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Hosted by Melissa · Darkes Forest, New South Wales
2 sites · RV, Tent · 1 acre
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Cobbers Rest
97%
(75)4WD required
Campfires allowed
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Skip's Hollow's
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97% Recommend75 Ratings · 65 reviews
Cobbers Rest is a serene and well-maintained campsite that offers a peaceful escape just outside Sydney. With a bubbling creek, ample space, and privacy, it's ideal for those looking to unwind in nature. While the nearby highway can bring some noise, the natural sounds often mask it, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Host Melissa is frequently praised for her excellent communication and warm hospitality, enhancing the overall camping experience.
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· October 2026
5 m campervan · With kids ·
Cobbers Rest
We had a lovely little stay in our campervan! A beautiful spot, so peaceful and right by a lovely creek. We can’t wait to stay again!
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· October 2026
12 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cobbers Rest
Beautiful and peaceful spot for camping in the Cobbers Rest camp site. Even after rain the area was still usable.
Only note is yes you can hear a bit of the highway given the close proximity to it, but didn't ruin our stay at all.
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· September 2026
10 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Cobbers Rest
Couldn’t have asked for more at Cobbers Rest! Melissa was very communicative and helpful, it was very private yet very easy to access, beautiful creek and walks nearby. The firepit was great. Lots of room for the kids to run around and play. Will be back again!
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· September 2026
6 m travel trailer ·
Cobbers Rest
Beautiful location, well maintained by friendly owners. Central to many attractions just a short drive away.
Highly recommend. Will definitely book again.
Thanks Melissa
Perfectly setup for a nice weekend away. Enjoyed it very much and will be back for sure!
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· August 2026
3 m pop-up camper ·
Cobbers Rest
Great campsite, beautiful property with lots of walking tracks, Glenbernie orchard and Maddens Falls nearby. Perfect for a quick weekend as so close to Sydney but feel so far away. Melissa is a wonderful host, great at communicating, helpful and friendly. We will definitely go back
This was a great site to have all to myself. I did have to christen my portable toilet!
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· August 2026
6 m campervan ·
Cobbers Rest
Great spot, private, spacious with beautiful trees. Loved hearing the creek. We enjoyed our stay here. Will stay again. Great communication with Melissa.
Beautful campsite by the creek not far from Sydney. Plenty of space to setup camp all to ourselves.
Nice easy walk to Madden Falls and orchard on the same street
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· July 2026
Private and convenient bush camping
8 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cobbers Rest
We had a fantastic stay here for the weekend. Easy check in and out. Melissa is a wonderful host and very flexible. We felt like we were in the middle of no where but we were only 20 minutes out of Wollongong. With a bubbling creek, fire pit and total privacy - what more could you want!
Cobbers Rest is a delightful pocket hidden at the back of the property with a beautiful creek flowing by, the local bird life, & a nice firepit.
Lots of room to set up.
Easy to drive to.
There is noise from the nearby highway. But, once you are immersed in your surrounds, you dont hear the noise as much.
I grabbed my camping chair planted it next to the creek & dozed off for several hours.
Melissa is a very good Host attentive to your messages.
Well worth another visit.
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· July 2026
9 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cobbers Rest
Beautiful tidy spot with a great little creek. Easily accessed with the caravan
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Private campground with lovely surroundings. Host was welcoming. Had a lovely time.
Relatively flat site, private, spacious and a beautiful creek. Melissa was very welcoming and helpful. I definitely recommend this site.
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· June 2026
12 m pop-up camper · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Beautiful spot and a fantastic getaway. Peaceful, serene, and very spacious with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. A great place to relax, unwind, and spend time with friends and family. Would definitely visit again.
The host, Melissa, was very attentive and honestly a great host, very helpful & responsive.
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· June 2026
Tent ·
Cobbers Rest
Had a great stay. Melissa was lovely to chat to. The place is easy to navigate, and very well kept. Highly recommend, and will definitely be coming back in the future.
