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Nymboida, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Merryl W.Joined in May 2017
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40 ratings · 25 reviews
Sharon M.recommends
January 15, 2023
Black Mountain 4WD- Drongo Dell
Black Mountain camping is great for an off-grid nature experience with the luxury of sparkling amenities. We loved that the Drongo Dell site was so close to the river with easy access to toilet. The walking trails through rain forest are a highlight, as is the abundance of wildlife. Merryl and Alistair are welcoming and very helpful. They take great care of the flora & fauna, and us humans too.
Ruth E.recommends
January 6, 2023
Black Mountain 4WD- Drongo Dell
River camping
Lovely hosts and fantastic river camping. The hosts really look after you here and the river is so beautiful for canoeing and swimming. Can’t wait to return.
Emma G.recommends
December 29, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest
Beautiful View
What a relaxing few nights away, stunning views and a lovely and accommodating host. 1.5 hours from the beautiful waterfalls at Dorrigo (who has the best bakery)
Michelle S.recommends
December 26, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
Amazing
Wonderful Host - amazing position over looking river - peaceful and very relaxing spot
Cabin is well equiped with a very comfortable bed -amazing place .
Worth a look for sure
Need at least 2 nights maybe more to enjoy it completely.
Dale N.recommends
December 25, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
What absolutely amazing place to stay.
It was so peaceful everything was so well presented and maintained.
You must like isolation as there is no phone service.
Merryl the host was wonderful so helpful from when we made our booking and even allowed us to check in early.
I would recommend the ant shack to anyone who loves getting away from civilisation.
Everything was supplied except food, clean tidy.
Natalie G.recommends
November 7, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
The setting was just beautiful and the Ant Shack had everything we needed and more to make it a relaxing and comfortable weekend away. Will definitely go again.
Wayne G.recommends
February 6, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
Great Comunications and easy to deal with
Alan R.recommends
January 22, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest
Super friendly hosts, great location and access to Nymboida Rover, fantastic camping spots.
Rebecca T.recommends
January 17, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
Switch off in the bush
The Ant Shack was a fantastic experience. It is a very well equipped 2 room shack, and a good set-up for a couple or a family to stay with everything you need including linen and towels. It is nestled in the bush on a beautiful and remote property with the Nymboida River flowing past just down the hill. Toilets and a hot shower are just up the hill. Merryl and Alistair are excellent hosts and we enjoyed chatting with them about their property and all the work they have done on it. Floating in the river on tubes at dusk was just perfect.
Jarin P.recommends
January 11, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
Slice of untouched nature
The ant shack was stunning. It overlooks beautiful country and the River. We were met by merryl who guided us to the cabin. They have thought of everything from newspapers and firewwod for the campfire, solar energy to run a fridge and fan, and even an array of camplights, mosquito coils and repellent. All the utensils are available you literally just turn up and relax. Merryls commitment to conservation and ensuring the environment is preserved is a much appreciated value and our time spent at the cabin reflected her hard work.
Colin S.recommends
January 7, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
Very relaxing spot, everything you could need whilst being away from anything. Beautiful part of the world, we’ll return.
Harriette T.recommends
January 2, 2022
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
River view camping
We loved our time at Merryl and Alastair’s place. River views and level ground as well as great amenities. Lots of beautiful spots to explore close by too.
Merryn J.recommends
December 4, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
Remoteness at its Best
If you are looking for a place that is remote this is the place for you.
We so enjoyed staying in The Ant 🐜 Shack.
The bed was so comfortable and it had everything we needed.
Waking up to nature at its best with the Nymboida river not that far from you and the singing of the birds in the morning. In the evenings enjoying the open fire place and looking up at the stars ✨ it truly is a place to unwind.
We took our kayak up stream and enjoyed some challenging but fun times on the Nymboida River.
Merryl really has a special place - please be mindful that you are out in nature and there is native wildlife that you need to respect as we are the visitors.
We hope to go again - 💕
Nicola D.recommends
October 6, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
Perfect escape
Staying here was just what we needed: beautiful nature, comfortable bed, campfires and a hot bush shower! Merryl was very accomodating and welcoming. A delight to visit and hard to leave.
Jane D.recommends
July 4, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
Wonderful spot with excellent views and access to the river. Would definitely return.
Alexander J.recommends
June 20, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD- Drongo Dell
WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! <3
From driving through the trees and up to trail, to reaching different mountains, to being greeted at the front gate and escorted to my campsite by lovely property owners. It was one of my favourite camping trips ever.
