telephone reception at the farm so you can reconnect with the world if need be. No pets please. Please keep all gates closed.
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AU$85
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Bamarang Camp @ The Nest Cottage tt
10. Bamarang Camp @ The Nest Cottage tt
97%
(58)
33km from Bundanoon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Bamarang Camp @ The Nest Cottage, overlooking beautiful natural billabong's abundant with local flora and fauna. Stroll the laneway to discover the stunning and rejuvenating Shoalhaven River.
https://www.hipcamp.com/land/new-south-wales-bamarang-camp-the-nest-cottage-7rvh69zz?utm_source=hostpage&utm_medium=embedded_button_highly_rated
Please note, for safety, we ask that you DO NOT camp directly by the river and in the designated camp site near The Barn Studio. However, you're more than welcome to head down there to enjoy during the day!
Indulge in this exclusive, heritage riverside property located on the upper Shoalhaven River. Private use of the 22.2 hectares of farm, forest and river frontage.
You will need to be self-contained with own camping toilet and shower.
Relax, nurture, unwind and nurture one's soul at The Nest.
Revitalize in the tranquil Australian flora with river views and access. Kayak, canoe, SUP Board, or fishing. Stroll to the banks of the Shoalhaven river, wander the trails, birdwatch, or climb Pulpit Rock.
Whether you're into painting, sketching or photography, this is an artist's retreat.
Our property is a 30-minute drive to beautiful Berry, Jervis Bay, Hyams Beach, Gerroa, Kangaroo Valley and Milton.
There are many varied beautiful walking tracks here in the Shoalhaven. Firstly, an intermediate walk is just off Bamarang Road to Pulpit Rock which overlooks the Shoalhaven River and Bundanon. Ben's Walk, Hanging Rock, Nowra,
The Grotto, Bomaderry, Jervis Bay National Park, Greenfield Beach, Wirreecoo Walking Trail & camp; Mangrove boardwalk, Huskisson, Cunjurong Point, Gerroa to Kiama cliffside trail, Pigeon House Mountain, Boyd Lookout, Morton National Park.
These are all within 10 to 45 minutes travelling by car.
Grade of walks, leisurely to advanced.
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AU$97
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Pheasant Ground
11. Pheasant Ground
95%
(267)
34km from Bundanoon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Situated just off Jamberoo Mountain Road, we are ideally located between Bowral and Kiama.
This campsite is a flat grassy area with rural views to the west and north west. Enjoy the lush green grass under the shade of old gnarly trees. Dogs on leashes are very welcome.
Campers will have access to toilet during their stay, just a short walk from the camping area.
Various birds, wombats and wallabies are common around our farm and we're located very close to Carrington Falls (Budderoo National Park), the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk
and Barren Grounds Nature Reserve where you can go for a lovely bushwalk or have a swim.
This campsite is best suited to caravans or RVs as we are situated near a
semi-busy tourist road between Robertson and Jamberoo (perfect if you need a safe place to stay on your adventure). Our front paddock has easy access off Gordon’s track.
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AU$91
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K2 River Island Nature Retreat
12. K2 River Island Nature Retreat
93%
(64)
37km from Bundanoon · 74 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
K2 River Island Nature Retreat is nestled in the heart of the stunning Southern Highlands, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel your worries melt away as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of K2 and its surroundings.
This unique farm stay provides a rustic, primitive camping experience where you can reconnect with nature. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance as you listen to the songs of native birds or relax by the creek, watching the gentle flow of water through the tranquil waterholes. Our grounds are home to an array of wildlife, including turtles, platypus, and more, ensuring a truly memorable and immersive retreat.
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AU$61
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Mellows Ridge
13. Mellows Ridge
95%
(213)
38km from Bundanoon · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nestled right up against the escarpment at an elevation of 450m, this high-end, off-grid 40 acre property effectively offers your own private slice of Macquarie Pass National Park - amazing views, giant cedar trees, fern forests, cascading waterfalls and palms surround.
It feels remote but it's only 90 min from Sydney, 30 min to Kiama and just 15 min to the shops. The property also offers the only hiking path up to the top of the escarpment for some truly amazing views.
As of September 2025, many of the trails on the property have been degraded by the rains and are now challenging for 2WD cars. If you're towing or it's wet we recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles.
Since this is coastal rainforest and it has been very wet, expect leeches anywhere it is damp. These are easily kept at bay with deet and or trousers tucked into socks.
