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The Hermitage

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· Jerrong, New South Wales

100 acres hosted by Brett C.

1 tent site

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All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

The Hermitage is an untouched heavily-wooded property, nestled on the banks of the Abercrombie River. The campsites are shared with kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, deer, and of course turtles and fish in the river. Fish or swim in the river, ride your bikes, or set up camp and then head off on an adventure walk including the Blue Mountains National Park to the south of the river. The Abercrombie River is known for gold and gemstones, so if you're into panning, there's some good spots along the river. There are plenty of opportunities for 4WDing and bushwalking in the local area. Fires are allowed (fire restrictions permitting) within the designated areas. Wood can be collected from fallen wood around the property, or bring your own if you prefer. Pets are welcome for a one-off fee per animal. We are in the early stages of our Hipcamp journey and there are plans to make for a much more enjoyable experience. All monies will be re-invested into facilities. There is no mobile reception at this location. There are no toilets at this location (yet). You can follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehermitageatjerrong You can view a map of the property which shows different camping locations for your group. Once you make a booking you will be the only Hipcamp group to access the property and as such can camp in one of three locations, regardless of the site you book. Copy and paste this link into the browser of your choice: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1LsBp0Ps23NR6OTHR8t_0Isv2DAz05tQ&usp=sharingRiver Bend is aptly named, but is located on the third river bend on the property. It is a wide-open space with direct access to the river. The access to this site is steep, but easily navigable for a 4WD. Until such time that we can improve the road in, it's safest to limit campers to 4WD only. There will be a plan to grade the road and the suitability of access will be re-assessed then. This is a brand-new listing, and it is short on infrastructure. In the sense, that there is none. As time goes by, a toilet will be added as well as other camp necessities. Your feedback will go along way to helping us make this space more enjoyable but ensuring we keep the "escape" feel to it. There are two dedicated fire pit locations, and we ask that you never leave a fire unattended, as well as comply with local fire bans. The statutory Bush Fire Danger Period for Rural Fire Districts runs from 1 October to 31 March, however these dates may vary due to local conditions. Before lighting the fire ensure that: * it can be contained and controlled within the specified area * it does not contain toxic materials, such as rubber tyres, plastics, paint, etc; and * it must not cause an air pollution problem by producing excessive amounts of smoke. You must also check: * whether a No Burn day has been declared * whether a Total Fire Ban is in force * the expected weather conditions. There is low Telstra signal near the front gate at the road entrance, but no mobile reception at the river itself. Please keep this in mind in the event of emergency.

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9 Ratings · 6 reviews

Cameron M.recommends

May 27, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Secluded and relaxing

This spot is secluded and relaxing. Once we left Oberon we did not see anyone until we returned to Oberon a few days later. A 4WD is a must.

Jimmy Q.recommends

May 25, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Lucky to have the river band sites by my own. Very peaceful place, beautiful river band environment. one of the best i have been so far 5/5 recommended. Would require 4wd to access.

Elliot S.recommends

May 12, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Private and cosy

Extremely private magic spot. Went with a few families and had a great time. It's a shame we got average weather as the flowing cleae river looked inviting. But a tad cold for the kids.

Jeanine S.recommends

April 29, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Stunning river

Loved the serenity and solitude of camping in the remote bushland by the river. As a solo female camper it was wonderful to feel safe and not be surrounded by other campers and also have the company of my dogs. Come prepared for the cold if camping in winter and be fully self contained and definitely need a 4wd to access the site down the steep track. Plenty of wood to collect to keep warm by the fire. Large flat area to choose to set up camp. The host, Brett was very helpful when I arrived late, just on dark and luckily was able to get enough mobile reception at front gate to contact. I really enjoyed exploring the area and loved the historic village of Taralga. My only regret was only being able to stay 1 night and would definitely like to book a longer stay to really enjoy the beautiful Abercrombie River, bushwalks and magnificent views and seclusion in nature. Highly recommend.

Lauren S.recommends

April 2, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Quiet, private and peaceful!

We really enjoyed this stay! The ultimate getaway if you are looking for a quiet and private camp in a bush location with river access. Location is accessible by 4X4 only- track down a little steep and rocky but easy- but the location and privacy is priceless! The area is mostly wooded and untouched- so lots of fallen wood around. Seclusion is 10/10, no visible neighbours or campers at all- but also no phone reception so bear that in mind although a tiny bit of signal up at main gate (would need to drive back to by car) . The cleared space itself is enough for 3 or 4 families who are happy to camp side by side in close proximity or less people if you prefer to spread out. River access isn’t totally straightforward and you need to climb through some bush and down bank but I can see with a few more people visiting a track access would quickly be created. There is an old unused caravan on site but it’s not where we were camping so didn’t take up room. My kids swam in the river and had a great time. Make sure to BYO toilet-and be fully self sufficient as local town is Taralga with a small general store, 45mins away. It’s an ideal location to do a day trip to Wombeyan Caves- easy and direct 25/30min drive and the new road into the caves has just been recreated. Overall we would def be coming back here- this venue hasn’t been open very long for Hicamp so it literally is as untouched as can be and such a privilege to be able to stay somewhere so private and beautiful.

Glenn S.recommends

April 2, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

We spent a lovely Easter weekend camping at the Hermitage - Jerrong. Our campsite was by the river and we were surrounded by nature at its best. The hermitage is easy to get to and Brett (the host) was super helpful. We’ll be back! ⛺️🌱💚🌳

Location

Jerrong, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gandangara /Gundungurra First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Brett C.

Joined in December 2022

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