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Misty Mountain Wildlife Refuge is a 330 acre farm which provides sanctuary to kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas and many bird species including their habitats. There are Alpacas and Sheep, Kangaroos, Wombats, Kookaburras, Echidnas and many other animals that enjoy this property.
The land has 80 acres of cleared grassland this side of the river, and for the adventurous and energetic you can rome the other 250 acres by crossing to the other side of the rive, there are large stands of rainforest and bushland, with 2.5 km of Brown Mountain Creek and its tributary meandering through it. There are some swimming holes and mini rapids; the crystal clear water flowing over the river rocks can be heard from most parts of the farm.
The land comprises Little Brown Mountain and has 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains and farmland with wonderful cloud formations and mists contributing their mystery and beauty to the dramatic landscape.
There is an orchard with trees producing several varieties of apple, stone fruit and citrus in abundance.
A cottage garden produces various vegetables and herbs such as spinach, celery, potatoes, garlic, chives, lettuce, rocket, parsley, turmeric, peas, beans, tomato etc.
Past bushfire damage to some trees in the cleared paddocks is evident however, many are recovering well and most provide photographers with interesting and dramatic subject matter.
Due to the catastrophic events of the NSW bush fires in this area all camp fires must be kept responsibly safe and no unsafe camp fires will be tolerated.
All Guests are required to have an acceptable camp toilet, no holes in the ground.
All river access points are shared, be mindful of others.
As dogs are welcome and even well behaved dogs will be dogs when it comes to their family,
all guests are advised to make themselves known prior to going near another's camp site, then there is no surprises either way.
May common sense prevail.
Thank you for visiting the farm.
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4 sites
The Flats Campground
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 9 m
The Flats campground is located near the river, the terrain is flat ground suitable for tents, camper trailers, camper vans, small to medium Winnebago.
Bring Shade.
The terrain across the property is a mixture of mountain, hills, level flats and wetland areas with the river flowing through the middle.
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.
There are deer, kangaroos, wombats, alpacas, sheep, echidnas, kookaburras and the usual wildlife you would expect, including many different birds, making this place a birdwatchers' paradise.
Access to the shared river flats area is by way of Gate situated at main Orchard entrance. You can swim, fly fish, relax and BBQ by the river.
The other side of the property is across the river and approximately 230 acres of natural bushland, including Little Brown Mountain and creek flats, perfect for hiking and exploring and excellent for photographers.
Bemboka township is 8 - 10 minutes away with the iconic Bemboka Pie Shop selling fresh baked bread, cakes and small convenience items. There is a town swimming pool and country pub with restaurant. There is NO SERVICE STATION. The closest fuel is in Candelo or Bega, about 20 to 30 minutes away.
At Misty Mountain Wildlife Refuge, there is no water source other than the river or our crystal clear bore water which is accessible via tap within the orchard paddock. The river is around 1/2 a meter deep and clear with low banks near the flats camping area.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
Kangaroo Gully
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(16)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 8 m
This site is secluded, no river access, but you are welcome to access the shared river area accessed by small gate next to the Orchard main gate, inner orchard gate.
The terrain across the property is a mixture of mountain, hills, level flats and wetland areas with the river through the middle.
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.
There are deer, kangaroos, wombats, alpacas, sheep, echidnas, kookaburras and the usual wildlife you would expect.
Access to the shared river flats area is by way of a Gate situated at main Orchard entrance or lower paddock. You can swim, fly fish, relax.
The other side of the property is across the river and approximately 230 acres of natural bushland, Flats and including little brown mountain, perfect for hiking and exploring., excellent for photographers.
Bemboka township is 8 - 10 minutes away with the iconic Bemboka Pie Shop with its fresh baked bread, cakes and small convenience items. There is also a small country pub with restaurant, paved beer garden and wonderful views. Bemboka has a town swimming pool, an agricultural supply store and mechanical repairs business. However, there is NO SERVICE STATION. The closest fuel is Candelo or Bega, both being about 20 to 35 minutes away.
Well behaved pets are welcome, they must be cleaned up after.
This campsite offers a serene escape with stunning mountain views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it perfect for families and solo campers alike. Guests have praised the well-maintained grounds, the nearby creek for swimming, and Ben, the host, for his warm hospitality. The wide open spaces provide plenty of privacy, and the site's close proximity to town adds convenience without sacrificing tranquility. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, ensuring a pleasant stay, it's worth noting that some areas may require additional shade during hot days.