We're not particularly price sensitive - until all those rate rises - but we are extremely value sensitive so we set out to make your stay extremely good value for your hard earned money. The land itself does most of the heavy lifting but also personal service and of course there's Lana to fall in love with.
Note, Mellows Rd is 2.6km long and rises 400m - in parts the road is a 15 degree grade. It's all paved but narrow so if you are towing a large heavy load, it's going to strain your car.
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The Sanctuary 2580
14. The Sanctuary 2580
100%
(52)
40km from Bundanoon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
🌿 Welcome to The Sanctuary 2580 – A Hidden Bush Retreat close to Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra!
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of our biodiverse, timeless land sprawling across ~500 acres.
Conveniently located just 2.5 hours from Sydney, 1.3 hours from Canberra, and a short 25-minute drive from Goulburn, The Sanctuary 2580 (our postcode) is an exclusive haven for nature enthusiasts and those wanting their own cosy hidden valley experience.
🚗 Getting Here:
Ten kms off the Hume down a tar and gravel rural lane, with the final ~2 kms down a bush track/firetrail.
NOTE: ALL the Map Apps (Garmin Apple Google etc) get the directions Wrong, but on booking we will send you access instructions.
🌳 Nature's Symphony:
The firetrail that brings you to The Sanctuary descends ~2kms of the 3 km long catchment of Lyrebird Creek, where on arriving at our farm, the water slows, down dropping the sediments and nutrients carried by this fast perennial mountain creek onto the open uplands floodplain, enriching and watering a rich tapestry of native grasses and herbs in the woodlands and the poa tussock river grasslands further down. In a wet season the chorus of frogs is deafening along our 1km long main valley.
Lyrebird Creek after leaving the woodlands, descends past several natural springs to our southeast corner where it joins Jerrara Creek, that flows into Bungonia Creek, and then into the Shoalhaven River.
But don't expect to see Lyrebird Creek running, as it's only on the surface for few weeks per year on average in wet years, rarely in average years or standard El Niño years. It only runs on the surface for a few weeks a year in La Niña years after the catchment is saturated, as the rest of the time like many of Australia's creeks, it flows below the surface in ancient riverbed-rocked aquifers
Our quiet mornings and evenings are filled with birdsong from all the small forest, woodlands and creekside birds, over 10 species of cockatoos and parrots, and the second last bird chorus at night is the resident kookaburra family sings their boundaries, and if you listen carefully you’ll hear surrounding kookaburra tribes answering.
It's after the evening kookaburra boundary patrol and just on dark that you'll sometimes hear the male lyrebirds practicing their extensive repertoire. One thing that gives them away is that the birds they are mimicking area all tucked up for the night, and the different calls come from the same areas of the eastern or western ridges that hug the Lyrebird Creek catchment as they move to their overnight lairs deep in the forest.
After dark, if you have young hearing, or the right microphone and frequency converter attached to your smart phone, there’s the very high-pitched ecolocation of the many insect-eating microbats, the quiet calls of the barn and boobook owls as they set out on their nightly hunts, and sometimes the territorial calls and squabbles of the brush-tailed possum tribes.
The local council biodiversity officer told us earlier in 2024 to keep an eye and ear out for the calls of endangered species of glider possums, and over in the western valleys we may have the normally silent koalas. It's only male koalas in mating season who make a lot of noise for a few weeks a year.
Our native fauna also comprises the quiet, shy and camouflaged swamp and red-necked wallabies, echidnas, eastern grey kangaroos, wombats and the even more shy bandicoots.
Reptiles include skinks, blue tongues, water monitors, lace monitors (a species of goanna that can be well over 2m long, snakes include red-belly blacks and eastern browns, and 4+ species of frogs. While in the springs and waterways we have yabbies, freshwater mussels and whopping great leaches.
Some of the bigger waterholes on Jerrara Creek may have rakali, Australia's native rodent version in the ecosystem of the freshwater otters of the Northern Hemisphere. We're hoping the platypus move back once the catchment and stream health improves.
🌋 Ancient Rocks Unveiled:
Explore Hanging Rock and other ancient volcanic pumice-like rock formations, on both the eastern and western sides of the Lyrebird Creek valley standing resilient against hundreds of millions of years of geological erosion. These natural wonders we think are from the Silurian or Ordovician periods ~415-480 million years ago, add to the timelessness to the landscape.
