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    Amaroo Mountain Refuge

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    21 reviews
     · Grevillia, New South Wales · 1000 acres
    Hosted by Ashoolka O.
    4 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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    Amaroo also known to some long time visitors as Snake Valley, is situated on a massive property and backs onto the Toonumbar National park. The property sits at the top of a 2.7km dirt road to the top of a small mountain with incredible views of Mount Lindsay and Mount Barney. The owner (my dad) has spent over 30 years bringing the land back from blade glass to the early stages of rainforest through native seed propagation and bush regeneration. After decades of keeping the land free from domestic and commercial animals, the native wildlife has had come back in abundance and is thriving. Depending on the time of year you could see any number of wallabies, goannas, and echidnas, to countless varieties of birds and butterflies, small marsupials, koalas, micro bats, snakes, and even a few lone dingoes have been spotted from a distance during duck breeding season. Therefore we don’t allow dogs or cats to be brought onto the property. Pitch your tent, or pull up your situation either on level gravel or in a grassy zone however close or far from the communal zone as you wish. The communal zone is made up of a shack with a kitchen sink and a BBQ (BYO BBQ gas or you will need to request as an extra), there is tank water and lights all running off solar, a big long bench table and stools for preparing food, underneath the pagola of this open shack is an indoor fireplace. 50m from the shack connected by gravel paths and garden beds is the hot gas shower and composting toilet, each in their own enclosed dwellings with lights. From the shack and where you camp you will have the best views of the mountains. You will be 100m-ish from the top main dam where you can swim (we just ask that you don’t remove the fish, yabbies or turtles from their homes). The level below the shack is the main house where the property owner lives, and the level below that is the motocross tracks. There are walking and bike paths down to the motocross tracks that avoid going past the main house, if you are riding or just want to go for a walk. PLS NOTE you may be around other people during your stay at Amaroo. There is a small community of motorcross riders that access the private tracks and sometimes camp. If you wish to have the campsite to yourself please msg us before booking to make sure it will be exclusive. Most of the time this property is peaceful and filled with noises of birds and tree breeze, but there are occasions where the tracks will be in use. Motorbikes can get noisy!Amaroo also known to some long time visitors as Snake Valley, is situated on a massive property and backs onto the Toonumbar National park. The property sits at the top of a 2.3km dirt road to the top of a small mountain with incredible views of Mount Lindsay and Mount Barney. The owner (my dad) has spent over 30 years bringing the land back from blade glass to the early stages of rainforest, through native seed propagation and bush regeneration. After decades of keeping the land free from domestic and commercial animals, the native wildlife has had come back in abundance and is thriving. Depending on the time of year you could see any number of wallabies, goannas, and echidnas, to countless varieties of birds and butterflies, small marsupials, koalas, micro bats, snakes, and even a few lone dingoes have been spotted from a distance during duck breeding season. Therefore we don’t allow dogs or cats to be brought onto the property. Pitch your tent, or pull up your situation either on level gravel or in a grassy zone however close or far from the communal zone as you wish. The communal zone is made up of a shack with a kitchen sink and a BBQ (BYO BBQ gas or you will need to request as an extra), there is tank water and lights all running off solar, a big long bench table and stools for preparing food, underneath the pagola of this open shack is an indoor fireplace. 50m from the shack connected by gravel paths and garden beds is the hot gas shower and composting toilet, each in their own enclosed dwellings with lights. From the shack and where you camp you will have the best views of the mountains. You will be 100m-ish from the top main dam where you can swim (we just ask that you don’t remove the fish, yabbies or turtles from their homes). The level below the shack is the main house where the property owner lives, and the level below that is the motocross tracks. There are walking and bike paths down to the motocross tracks that avoid going past the main house, if you are riding or just want to go for a walk. PLS NOTE you may be around other people during your stay at Amaroo. There is a small community of motorcross riders that access the private tracks and sometimes camp. If you wish to have the campsite to yourself please msg us before booking to make sure it will be exclusive. Most of the time this property is peaceful and filled with noises of birds and tree breeze, but there are occasions where the tracks will be in use. Motorbikes can get noisy!
    Vehicle details
    Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, and Cars allowed
    Rooftop Tent
    Vehicles under 3 meters allowed
    Pull-in site
    Surface type: Grass or field
    Also grass spots available but motor home would need to be levelled
    Surface levelness: Requires leveling
    Also grass spots available but motor home would need to be levelled
    No Fifth wheels, Class A RVs, and Class B RVs
    Rooftop Tent
    Doesn't accommodate slideouts
    Generators allowed
    BYO generator and petrol.
    No electrical hookup
    The shack runs off a small solar system you will need to be mindful of power usage. You can also BYO a generator and fuel if you are wanting to run a lot a power out of the system and the generator can be used to top the batteries up.
    No water hookup
    We run off rainwater from water tanks therefore we can’t have you drain the tanks, the water is only for use at the shack and with its amenities.
    No sewage hookup
    Composting Toilet
    No TV hookup
    TV in the main outdoor communal area however you will need to bring a generator or arrange to borrow once from us in advance if you want to make good use of it.
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
    10 guests max per site
    Campfires allowed
    BYO Firewood or available to buy off us pls just let us know in advance. There is normally a stack of wood collected from around the property for a bonfire, if you use this wood pls leave a donation for what you used.
    Toilet available
    Composting toilet
    No pets
    Sorry no dogs or other pets, this property has been free of domestic and commercial animals for over 30 years to preserve the wildlife.
    Potable water available
    Rain water tank water
    Showers available
    Hot water
    Cooking equipment present
    Bbq, communal, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station. Must BYO Gas or pay for use of BBQ gas with a cash donation to a donation tin.
    Picnic table present
    Long table with stools in the shack, seen in photos.
    Pack it out
    You must take all of your rubbish with you
    No wifi
    3G and 4G depending on your provider
    Laundry absent
    Hot Tub absent
    No playground
    Kids must be supervised at all times especially around the dams and MX tracks

