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Hillside Camp on Bow River

Hosted by David · Merriwa, New South Wales
20 sites · RV, Tent · 2000 acres
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The ultimate Farm Solitude Camping experience for nature lovers seeking adventure, peace and serenity. This is not a place for parties and loud noise, but 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. Most 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. All sites are pet friendly, but pets must be kept on leash and cleaned up after. 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 to help conserve our tracks. Outback 4WD tracks are now open for campers to explore as well as Hidden Valley. All sites have toilets, but guests will need their own shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Phone Service is very limited in this area. If you email a request, sometimes it may take a few hours for us to reply. No motorbikes or chainsaws and no hunting allowed. 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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Gully View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 30 · Vehicles under 19 m
Gully View is situated towards the front of the property, about 2km from the entrance gate. It is a picturesque large grassy flat area between Shepherds Gully and the upper end of Flight Springs Creek, which is mainly dry at this site, and winds down around the base of a hill of box gum and Iron bark trees. These sites are perfect for groups or family gatherings or for people who will be travelling back and forth from the property to attend other events and for over-night stays for quick access. There is a dam close by, children must be supervised. Campers with 4WD can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with 2WD can drive to the 4WD Only sign and with a 15min walk, access the river, the cave walk and other walking trails.
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Riverside

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 8 m
This Site is for 4WD vehicles with Fully Off-Road Camping Trailers and Tents ONLY. You will need Low Range to get back out from this site. It is extremely steep with loose gravel. Please let your tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. AWD (All wheel drive) vehicles will not get back out. Note: If you have a low toe bar you are likely to scrape or bottom out in the gully which you need to cross to access this campsite. Riverside is a grassy flat on the banks of the Bow River, which has a continuous flow of water with rock pools for swimming and fishing. There is some shade at this site, particularly of an afternoon. This site has its own private spot on the river named "Bow Beach" with its large sand bar by the water. Campers can also access the river from two other locations and explore the 4WD tracks.
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Bow River Campsite

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 8 m
This site is strictly for 4WD vehicles with Fully Off- Road Camping Trailers and Tents ONLY. You will need Low Range to get out from this site. It is extremely steep with loose gravel. Please let your tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. AWD (All wheel drive) vehicles will not get back out. Bow River Campsite is situated along the bottom of Flight Springs Creek as it merges into the Bow River at the gateway into the Goulburn River National Park. A flat grassed area with shade trees and only 2-minute walk to the river. Campers can also access the river at two other locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Note: This site is right at the gateway to the National Park, so of a daytime, at busy times, people may park at the parking area in front of this Site and walk past to get to the entrance gate to access the river.
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Flight Springs Creek

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 8 m
This site is strictly for 4WD vehicles with Fully Off-Road Camping Trailers and Tents ONLY. You will need Low Range to get back out from this site. It is extremely steep with loose gravel. AWD (All wheel drive) vehicles will not get back out. Note: If you have a low toe bar you are likely to scrape or bottom out in the gully which you need to cross to access this campsite. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Flight Springs Creek Campsite is situated along the bank of Flight Springs Creek which winds down towards the Bow River, nestled between rock faces of caves and native bushland. It is a shallow running stream most of the time. The site is on a flat grassy area beneath a canopy of Box Gum and Moss rock. Very Picturesque and only an 8 min walk to the river, at the Bow River Site Entrance Gate. Campers can also access the river from two other locations and explore the 4WD tracks.
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Frog Rock

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 19 m
Frog Rock Campsite is situated above Flight Springs Creek. A flat grassy area with shade trees. Just a 5-minute walk down into the creek itself, then a 20-minute walk down along Flight Springs creek, a very pretty area which has a natural spring and small rock pools running down between sandstone and oxide ridges of caves to the open river flat of the Bow River. Campers with 4WD can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with 2WD or AWD can drive to the 4WD only sign and with a 15min walk, access the river, the cave walk and other walking trails. Note: there is a dam about 100m from this site. Children must be supervised.
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Eagles View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 15 · Vehicles under 11 m
Eagles View Campsite is situated on one of the largest hills on the property. A flat grassed area with a lone shade tree overlooking the rolling hills of the property and the beautiful Goulburn River National Park which you can see for miles. If you want to watch Eagles, this is one of their favorite hunting grounds. There is some phone service at this sight most of the time. Campers with 4WD can access the river from three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with AWD can drive to the 4WD only sign and with a 15min walk, access the river, the cave walk and other walking trails.
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Wallaby Flat

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 19 m
Wallaby Flat is a large grassy flat, a favourite spot for Wallabies, designed to be as spacious and private as possible for our guests. Spread out over a large area, each site has its own private spot with its own firepit and toilet. Great for overnight stays and for campers attending other events in the area. These sites are 1km from the entrance gate, for quick access. There are some areas of slightly sloping ground but there are plenty of level spots also, as well as shade or sunny spots. There is a dam near these sites, children must be supervised. Campers with 4WD can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with 2WD or AWD can drive to the 4WD Only sign and with a 15 min walk access the river, the cave walk and other walking trails.
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Eagle Ridge

