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Merriwoola

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· Nulla Vale, Victoria

100 acres hosted by Peter M.

1 lodging site

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Merriwoola is a property of outstanding natural beauty and offers guests a sanctuary from the world surrounded by parkland bush, mysterious boulders resting amongst the trees and numerous native animals including wombats, echidnas, kanagroos, wallabies, possums, koala and the most extraordinary birdlife. The property is defined by an ancient water course that cuts a 1km ravine through the property. During the winter the dry boulder-strewn gorge is transformed with waterfalls and cascades along its length and regardless of the season transports you to another time and place. There is limited solar power (enough for phones and laptops) and low flow water (enough to brush your teeth). Neither is guaranteed to be available. A wood stove heats the hut, boils the kettle and cooks your dinner; firewood is included. An open outdoor bathroom includes a sink, bath and drop toilet. Hot water is available but not promised. The hut is fenced and well-behaved dogs are welcome. This property is suited to resourceful guests who are familiar with lighting fires, swinging an axe and understanding rural courtesies. The abundance of wildlife is used to peace so if you are taking a dog with you then please keep it within eyesight and always under your control. Please also consider that the mobs of kangaroos that roam the property include some large bucks (boomers) that can be confrontational if surprised so please proceed with caution if approaching grazing animals.This property is a true retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life; where the silence is complete, the night sky deep and the stars bright. The property is mostly wooded with outstanding natural features including creeks and waterfalls (dry in summer), stunning views of the surrounding countryside, an extraordinary variety of wildflowers including orchids and huge granite monoliths throughout the property synonymous with Nulla Vale. There is limited solar power (enough for phones and laptops) and low flow water (enough to brush your teeth). Neither is guaranteed to be available.A wood stove heats the hut, boils the kettle and cooks your dinner; firewood is included.An open outdoor bathroom includes a sink, bath and drop toilet. Hot water is available but not promised.The hut is fenced and well-behaved dogs are welcome. The property has outstanding natural features and is home to koalas, wombats, possums, wallabies, kangaroos and countless bird types. There are flowering trees, wildflowers and orchids throughout the year however best from September to November depending on the seasons. This property is suited to resourceful guests who are familiar with lighting fires, swinging an axe and understanding rural courtesies. The abundance of wildlife is used to peace so if you are taking a dog with you then please keep it within eyesight and always under your control. Please also consider that the mobs of kangaroos that roam the property include some large bucks (boomers) that can be confrontational if surprised so please proceed with caution if approaching grazing animals.Delivered (to the main road gate) and takeaway food is available from Lancefield Fish and Chip/Pizza shop.

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7 ratings · 6 reviews

Zara F.recommends

February 4, 2024

Merriwoola Off Grid Hut

Amazing !!!

Very very private, had a lovely time with a big group of people. Lots to explore. Not a lot of privacy within the house but that just added to the adventure. Would 100% come back

Penelope D.recommends

January 23, 2024

Merriwoola Off Grid Hut

My son and I enjoyed staying on Peter’s land so much. It’s absolutely beautiful, and very peaceful. We loved making the walk down to the little stream to cool off, and the hut was perfectly basic but had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was great that we could bring our little dog. A precious break from our busy lives.

Simon W.recommends

September 19, 2023

Merriwoola Off Grid Hut

rustic weekender hut

This is a great little hut north of Lancefield. The creek to the west of the hut is excellent for kids to splash and explore in and there is plenty of land for them to run about in, collect kindling and bird spot.

Suzanne L.recommends

April 16, 2023

Merriwoola Off Grid Hut

Good camping spot, we got a lot of rain but the site is well positioned, the rain just ran off, no flooding, dried out very quickly. Nice hut, kept us dry and warm. Beware the outdoor toilet has no roof!

Meredith H.recommends

March 13, 2023

Merriwoola Off Grid Hut

The camp-site was well set out. There was lots of space for three families. The cabin was well stocked with crockery/cutlery/blankets/ cereals & condiments. The views were amazing. The site manager was meticulous in his explanation of how things worked and the cabin was clean.

Neda M.recommends

February 7, 2023

Merriwoola Off Grid Hut

Merriwoola was an absolute delight

This property honestly exceeded our expectations in practically every way! Only an hour's drive from Melbourne and we felt like we were completely isolated in the middle of beautiful Australian bushland. And the place was much more kitted out and comfortable than we expected. Kitchen with heaps of appliances, cutlery/crockery, and utensils, there was a little gas camp stove for heating up water in the mornings for coffee, a massive esky, a dining table, decent beds with mosquito nets and extra blankets, and a fun and functional outdoor bathroom with hot water. Cooking with the gas bbq outside was a breeze. Our dog had the time of his life, chasing butterflies and lizards. There was a helpful fence forming a large perimeter around the hut which helped to keep our dog in and wildlife out, though the fence is not totally dog proof so we were careful to keep him supervised or secured in some way, especially at night, to avoid him dashing off after some kangaroo or other wildlife. We spotted an echidna which was super cute. We drove down the road to the servo to get ice and supplies a couple of times during our stay which was really easy. And we had a really fun time exploring the massive property beyond the hut perimeter, checking out the rocky gorge and clambering about, though do be warned that it's pretty rough and steep. We will almost certainly be back.

Location

Nulla Vale, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Wurundjeri First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Peter M.Joined in May 2022

Response rate: 60%Response time: Within 14 hours

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