🏞️ The Sanctuary is Spacious and Largely Untouched:
As the most recent custodians of the ~500 acres, we're all about having a small footprint, regenerating and restoring the creeklines impacted by the livestock and feral animals of European invasion. We currently use or travel over ~5% of the land and have a self-imposed limit of -10% maximum in our biodiversity and catchment management plans.
We are setting up remote monitoring systems to keep a check on the native fauna and flora as well as catchment and creek health, ensuring we only intervene if and when necessary.
Our boundary fence-lines dwarf your average suburban block: eastern - 1km, northern - 2.1km, western - 0.8km and the southern creek boundary is 5.6kms long. Luckily the southern boundary fencing is on the other side of the creek, but we are planning how to replace the other ~4kms of boundary fencing, as much of it traverses some quite rugged terrain.
⛰️ Elevate Your Experience with Cool Nights, Scenic Heights:
Experience a change in altitude, ranging from 590 to 810 meters above sea level. Enjoy cool nights even in summer, and as we catch up with the maintenance and add signage, there will be opportunities to walk our internal fire trails leading to Mount William and over to the western valleys.
🌲 Beyond The Sanctuary:
The beautiful Bungonia Gorge and National Park is just 40 minutes away offering well-marked trails for every skill level, from easy strolls to challenging hikes. And for the experienced there's some caves that speleologists love and well-meaning amateurs get rescued from.
Only 30 minutes away is Australia’s oldest inland city of Goulburn. It has great cafés, restaurants and takeways, and regal colonial architecture with the railway station, courthouse and the beautiful 2 cathedrals.
Other interesting tourist features include The Roundhouse (for train fans), the May St Wetlands restoration project, a number of art galleries, the Conservatorium, Lieder Theatre (Australia's oldest inland theatre) and the popular Goulburn Performing Arts Centre.
🌍 Mission and Values of a Social Enterprise – doing good by doing good business
Beyond our birdlife and tranquillity, we're on a social and environmental mission.
Our business plans for The Sanctuary are that becomes a hub for environmental and climate change science education, an example of good science-informed Permaculture design, and updated versions of the farm, garden, and nature therapy we were doing back in the 80s.
So your stay first of all pays the council and local land services rates, abd directly supports environmental management at The Sanctuary and beyond, including regenerative agriculture and agricultural biodiversity, catchment and wetlands restoration, and broadacre Permaculture design.
It also helps us create a walk-the-talk operational base for our other work through Sacred Earth Works and Transforming Lives Australia, in assisting communities, forward-thinking companies, and the 4 levels of Australian government transition to a world working in harmony with the biosphere & restoring the damage to the Planet of the last ~8,000 years of civilisation.
🏡 Off-the-Grid Experience:
Disconnect and unwind with a back-to-basics experience – just you, nature, and the crackling fire.
We're already solar and battery where we can for our work vehicles and plan to offer charging stations for all your devices, followed by onsite EV charging in the next 3-5 years.
🐾 Furry Friends Welcome but Safety for All Comes First:
Well-behaved dogs are part of the family. Bring your canine companions, but they must be on a leash or long lead — respecting both the wildlife and fellow guests.
Remember, that for dogs, as well as kids and adults, the Australian bush has lots of things that will injure or kill you if you don't keep your distance and show respect.
So please keep your distance from all wildlife, and don't let kids or dogs try to go down the wombat warrens. We've never had an incident, and that's the way we intend to keep it
Managing the risks and safely avoiding them means keeping the worst case scenarios in mind. These risks include
~ campfires are hot, and can escape,
~ at least 3 species of poisonous snakes,
~ goannas are not an ancient 2-3m long lizard you want to tangle with,
~ wombats can kill dogs that trespass down their warrens by squashing them against the tunnel roof,
~ pick up an echidna and you'll have lots of holes in your hands
~ male platypus have fighting spurs with poison glands on their back feet
~ open forest-dwelling jack-jumping ants bite and sting at the same time
~ seriously pissed off big male kangaroos can easily disembowel a person or dog,
~ the dominant male feral deer get territorial in mating season and no one wants to become a trophy on their huge antlers, and
~ local farmers shoot stray dogs on sight, then bury them out of view.
Years ago, we lost a few isolated few small farm dogs and puppies when they strayed away from us, to the huge 3m+ wingspan wedge-tailed eagles that visit to hunt roos, wallabies and rabbits
Remember that The Sanctuary is home to these potentially hazardous animals, birds, reptiles and insects, but stick to the rules, keep clear, everyone goes home happy, and we keep a perfect safety record.