Surrounded by The River which goes upstream all night, it’s the most peaceful sound to sleep to.
Such a remote place to do your thinking, carving wood out of a variety of timber, reading a book and doing some cooking, something you can enjoy with the family and kids, friends or even just on your own.
Amenities were great, beautiful shower room and compost toilet was very clean.
I would 100% stay here again.
Don’t second think coming here! Just do it!
Chris C.recommends
June 14, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest
Great place to unwind for a weekend
Great place to stay, was far better than expected. Toilet and shower were clean and well maintained considering the off grid location. Camp site was flat with some grass, ground was extremely hard and difficulty to put in pegs but otherwise amazing.
Clarissa H.recommends
April 6, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest
Incredible stay
We had such an amazing time at Black Mountain, views were just beautiful and the campsite was great. Merryl is absolutely lovely, we had an issue with some stolen gear prior to our trip and she went above and beyond to help us out and make our stay as comfortable as possible. We will 100% be back in the future!
Casey J.recommends
March 10, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD - Myrtle Terrace
Wow. How special.
What a special hide-away this is!
Thank you to Merryl and Alastair for their gracious and warm hospitality, which knows no bounds. They took very special consideration of us; we who decided to come and camp during the most atrocious weather.
This is an extra-special gem of a camping spot, made even more amazing through the unwavering conservation efforts of these two, very big-hearted people. What they have created and continued to take care of, is something very unique and beautiful.
Extra mentions to Alastair's nifty and creative little additions around the property, and to their care and cultivation of wonderful hiking trails.
We cannot wait to visit you again. X
Merinda R.recommends
February 28, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD- Drongo Dell
Great spot and well kept ammenities.
Rachel C.recommends
February 13, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
This camp is absolutely stunning and serene. Merryl and Al are so accommodating, the toilets and showers are spotless and you just can’t beat the view of the river! We will be back!
Terry C.recommends
January 20, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
Pristine location with great hosts
Wonderful location with wonderful hosts. Merryl & Alastair couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful during our visit. We had a problem with a slow leaking valve on one of our tyres when we got there and Alastair got stuck straight in to changing the tyre in the mud as I had some difficulty getting the jack in place with my bad knees. Merryl kept us hydrated with refreshments throughout. The weather wasn’t kind while we were there and our hosts went above & beyond the call of duty in making us as comfortable as possible. The location & property itself is stunning & great amenities as well. Throughly recommended for the 4X4 enthusiast looking for something out of the ordinary.
Max A.recommends
January 3, 2021
Black Mountain 4WD - Platypus Leap
Big campsites, beautiful river.
Great facilities, amenities very clean and comfortable. River and property are beautiful. Thank you Merryl and Alistair for having us!
Steve O.recommends
December 22, 2020
Black Mountain 4WD - The Ant Shack
Wonderful experience staying at the magical Ant Shack on the equally magical Nymboida river.
Getting there is half the fun, its a navigation exercise through fire tracks and densely populated forests. Take it slow and trust your instruments, it's worth the journey when you find it.
Warm welcome on arrival, made to feel right at home from the minute we arrived.
The access road down to the campground is a bit of a challenge for our car, so Merryl and Alistair went out of their way to solve that issue for us. Most appreciated.
Down to the campground - magic and enthralling. Everything needed for a safe and comfortable stay has been well thought out and well executed.
The shower facilities are first class, with super strong water pressure due to the excellent layout. Well defined campfire area with ample firewood. Multilple fresh water taps spread around the various sites too.
The shack itself is well made and beautiful. Could easily stay there for months :) The kitchen is fully stocked, as is the camp cooking supply box outside the hut. Beds are big and comfortable, and with the doors and windows open, it's like sleeping in luxury amongst the trees.
And then there is the breathtaking river ... see photos. There is a kayak under the hut that you are free to use if you want to go for a paddle up the river too.
In addition, there are several level camping sites artfully placed around the area. You could easily accommodate larger groups of tents with good levels of privacy, access to facilities, and fire safety.
Loved it, will be back as often as we can.
Mathew S.recommends
January 19, 2019
Black Mountain 4WD - Eagle's Nest
Black Mountain is a fantastic place to stay. The river is terrific to swim in and the amenities are second to none. Alistair was a wonderful host - nothing was too much trouble. He towed our trailer to the campsite, charged our battery and made us feel exceptionally welcome. A great place to stay
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