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· May 2026
Off road van, swag, tent and roofy
8 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Great spot, not too far but far enough, Melissa was very accommodating and despite a wet weekend we had an enjoyable time, will be back.
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· May 2026
Tent ·
Cobbers Rest
awesome communication and understanding host. while foreseen circumstances on my part meant I couldn't stay (no fault of Cobbers Rest), it was lovely dealing with Melissa's and I hope and look forward to being able to actually visit cobber rest soon.
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· May 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Great place. Nice and close to Sydney. Will be back for the creek for sure.
Love the beautiful location of Cobbers Rest only a skip south of Helensburgh. So convenient and you feel miles away from the hustle and bustle. Convenient for a visit to the nearby Glenbernie Orchard for coffee, cider and fresh fruit.
Easy camping sites with a bush setting. Allowing kids to cycle and play in a safe environment.
Mel has great communication and very welcoming. Highly recommend.
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· April 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Cobbers Rest
Lovely spot! Clean and well kept, would recommend.
260328 - 260407 - Where to start, this very beautiful bush camp truely gives to the privacy you deserve to get away from reality. Access was very simple & easy to navigate for our 12 meter set up - LC200 and a Crusader Prince - piece of pie it was that simple. The property is very safe & secure & provides some of the best in wild life Australia has to offer. The sounds & sights of a Huge kangaroo, possum, frogs, a goanna, a deer & the simply amazing birdlife who sleep at night in the tree canopies are serenaded by the romantic soft humming of the far away distance highway makes you feel like you could live here forever. Put them all together & its like someone is singing to you its beautiful.
Following the secret, track down to our little piece of paradise surrounded by the most amazing silver gums that show their true glamour as the sun sets in the afternoon makes you speachless, its nature at is best.
Firewood is available to purchase & WOW.... do you get some firewood you won't be asking for more there is so much.
Whilst it feels like your so far away from the world, everything is so close . The Apple Shack is just down the road & opersite a cute waterfall, the Historic mining town of Helensburgh is 15 mins away with Scarborough, Engadine, Bald Hill etc, etc, etc. Just so much to see & do if you want, or just enjoy hidding away from the World at your camp site.
The host Melissa is a true, geniune old school lady with a Huge heart & is there for you if u need her.
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· March 2026
8 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Cobbers Rest
Excellent spot. Easy to get to and well maintained. 😊
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· March 2026
8 m travel trailer ·
Cobbers Rest
Huge secluded area to yourself, very peaceful. Having the camp fire every night also add to the serenity
Was a great location for a night away camping with the kids. Easy directions, close to kid friendly stops on the way (like Helensburgh for supplies, park and lunch), excellent location - plenty of space, wonderful creek and sweet firepit.
The kids loved playing in the creek, riding bikes down the hill to the campsite and checking out the wildlife (a friendly kangaroo paid us a visit in the morning). Won't lie there is some traffic noise but the occasional trucks braking is actually well drowned out by the running creek!
Thank you for having us :)
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· March 2026
10 m pop-up camper ·
Cobbers Rest
The site is very private, nice and spacious and in a lovely location. Melissa was a great host and the directions provided made the trip easy.
The fire pit was an awesome touch and the site held up well in very heavy rain.
The only slight negative is that you can hear the highway but can be drowned out with white noise and we did have leeches, which is not surprising given how much rain the area has had lately.
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· March 2026
7 m Class B ·
Cobbers Rest
I had a very relaxed couple of nights. It was quiet and peaceful. Melissa is a great host. Hope to return!
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· February 2026
Tent ·
Cobbers Rest
Campsite was a fantastic time, lots of room and privacy for the space! Melissa was an excellent host, always avaliable to answer questions when needed
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· February 2026
Tent ·
Cobbers Rest
Beautiful peaceful spot for camping. Took out 4wd and a tent and it was perfect, easy access, lovely flat area, beautiful trees and a lovely little creek. Recommend.
A beautiful private spot with a pristine creek bubbling close enough to hear from the fire pit. We’ll be back!
Location
Darkes Forest, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Melissa F.
Joined in February 2025Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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