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 1:00 PM
    Check out: Before 11:00 AM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Flexible
    Minimum nights: 2 nights
    Accepts bookings: 3 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 1 vehicle
    2WD accessible
    Council maintained gravel road from the main road. 2.3km of this road before you reach the grid of the property. Then it’s a 200-300m dirt gravel road to the camp shack. 2WD will have no issues getting up the road and to the shack, 4WD is recommended for the track that takes you down to the MX tracks.
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    ExtrasAvailable at checkout
    Dozen eggsgood
    AU$10.00
    Please let us know on booking and we can have fresh local organic eggs available to you.
    Firewood bundlegood
    AU$15.00
    We can provide you with enough wood to burn a bonfire each night for $15 per person, per night. So 2 people for 2 nights would be $60. Timber is good hard wood off the property and logs for a bigger fire can be provided.
    98%
    25 Ratings · 21 reviews
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    Di W.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    Tent
    Enjoyed camping here. It was my first camping experience. The facilities (shed, shower and toilet) definitely helped ease me into it. The view here is amazing and waking up to the beautiful mountain view is surreal! Highly recommended!
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    John D.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    9 ft pop-up camper
    Amazing stay Ash and her father were very accommodating loved it
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    Nasim M.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · September 2024
    Camping in the beautiful nature
    Tent
    The area's natural beauty is breathtaking, making it a perfect escape into nature. The showers were well-maintained, which made our stay much more comfortable. Ash was incredibly welcoming and helpful, providing us with wood for our fire and checking on us from time to time. The campsites offered plenty of space and privacy, allowing us to enjoy our time without feeling crowded. The campground had excellent safety protocols in place, giving us peace of mind during our stay. We loved seeing local wildlife; it added excitement to our camping experience.
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    Amir S.
    8 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · September 2024
    Tent
    Nice view, welcome host, all you need to chill and relax.
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    Ben P.
    8 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Tent · Group trip
    Great place to stay with the guys for a weekend away. Ash and her dad were super chill and friendly and keen on going back later.
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    Luke T.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    Camping with dirt bikes
    Tent · With kids
    We stayed at Amaroo on our way through to visit family in Queensland, the place is beautiful surrounded by an abundance of bird life. The shack has everything you could need plus more, hot shower is definitely a bonus! MX track was a little wet but the kids still had a blast, worth a visit if you’re planning on heading north or south.
    Location
    Grevillia, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bundjalung First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Ashoolka O.

    Joined in December 2022
    Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 8 hours
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