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Hillside Camp on Bow River

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100 reviews
 · Merriwa, New South Wales
2000 acres hosted by David H.
22 Vehicle/Tent sites
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The ultimate Farm Solitude Camping experience. If you want to get away from it all and relax in a secluded Campsite surrounded by beautiful Native Bushland or explore miles of trails, gullies, caves, Flight Springs Creek and the exquisite Bow River, take some time to camp at Hillside, which is a remote 2000 acre working cattle property situated 23km west of MERRIWA, 17 km off the Golden Highway, adjoining the Goulburn River National Park. All sites are in secluded area's far away from each other but at busy times people may pass by some sites to access the river. There are plenty of walking trails and for the enthusiastic bushwalker, the Bow River winds its way 7km down to the Goulburn River through the National Park with its gentle flowing stream and rock pools nestled between sandstone cliffs of caves with open area's. There is an abundance of wildlife. All sites are pet friendly, but pets must be kept on leash and cleaned up after. Note: The National Parks conduct their annual wild dog baiting program, from the 19th May which continues until October. Baits will be dropped 1km from our boundary. Campfires are allowed when there are no restrictions. Cut firewood is available on request $20 lots, cash only. 4WD and High vehicles are recommended as tracks have rocky outcrops and some areas of loose sand. Some sites can be accessed by 2WD. The Bow River area is strictly 4WD (Low Range) access ONLY as it is extremely steep with loose gravel and rocky outcrops. AWD (All wheel drive) vehicles will not get back out. For all 4WD areas please let your tyres down to 25psi Outback 4WD tracks are now open for campers to explore as well as Hidden Valley, which has walking trail access to the Bow River. Guests are required to be fully self-contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. *Most Campsites now have toilets. Phone Service is very limited in this area. If you email a request, it may take a few hours for us to reply. WARNING: There are many areas of cliff edges and shear drops! Children must be supervised at all times while exploring these areas. There are also dams at or near some of the campsite areas that could be dangerous if children wander off exploring alone.
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100% Recommend121 Ratings · 100 reviews
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Anna M.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Tent ·
Riverside
We had the best 2 nights camping on Dave’s incredible property! There was so much to do and explore. Dave’s done an amazing job of putting up signs and maps to navigate the vast property so we felt comfortable to explore. Dave was super helpful showing us around and having firewood available to purchase which he kindly dropped off to our camp. I loved seeing the abundant wildlife on the property including an eagles nest! We were so sad to leave and we can’t wait to come back and try one of the other camp sites! Thanks a million Dave!
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Chris F.
2 reviews
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· May 2025
Wow, mind blowing beautiful place
5 m pop-up camper ·
Riverside
Dave has gratuitously opened his home to the public. This is much more than a farmstay, this is more like a visit to a hidden paradise. 3000 acres of pristine bushland. Loads of 4wd tracks and walking trails. Wildlife abound and rivers and creeks nestle at the bottom spectacular rivines/gullys. Every campsite has toilets and fire pits and are extremely well maintained. There are some common sense rules that will protect this spectacular place for future generations and all our sakes please follow them. We can't wait to go back and explore some more.
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Paul K.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Explorers Heaven
Tent ·
Shepherds Gully
What a perfect getaway!! David met us on arrival and gave us an escort to our campsite, giving us a brief tour on the way. He pointed out and suggested some walks and things to check out around our site, then left us to be and we didn’t see him or another sole the rest of the time we were there. We had the most relaxing time, the river was picturesque. The caves were numerous and scattered along either side of the ridge that we camped on. The bird life was spectacular. I had an encounter with an owl in one of the caves, saw a pair of scarlet robins for the first time. There was kangaroos in the mornings and evening. Fish hit the surface of the river as I was exploring the banks. It really was a great taste of the Aussie bush with a bit of everything for everyone. I would highly recommend a stay at David’s place to anyone that appreciates the outdoors or wants to go on an adventure. Our only regret was we weren’t there for longer. Can’t wait to go back 😊
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Tamara P.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Spacious, Secluded Scenery!
Tent ·
Riverside
David’s farming campsites are spectacular. The scenery and wildlife are fabulous, incredible privacy and facilities. We loved having a dip in the river (essentially a cold plunge at this time of year), spotting satellites amongst the stars at night time, and exploring the caves and river tracks during the day. The farm is set up thoughtfully, with clear signposting and maps to help navigation, while the toilets on the site were clean and are a welcome bonus. David gave out helpful tips about things to do. It was a blissful way to spend a couple of days away from screens and the internet! We’d love to come back again.
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Shaylee M.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Perfect little getaway spot!
6 m Class B ·
Eagles View
Perfect little getaway spot! Super scenic camps, lots of wildlife & big separated spaces between camps. Great directions & maps for little adventures and 4wd tracks around the property! David & Lisa are great hosts!! 10/10 recommend! 🤩
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Laurence A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
6 m travel trailer ·
Flights Ridge
We had a great 3 days at Dave’s place, good campsites, clean toilets, awesome scenery and walking along the Bow river plus some fun 4wd tracks. Dave is a great host and puts a lot of effort into maintaining his property and we can highly recommend a visit.
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Merriwa, 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 David H.

Joined in October 2022
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