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Mellows Ridge

94%

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68 reviews

· Calderwood, New South Wales

40 acres hosted by Ian L.

1 lodging site · 4 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.

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% Recommend87 Ratings · 68 reviews

Jimmy Beaton B.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Stump no more - sheltered with view

Had an amazing time. Got there really late and was amazed by the stars. Will be returning some time soon!

Paige Elizabeth H.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Wonderful Stay

Tent · Group trip ·

The Dwayne - magical walk in

My friends and I had a fantastic stay with Ian at Mellows Ridge. We booked very last minute and Ian was incredibly accommodating, right away getting in contact with directions. Our group was a little underprepared for the site we booked, and Ian was incredibly helpful and ended up moving us to a site that was more suitable for us. We enjoyed homemade pizza and a dip in the spa, and he truly went out of his way to make us feel welcome and comfortable at Mellows Ridge. We would love to come back and would definitely recommend staying here.

Melanie K.

4 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent · With pets ·

The Dwayne - magical walk in

Lovely accomodating host, beautiful scenery and property. Great to relax and unwind for a weekend!

Jerry R.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Cedar Loggers Camp - very private

Ian’s a lovely guy, awesome campsite and will definitely be back

John T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent ·

The Dwayne - magical walk in

Loved the walk-in. Rainforest camping with what we could carry in. Very peaceful - nowhere else like it. Camping the way it used to be - basic, with the focus on nature.

Peter C.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

5 m Class B · With pets ·

Hidden Terrace

So quiet and secluded. We had a very relaxing stay.

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