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Platypus Waterhole

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· Kanimbla, New South Wales
450 acres hosted by Sharon H.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
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Platypus Waterhole is rented out as one site exclusive for the booking. We charge all guests a one-off exclusivity site fee. This applies to all guests whether you book one night or seven nights. You need to add this to your booking. This is an exclusive private camping area on the beautiful Blackheath Creek. The camping area has a fantastic shelter/camp kitchen with internal fireplace, wood fired stove, sink, running water & a preparation area together with a gas BBQ & large dining table with bench seats. There is hot water and an open air shower. A long drop toilet is located nearby. At night the shelter is lit by solar powered lights & the glow of the campfire. The shelter is accessible by 4WD. Dogs are not permitted. Limited firewood is provided.Platypus Waterhole is rented out as one site exclusive for the booking. We charge all guests a one-off exclusivity site fee. This applies to all guests whether you book one night or seven nights. You need to add this to your booking as an extra. This is a two storey camping shelter with a mezzanine sleeping platform overlooking the kitchen/dining/lounge area. There is tank water , a sink, preparation benches, a dining table and chairs, sideboard with cups plates cutlery glasses cooking utensils, wood fired stove with oven, pots pans frypan backing dishes and a gas BBQ.  There is ample space next to the the shelter to pitch about eight family size tents.  We have a long drop toilet, gas hot water, outside shower.  
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75 Ratings · 51 reviews
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Shobin F.recommends
February 19, 2024
Platypus Waterhole
I loved the camping spot. It was a wonderful experience in the open. Will certainly recommend platypus water hole.
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Kiki D.recommends
February 3, 2024
Platypus Waterhole
This was our second stay and we had another lovely time spent under the stars with friends and family.
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Daniel M.recommends
January 7, 2024
Platypus Waterhole
A beautiful spot. Sharon and Ross were delightful hosts and the space was lovely.
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Emma B.recommends
December 26, 2023
Platypus Waterhole
Amazing location quite remote but habitation only over the hill. Lots of birds and a rakali in the creek ( unmistakeable white tipped tail) . Great fire place and facilities .
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Athil S.recommends
December 10, 2023
Platypus Waterhole
Great Spot !
We had a great time , the amenities were great and the host were helpful. The kitchen was well equipped which made cooking and preparing meals simple. The Fridge was also a great thing to have.
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Alasdair B.recommends
December 4, 2023
Platypus Waterhole
A magical place
Platypus watering hole is a magical place. We camped here for my birthday celebration and enjoyed this peaceful spot bustling with nature. While we didn't spot a platypus there were wombats, a water rat and a menagerie of birds. The facilities are excellent. The central hub has had burners, a bbq and cooking utensils. With indoor and outdoor fire pits we were spoilt for choice on where to congregate. The shower was hot and the beers stayed cool in the fridge. A note on the drive down. It is only 4x4 accessible. I've thought about this long and hard and think you would either get stuck or damage a 2wd regular car. It's a farm track, unsurfaced, for 2km down into the valley, crossing drainage ditches and over a stream. While fun in a 4x4 in a saloon I would have bottomed out several times and probably not been able to climb the steep, gravel section after the stream crossing. In short, don't try it. I rented a 4x4 from Turo and recommend the same so you can enjoy this spot. Thanks to hosts Sharon and Ross who were kind, friendly and patient with my hundreds of excited questions.
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Kanimbla, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Sharon H.Joined in November 2016
Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 9 hours
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