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Mellows Ridge

94%

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75 reviews

· Calderwood, New South Wales

40 acres hosted by Ian L.

1 lodging site · 3 Vehicle/Tent sites · 6 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Private sites

95% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Nestled right up against the escarpment at an elevation of 450m, this high-end, off-grid 40 acre property effectively offers your own private slice of Macquarie Pass National Park - amazing views, giant cedar trees, fern forests, cascading waterfalls and palms surround. It feels remote but it's only 90 min from Sydney, 30 min to Kiama and just 15 min to the shops. The property also offers the only hiking path up to the top of the escarpment for some truly amazing views. As of September 2024, all the trails on the property have been massively upgraded and are passable with a 2WD car. If you're towing or it's wet we still recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles. We've just (mid December) added a spa half way up the driveway. It can be booked through the extras. We're not particularly price sensitive - until all those rate rises - but we are extremely value sensitive so we set out to make your stay extremely good value for your hard earned money. The land itself does most of the heavy lifting but also personal service and of course there's Lana to fall in love with. Note, Mellows Rd is 2.6km long and rises 400m - in parts the road is a 15 degree grade. It's all paved but narrow so if you are towing a large heavy load, it's going to strain your car.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Off-roading (OHV)

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Waterfall

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94% Recommend97 Ratings · 75 reviews

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Paul O.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Lower terrace

Great camping spot and facilities. Kids loved playing with Lana. Easy access with 2WD. Highly recommend to others. We will definitely come back for another visit.

Juan G.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Upper Terrace

Tent · Group trip ·

Upper terrace

We loved staying at Upper Terrace at Mellows Ridge. Ian has been really nice and helpful sharing recommendations to do in the area. We definitely recommend doing the 40 min hike to the top of the rocky ridge. We had no rain to driving uphill was easy but it can be challenging if visiting with rainy weather.

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Harrison O.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

What more could you want

Tent · With kids ·

Tree Fern Terrace

The space was amazing. We asked to move to a different space (as I made a mistake when booking when catering for our toddler) & Ian was more than accommodating. Beautiful space, perfect to have a private fire and enjoy the serenity of nature. The extras like an axe and generator made life so much easier. Would 10/10 recommend Ian as a host and his space.

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Jake H.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Cedar Loggers Camp - very private

Fantastic, very private. Also wonderful on-site walks 10/10

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Jiyah N.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Cedar Loggers Camp - very private

Cedar loggers camp was amazing. Such a lush private spot amongst the bush. The whole property is well kept and was lots of fun to explore. Ian is a great host who was very helpful during our stay. Thanks for having us!

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Claudia P.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Wonderful stay in a beautiful place

19 ft Class B ·

Hidden Terrace

Wonderful host, lots of personal touches that made it a wonderful stay. Would highly recommend to anyone. Different options for nice private camp spots and a great little walk route round the property. Definitely recommend the pizza and the sourdough!!! And of course Lana, she's a real gem 💎 Ian was also super knowledgeable of off grid living and happy to share.

Location

Calderwood, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Tharawal First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking