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A small secluded bush block about 3.5km from the historic village of St Albans. Accommodation includes a quirky 'mountain shack' up the hill, and a grassy paddock for camping nestled at the foot of the hill. 'Halifax Hill' provides an easily accessible bush escape from the hustle and bustle of Sydney, and a great camp from which to explore the local area.
Enjoy the local swimming hole, nearby bushwalks, the historic pub ('The Settlers Arms'), explore the historic convict trail and more
The Mountain Shack near St Albans offers a cozy escape into nature, blending charm and artistry against a backdrop of lush bushland. Visitors are delighted by the rustic charm, complete with a natural rock wall inside and amenities that cover all basic needs. Wildlife sightings are common, with kangaroos, wombats, and wallabies adding to the serene experience. The property is perfect for unwinding, whether by the fireplace or exploring the nearby river and fields.
We had the campsite to ourselves and it was fairly flat. Little to no reception but a quick 5mins to Saint Albans which has full Telstra coverage. Peaceful location and great communication with the Hosts. Booking comes with a file with great instructions and a few things to do around the area. All in all good site. Cheers.
This was a nice small patch of land to stay at. The grounds were well kept and had plenty of space to chose a good site. Clean and maintained so was good for us as we had a caravan in tow. Would come back here for sure. Nice work 👏
Such a cosy place, was nice to be by ourselves in the bush. We had a great weekend even with the rain. It was nice to sit out under the awning with a fire, listening to the birds. We hope to come back some day.
What a magical place! A rustic cottage built with cliff face wall with greenery and directly in the beauty of of the Aussie Bush! The kiln works, sandstone carvings and artwork that surround the cottage make this place very special. We brought many provisions but did not need anything besides bedding which they also provide for a fee, as the cottage was stocked with everything we needed. The fireplace was so cosy and there also a fireplace outside. The bathroom was awesome and love the references of Mr Halifax around the place. The kitchen had a wonderful gas stove top and there is event a fridge and microwave, along with a PlayStation 2 in the living area (GTA San Andreas great video game!) chromecast with the TV and wifi. We saw a family of wallabies in the field at the bottom of the mountain. The river and swimming hole, both close by in walking distance and a short drive to the Settlers Arms Inn next to the river. There were white peacocks and colourful male peacocks just walking around near the Settlers Arms and the river freely! The Wisemans Ferry Crossing was a fun added bonus. It's like the Garden or Eden there! 🦚 We will be back for sure! Thank you for our wonderful stay Helen and Steve ❤️
Staying at The shack really gave us the opportunity to unwind and relax and reconnect as family. they have every convenience available and the bed was very comfortable. we would love to come back in winter, build a fire in the fireplace and do it again. Thanks Helen & Steve!
Location
St Albans, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Darkinung First Nations according to