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Bathurst Retreat

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· Freemantle, New South Wales

250 acres hosted by Stephen And Robbie F.

4 Vehicle/Tent sites

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

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Bathurst Retreat is a 250 acre natural bushland eco property, with remote private tent and RV campsites beside the Macquarie River. Canoeing, fishing, and swimming with abundant wildlife from kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, and platypus, to hundreds of bird varieties from wedgetail eagles to colourful parrots and spectacular bee-eaters. A genuine natural Australian bush and riverfront experience. You can go for a bushwalk along the river or up to the lookout on Billy Goat Hill. Enjoy instant relaxation, or get into lots of activities like bushwalking, swimming, fishing, birdwatching or just sitting by the river to enjoy the wildlife and maybe catch sight of the resident platypus family. A perfect place for the artist as the property is spectacularly beautiful no matter where you look. The riverside campsites are currently for self-contained campers only. We can accept up to two cars in each camping site, but only one caravan or camper trailer maximum per site. In addition to the riverside campsites we have a larger campsite on the top of "Billygoat Hill" able to accommodate up to 20 plus people and 6 vans or tents. This campsite is known as "Billygoat Hill" and would be great for a either romantic couple who would love to sit by the campfire as the sun sets in the west; or alternatively it can accommodate a large group of campers who can enjoy their fun times, bushwalking, and a short drive (or walk) to the river (approx 800m) for fishing or a swim. Campfires are permitted if no RFS restrictions apply. You are welcome to gather firewood from the surrounding bush, but please do not use chainsaws. The property is located 25 minutes from Bathurst and provides access to Orange and Hill End for the keen explorer!

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30 Ratings · 23 reviews

Danielle B.recommends

April 14, 2024

Riverside East

A girl, her dogs, and a 250 acre river frontage property on Wiradjuri Country all to ourselves. Heaven.

Seb K.recommends

April 3, 2024

Riverside West

Riverside East

Camping at Bathurst Retreat was great, Marianne was warm and welcoming when we arrived and went out of her way to make us comfortable. Our site had great views of the river with a short walk down to the water, kayaks were available for a paddle up the river and a small beach to sit and catch some morning or afternoon sun. Kangaroos and wallaby’s bouncing around, saw a shingle back lizard and the platypus swimming in the river. Great place to relax. Bring your own fire wood.

Scott P.recommends

March 31, 2024

Riverside West

Private riverfront campsite in a beautiful location. Will be coming back. Highly recommended 👍

Rose L.recommends

March 15, 2024

Riverside West

Absolutely beautiful camp ground. It was a perfect spot to take my toddler, plenty of room to roam free. The camp ground was far enough away from the water that I didn't have to stress the whole time. But an easy walk down to the river when we needed a dip. The hospitality was phenomenal, I felt so welcomed and safe. I'm really grateful for this experience. Thank you

Karen M.recommends

March 11, 2024

Riverside West

The peace and quiet and being so close to the creek.

Karen M.recommends

March 5, 2024

Riverside West

Great private camping in a quiet place of beauty. Marianne was a great host.

Location

Freemantle, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Wiradjuri First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Stephen And Robbie F.Joined in November 2023

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Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.