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Black Mountain Nymboida River 4/AWD

Hosted by Merryl · Nymboida, New South Wales
5 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 170 acres
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You will come here to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of `Black Mountain'. `Black Mountain’ is on Gumbainggir country. It is a registered conservation property bordering Nymboida River and Nymboi-Binderay National Park. Alastair and I have shared the property for more than 25 years and consider ourselves custodians of this precious place. Visitors enjoy: the pristine river; walking tracks through diverse terrain; starry night skies and campfires. Previous guests recommend staying at least two nights to soak up the atmosphere and explore the area. Choose from the 'Ant Shack' or four adjacent campsites with easy access and views to the Nymboida River. Shared facilities include a hot shower and composting toilets. You can walk, swim and kayak, explore the area or just relax for days. We can’t accommodate domestic animals or allow fishing, not even catch and release, because we protect our wildlife and the endangered Eastern Cod. Black Mountain is remote but just 60 kilometres from Grafton or Coffs (via back way). 2WD access to our house is from Nymboida only. 4WD/AWD from Lowanna or Glenreagh and 4WD/AWD down to the river/campsite area - Not suitable for caravans. All proceeds from Airbnb and Hipcamp are invested in the continuing conservation of Black Mountain.
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Black Mountain - Platypus Leap

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 7 · Vehicles under 6 m
Platypus Leap is one of four campsites at Black Mountain. Each campsite is well defined and private.  In addition to the campsites, the`Ant Shack' provides full accommodation for up to 4 people . Platypus Leap has a magnificient sweeping view of Nymboida River.  This long campsite follows a steep bank contour - beautiful any time, especially dawn and dusk.  You can enjoy Platypus Leap by yourself or share it with your friends and family. Platypus Leap (approx 18* 4 metres) can accommodate 2 or more camping combinations. Because the site is long and skinny, you need to plan your camping and car configoration. Platypus Leap sits approximately 40 metres above the river with a short walk to the swimming holes, kayak/boating launching, and sign posted walks across Black Mountain. Shared amenities are close by including a hot shower and composting toilets.
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Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 6 m
Spangled Drongo Dell is one of four campsites at Black Mountain. Each campsite is defined and private from the other sites.  In addition to the campsites, the `Ant Shack' provides full accommodation for up to 4 people . Drongo Dell (approx. 9 *5 mtrs) is a smaller campsite suitable for one large tent.- fire place and table provided. This is one of my favourite sites because it sits beside Black Mountain's main gully and is closest to Nymboida River which you hear softly making its way downstream.  Shared amenities include hot showers and composting toilets a little further up the hill.  There is a small compost toilet nearby, if you are caught short.
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Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 6 m
Eagle' Nest is one of four campsites at Black Mountain. Each site is clearly defined  and private.  In addition to the campsites, the `Ant Shack' provides full accommodation for up to 4 people . Eagle's Nest is the largest campsite (approx 14*7metres). You can enjoy it all to yourself or share it with friends and family.  Eagle's Nest can accommodate 2 or more tents or camper trailors - fire pit and table provided. This is the closest site to shared amenities whilst maintaining privacy and reasonable distance.  Eagle's Nest has views over Nymboida River which is a 40 metre walk down to the swimming holes. It is also very close to dry rain-forest gullies and signed walking tracks.
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Black Mountain -Myrtle 4/AllW Drive

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 6 m
Myrtle Terrace is one of four campsites at Black Mountain. Each campsite is well defined and private. In addition to the campsites, the `Ant Shack' provides full accommodation for up to 4 people . Myrtle Terrace is the shadiest campsite. snug and protected with views to Nymboida River. Although slightly (smaller 13*6 metres), the site easily accommodate 1 - 5 people - camp fire and table supplied.   Myrtle Terrace sits below Eagle's Nest and above the Ant Shack. It is  approximately 30 metres above the river .Just a short walk to the swimming holes, kayak/boating launch and sign posted walks across Black Mountain.  Shared amenities are close by including a hot shower and composting toilets.
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Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack

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Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 3 beds · 1 toilet
Bordering Nymboi-Binderay National Park and the Nymboida River, Black Mountain is a registered conservation property. Enjoy the sheer beauty of the place; not just the accommodation. You can walk, swim and explore the area or just relax for days.  The 'Ant Shack' is basic, hand built, quaint and mostly recycled. From the wide verandas you overlook a rainforest gully and can watch Nymboida River flow endlessly past. The outdoor campfire wins every time.  Black Mountain’s’ Ant Shack has everything you need for a night or a week `Unplugged’. No mobile, no internet and limited solar power. A queen bed and bunks accommodate up to 4 people in the bedroom. The Lounge/Kitchen has a sofa-bed couch, dining table, small fridge, 3 ring gas stove, sink and cupboards stocked with all the utensils you need. Rainwater is provided for drinking. Limited solar power provides lighting, fans and a fridge. Candles, rechargeable lights and ice-filled eskies back-up when required - a return to the `old ways’ or romantic interlude. A small gas heater keeps winter chills at bay. One gas bottle is provided, additional gas supplied at cost. There is a composting toilet close by and shared amenities provide a hot shower and additional compositing toilets. Breakfast is not included because Black Mountain is remote, a long way from shops and fresh food.  Guests are welcome to use free internet which is available at the main house. Eagles Nest, Myrtle Terrace, Platypus Leap and (Spangled) Drongo Dell are four campsites nearby. These areas can also be booked through Hipcamp. PID-STRA-28432
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99% Recommend64 Ratings · 46 reviews
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· November 2025
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell
Beaut campsite overlooking the Nymboida 😊 We went walking along the well marked tracks early morning for a couple hours which were delightful with the quirky additions along the way. In the afternoon paddled out in the Nymboida river and had a dip. Camp fire in the evening and lots of fireflys around amazing. Great couple days n lucky good weather. Steep hill down but little Subaru handled it well 👍.
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Glenda H.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
Black Mountain - Platypus Leap
What an amazing spot! The hosts are both lovely and I’d recommend this spot to anyone. The amenities are great and well maintained. A must go if ya are thinking of sone time in nature.
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Kai C.
7 reviews
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· June 2025
The best camp ever!
Tent ·
Black Mountain - Platypus Leap
We recently stayed at this incredible campsite and was genuinely impressed! The amenities were far beyond what we expected—clean facilities with a hot shower, which felt amazing after a long day of exploring. The site itself is thoughtfully laid out with tracks running through the property, perfect for short hikes or morning strolls to take in the peaceful surroundings. What made the experience truly special were the hosts—they were absolutely lovely, welcoming, and full of great local tips, they genuinely care about creating a great experience for their guests. Their warmth added so much to the overall vibe of the place. Can’t wait to come back!
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Daria V.
4 reviews
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· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Black Mountain -Myrtle 4/AllW Drive
Beautiful property and lovely welcoming people. Will definitely be back.
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Coady V.
4 reviews
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· April 2025
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell
Drongo Dell is a serene campsite with stunning views of the water. So many fun hiking trails and lots to explore, it overall was a lovely stay! Merryl is an outstanding host, ensuring we had all we need with water and firewood. Highly recommend and will likely come back.
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Olivia D.
2 reviews
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· April 2025
Easter weekend
Tent · Group trip ·
Black Mountain - Platypus Leap
We stayed at the Platypus Leap site and it was a great location with a beautiful view. Merryl and Alister were amazing hosts, helping us carry our camping gear down to our site (as I was in my little car)! Amenities were also perfect - it’s not often you get a hot shower when camping! Highly recommend - thanks for a great stay.
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Holly T.
4 reviews
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· January 2025
Unforgettable Nymboida Getaway!
With kids ·
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
Unforgettable Nymboida Getaway! Our stay at Nymboida was incredible! Merryl was an amazing host, and the pristine river made for the perfect escape. The highlight? Spotting a platypus and two kingfishers—pure magic! The kids felt so safe, and the canoe adventure was unforgettable. Can’t wait to go back—this time, just with the boys! 😜 Highly recommend!
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Aldo M.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Black Mountain - Platypus Leap
Lovely site river is warm and super nice went with a baby and toddler. Merryl is a legend so nice and goes above and beyond to ensure everyone enjoys to the max.
