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Callicoma Hill: off grid surrounded by nature, Hunter Valley

Hosted by Martin · Carrowbrook, New South Wales
4 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 300 acres
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Callicoma Hill offers bush camping for groups in a forest clearing, an off-grid 10 bed rustic bunkhouse and an off-grid self-contained 3 bedroom eco-cabin in the forested mountains at Mount Royal, on the edge of the Barrington wilderness in the Hunter Valley of NSW. We also occasionally offer a camping site in our front paddock with a spectacular 80km view over the Hunter Valley. It is an ideal off-grid bush getaway for families and groups, offering peace and quiet, a mountainside of forest, enviable views and sunsets across the Hunter Valley and fresh mountain air. Most importantly, guests have exclusive use of our property in each area, so you don't have to share with other visitors. We are near Mount Royal National Park, adjoining the Barrington Tops wilderness area. The area is part of the World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforest Reserves, a place of great scenic beauty and natural diversity. Best of all, it is quiet and away from the crowds. Whether you want an easy walk in nature and peace, an adventurous climb to see a breathtaking view, or are in training for an epic multi-day walk, Mount Royal National Park provides excellent bushwalking opportunities. Or, you can simply stay at camp and sit and relax!
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Mt Royal Bush Camping for Groups

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 37 · Vehicles under 10 m
Mount Royal Camping in the northern mountains of the Hunter Valley caters for groups of campers to provide privacy, peace and quiet - you don't need to share with anyone else!  Note that our pricing structure is set up for groups. We are on the south-western edge of the Barrington Tops, only 3 hours from Sydney, 2 hours from Newcastle and approximately 1 hour from the Hunter Valley vineyards. The nearest town is Singleton, 50km to the south.  We have a large, soft grassy 'bush camping' area in a forest clearing and can cater for up to 40 or so campers. Our 10 bed Mt Royal Bunkhouse (see our separate listing) can also be booked in conjunction with the bush camping area. We have one flush toilet, hot shower and undercover camp kitchen, with 2 simple BBQs, a wash basin, and tables and seats under a 6 x 8m roof. For large groups, you are welcome to BYO additional toilet(s) - please ask us for details. A campfire area is provided (subject to fire restrictions). You will need to take all your rubbish with you, as we have no garbage service here. Note also that the last 3km of Mt Royal Rd, and our internal driveway, are unsealed, but are fine for 2WD vehicles. Enjoy beautiful clouds, sunsets, and starlit night skies. A large, grassed area is suitable for games and activities. Picturesque Lake St Clair is about 15 minutes drive away, where you can fish, kayak and boat. Wildlife at Mount Royal Camping Area is protected and no rowdy parties, pets, motorbikes or generators are allowed.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Mountainside paddock with 80km view

RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 6 m
Do you dream of having your own camping or campervan site, on the side of a mountain, surrounded by forest, with an 80km sunset view??! We are happy to offer our front paddock as a private camping spot, with its breathtaking views over Lake St Clair and the Hunter Valley beyond. There's no electricity or water, and no other amenities, although we can offer a little bit of afternoon shade from our shed and old apple tree. We only take one booking at a time, so the site will be all yours. But there are some conditions!1. You MUST have your own toilet onboard.2. You need to take your own rubbish away.3. You need to be quiet campers.4. The type of caravan / campervan allowed will depend on the ground conditions at the time. Light vehicles / vans preferred. The last 3 of the 50km from Singleton is unsealed, but fine for 2WD vehicles. Even if the site is shown as booked on the calendar, please check back closer to the date and it may become available at short notice. We may also need to limit bookings if the ground is wet. This site can also be booked in conjunction with our nearby 3 bedroom eco-cabin , or the group camping and 10 bed bunkhouse 1km through the forest (see separate listings).
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
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Off-grid mountainside eco-cabin

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Cabin · Sleeps 8
Our 3 bedroom off-grid self contained eco-cabin is nestled in the forest, on the mountainside with an 80km view over the Hunter Valley. We are on the edge of the Barrington wilderness,  3 hours from Sydney (Hornsby), 2 hours from Newcastle and approximately 1 hour from the Hunter Valley vineyards. The eco-cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, lounge/dining room, bathroom and shady verandahs. It can sleep up to 10: bedroom 1 has a double bunk, bedroom 2 and bedroom 3 each have a double bed and single bed and if need be, the lounge room can hold 2 mattresses for kids. The kitchen features a traditional wood fuel stove and oven (which we teach you how to use). A gas ring is also available, plus an outdoor simple wood barbecue and campfire (dependent on weather and fire restrictions). The kitchen has a fridge with a small freezer. There is no microwave oven, dishwasher, coffee machine or other energy-intensive appliances. (Please don't bring any kitchen electrical appliances with you, as we have an off-grid limited solar power system). All crockery, utensils and cooking equipment are provided. A cosy wood heater is in the lounge for chilly winter nights. The kitchen stove also heats the kitchen, and provides the hot water for both the kitchen & bathroom. There is no heating in the bedrooms. The bathroom has a flush toilet and shower. Bring your own bedding (pillows, sheets, doonas/sleeping bags) and towels. We provide hot water bottles and tea towels. There is no WiFi or TV, but we do have 2 x USB ports to recharge phones, devices and laptop computers. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access. Smoking is outside only. You will need to take your rubbish with you, as we have no garbage service here. There is no air conditioning. In summer, cooling is provided by the cross-ventilation from the windows around the cabins. We also have a desk fan. Also, the cool mountain breeze arrives each evening! We have a 'bush BBQ' / campfire next to the cabin, which you are welcome to use (dependent on fire restrictions and weather conditions). And the 80km view over the Hunter Valley below us, the sunsets and the starry southern night sky are amazing!! Many environmental features have been incorporated into the design of Callicoma Hill Eco-cabin to make it a showcase of ecologically sustainable development, and it is accredited by Ecotourism Australia. Special features are the fully independent off-grid solar electricity supply (with battery storage) & minimal electricity usage, and rainwater tanks that provide pure drinking water. Wood from the property is used for cooking, heating and hot water. Waste water is treated in constructed wetlands. Note that the last 3km of the 50km road from Singleton is unsealed, but is fine for 2WD vehicles.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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Mt Royal 10 bed bunkhouse

