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Fern Gully

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136 reviews
 · Mandalong, New South Wales
40 acres hosted by Les M.
9 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Les is a Star Host
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Check in: MUST BE BEFORE 7PM. YOU MUST ARRIVE ON SITE BEFORE 7PM. No check in available after sunset. Text us at least 2 hours before if you are going to be late. Please make your booking prior to 1pm for same day arrival. The property is 40 acres of beautiful bushland, backing on to the Olney State Forest. Camp on a grassy site overlooking the dam or nestled in amongst the trees. Pets allowed. Keep your dog on leash at your campsite and under supervision at all times. Clean up after your dog. Fire pits provided on each campsite. Do not dismantle fire pits. Campsites have no toilet or shower facilities, and no electrical connection. Please bring your own water. Dry organic firewood for sale $20 for 30kgs on request. Fresh free-range eggs for sale when available. Please respect our home and property and leave the campsite in the good condition you found it. The property is just 7kms from the M1 motorway (take the Morisset exit off the M1) and Morisset just 10kms away with shops and fuel. There is plenty to do in the Morisset area including visiting the pretty Gap Creek Falls in the Watagans National Park or kayaking around beautiful Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake. There are some great areas for hiking, bike riding, bird watching and more. Set on the western foreshore of Lake Macquarie, which has the bush in its backyard. Find a patch of shade for a picnic in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area where you can spot kangaroos and other wildlife. The saltwater lake is a haven for sea turtles and dolphins and you might see sea eagles and kookaburras, too. Fern Gully is just 1.5 hours drive from Sydney! We look forward to meeting you.
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98% Recommend267 Ratings · 136 reviews
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Janette P.
62 reviews
Mixed feelings
· February 2025
7 m Class B · With pets ·
Site 10 - Forest View
A good spot for a couple hours out of Sydney. Stayed for the night mid week and were the only visitors. The sites are each in their own clearing which are well spaced, fire pits, well maintained but some minor levelling may be needed, bordered with trees.. Other sites are within your sight line, but you do have your own clearing to yourself. Warm welcome from Boris the dog..
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Claire S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site 09 - The Woodland
Beautiful spot - nice and spacious, still close to everything you need but far enough away to enjoy all the stars in the sky
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Javier V.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent ·
Site 02 - Gully Ferns
We had an amazing time camping at Les's property! The site was clean and tidy. It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy. Highly recommend!
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Emily G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 01 - Mountain View
We Had a great stay! At Les’s land! The host was incredibly respectful and gave us plenty of space to enjoy our time. He even chopped up a large tree with a chainsaw for us while we were out for the day, which was above and beyond. Plus, his dog was absolutely adorable! Highly recommend this spot all spots are distance from eachother too so no need to worry about nosy neighbours!
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Jeff C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Suitable site for our Jayco Penguin
9 m pop-up camper ·
Site 07 - Orchard
Great property, with well maintained sites. Our site was big enough for us to drive our Jayco Penguin in and out. Site was quite level, but we did chock one wheel. We had plenty of shade during the day and lovely fire in the pit provided at night. Les's dog Boris was there to greet us on arrival, and popped in for a visit several times during our stay. He is very chilled and well mannered and got on well with our dog. We enjoyed one of the walks up to the top of the property and returned via the unsealed road adjoining the property. All in all we had a very relaxing stay and will definitely be back.
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Hanna B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Had a lovely stay with our dog
4 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Site 04 - The Hives
We loved camping with our dog at this site. The sites are well spaced out and the site itself was large enough for us to fit in our camper trailer (T-Van). We were able to have a campfire and some walking trails around too.
Location
Mandalong, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Darkinung and Awabakal First Nations according to
Native Land Digital.
To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Les M.

Joined in March 2021
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