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Sebastian D.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
lovely campsite
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest
camping along the river was a lovely experience. the area is completely secluded and peaceful. the river is absolutely stunning, the water is clear and easy to swim and walk in. the campsites are great, with water and a firepit, everything one needs to enjoy the day. the bathrooms are also very well maintained and it actually has a hot shower which is an unexpected but welcomed bonus.
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Mathieu F.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· December 2024
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell
Merryl & Alister have created such a lovely place for guests to enjoy the nymboida river from a camping experience with the luxuries of a hot shower and toilets. Their genuine care for the environment and visitor experience. We appreciated all the quirky signage and the fire wood too. Will be back again for sure :)
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Lilly R.
2 reviews
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· April 2024
Tent ·
Black Mountain -Myrtle 4/AllW Drive
stunning location, comfortable cabin and camping, remote, beautiful
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Ree H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· April 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Black Mountain - Platypus Leap
We loved the site, especially our lovely hosts Alaistair and Merryl, who were so considerate to lend us additional camping gear. The amenities were good. Overall, we had an enjoyable stay.
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Swati T.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· April 2024
We'll be back.
Tent ·
Black Mountain -Myrtle 4/AllW Drive
Amazing spot. We had this and Eagles nest over the easter weekend and it was perfect.
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Samuel S.
4 reviews
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· March 2024
Amazing spot.
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest
My group booked Eagles Nest and Myrtle Terrace for the Easter long weekend and couldn't ask for a better spot, they are the perfect fit if you have a group of 6-10 people with around 4 vehicles. The river entrance has a perfect spot for small kids and then opens up to a much larger wider and deeper section. We used the the Kayaks that were made available The amenities block is probably the best I've ever seen for Hip Camp. And Marlene and Alistair are very welcoming. We definitely be back
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Samuel S.
4 reviews
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· January 2024
Best camp ever
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell
Can’t recommend this place enough, 3rd visit in 6 months, camp sites are amazing with fresh rainwater and firewood supplied to your camp, table and tap on each site and the amenities block is great, awesome shower and the composting toilets are second to none, clean and odour free. Thanks to the hosts for sharing your beautiful property.
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Sara B.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· January 2024
Tent ·
Black Mountain - Platypus Leap
We think this would be a great place to camp in winter, They have spent a lot of time on the very good facilities, and even left a handbook with the local walks and things to do for you to read in the shower block. They also leave Kayaks for you to use in the river. We did find it very hard to relax though with the deafening noise from the cicadas from dawn to dusk which only became bearable when it rained. There is obviously nothing the hosts can do to control this though! Maybe bring earplugs (like we did) if you are camping in summer.
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Joseph B.
8 reviews
Recommends
· December 2023
Summer camping by the river
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell
We loved camping at Merryl's and Alastair's land. The camp site is very close to the Nymboida river. The amenities (hot shower and composting toilets) are very good, with a water tap, fire pit, firewood, bench and table at each site. There are also kayaks, tubes and life jackets for the guests to use on the river. We would definitely come back in the cooler months, when the cicadas are quiet. During summer months the cicadas can be loud (but thanks to Merryl's warning, we came prepared with ear plugs). Also bring insect repellent as the March flies can be quite annoying. Despite all these, we enjoyed our stay and spent a lot of time cooling in the river. Thanks Merryl and Alastair for your hospitality. Till we meet again. Angela and Robert
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Angela S.
16 reviews
Recommends
· December 2023
Great Riverside Camping
Tent ·
Black Mountain - Platypus Leap
We loved staying at Black Mountain and the Platypus site was private and had a great view of the river. The toilets and shower were clear and the hot water was great. We didn't get a chance to paddle on the river but there are sit-ins available. Access to the lower camp sites is 4wd only but there is an upper site for camper vans etc. Merryl and Alastair were great hosts... we highly recommend Black Mountain and will be back!
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Moray F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2023
The real Nymboida
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell
I loved my time camping on Nymboida’s black mountain, Merryl & Alastair,s land is a beautiful example of what the area has to offer, with one of the loveliest parts of the river to explore surrounded by some enchanting mountains trails. Their hospitality was second to none, I can’t wait to bring my family back for another stay.
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Sara B.
3 reviews
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· September 2023
River Camping.
5 m Class B · With kids ·
Black Mountain - Platypus Leap
What an amazing piece of paradise, Merryl and Alistair love their land and it shows. The sites were large and all had a magical view of the Nymbodia River. Amenities were great with composting toilets and a hot shower. We went canoeing and swimming most days and the conservation status on the property made for wild bush walks with lots of animal life. The very steep drive to the sites was a little hairy for an inexperienced 4WDer like myself but once set up, you don't want to leave. We can't wait to get back there.
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Karina S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Drongo Dell camping
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell
Excellent directions to the camp. We stayed at Drongo's Dell. What a peaceful spot looking out over the river. The camp site was grassed and had a tap - and there was a hot shower at a nicely appointed amenities block a little up the hill. The river level was low but it was still possible to do some kayaking on the beautiful Nymboida. Alister and Meryl were kindly, helpful and happy to answer questions about their lovely property.
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Jim T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2023
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell
Black Mountain camping is great for an off-grid nature experience with the luxury of sparkling amenities. We loved that the Drongo Dell site was so close to the river with easy access to toilet. The walking trails through rain forest are a highlight, as is the abundance of wildlife. Merryl and Alistair are welcoming and very helpful. They take great care of the flora & fauna, and us humans too.
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Sharon M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2023
River camping
Black Mountain 4/ALLWD- Drongo Dell
Lovely hosts and fantastic river camping. The hosts really look after you here and the river is so beautiful for canoeing and swimming. Can’t wait to return.
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Ruth E.
3 reviews
Recommends
· December 2022
Beautiful View
Tent ·
Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest
What a relaxing few nights away, stunning views and a lovely and accommodating host. 1.5 hours from the beautiful waterfalls at Dorrigo (who has the best bakery)
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Emma G.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2022
Amazing
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
Wonderful Host - amazing position over looking river - peaceful and very relaxing spot Cabin is well equiped with a very comfortable bed -amazing place . Worth a look for sure Need at least 2 nights maybe more to enjoy it completely.
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Michelle S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
What absolutely amazing place to stay. It was so peaceful everything was so well presented and maintained. You must like isolation as there is no phone service. Merryl the host was wonderful so helpful from when we made our booking and even allowed us to check in early. I would recommend the ant shack to anyone who loves getting away from civilisation. Everything was supplied except food, clean tidy.
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Dale N.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2022
With kids ·
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
The setting was just beautiful and the Ant Shack had everything we needed and more to make it a relaxing and comfortable weekend away. Will definitely go again.
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Natalie G.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
Great Comunications and easy to deal with
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Wayne G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2022
Group trip ·
Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest
Super friendly hosts, great location and access to Nymboida Rover, fantastic camping spots.
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Alan R.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2022
Switch off in the bush
With kids ·
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
The Ant Shack was a fantastic experience. It is a very well equipped 2 room shack, and a good set-up for a couple or a family to stay with everything you need including linen and towels. It is nestled in the bush on a beautiful and remote property with the Nymboida River flowing past just down the hill. Toilets and a hot shower are just up the hill. Merryl and Alistair are excellent hosts and we enjoyed chatting with them about their property and all the work they have done on it. Floating in the river on tubes at dusk was just perfect.
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Rebecca T.
5 years on Hipcamp

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Nymboida, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

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Joined in May 2017

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