Besides I hate incident paperwork !!
🤝 Mutual Respect and Responsibility:
We welcome families of all sorts including: different cultures, colours, rainbow, neurodiverse and AS, members and veterans of the Australian Defence Force, and the self-reliant differently-abled.
We believe in mutual respect for People and Planet. Our values guide us, and we want to ensure a safe, friendly and harmonious environment for all - our volunteers. farm team, contractors, guests and visitors.
If you share these values, we can't wait to welcome you to The Sanctuary 2580! We ask everyone to tread lightly. Respect the land, its inhabitants, and other guests and visitors.
🌳 Your Visit Matters:
Your stay contributes directly to the upkeep of The Sanctuary, environmental custodianship, ongoing conservation efforts. Together, we can work on restoration ecology, control weeds and feral animals, encourage agricultural and wild biodiversity by providing habitat for vulnerable species, protect endangered ecosystems and promote ecoagriculture.
🌈 👍 Connect with Us:
Stay in the loop by liking our Facebook page - The Sanctuary 2580,
Adding a presence on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Tiktok is in the business plans for 2024-25
🌱 Book Your Eco Escape:
Plan your escape through HipCamp, where booking is seamless, and communication is hassle-free. But after your booking, I find email phone and text quicker.
Hipcamp do a great jog handling the booking logistics, camper insurance, dispute resolution, camper and host quality control, and credit cards, allowing us to focus on what we do best—caring for the land and providing you with an unforgettable experience in nature.
🚫 Booking Details:
Please note, bookings exclusively through HipCamp. NO LATE BOOKINGS, NO SHOWUPS and HOPE. When we are Booked Out, we cannot make exceptions. To avoid that book early please.
Your understanding ensures a respectful and honest community of campers.
Book your eco escape at The Sanctuary 2580 and experience the magic of nature! 🍃✨
#TheSanctuary2580 #EcoRetreat #NatureEscape #Goulburn #SouthernTablelands #ForestBathing #NatureTherapy
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Currambene Creek Farm
15. Currambene Creek Farm
97%
(62)
43km from Bundanoon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The farm is a rolling 17 acres with Currambene Creek making up the property's northern boundary. We have an abundance of native birds, kangaroos, and a few wombats. Our primary purpose here is horse agistment, with four horses currently on the farm, along with 12 lovely chickens that free range during the day.
The farm is a beautiful haven to take a stroll and explore, enjoy a peaceful breakfast in the gentle mornings, or sit and enjoy wine and cheese at the end of the day as the sun goes down.
We are located 15 minutes from the local beaches and a little bit further to get to the Huskisson township with the famous Husky pub, 5 Pigs Cafe, and various other restaurants and cafes.
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AU$49
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Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay
16. Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay
95%
(413)
44km from Bundanoon · 19 sites · Tents, RVs
BOOKINGS:
There are camp sites to suit your group of 2, 4, 5, 6 up to 12 guests
Camp sites 11-12 are for group bookings- 4-12 guests
Book extra sites if required. You are welcome to contact us for enquiries.
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Drive down the driveway to the Hipcamp sign on the right, enter and set up next to one of the available fire pits. We'll visit you in the afternoon.
Misty Mountain Farm is a family run working beef cattle property and horse training facility situated at the base of picturesque Coolangatta Mountain.
Camp grounds are well maintained grass paddocks surrounded by beautiful picturesque scenery.
Campfires are permitted when local restrictions are not in place
Fire pits are provided - firewood to be kept within firepit
Kindling for cooking supplied
Firewood for evening fires available on arrival - 20kg @ $20
LOCAL THINGS TO DO:
*Coolangatta Estate Winery cellar door wine tasting next door
*Local wineries: Mountain Ridge, Two Figs, Silos, Crooked River, Cambewarra
*Bangalay Dining is a multi award winning regional restaurant and recognised gourmet dining destination. Located at Shoalhaven Heads
*Heads Hotel - offers courtesy bus from camp ground
*Heads Bowlo - offers courtesy bus from camp ground
*Berry, Gerroa, Gerringong, Kiama, Nowra, Jervis Bay
*Shoalhaven River - boating/fishing
*Shoalhaven Zoo & Tree Tops Adventure
*7 mile beach, dog friendly Nth of surf club
*Jamberoo Action Park
Shoalhaven Heads 5min offers-IGA, Bakery, Chemist, Bottle Shop, Butcher, Pizza Loco, Chinese Restaurant, Heads Hotel, Bowlo, Dr's surgery, Vet Clinic, Newsagency, Hair Dresser, Barber, Heads Takeaway, Dog friendly 7 Mile Beach, Shoalhaven River
*NOTE: You must provide your own portaloo and dispose of using a sewerage reticulation system or at a waste or resources management facility.
Horse Riding - we are on FB - Misty Mountain Equestrian
- Lessons and Property Trail Rides
*Pricing per person*
- $130 guided property ride (1hr)
- $130 individual lesson (1hr)
- $65 led pony rides for kids (30mins)
- Horse agistment: Camp with your horse - $25/night/horse
- Lesson on own horse $80/hr
- Qualified and accredited EA L1G Coach and Qualified Veterinary Nurse on site
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The Old Air Strip
17. The Old Air Strip
95%
(43)
49km from Bundanoon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Pitch your tent on what used to be an air strip for local farmers and enjoy access to 100 acres of rolling hills, forest and a creek all to yourself.
The property is a 10-minute drive to Taralga where you can pick up fresh delights from the bakery Grand Ettie, unwind at one of two amazing pubs, including the hatted Argyle Inn or Taralga Hotel, and browse boutiques. Need to entertain the family? Head to Wombeyan Caves (now open) or Taralga Wildlife Park.
A little about us (Hannah and Craig): we are a young couple who live in Canberra and recently purchased the property. We plan to build on the property but want campers to enjoy the beautiful nature and wildlife in the meantime.
Please note there are few sheds and caravans on the property that are not for use by Hipcampers.
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AU$55
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Country Camping on the Coast
18. Country Camping on the Coast
98%
(203)
50km from Bundanoon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
The site is well grassed and provides abundant shade from the overhead canopy. Best shade is in the morning when you want to sleep in. There is a tranquil creek on the eastern side of the camp and horses and hand reared cattle graze on the western paddock. You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water. Bring some books, set up a hammock and laze the days away. Beaches on the coast and beautiful Jervis Bay are 20 Minutes away. The Jervis Bay region has much to offer so if you're up for adventure, bring your kayaks and snorkelling gear. Our beaches have the whitest sand in the world. Why not check out the dolphin and whale cruises and get up and personal with the marine life.The property is 3 km off the Princes Hwy. Turn off is at Wandean Rd Wandandian.No pets please.
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Monastery of 11 Strings
19. Monastery of 11 Strings
99%
(242)
50km from Bundanoon · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Lovingly developed for 15 years as a mindful refuge & wildlife corridor by Victoria, a filmmaker/permaculture designer, the property was completely destroyed in 2018. Thus the mega bushfire cycle began impacting forever most of NSW's flora, fauna & people. Nature ultimately prevails & slowly the untamed terrain is healing.
After studying at RMIT School of Architecture & Design for three years with the intention to design tiny living house systems better suited for harsh environments, Victoria has returned. Slowly she rebuilds a humble off-grid existence from the burnt-out bus fusing knowledge of building design with her food forests/aquaponics passion, keen to create an environmentally connected experience to share with like-minded others.
By staying you are helping her & all the wild things emerge from the ashes.
Thank you.
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Stary Ponds
20. Stary Ponds
93%
(37)
51km from Bundanoon · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
A peaceful space with lots of trees and waterways as well as an abundance of wildlife such as deer, kangaroo, black cockatoos, butterflies and so many gorgeous birds.
The landscape is varied, with lots of options to explore. From hiking the mountainous steep terrains, to meandering through the many ponds and waterways, or discovering the cleared trails ready for a beautiful bush walk or ride through nature.
The peace at night and the stars are unlike anything I've seen, absolutely breathtaking, and only 15 minutes from all the modern amenities you may need.
We offer several camping sites, a cabin and a large teepee.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Sean
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
We loved camping at Young MacDonald's farm. The camp spot on the hill was fantastic and we had everything we could have needed. Having chairs and a table available was perfect and we could leave ours at home.
The hosts Shawn and Gina were vary friendly and welcoming and let our 2 boys come and feed the animals each day.
Thank you for sharing this amazing spot with us.
Sean.
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Nick
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
One of the most beautiful camp spots I’ve stayed at. Would love to come back.
