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'Elouera Vale' Farm

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· Mittagong, New South Wales
140 acres hosted by Wayne D.
2 lodging sites · 11 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Elouera Vale is a working farm located just outside Mittagong NSW. We breed and train camels for sale, especially into the Southern Highlands. Camels are excellent for weed control and co-grazing with cattle. 'Elouera Vale' also breeds Belted Galloway cattle, Dorper and Wiltipol sheep and donkeys. Our property covers over 140 acres, 80 acres cleared and pasture improved and the rest consisting of forest. The Chain O Ponds creek runs through the property and makes for a lovely walk. You will probably get to see kangaroo, wallaby, wombats, echidnas, koalas and lots of bird life. The lush green hills abound with walking and cycling trails. You can head to the spectacular Nattai Gorge via the Box Vale Mine walking track, an easy 4.4km circular walk that follows an old railway line through a tunnel to breath-taking views. Enjoy a picnic in the magnificent Lake Alexandra Reserve or hike up extinct volcanic peak Mount Gibraltar. The closest shops are approximately a 15 minute drive to the Mittagong Town Centre where you will find all the shops, cafes and restaurants for your needs. It is well worth a visit to ‘The Shaggy Cow’ cafe, one of our favourite foodie spots (don’t forget to mention Elouera Vale). While you're here please try the Cool Climate wines. The region’s rich soil and high altitude are ideal for cool-climate wine growing. Visit cellar doors in the hills and valleys around Mittagong, including Centennial Vineyards. Enjoy a pleasant wine tasting experience at Centennial (don’t forget to mention us). The Camel Cottage offers a luxe off-the-grid escape for couples just one hour from Sydney but feels like "miles from anywhere". The Gums Cottage is a fully contained, off-grid modern getaway, surrounded by the magnificent white gum trees that are its namesake. The serene setting and stylish interior of The Gums provides all the essentials for a picturesque and peaceful country escape. The White Gum Forest Retreat offers campsites nestled in a white gum forest, not far from a beautiful trickling creek. There is access to toilets and a small dam near campsites for water supply for showers where required. For a truly memorable experience we recommend hiring our function space, White Gum Forest Functions, which is available for day visitors as well as guests staying overnight in our cabins and campsites. Why not book your next special family group gathering, milestone birthday or wedding here! The function space can cater for up to 50 guests, please contact us with your time and date requirements before booking. Feel spoilt in the midst of beautiful waratahs, grevilleas and ferns, watching camels grazing in the adjacent paddock. It's like being on a safari! There is 5G mobile telephone reception at the farm so you can reconnect with the world if need be. No pets please.
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Biking
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Forest
River, stream, or creek
Farm
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405 Ratings · 325 reviews
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Jen E.recommends
November 3, 2024
White Gum Forest Retreat
Stunning location & fantastic host!
Such a stunning and peaceful location where we could feel truly connected to nature. The site was so beautiful and safe that we loved letting our toddler run around exploring. He even spotted a kangaroo, wallaby and echidna! Wayne was a brilliant host who was super easy to communicate with and very accomodating. He even gave us an impromptu tour of the farm and introduced us to his gorgeous animals which was incredibly kind and special. In fact our toddler hasn’t stopped talking about it! We’d love to return one day next time we’re in the Southern Highlands.
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Tim H.recommends
November 3, 2024
White Gum Forest Retreat
Had a great stay at White Gum Retreat. Wayne was inviting and personable. There were a few other campers about but enough land for everyone to space out without any disturbances. Toilets were as good as others have described and serviced daily. Great spot!
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Steven L.recommends
November 2, 2024
White Gum Forest Retreat
Nice camp spot for young family. Quiet and plenty of space. Toilets well maintained and great communication from host.
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Benn D.recommends
October 21, 2024
White Gum Forest Retreat
What a beautiful location and well thought out camping area! Great ammenities. Excellent stopover especially if you want to stay close to Sydney and feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. Wayne was a great host and met us at the gate to the camp. Kids loved roaming around and wished we stayed longer to check out the rest of the farm and its animals. Thank you Wayne.
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Jarryd D.recommends
October 21, 2024
White Gum Forest Retreat
Get spot plenty of birds and nature. Wayne was legend really enjoyed hearing his knowledge and being shown around the property. Will return.
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Emma W.recommends
October 21, 2024
White Gum Forest Retreat
Lovely secluded camping spot!
Beautiful spot, it was quiet and super spacious. The bathroom facilities were really good too. Definitely coming back :)
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Mittagong, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gandangara /Gundungurra First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in April 2021
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