1 / 62

Elm Grove Sanctuary

93%
·
· Goobarragandra, New South Wales
25 acres hosted by Ben M.
Avatar
Elm Grove Sanctuary is the intersecting point of the Peak River and the Goobarragandrra river, a tradition birth place, in former days, for the local indigenous people.  For the past fifty years it has been a place of quiet retreat for those looking to escape the busy chaos of life.  Tall elms skirt the river bank creating beautiful glades of dappled sunlight. The property backs onto a large network of old gold mines hidden up in the scrub. There are a large number of large water falls walking distance from the cottage, and plenty of fresh trout to catch in the river. The river is great for swimming, kayaking and fishing. Plenty of gorgeous bush walks, waterfalls and historic goldmines to explore, rock climbing and first class rapids for kayaking for the more adventurous.  Quiet little nooks by the river in dappled sunlight; perfect for spending a lazy afternoon in a hammock with a good book. This camp site will be one you'll want be returning to often. There are two fire pits available for campers to enjoy or bring your own fire pit if you'd prefer one at your campsite. There are two pit toilets available for campers to use and pets are welcome.  Please take all rubbish with you on departure. 
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Cave
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Not currently accepting bookings on Hipcamp
More camping spots nearby
Campers also viewed...
93%
51 Ratings · 32 reviews
Avatar
Richie S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2022
Group trip ·
Amazing place hidden in the mountains. Short walk to the river. Water was crystal clear and fresh. Would definitely be back for a longer stay!
Avatar
Susan M.
9 reviews
Recommends
· January 2022
Gorgeous spot!
Group trip ·
The camp ground and swimming were superb. Being the end of January it was not crowded. We stayed a week and found it hard to leave. 10 out of 10.👍 Unfortunately the owners live across the road so a bit of noise from mowers and chain saws but the most anoying was one of their dogs that barked a lot. 😟
Avatar
Sandra W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2022
Beautiful place can't wait to visit agan
Avatar
Bryan S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2022
Group trip ·
Excellent spot
Avatar
Kate L.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2022
With kids ·
Lovely spot and really enjoyed floating down the river. Friendly people.
Avatar
Bryan S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2022
Beautiful shady camp spots on the crystal clear river.
Location
Goobarragandra, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Ngarigo First Nations according to
To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Avatar

Hosted by Ben M.

Joined in October 2020

Safety at Hipcamp

Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Hipcamp Hand

Safety partners

Recreate Responsibly

About us

Camp Your Way™

Find the perfect site to match your camping style. Explore the largest collection of private campsites, caravan parks, cabins, and glamping—including 120,000+ sites you won’t find anywhere else. Explore our maps, filter by your camping style, read real camper reviews, and book directly in our app. Hipcamp is the simplest way to find yourself outside under the stars.

Download the Hipcamp App

© 2025 Hipcamp, Inc. All rights reserved.
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.