- Scarborough
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Melissa is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Vehicle suitability
Vehicles under 19 meters allowed
Allowed rigs: caravans, camper trailers, and campervans
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: grass-or-paddock
Surface levelness: requires levelling
No cars, rooftop tents, motorhomes, and fifth wheels
Generators allowed
No electrical connection
No water connection
No sewage connection
No TV connection
What to expect
4WD required
RV/tent site
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No pets
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
4WD required
During your trip
Follow the
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Vehicle/tent sites
1 site
Cobbers Rest
98%
(63)4WD required
Campfires allowed
Reviews
98% Recommend63 Ratings · 53 reviews
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Private campground with lovely surroundings. Host was welcoming. Had a lovely time.
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Charlene R.
3 reviews
Relatively flat site, private, spacious and a beautiful creek. Melissa was very welcoming and helpful. I definitely recommend this site.
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Jack W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
12 m pop-up camper · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Beautiful spot and a fantastic getaway. Peaceful, serene, and very spacious with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. A great place to relax, unwind, and spend time with friends and family. Would definitely visit again.
The host, Melissa, was very attentive and honestly a great host, very helpful & responsive.
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Rajeev S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
Cobbers Rest
Had a great stay. Melissa was lovely to chat to. The place is easy to navigate, and very well kept. Highly recommend, and will definitely be coming back in the future.
Grisha P.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Off road van, swag, tent and roofy
8 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Great spot, not too far but far enough, Melissa was very accommodating and despite a wet weekend we had an enjoyable time, will be back.
Michael P.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent ·
Cobbers Rest
awesome communication and understanding host. while foreseen circumstances on my part meant I couldn't stay (no fault of Cobbers Rest), it was lovely dealing with Melissa's and I hope and look forward to being able to actually visit cobber rest soon.
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Dgm M.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Great place. Nice and close to Sydney. Will be back for the creek for sure.
Chad L.
4 reviews
Love the beautiful location of Cobbers Rest only a skip south of Helensburgh. So convenient and you feel miles away from the hustle and bustle. Convenient for a visit to the nearby Glenbernie Orchard for coffee, cider and fresh fruit.
Easy camping sites with a bush setting. Allowing kids to cycle and play in a safe environment.
Mel has great communication and very welcoming. Highly recommend.
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Simon W.
5 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Lovely spot! Clean and well kept, would recommend.
Louis W.
7 months on Hipcamp
260328 - 260407 - Where to start, this very beautiful bush camp truely gives to the privacy you deserve to get away from reality. Access was very simple & easy to navigate for our 12 meter set up - LC200 and a Crusader Prince - piece of pie it was that simple. The property is very safe & secure & provides some of the best in wild life Australia has to offer. The sounds & sights of a Huge kangaroo, possum, frogs, a goanna, a deer & the simply amazing birdlife who sleep at night in the tree canopies are serenaded by the romantic soft humming of the far away distance highway makes you feel like you could live here forever. Put them all together & its like someone is singing to you its beautiful.
Following the secret, track down to our little piece of paradise surrounded by the most amazing silver gums that show their true glamour as the sun sets in the afternoon makes you speachless, its nature at is best.
Firewood is available to purchase & WOW.... do you get some firewood you won't be asking for more there is so much.
Whilst it feels like your so far away from the world, everything is so close . The Apple Shack is just down the road & opersite a cute waterfall, the Historic mining town of Helensburgh is 15 mins away with Scarborough, Engadine, Bald Hill etc, etc, etc. Just so much to see & do if you want, or just enjoy hidding away from the World at your camp site.
The host Melissa is a true, geniune old school lady with a Huge heart & is there for you if u need her.
Fran D.
26 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
8 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cobbers Rest
Excellent spot. Easy to get to and well maintained. 😊
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Kristy B.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
8 m travel trailer ·
Cobbers Rest
Huge secluded area to yourself, very peaceful. Having the camp fire every night also add to the serenity
Gerry M.
10 reviews
Was a great location for a night away camping with the kids. Easy directions, close to kid friendly stops on the way (like Helensburgh for supplies, park and lunch), excellent location - plenty of space, wonderful creek and sweet firepit.
