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Elm Grove Sanctuary Community

90%

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139 reviews

· Goobarragandra, New South Wales · 5 acres

Hosted by Patrick M.

10 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

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

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Elm Grove Sanctuary provides the perfect environment for a digital detox. Visitors are welcome for family holidays, wedding receptions, and retreats, with cabins and camping options Set in the picturesque Goobarragandra Valley, 28 kms east of Tumut, we are surrounded by Kosciusko National Park with spectacular mountain scenery. There's plenty to do while visiting: fishing, bushwalking, swimming, stargazing, picnics, campfires or just sitting under an Elm tree with a book. We have Campsites by the river with a simple camp kitchen and basic toilets available. These sites have easy 2WD access and space to turn a caravan around. We have dogs, and are a Dog friendly campsite. (We also have chickens, so if you bring a dog, please make sure that it is going to be friends with our chickens, or kept on a leash.) There is no mobile reception, so you will not be disturbed by the outside world when you visit paradise.Welcome to Elm Grove Sanctuary community. We are a gathering of like-minded families living simple rural life in community. We love the land and aim to be as self-sufficient and organic as possible. We have campsites available at our picnic grounds by the banks of the Goobarragandra River. If you're looking for a digital detox or a secluded getaway then this slice of paradise might be just the place for a weekend away. Enjoy swimming in the fountain of youth, the joining place of two rivers, the Peak and the Goobarragandra. It includes a BBQ area and a wood-fired pizza oven. We have composting toilets (no shower), and we are dog friendly. We are a family friendly farm, wanting to share our land with other families.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 10 metres allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: flat

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

10 guests max per site

Pets allowed

Off leash. Your welcome to bring pets, as long as if they poo in common areas that people use, please pick up the poo and bury it. There are dogs on the property that may also wander down to the campsite and say hello.

No campfires

There are multiple fireplaces spotted around that campers are welcome to use. Please bring your own firewood. If you want to have fires close to your tent or van and there are no already existing fire pits, please bring your own above ground fire drum. No fires allowed on the grass, unless it is an above ground drum that will not burn the grass. If it is to hot or windy, then fires are not permitted in summer. I will let you know.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

We have a bush toilet. It is not glamorous, it is functional.

Potable water available

The river water is fresh, flowing straight out of Kosciuszko national park. Everyone that lives on our farm drinks it and campers are welcome to.

Cooking equipment present

Communal, pizza oven

Picnic table present

No showers

Pack it out

Please take all rubbish with you when you leave.

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Mattressesrental

AU$10.00

We have foam mattresses to hire. One-off fee.

Marquee/Circus tentrental

AU$990.00

We have large marquees that we can set up for weddings functions or festivals.

Reviews

90% Recommend205 ratings · 139 reviews

Elm Grove Sanctuary offers a stunning riverside location with lush elm trees and clear water, ideal for swimming and relaxation. However, campers should be prepared for a lack of privacy and basic facilities, as the site often hosts more visitors than advertised, leading to crowded conditions. The composting toilets are a common point of dissatisfaction, noted for being poorly maintained. Despite these drawbacks, many visitors appreciate the natural beauty and the opportunity to disconnect from technology.

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Jessica G.

1 year on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· January 2025

19 ft pop-up camper · With pets

Overall the property is beautiful and we had a great time. The thing is when your paying that much you expect you will have your own private area. We were under the impression that it was 10 camp-sites but when we rocked up there 80 people or more camping on the grass area all quished in. We had to find our own spot no designated areas which made it hard for privacy reasons and to stay with our group. We understand that a camp toilet isn't glorious but at least put some saw dust there so it does smell. Or make it so you can go in the bush but as there was no privacy you couldn't do that.

Rez R.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· January 2025

Tent · With kids

Very nice spot near river, quite and beautiful scenic

David C.

4 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

Tent · With pets

Incredible couldn’t have dreamed of a better spot. Campfire by the river, exploring and swimming in the river. Amazing views

Liv B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

Stunning

Beautiful spot, such a beautiful clear river and lush forest

Alice L.

8 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

Tent

We were initially disappointed upon arrival to find that there were a lot more than 10 groups camping (as advertised). Especially since the number one feature I seek out is privacy/a limited number of sites. That being said, we were lucky to still snag a semi private spot near the river and this turned out to be one of my favourite Hipcamp experiences and probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed in Australia. All of the green combined with the fresh flowing river reminded me of North America. The river was perfect for swimming and we often had the swimming area to ourselves. Be advised that the toilet facilities are pretty rough, so if you’re someone that needs a clean working toilet I suggest you bring your own. All this said, I highly recommend Elm Grove sanctuary and I hope to return soon.

Cam L.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· January 2025

26 ft travel trailer · With kids

Beautiful spot amongst the elm trees. Great swimming and kayaking for the kids.

Location

Goobarragandra, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Ngarigo First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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