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    'Elouera Vale' Farm

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    352 reviews
     · Mittagong, New South Wales
    140 acres hosted by Wayne D.
    2 lodging sites · 11 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
    Best in New South Wales: Finalist
    Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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    Elouera Vale is a working farm located just outside Mittagong NSW. We breed and train camels for sale, especially into the Southern Highlands. Camels are excellent for weed control and co-grazing with cattle. 'Elouera Vale' also breeds Belted Galloway cattle, Dorper and Wiltipol sheep and donkeys. Our property covers over 140 acres, 80 acres cleared and pasture improved and the rest consisting of forest. The Chain O Ponds creek runs through the property and makes for a lovely walk. You will probably get to see kangaroo, wallaby, wombats, echidnas, koalas and lots of bird life. The lush green hills abound with walking and cycling trails. You can head to the spectacular Nattai Gorge via the Box Vale Mine walking track, an easy 4.4km circular walk that follows an old railway line through a tunnel to breath-taking views. Enjoy a picnic in the magnificent Lake Alexandra Reserve or hike up extinct volcanic peak Mount Gibraltar. The closest shops are approximately a 15 minute drive to the Mittagong Town Centre where you will find all the shops, cafes and restaurants for your needs. It is well worth a visit to ‘The Shaggy Cow’ cafe, one of our favourite foodie spots (don’t forget to mention Elouera Vale). While you're here please try the Cool Climate wines. The region’s rich soil and high altitude are ideal for cool-climate wine growing. Visit cellar doors in the hills and valleys around Mittagong, including Centennial Vineyards. Enjoy a pleasant wine tasting experience at Centennial (don’t forget to mention us). The Camel Cottage offers a luxe off-the-grid escape for couples just one hour from Sydney but feels like "miles from anywhere". The Gums Cottage is a fully contained, off-grid modern getaway, surrounded by the magnificent white gum trees that are its namesake. The serene setting and stylish interior of The Gums provides all the essentials for a picturesque and peaceful country escape. The White Gum Forest Retreat offers campsites nestled in a white gum forest, not far from a beautiful trickling creek. There is access to toilets and a small dam near campsites for water supply for showers where required. For a truly memorable experience we recommend hiring our function space, White Gum Forest Functions, which is available for day visitors as well as guests staying overnight in our cabins and campsites. Why not book your next special family group gathering, milestone birthday or wedding here! The function space can cater for up to 50 guests, please contact us with your time and date requirements before booking. Feel spoilt in the midst of beautiful waratahs, grevilleas and ferns, watching camels grazing in the adjacent paddock. It's like being on a safari! There is 5G mobile telephone reception at the farm so you can reconnect with the world if need be. No pets please.
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    99% Recommend443 Ratings · 352 reviews
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    Simon B.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Tent · With kids ·
    White Gum Forest Retreat
    Beautiful natural campground in a forest backing onto the water catchment forest. Will be back!
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    Brian A.
    1 month on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    Great host and a secluded campsite
    Tent · With kids ·
    White Gum Forest Retreat
    The campsite was reasonably well equipped, with toilet facilities and fire pits. The slice is occasionally broken by sounds of livestock and distant car revving ( I'm not sure what's nearby). The host was super helpful and a genuinely nice guy
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    Anthony S.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    Tent · With kids ·
    White Gum Forest Retreat
    Fantastic little get away. Wayne was a great host and an absolute pleasure to interact with. Perfect for our little 6 year old : plenty of space to run around and explore, camels, camp fire’s, close to town for a little explore - absolutely perfect! Thanks Wayne!
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    Natalka K.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    6 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
    White Gum Forest Retreat
    Best smelling portaloos I have ever had the pleasure of using. Beautiful location, surrounded by animals. Would definitely come back.
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    Melissa L.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    Great spot to get away!
    19 ft travel trailer ·
    White Gum Forest Retreat
    We loved staying in the campground and saying ‘hello’ to all the animals around the property. Toilet cubicles were excellent & clean. Very peaceful property with sites quite a distance apart so you’re not feeling cramped. Wayne was a legend to deal with, even when we had to come back late one night. Definitely will be back!
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    Sarah M.
    2 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    Tent ·
    White Gum Forest Retreat
    Lovely peaceful campsite, with very clean and cared for ports loos. We had a very relaxing weekend, reading, campfire and deep sleep. Only 10 minutes to Bowral or Mittagong for a great coffee. And nice bushwalks a short drive away. Wayne was a great host and welcomed us and made sure we were comfortable. We will definitely return for a weekend escape from Sydney!
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    Mittagong, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gandangara /Gundungurra 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 Wayne D.

    Joined in April 2021
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