The kids loved playing in the creek, riding bikes down the hill to the campsite and checking out the wildlife (a friendly kangaroo paid us a visit in the morning). Won't lie there is some traffic noise but the occasional trucks braking is actually well drowned out by the running creek!
Thank you for having us :)
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Matthew W.
5 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
10 m pop-up camper ·
Cobbers Rest
The site is very private, nice and spacious and in a lovely location. Melissa was a great host and the directions provided made the trip easy.
The fire pit was an awesome touch and the site held up well in very heavy rain.
The only slight negative is that you can hear the highway but can be drowned out with white noise and we did have leeches, which is not surprising given how much rain the area has had lately.
Marion M.
6 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
7 m Class B ·
Cobbers Rest
I had a very relaxed couple of nights. It was quiet and peaceful. Melissa is a great host. Hope to return!
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Keith T.
5 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent ·
Cobbers Rest
Campsite was a fantastic time, lots of room and privacy for the space! Melissa was an excellent host, always avaliable to answer questions when needed
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Sean M.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent ·
Cobbers Rest
Beautiful peaceful spot for camping. Took out 4wd and a tent and it was perfect, easy access, lovely flat area, beautiful trees and a lovely little creek. Recommend.
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Jessie H.
1 year on Hipcamp
A beautiful private spot with a pristine creek bubbling close enough to hear from the fire pit. We’ll be back!
Lisa M.
11 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
20 m Class B ·
Cobbers Rest
Very peaceful and beautiful spot.
Indeed unique
We felt very welcome and the directions were precise
Thank you for letting us stay
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Mette G.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
Fabulous, tranquil, recommend 👍
7 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cobbers Rest
What a wonderful place to stay, Mel was a fabulous host. So tranquil, directions were good but vague, we missed the turnoff so could do with a sign on the fence from the road possibly.
Otherwise such a lovely spot, nice little creek flowing next to our site. Easy access with our 14ft caravan and Triton, also had a Hyundai i load with no dramas. Overall we would come again. Good access to Wattamola falls Beach, Thirroul etc.
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Tegan M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Cobbers Rest
We had a fantastic stay at Cobber Rest Camp Area. The spot is beautifully private and incredibly tranquil — the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the crowds. Everything was well maintained, with plenty of space and a relaxing natural setting. It’s a real hidden gem for anyone looking for a quiet, private camping experience. Highly recommend!
Scotty W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
7 m pop-up camper ·
Cobbers Rest
Great camp site to get away from it all, very peaceful and secluded creek nearby lots of bird life, and very private.
Melisa was very friendly and helpful.
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Andy H.
2 reviews
Wonderful campsite in close proximity to Princes Highway and Wollongong area. A true campsite amongst the trees it truly felt secluded and away from it all.
We stayed at site 2, a short drive on the property. No issues with overhanging trees or any obstructions and was easy to drive down and turn around.
Plenty of privacy and secluded from all else, the running creek is a joy to be beside.
Fit pit provided, BYO firewood.
Small slope to the site but not major or inconvenient.
Would easily return and would be suitable for small groups of 2 or 3 to make a enjoyable camping experience.
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Tony M.
12 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
This campsite has to be one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I have ever stayed, the host Melissa was so accommodating and helpful in the communication along the way. I will definitely be returning here.
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Amanda H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
3 m Class B ·
Cobbers Rest
Lovely private spot with a great fire pit for cooking
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Kate W.
3 reviews
Staying at Cobbers Rest was an absolute dream. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Perfect place to get away. Listening to the birds and the creek kept me occupied for hours. I will definitely be back ♥️
Macey J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Lovely spot for a family that enjoys privacy, had a great 2 nights
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Nathan B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Cobbers Rest
Great campsite, nicely maintained and away from others so very secluded and relaxing.
Also very close to national park walks so was a perfect weekend getaway
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Patrick A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
6 m Class B · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
We really enjoyed our weekend at Cobbers Rest. It’s a large site with a couple of beautiful gum trees surrounded by vibrant bush vegetation and a creek nearby. Very quiet with great night sky too. Beaches are 10-15min drive. We’ll try to come again! Thank you Mel for your hard work to make this place what it is!
Matt L.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Easy to access and secluded location. 4wd not needed unless it is wet. Excellent communication with host.
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Michael R.
2 reviews
Location
Scarborough, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Melissa F.
Joined in February 2025Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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