Sara B.recommendsJanuary 12, 2024
Black Mountain 4WD- Drongo Dell
Best camp ever
Can’t recommend this place enough, 3rd visit in 6 months, camp sites are amazing with fresh rainwater and firewood supplied to your camp, table and tap on each site and the amenities block is great, awesome shower and the composting toilets are second to none, clean and odour free.
Thanks to the hosts for sharing your beautiful property.
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
We think this would be a great place to camp in winter, They have spent a lot of time on the very good facilities, and even left a handbook with the local walks and things to do for you to read in the shower block. They also leave Kayaks for you to use in the river.
We did find it very hard to relax though with the deafening noise from the cicadas from dawn to dusk which only became bearable when it rained. There is obviously nothing the hosts can do to control this though! Maybe bring earplugs (like we did) if you are camping in summer.
Angela S.recommendsDecember 30, 2023
Black Mountain 4WD- Drongo Dell
Summer camping by the river
We loved camping at Merryl's and Alastair's land. The camp site is very close to the Nymboida river. The amenities (hot shower and composting toilets) are very good, with a water tap, fire pit, firewood, bench and table at each site. There are also kayaks, tubes and life jackets for the guests to use on the river. We would definitely come back in the cooler months, when the cicadas are quiet. During summer months the cicadas can be loud (but thanks to Merryl's warning, we came prepared with ear plugs). Also bring insect repellent as the March flies can be quite annoying. Despite all these, we enjoyed our stay and spent a lot of time cooling in the river. Thanks Merryl and Alastair for your hospitality. Till we meet again. Angela and Robert
Moray F.recommendsDecember 27, 2023
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
Great Riverside Camping
We loved staying at Black Mountain and the Platypus site was private and had a great view of the river. The toilets and shower were clear and the hot water was great. We didn't get a chance to paddle on the river but there are sit-ins available. Access to the lower camp sites is 4wd only but there is an upper site for camper vans etc. Merryl and Alastair were great hosts... we highly recommend Black Mountain and will be back!
Sara B.recommendsOctober 3, 2023
Black Mountain 4WD- Drongo Dell
The real Nymboida
I loved my time camping on Nymboida’s black mountain, Merryl & Alastair,s land is a beautiful example of what the area has to offer, with one of the loveliest parts of the river to explore surrounded by some enchanting mountains trails.
Their hospitality was second to none, I can’t wait to bring my family back for another stay.
Karina S.recommendsSeptember 29, 2023
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
River Camping.
What an amazing piece of paradise, Merryl and Alistair love their land and it shows. The sites were large and all had a magical view of the Nymbodia River. Amenities were great with composting toilets and a hot shower. We went canoeing and swimming most days and the conservation status on the property made for wild bush walks with lots of animal life. The very steep drive to the sites was a little hairy for an inexperienced 4WDer like myself but once set up, you don't want to leave. We can't wait to get back there.