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Sąm
2 weeks ago
5 m Class B
The property is beautiful with plenty of spots to choose from when camping. The combination of Aussie bushland and minimal light pollution makes it ideal for stargazing and spotting satellites! You are guarranteed to see a variety of animals and wildlift during your stay. The amenities were well looked after and Mat was super inviting and provided all necessary information for our stay. We highly recommend visiting!
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Morné
2 weeks ago
5 m pop-up camper
We’ve stayed at several sites across two properties hosted by Valence and would highly recommend all sites across Wings of Carribee and Wombat Hollow. Host always ensures lawns are cut and sites are clean. Sites are well sized and the picnic table and fire pit at each, is a welcome convenience
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Kate
2 weeks ago
12 m travel trailer
With kids
Beautiful property that's secluded and camps are far enough away from each other you can't even notice other campers. We had a super friendly wombat that came up to our camp and just blended in like he was on of our dogs which was a cool experience. Vallance took my son for a tractor ride which was definitely a highlight of his camp trip. Thanks again 😊
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Ashley
2 weeks ago
4 m rooftop tent
I recently stayed at Grady's for two nights in site 36 along the riverbank, and it was a fantastic experience. The self-check-in process was smooth, and I was impressed by the beautiful scenery, grounds and well-maintained facilities (like the camp kitchens and bins). The bathrooms and amenities were very clean, the hot showers made easier with appropriate amount of hooks and benches in the cubicle. Overall, the fellow campers were vert friendly and the beautiful weather made for a delightful getaway.
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Bianca
2 weeks ago
6 m rooftop tent
Group trip
Beautiful land, lots of space, friendly hosts! Will definitely be back for a weekend camp!
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Rebecca
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Such a gorgeous location nestled into the mountains. Each campsite has plenty of space, with a beautiful freshwater creek flowing through the property. The owners are incredibly friendly, and we especially loved feeding the farm animals and swimming in the waterhole. A truly relaxing and memorable place to stay.
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Brett
2 weeks ago
13 m Class B
Flat tidy great location. Dana gave easy directions Nice walking tracks through bush
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Peter
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
I enjoyed my stay at 11 Strings, Hermit hut.
Our stay was during a very wet period, however we still got to enjoy the rugged natural bush setting.
We enjoyed exporing the property which felt vast, and took several walks, as luck had it we were the only ones there at the time.
Victoria was a lovely host. She was very helpful, and provided clear directions and instructions.
The facilites were more than adequate for bush camping. The toilet arrangment, and water supply was nice. The property is a work in progress, and I hope to support them as they continue to rebuild after damage caused by bushfires.
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Levi
3 weeks ago
Tent
Very clean and open space perfect for a stop overnight or even multiple days, I enjoyed my stay !
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Kurt
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Thoroughly enjoyed our time despite the rain and even decided to extend our booking for an extra two nights! Beautiful spot right on the river that feels like a world away. Dog friendly but watch out for Mickey the cow! Friendly enough but did try to stand up to the dogs.
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Ramon
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Alma was super responsive and accommodating. The site provided was great, the river was awesome and the facilities are clean and tidy. Highly recommended
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Arlo
March 2026
Tent
Tent camping was great peaceful spot on the river, toilet and shower all you would need. Would go back
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Leanne
March 2026
7 m travel trailer
With pets
We had a magical time at Riverbend camp site.... the hot tub was a winner!
It was a lovely, green, secluded space for us to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the wildlife.
Thanks Vallance for your detailed directions .... the narrow causeway would have been difficult to navigate without your instructions!
We hope to return to this little piece of paradise!
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Jane
March 2026
12 m travel trailer
With pets
What a magical place.
In my top 5 hipcamps.
It was a privilege to be able to experience such a beautiful property. Thankyou
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Elizabeth
March 2026
6 m travel trailer
Camping at Carribee was delightful … Quiet and serene . Interacting with Vallance was a pleasure .. Thank you !
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Simon
March 2026
Tent
Group trip
This was our second stay in less than a year, porta loo is five star so clean . Plenty of space and peacefull
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Amanda
March 2026
Tent
With kids
Great location for visiting Wombeyan Caves, quiet and secluded but an easy drive back into Taralga
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Mataylah
February 2026
Tent
This camp site is incredibly beautiful, I went for a small two night get away and it was exactly what I needed! Super convenient toilet and shower access, very quiet and peaceful
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