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 15 · Vehicles under 11 m
Eagle Ridge Campsite is in a very secluded area, away from the main tracks. It is situated on top of a ridge of caves along a grassy hillside overlooking the rolling hills of the property and the beautiful Goulburn River National Park. A favorite hunting ground for Wedgetail Eagles. It is unsuitable for children unless they are fully supervised 24/7 as it has cliff edges and shear drops. There is some phone service at this site. Campers with 4WD can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with AWD can drive to the 4WD only sign and with a 15min walk can access the river, the cave walk, and other walking trails.
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Flights Ridge

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 15 · Vehicles under 12 m
Flights Ridge Campsite is situated along the main track, about 1km from the Bow River. It is a flat ridge lined with caves on either side, running down between Flights Springs Creek and Potato Gully. A lightly grassed area amongst Ironbark, wattle and pine trees, with plenty of shade, and a lovely view of Flights Springs Creek. This site is the closest site you can get to the river with a 2WD vehicle. Campers with 4WD can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with 2WD or AWD can take a 15min walk to the river, the cave walk, and other walking trails. Note: there are many areas of cliff edge and sheer drops on either side of this site. Not suitable for children unless they are fully supervised.
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Canyon Camp

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 19 m
Canyon Camp is in a very secluded spot away from the main tracks. It is a flat grassy area alongside a dam at the base of a small canyon of sandstone cliff face with caves and bushland. You can set-up camp right next to the dam or further up into the canyon. The ground does become slightly sloping further up into the canyon though. It is situated at the very top of Potato Gully. Campers with 4WD can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with 2WD or AWD can drive to the 4WD only sign and with a 15min walk access the river, the cave walk and other walking trails.
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Potato Gully

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 25 · Vehicles under 8 m
This site is strictly for 4WD vehicles with Fully Off-Road Camping Trailers and Tents ONLY. You will need Low Range to get back out from this site. It is extremely steep with loose gravel and rocky outcrops. Please let your tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. AWD (All wheel drive) vehicles will not get back out. Potato Gully is in a very secluded area, a grassy flat situated along the bank of a gully surrounded by beautiful caves and moss rock amongst lovely tall box gum and ironbark trees. Very Picturesque. This site has its own access to a beautiful spot on the River, Bow Horseshoe which is about 1km down the river from the "Bow River Site" entrance gate. A 10 min walk along potato gully, until it reaches the river. You can come back the same way or you can do the 1.5 km loop which brings you back along the other side of the ridge. We have tried to retain the history of the property, and the story goes that early settlers would grow their potatoes along this gully and that is how it got its name. Campers can also access the river from two other locations and explore the 4WD tracks.
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Kangaroo Camp

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 15 · Vehicles under 19 m
Kangaroo Camp is situated on a relatively flat grassy area on the side of a hill about 100m off the main track, at the base of a sandstone cliff face. A private spot, with some shade. Campers with 4WD can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with 2WD or AWD can drive to the 4WD only sign and with a 15min walk, access the river, the cave walk and other walking trails.
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Shepherds Gully

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 15 · Vehicles under 8 m
Shepherds Gully Campsite is situated toward the front of the property, about 2kms from the entrance gate. A large private space, behind the dam on the bank of Shepherds Gully. 4WD with camp trailers and small caravans can access this site. AWD without towing anything can also access it. There is a sandy gully that you need to cross which may be difficult for 2WD vehicles. Campers with 4WD can access the River at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with AWD can drive to the 4WD only sign and with a 15min walk, access the river, the cave walk and other walking trails.
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Pine Ridge

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 15 · Vehicles under 12 m
Pine Ridge is a very secluded site, situated off the main tracks, along a small gradual falling ridge. Safe for children with no steep areas close by. A protected spot nestled amongst Pine, Ironbark and Wattle trees. This site is lightly grassed and is slightly sloping, although there are a few flat spots large enough to pitch a tent or two. There is some service at this site most of the time. Campers can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks.
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Valley View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 15 · Vehicles under 11 m
Valley View has its own private spot across the gully from the Gully View sites. A fairly level grassy area with some shade. A valley at the base of a timbered hill. Suitable only for 4WD with fully off-road camper trailers or tents, as the gully crossing is short and steep. Campers with 4WD can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks.
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SunnySide

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 18 m
SunnySide is a slightly sloping grassy flat, with level areas, which overlooks Wallaby Flat. A very sunny area with not much shade. Great for overnight stays for quick and easy access. Campers with 4WD can access the river at three different locations and explore the 4WD tracks. Please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Campers with 2WD and AWD can drive to the car park at the 4WD only sign and with a 15 min walk can access the river, the cave walk and other walking trails.
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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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