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Rocklee Capertee

Hosted by Emma · Capertee, New South Wales
7 sites · RV, Tent · 1000 acres
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59 reviews
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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4WD only (clearance of 20cm+ needed). Rocklee is on Wiradjuri land, a short drive from Capertee, surrounded by Gardens of Stone and Capertee national parks and the Mugii Murrum-ban State Conservation Area. Rocklee is 2.5 hours from Sydney and Dubbo, and a short drive to swimming at Turon and Coorongooba National Parks, sightseeing at Glen Davis, bird watching near Glen Alice and the terrific cafe ‘From the Paddock’. Access is 4wd only. (We’re serious!) Our road has ‘roll overs’, rocks and a couple of tight turns on large gradients so you need a vehicle with 20cm+ clearance. If you are towing a camper trailer, you need a good 4wd engine to get back up the hill confidently. Each campsite is a VERY long way from other sites - usually about 800m. Rocklee has a mix of no-longer used paddocks and about 950 acres of untouched bush. You will arrive through the conservation area, which has beautiful pagodas and endless bushwalks. Rocklee is a good site for star gazing. Hipcampers can choose from plenty of space where they'd like to set up camp. Please be careful as some paddocks are overgrown, fences have come down and there are lots of wombat holes, so drive slowly and be careful. There are no amenities here, campers need to be self contained and leave no trace. This means you need to bring water, use existing fireplaces and take your rubbish, recycling and compost with you. (You need to bring water from home or elsewhere on the way. Please note you cannot fill up free tap water at Capertee - either at the BP, the picnic area or the pub. It just doesn’t rain enough to fill up the tanks. Sorry!)

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4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 25 · Vehicles under 4 m
Fern camp is at the base of Genowlan Mountain. It’s a good site for bushwalking and exploring. The flat site has 4 sections mowed, so it’s good for groups who want a bit of room between each other’s tents. It’s by Genowlan Creek, which usually has a little bit of water in it. (Up to your ankles.) You’re likely to hear koalas here (but we never see them). This site has good shade across the day.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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2 - Genowlan View - Paddock Site

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 25 · Vehicles under 4 m
This spot has great views of Genowlan Point, to watch the sunrise over. It is a paddock site, just next to bush. It has good afternoon shade and a lot of flat grassed area. It just east of our creek bed (which unfortunately only gets water after rain). It is by a falling-apart shearing shed - so please dont enter that. It is just by an old half-built home made from river-bed rock which is interesting to see.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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1 - Point Hatteras - Paddock + Bush

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 25 · Vehicles under 4 m
This site is part of a paddock, but nestled by large trees, bush and a creek bed. To get to it, you cross a sandy creek bed. It has views of Point Hatteras. It is well-protected, It faces north, and you will get a bit of a sleep in in the morning, and afternoon shade. There is a wombat hole near the entrance, so please be careful.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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3 - Genowlan Point View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 25 · Vehicles under 4 m
This is a flat paddock site, next to bush. You can see the point of Mount Genowlan from here. (It’s famous for hosting an extremely endangered pea plant that only grows on the point of the mountain.) This is a good site if you want to go on self-guided bushwalks from here, as there is lots to explore, climb, and find. It is ‘tucked away’ but is also near to a track that is occasionally (Eg once every few days) used between neighbouring properties. This means you may see a car or motorbike, but it’s pretty unlikely. The campsite and track are well separated by an ephemeral creek. A pair of wedgetail eagles regularly drink from, so please don’t wash up in the creek water. We are working to control blackberry by this creek through mulching rather than herbicide, so seasonally you may see blackberry here.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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7 - EOI Only - Party Paddock

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 100 · Vehicles under 4 m
This site as a ‘party paddock’ is available on request (so we can block out other bookings so you have the place to yourself). The price is per person. You can bring a generator, water, music etc. This spot has great views of Genowlan Point, to watch the sunrise over. It's a large open paddock, great for lots of friends. It has good afternoon shade and a lot of flat grassed area. It just east of our creek bed (which unfortunately only gets water after rain). It is by a falling-apart shearing shed - so please dont enter that. It is just by an old half-built home made from river-bed rock which is interesting to see.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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6 - EOI Only - Exclusive Use

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 25 · Vehicles under 4 m
If you would like to ‘book out’ and have exclusive use of Rocklee, for yourself, family, or small group, please use this option. You can camp and go anywhere, and know you’ll have the whole place to yourself. This option suits bird watchers or others who like being out in nature.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Tree with a view

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 4 m
This site crosses two paddocks, couched by a huge gum tree. You’ll have an escarpment-wide view of Genowlan Mountain for sunrise, and afternoon shade with the sun behind you to watch the cliffs change colour at dusk. It’s also home to a huge wombat (so just be careful of burrows if you go for a walk). We’re still taking out blackberry and fencing near this site.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

