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'Elouera Vale' Farm

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· Mittagong, New South Wales

140 acres hosted by Wayne D.

2 lodging sites · 11 Vehicle/Tent sites

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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.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Farm

99%

381 Ratings · 309 reviews

Tania D.recommends

September 29, 2024

White Gum Forest Retreat

I loved the whole feel of Wayne’s camp! It’s beautiful and he is so friendly. Would definitely return

Ben K.recommends

September 22, 2024

White Gum Forest Retreat

We were very lucky to have White Gum Forest Retreat to ourselves for the whole weekend. You feel so far away from everything yet you are only 15min drive to Mittagong, what a gem of a place. Wayne is a legend and so are the porta loos, actually they are next level! Seeing camels so close to Sydney was a bit surreal in a good way. Even managed to get a group photo with one. White Gum has been added to our Favourites, we will be back.

Melanie P.recommends

September 15, 2024

White Gum Forest Retreat

Great location, quiet and very pretty. Host was friendly.

Kristian B.recommends

September 1, 2024

White Gum Forest Retreat

The family had a wonderful time on Wayne’s property. So many things for the whole family to do and close to Mittagong and Bowral. The kids loved the farm tour with Wayne on his 6 seater buggy and visiting the Camels and other animals. The camp ground was clean and the portable toilet was pure camping luxury. Fantastic hosts!

Enrico P.recommends

September 1, 2024

White Gum Forest Retreat

Upon arrival at Wayne’s property we were greeted with a friendly and enthusiastic host. His directions to the camping area were very clear. The area was fairly well flat and clean. We heard no noise from the other campers just the sounds of nature which was very good. Wayne was very polite and great to talk to and has a lot of enthusiasm for being one with nature. We would definitely go back to stay again.

Justine G.recommends

August 31, 2024

White Gum Forest Retreat

Wayne was super welcoming. Great location and heaps of space so it still felt private even with fellow groups of campers. Loved hearing the frogs throughout the night.

Location

Mittagong, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gandangara /Gundungurra First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Wayne D.

Joined in April 2021

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