'Elouera Vale' Farm

99%

356 reviews

· Mittagong, New South Wales

140 acres hosted by Wayne D.

2 lodging sites · 11 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

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

Best in New South Wales: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Wayne is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

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

Select a site

Filter by

Reviews

99% Recommend449 ratings · 356 reviews

The campsite offers a serene and natural setting, surrounded by a peaceful forest and backed by a water catchment area. Many reviewers appreciated the clean and well-maintained facilities, including the notably pleasant portaloos. The presence of friendly animals like camels and a donkey added a unique charm to the experience. Although the site is generally quiet, occasional noises from nearby livestock and cars were mentioned.

Summary AI-generated from real reviews

Olivia M.

3 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

The happiest memories!

Tent · Group trip ·

White Gum Forest Retreat

This was my second stay and we had the most amazing weekend celebrating a birthday with several friends. Wayne was a fantastic host assisting with all our friends arriving and leaving, not to mention a very fun and informative experience feeding the camels lunch! Everything at the farm is so well looked after including the toilets. I'd recommend anyone stay here and also partake in a camel experience for a really unique time.

Renee P.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

13 ft Class B ·

White Gum Forest Retreat

Wayne's place was a lovely retreat away from the hustle and bustle of town life, we thoroughly enjoyed spending quiet time amongst the gum trees. Wayne went above and beyond to ensure that everyone who arrived was well looked after. Would definitely stay again.

Zoe N.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

White Gum Forest Retreat

A real outback farm experience with amazing facilities (toilets!) but just over an hour out of Sydney. Wayne was so accommodating and his farm land is just beautiful. We had a wonderful camp spot, fire pit and the toilets are the cleanest toilets I have experienced! The land is fenced off to protect the farm animals from roaming, prepare for camels, cows, sheep and Sid the Donkey :) Comms with Wayne were very easy and he was more than happy to help us with anything a great little gem of a find!

Mia W.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

19 ft pop-up camper · Group trip ·

White Gum Forest Retreat

What a beautiful camp site on a beautiful farm! Wayne was an amazing host and the site was incredibly clean and well suited to any type of camping. Peaceful and relaxing! 10/10 would go again.

Simon B.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · With kids ·

White Gum Forest Retreat

Beautiful natural campground in a forest backing onto the water catchment forest. Will be back!

Brian A.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Great host and a secluded campsite

Tent · With kids ·

White Gum Forest Retreat

The campsite was reasonably well equipped, with toilet facilities and fire pits. The slice is occasionally broken by sounds of livestock and distant car revving ( I'm not sure what's nearby). The host was super helpful and a genuinely nice guy

Location

Mittagong, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gandangara /Gundungurra First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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