Reviews

99% Recommend77 Ratings · 59 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
Outstanding campsite with some of the best views I’ve camped near. Definitely 4wd entry but nothing too crazy. Will be staying here again.
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Sam D.
2 reviews
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· June 2026
Tent ·
1 - Point Hatteras - Paddock + Bush
Absolute loved our stay here. So beautiful and had the whole campsite to ourselves. Would come here again!
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Marina Z.
8 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2026
Don’t take your van!
6 m travel trailer · With pets ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
- Beautiful surroundings - very secluded and private This listing should clearly state NO CARAVANS, it is ambiguous at best! We have a 4WD with the necessary clearance, and so does our van - which is an off road 5.4m van. Our rear wheel to the caravan wheel was 6.5m with 500mm Aframe clearance, and we bottomed out on the roll overs and tore the caravan leveling legs off, and our underslung battery box is demolished. We got down the ‘goat track’ called a road, but getting out was hell. We got out, but bottomed out on several of the enormous ‘roll overs’ damaging our van. This would be fun in a 4WD with a tent - but that is all. If you are towing absolutely anything, and someone is coming in the opposite direction, it would be impossible to reverse. It is just too steep. I read the description, and when I clicked on the site, it gave me a ‘caravan option’, this made us assume that we would be ok. Going in, you get to a point where there is no where to turn around, you have no choice but to go downwards, and this is what happened with us. If your really keen and towing, unhook and go for a drive and check the track first, it only about 10 minutes. Once we reached the gate, it was ok. We have taken vans to some hairy spots before, but this was by far the worst. Do yourself a favour, do not tow a van down there. The site at Fern Tree, also had broken glass around the fire place scattered through the glass which also made the site less attractive.
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Lisa H.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· June 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
3 - Genowlan Point View
Unreal, one of the best sites I’ve camped at. 4wd needed for the track in. Very private and great stars on a clear night
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Alex O.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
4 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
2 - Genowlan View - Paddock Site
This is what hipcamping is all about, seclusion in a perfect setting, couldn’t ask for more
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Steve O.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
Spectacular site. Great communications. Fantastic weekend
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Verran D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Camping with Raffy
Tent ·
2 - Genowlan View - Paddock Site
Rocklee is incredibly breathtaking - it is very private and a beautiful place. There is plenty to explore on foot, we loved going for a morning walk around the property. The area is very well kept. You definitely need a 4WD to access the property but the drive is definitely part of the thrill! Huge open paddocks all to yourself, my partner and I loved it and so did out little Jack Russell Raffy.
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Lily T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
Second time visiting. Great private retreat. I brought my 5 x french Bulldogs with me. Felt safe the whole time and the dogs loved it. I kept them off lead most of the time and had no issues at all.
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Chris P.
2 reviews
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· March 2026
Incredible Scenery
Tent ·
2 - Genowlan View - Paddock Site
To be able to stay on such a beautiful privately owned piece of land is a real privilege. The property and camping area offers absolute privacy with cliff and escarpment views all around you. No crowds, just plenty of space, peace and tranquility, with bell birds, kangaroos and wombats for company. The access road in and out is steep, and as advised for capable 4WD only. This is truly one of those gems that you are so happy to have discovered and can't wait to return to.
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Kevin M.
14 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent · With pets ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
Beautiful spot, camp sites secluded and easy to find. Great communication from Emma
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Laura B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tent · With pets ·
2 - Genowlan View - Paddock Site
Great spot very private. Breathtaking views, clean and unspoiled. Great communication and detailed instructions from the host. Drive down is no joke, properly offgrid no reception or facilities. If that’s how like it it’s the best within 3hrs of Sydney. Definitely highly recommended. Thanks Emma!
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Bear S.
21 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Perfect Basecamp
Tent ·
2 - Genowlan View - Paddock Site
Perfectly located near some spectacular hikes and areas to explore. Owners were really informative and happy to answer questions. Camping Area was great and as described with lots of flat areas for those with roof top tents or car setups
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Patrick B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Last Minute Find
Tent · Group trip ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
We had Fern Camp all to ourselves and loved it. We didn’t see a soul the whole time ! You’ll need to be completely self sufficient with water, toilet etc. The road in gets gnarly which is fun if you have a capable 4WD. No phone service there - but we have Starlink which worked easily.
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Glen B.
3 reviews
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· January 2026
Tent · With kids ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
Beautiful space,clean, flat and open.directions were easy to follow,worth the few bucks to be away from the rush .
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Mitch H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
4 m travel trailer · With pets ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
Though the driveway in/out is very rough and only accessible by 4WD and not ideal for campers that are low wheel base once on the property it is lovely. We ended up staying on the big paddock and had it all to ourselves which was great for ball play with our dog. The views here were lovely. Unfortunately the weather was against us and we only stayed the one night instead of the two.
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Peta P.
5 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
Spectacular views, we will be back
