1 / 28

The Hylands Wilderness Retreat

Hosted by Peter · Bellingen, New South Wales
20 sites · RV, Tent · 830 acres
79%
·
6 reviews
Avatar
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Off-lead friendly
Pets can be off-lead at some pitches.
We introduce you to ‘The Hylands’ 830 acres of undisturbed tranquility. A special beautiful wilderness, surrounded by ancient trees, an abundance of bird life, with a long, main completely private and secluded river and multiple creeks with deep swimming holes, waterfalls. and rapids to explore. Will completely wipe the tears of stress from your eyes and instil a deep sense of overwhelming peace. Get completely immersed in the magic of the Australian bush with endless ancient gullies to explore, steep hills and high country fauna and flora, undiscovered hiking trails, mountain biking tracks, and long rides if you have your own horses. If you’re into the setting yourself challenges of any kind this place is yours! If your not then this also is your perfect getaway…from kayaking challenges the full length of the rivers or casual boating floating around large swimming holes with a fishing rod in hand admiring the variety of terrain we can offer here The Hylands is for you.
from
AU$53
/ night
20 sites

Select a site

Filter by

Vehicle/tent sites

2 sites
  • Picture of the site
  • Picture of the site
Instant book

'Dreamy Glade'

70%
(5)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 4 m
Dreamy Glade is a series of large level open planned campsites easy to find and buried in the middle of the wild undisturbed silence of the Australian bush atop the ranges and amongst the ancient trees. Step back in time, experience the bush as it was before any influence and discover gullies of ancient significance. Dropping down to three different waterways open for exploration and free to wander.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$53
/ night
for NaN guests
  • Picture of the site
  • Picture of the site
Instant book

Bluegum dreaming

100%
(2)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 12 · Vehicles under 4 m
Drive through and select your own site amongst the tall stands of blue gums. A quiet peaceful grove, a great place to base yourself, lounge in front of the fire while you gaze up at tops of the tall trees silhouetted against a sky so large and full of stars you’ll be searching for the next constellation while planning what, where and how you are going to launch your Hyland adventures… Hear the calls of the owls at night the magpies and kookaburras distant celebration at dusk and the bubbling of the creek through the still of the night..
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$53
/ night
for NaN guests
from
AU$53
/ night
20 sites

Reviews

79% Recommend7 Ratings · 6 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Real bush camping
3 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
'Dreamy Glade'
Peter's place is amazing...10/10. Beautiful location, very private, peaceful and secluded bush camping. It's a fair drive through the bush from the road along a 4wd track..taking you to your private campsite. There's a steep 4wd track down to the creek - a great spot for swimming. We will definitely be back!
S
Steve S.
4 reviews
Not recommend
· January 2024
EXPERIENCED AND KITTED 4WD ONLY
Tent · Group trip ·
'Dreamy Glade'
After seeing the listing and the photos and believing it would be a good campsite for myself and a group of friends to go with an 8ft by 5ft trailer. There were a few things that got me during the experience, the actual location provided is not the entrance or even the start of the trail to get to the site. The trail is beside another property for which I recieved directions through screenshots of another conversation from Peter (the owner). Once at the trail head to the entrance of Peters property his instructions had us following a very steep declined hill on very muddy and wet wheel tracks down to a creek and than following up the again very steep adjacent hill before even arriving at his gate. My friends and I had only made it 100~m from the road before encountering the steep muddy tracks which Peter had told me “4 other campers had been through”, when my vehicle with trailer began to slide of the track towards the steep drop I message Peter for some advice and assistance through the track in which I got a reply of “chock the wheels and put it in low” and “you got stuck, you get out”. My friends and I spent 4hrs on the side of the hill using logs and trees to stop our cars from sliding down the track with the help of Tom the owner of the property the track runs past before we recieved a message from Peter saying “I am 45 minutes away”. Overall an experience I would rather have not had and I would not suggest booking. The owner is not friendly, helpful or kind.
X
Xander M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· December 2023
Tent ·
'Dreamy Glade'
Very beautiful property and host was fabulous and friendly. But of a task to get in and out of property and into the creek but highly recommend ad very peaceful.
Avatar
Katherine G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
I will be back
Tent ·
'Dreamy Glade'
Was fantastic right in the heart of the Aussie bush. Outskirts of Guy Fawkes National park. Really peaceful, and its not too far from Ebor. Peter is a great host.
Avatar
Sam M.
7 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Bluegum dreaming
Peter is an absolute legend, he went over and above to make sure we got to our site okay, and checked that we were okay after a storm the next day. We had a 2WD (definitely a 4WD only site) and the road was pretty slippery after the storm, so we setup at the first site that we reached on the property. It was magical, the land is so beautiful. So serene and sheltered, we were visited by black cockatoos and owls. Very remote, we couldn’t hear any of the other campers. A few leeches to watch out for, but that’s just the nature of this area. I can’t wait to come back in a 4by and experience the ridge and rivers. Thanks heaps Peter!
N
Natasha J.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Blue gum holiday
'Dreamy Glade'
If you are seeking solitude deep in the bush then this place is for you. We spent a lovely Easter watching bird life Twitter amongst the blue gums and living life slowly. The creek was steep to get to but not far and worth it with a small water fall! Pete is a friendly guy, we liked him instantly.
Avatar
Ned B.
2 reviews

Location

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

Hosted by Peter H.

Joined in January 2023

Things to do nearby

    Similar campgrounds nearby

      Campers also viewed...

        Popular searches in New South Wales

        Caravan parks & camping
        Dog-friendly camping
        Caravan parks & camping with full hookups
        River, stream, or creek camping
        Waterside camping
        Farm camping
        Waterfall camping
        Camping with campfires
        1. Australia
        2. New South Wales
        3. Bellingen

        About us

        Gift cardsGeneral storeJournalCareersPressHipcamper FAQ

        Hosting

        Becoming a HostIs my land a fit?Professional campgroundsInsuranceStandardsHosting FAQ

        Everywhere You Want To Camp™

        Hipcamp is the #1 camping app to find and book campsites. Explore our collection of over 500,000 well-equipped caravan resorts, holiday parks, and private sites you won't find anywhere else. Browse our comprehensive maps, filter by your camping style, read millions of real reviews. Hipcamp is the simplest way to find yourself outside under the stars. Camp Your Way®

        Get Hipcamp, the #1 camping app.

        Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicySitemapLLMS
        © 2025 Hipcamp, Inc. All rights reserved.
        Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.