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Barn · Sleeps 10
Our off-grid 10 bed rustic bunkhouse provides a peaceful, rustic, getaway for friends, families and groups in a large clearing on our forested property in the northern mountains of the Hunter Valley. We are 3 hours from Sydney, 2 hours from Newcastle and approximately 1 hour from the Hunter Valley vineyards. The nearest town is Singleton, 50 km to the south. The last 3km to us is unsealed, but fine for 2WD vehicles. Mt Royal National Park is just up the road, on the edge of the Barrington wilderness, where you can bushwalk. Picturesque Lake St Clair is about 15 minutes drive away, where you can fish and kayak or boat. The rustic mudbrick bunkhouse sleeps up to 10 people. It has 6 single bunks, with a double bed and two bunks in a separate room. Mattresses are provided, but you need to bring your own bedding and linen. A simple bathroom (with a flush toilet and hot water shower) is 50m away, next to the undercover camp kitchen area. We have a campfire (subject to fire restrictions & local weather). We are off-grid and have no electricity apart from night lighting, there is no wif-fi and phone reception is patchy. You will need to take all your rubbish with you, as we have no garbage service here. Wildlife is protected on our property and no rowdy parties, pets, motorbikes or generators are allowed. Our peaceful setting provides time and space to renew and connect with the important things in life. Enjoy beautiful clouds, sunsets, and starlit night skies around the campfire. The bunkhouse can be booked in conjunction with our bush camping (see our separate listing for camping). This area is ideal for groups: since we only take one booking at a time in this part of our property, you won't be sharing with anyone else! Our 3 bedroom self contained eco-cabin is located 800 metres through the forest and can also be booked in conjunction with the bunkhouse. We also have an occasionally-offered 'front paddock' camping / campervan site with a spectacular view (see our separate listings).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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100% Recommend9 Ratings · 7 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Camping and detox
Tent · With kids ·
Mt Royal Bush Camping for Groups
Amazing spot with hot shower and toilet. Loved the isolation with bush feeling.. And yes, Martin is a great guy to deal with. Glad we choose this for our easter break.
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Bheegi B.
4 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Beautiful, peaceful, convenient
Tent ·
Mt Royal Bush Camping for Groups
Such a lovely place to stay! The property is STUNNING (beautiful Bushland, lots of wildlife), peaceful and quiet. The facilities make camping nice and convenient (BBQs, a bathroom, drinking water etc). Martin and Jan are really kind and welcoming people. This is my second time staying on the property and I know I will continue coming back for years to come.
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Alice B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Awesome experience, will be back!
Tent · Group trip ·
Mt Royal Bush Camping for Groups
What a fantastic spot with fantastic owners. The site was beautiful, spacious, well equipped, well looked after and wonderfully private. I would absolutely recommend having an event here as we really thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The amenities added the perfect amount of comfort so that we were still out camping but not having to rough it too hard. The owners were absolute legends and worked with our requests and needs with grace. The bunkhouse was warm and insulated and the big stock of firewood let us have a roaring fire the whole time. 10/10
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Graydon M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· July 2023
Fantastic!!
Group trip ·
Off-grid mountainside eco-cabin
My friends and I had a wonderful weekend at Callicoma Hill!!! The drive in past Lake Saint Clair was stunning, the property is easy to find, and it was lovely to meet our hosts. So much love for the environment has gone into this beautiful place, it is peaceful and welcoming. We enjoyed hiking nearby and lots of wildlife spotting. The cabin was warm and cosy, and we'd love to come back and also try the camping option next time! A huge thanks to Martin and Jan for a lovely stay.
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Rachel W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2022
Beautiful retreat
Off-grid mountainside eco-cabin
Beautiful spot! Kind hosts always happy to help but also gave us plenty of space. Wood fired oven was very fun! Lots of wildlife, Very refreshing trip
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Sophie R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2022
4 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Mt Royal Bush Camping for Groups
Callicoma Hill camping is just a lovely spot and you don't need to share it with anyone else! Martin and Jan's place and the eco cabins are about 700m from the campsite so kids can run around wild and won't bother anyone but the local critters. Either camp or stay in the bunkhouse or both. We booked for camping but ended up staying in the bunkhouse which was clean and tidy. We had an amazing time.
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Tier M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2022
Beautiful views and lovely hosts!
Group trip ·
Off-grid mountainside eco-cabin
My friends and I came and stayed at Martin and Jan’s eco cabin and we had a great time! The views from the cabin and on the way to the cabin were really beautiful, our hosts were very friendly and helpful and I personally really enjoyed learning how to use the woodfire oven. One of us managed to get a frisbee stuck on the roof and Martin was very kind and understanding and helped get it down. I would really recommend the eco cabin and we are already planning on coming back!
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Anna H.
3 years on Hipcamp

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Carrowbrook, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Martin And Jan F.

Joined in March 2021
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