4 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Tree with a view
Emma is an amazingly helpful host to contact. The property does not appear to be lived at full time, so you really are on your own out there. The road in is what I wound consider a tough 4WD track, you should go prepared, more so if you have a van over 13ft. The property itself is beautiful if you take the time to look around and admire the view. It has been very dry recently, some may find it slightly too much if unfamiliar with those types of conditions.
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Aaron S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Amazing
Tent · With kids ·
6 - EOI Only - Exclusive Use
Rocklee is amazing. Emma is an amazing communicator and so incredibly helpful. Capertee is a hidden treasure.
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Marcus M.
7 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
4 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
6 - EOI Only - Exclusive Use
Another wonderful stay at Rocklee. Campsite 2 is fantastic. The camp kitchen is so handy and the scenery is beautiful. There is so much to explore at this property and such a great place to camp for a weekend.
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Sarah A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Paradise found
Tent ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
Ferns is a little paradise. Probably my favourite camping spot of all time. Loved the drive in and out, driving up the steep hill and the vista at the top and sharing the clearing with kangaroos. Thanks for the Great directions and ideas from Emma.
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Alex H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
2 - Genowlan View - Paddock Site
Such a peaceful place with amazing view highly recommend.
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Adam N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
3 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
2nd time here. Great space, walking, wildlife. Thank you.
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Iain R.
15 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Ideal place to recharge with nature
Tent ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
My stay at Rocklee was quiet apart from the sounds of nature and open space as far as I could see - it was exactly what I needed for a mini-recharge. I ended up staying at site 2 and found the kitchen shelter very handy. The drive into the property was challenging but manageable if you're careful, have no distractions and remember to breathe. Emma was a fantastic host, very pro-active in providing information and communicating with me to meet my needs. It far exceeded anything I have experienced on Hipcamp.
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Justine F.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Great spot
5 m travel trailer ·
2 - Genowlan View - Paddock Site
Great spot site no 2 looking up to the escarpment. Massive sites. Able to have fires and collect wood on the property. Have to be fully self contained including water. We took our 18.6 ATV van in and there were a few tight spots to negotiate and quite difficult getting back out on the NP road as we bottomed out in places.
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Dashiell S.
13 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
7 - EOI Only - Party Paddock
Absolutely stunning views and awesome campsite. Host shared detailed instructions to ensure to have the best time
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Brian C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
3 - Genowlan Point View
This property is beautiful! The scenery is incredible and Emma is a fantastic host. We had excellent detailed instructions on how to get to our campsite. The campsite itself was lovely and peaceful. The track in is rough but it’s worth it when you arrive. Will definitely be back!
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Sarah A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
3 m travel trailer · With pets ·
3 - Genowlan Point View
Nice and quiet spot at #3. A pity about the weather over the weekend but would love to stay longer and explore a bit more. Fire trail in was a surprise and somewhat steeper than anticipated but no issues heading back up nice and slow.
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Anthony H.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Amazing secluded bush camping!
Tent · With pets ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
Stayed at the Fern Camp, which was fantastically secluded with level ground and a good mix of sun and shade. A great spot to escape the more popular and busy grounds of Coorongooba and its surrounds. Emma gave great directions to their property, and the drive down Airly Gap is almost worth the trip in itself. Once in the valley, you're completely off grid with only the occasional water tank or rusty relic hinting at habitation. Explored an old fire trail out under Genowlan and sat under a clear night sky with a fire, and my German Shepherd had an absolute ball roaming around. Airly has tons of historic sites to visit, from Aboriginal artwork to abandoned coal and diamond mining infrastructure. Don't forget to visit the Capertee pub on your way in or out!!
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Russ M.
7 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
3 - Genowlan Point View
This was fantastic. We stayed at site 3 and it was well established and felt very private. We loved having some hay bails to sit around the fire, and the view up to mount Genowlan was spectacular in the evening and morning. Couldn’t recommend this place enough.
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Zac P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
7 - EOI Only - Party Paddock
Beautiful views, so secluded, a fun 4x4 dirt road to get to camp and so far from civilisation!
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Harry T.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
4 - Fern Camp - Genowlan Base
We had a fantastic and peaceful stay at camp site 4 at Rocklee! The area was flat with well maintained patches of ground to allow for multiple tents/vehicles to be in the area but with good space between them. As other reviews have mentioned, the track into the property is suited for 4wd vehicles with off camber corners and loose stones/rocks to add to the excitement and experience! On our last night it rained heavily and we had no problem pulling a heavy camper trailer up the hill on the wet track (recommend airing down your tyres though!). Overall fantastic time and would recommend this location to anyone who wants to enjoy the tranquillity of the Australian bush. Communication with Emma was easy and any questions answered quickly. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise and look forward to a return visit.
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Andrew S.
1 year on Hipcamp

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Capertee, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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