Beautiful beautiful spot, well out of the way with access to the river and stunning views of the surrounding mountains, Ben met us as we came into town and led us to our site and gave us a run through of everything which definitely helped easy any anxieties. Surprisingly little to no bugs considering how close to the river we were. Would 1000% recommend this campsite to anyone passing through the area!
We stayed over the Easter long weekend and absolutely loved it! It’s just a short drive into Bemboka town, and the spot we stayed was incredibly private- tucked away in Kangaroo Gully with a beautiful creek to swim in only a short walk from our camp.
Ben was fantastic - he met us on arrival and even chauffeured us around the property to help us choose the perfect spot and make sure we were comfortable.
We had no issues fitting our 25ft caravan. It needed a little bit of levelling, but nothing difficult - overall, it was super easy to set up.
We’ll definitely be back!
We had a lovely time staying at Ben's place. He was very welcoming and met us on arrival to show us to our campsite and explain about the property. The creek was perfect to cool down with the kids on the hot day we had. The campsite was well maintained with a fire pit provided and plenty of space for the kids to run around. The views of the mountains were impressive and we loved the all the stars at night. Highly recommended.
Camping here was beautiful. Ben was very friendly and helpful guiding us to our campsite as soon as we got there.
Great views too.
Very peaceful place and walking distance to a river. 10/10
Great spot near town with a welcoming host and clean creek for our pups to cool off in. We chose a private site with plenty of space so we could walk our dogs without disturbing anyone. Thankyou for sharing the nectarines - they were wonderful.
Fantastic quiet spot with gorgeous views. The creek is just beautiful and only a very short walk away. Our dog loved having a swim. Ben was great showing us where to go on arrival and giving us great details as to where we could go for walks. Paula brought down some firewood shortly after too. Very good hosts! Highly recommend
I stayed here for a very relaxing 3 weeks. The place was very quiet and the creek a lovely place to relax, wash and collect drinking water. I was so lucky to just get the end of the mandarin season at their orchard which has plenty of different fruits available.Bemboka is a lovely little town as was Bega. Ben, Paula and Joe were all lovely and I truly appreciate them having me for the time I was here. Definitely recommend!!
Nice spot!
The animals were friendly, the view of the mountain is awesome (it was misty as the name suggested) and the sites were well spaced out.
Walked over to the orchard and that site looks equally as good.
Great camp site, very clean and well maintained. Host was very friendly and accommodating. Creek was low when we went but very clean and deep enough to cool down. Had some shade in the afternoon with the trees but would recommend taking extra shade for the middle of the day.
Plenty of wood around the property for the fire pit.
Lots of cute animals up on the hill (especially the goats).
5 minutes to local town, 35 mins to Bega. 45 to the beach.
Thank you Ben for a very pleasant stay.
Lovely property and owners. Camping location on property felt very relaxing and private. Lovely walking tracks and animals to see.
Property was close to Bemboka town centre and short a drive to other towns nearby.
Thank you for the lovely stay!
We had so much fun ! So much space and green space for kids to play soccer.! River was so nice and very safe for the kids.
Benjamin was an amazing host. He changed our booking to the following day as original day we couldn't make it.
Defenitely high recommended it for all family !
What a fantastic place you stay!! We booked the Orchard for 5 nights and it was a solid 8/10 for us. Our 2 large pups were able to live their best lives in the fenced in orchard and play along the rocky River! We spent our days exploring and soaking in the peaceful serenity. Ben is great, he allowed us to extend our stay and was so helpful, providing us a map of the area, a fire bucket and a good spot to collect fire wood! We'll definitely be back here!!
We had a great time at this site. The host was exceedingly helpful. Directions good. Peaceful site but a bit warm!!! Probably need some shade in the warmer months but still we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We loved the peace and quiet, and the curious alpacas and hand fed goats were a bonus 👍
I loved the sound of the running creek at night, awesome to fall asleep to!
Ben is a great host and nothing was too much trouble.
This was such a great spot for camping. Fire pits provided and plenty of firewood. The river was amazing and plenty of wildlife. Ben was a great host and very friendly. Would stay again.
Location
Bemboka, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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