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Fern Gully

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· Mandalong, New South Wales
40 acres hosted by Les M.
10 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Les is a Star Host
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Check in: MUST BE BEFORE 6PM. YOU MUST ARRIVE ON SITE BEFORE 6PM. No check in available after sunset. Text us at least 2 hours before if you are going to be late. (During the months of Oct to Mar, check in is before 7pm.) Please make your booking prior to 1pm for same day arrival. The property is 40 acres of beautiful bushland, backing on to the Olney State Forest. Camp on a grassy site overlooking the dam or nestled in amongst the trees. Pets allowed. Keep your dog on leash at your campsite and under supervision at all times. Clean up after your dog. Fire pits provided on each campsite. Do not dismantle fire pits. Campsites have no toilet or shower facilities, and no electrical connection. Please bring your own water. Dry organic firewood for sale $20 for 30kgs on request. Fresh free-range eggs for sale when available. Please respect our home and property and leave the campsite in the good condition you found it. The property is just 7kms from the M1 motorway (take the Morisset exit off the M1) and Morisset just 10kms away with shops and fuel. There is plenty to do in the Morisset area including visiting the pretty Gap Creek Falls in the Watagans National Park or kayaking around beautiful Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake. There are some great areas for hiking, bike riding, bird watching and more. Set on the western foreshore of Lake Macquarie, which has the bush in its backyard. Find a patch of shade for a picnic in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area where you can spot kangaroos and other wildlife. The saltwater lake is a haven for sea turtles and dolphins and you might see sea eagles and kookaburras, too. Fern Gully is just 1.5 hours drive from Sydney! We look forward to meeting you.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Horseback riding
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
Lake
Mountainous
Wetlands
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259 Ratings · 131 reviews
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Hanna B.recommends
October 14, 2024
Site 04 - The Hives
Had a lovely stay with our dog
We loved camping with our dog at this site. The sites are well spaced out and the site itself was large enough for us to fit in our camper trailer (T-Van). We were able to have a campfire and some walking trails around too.
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Sam L.recommends
October 7, 2024
Site 06 - Waterlily
Bush Camp with your best mate
As has been stated in other reviews, Les cares about where he places you so you end up with a unique experience. We had a huge area to ourselves, the kids had a great time collecting timber to build huts. Les popped up from time to time to say G’day and a quick chat with Boris the dog not far behind. We found him easy to get along with and he never hung about. Loved the serenity, although not far from the road, it was just a pleasant space. Would highly recommend but would forgo being on the dam itself as it’s busy and loud with big families (while we were there anyway). You could see your neighbours but not so close for it to be a problem as the undulating land meant they could be up above you or around a bend in a nook. Would happily visit again and take advantage of the state forest tracks and trails nearby.
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Alejandra C.recommends
October 7, 2024
Site 10 - Forest View
Lots of trees and beautiful view
Les was very welcoming! Lovely place to camp. Boris (dog) welcomed us as well but quickly left us for another group with sausages! JK! Would definitely come again.
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Elliott D.recommends
October 7, 2024
Site 07 - Orchard
Well maintained and helpful host
Well maintained site, Les was a interesting and helpful host, plenty of bird life around to site and watch whilst drinking coffee. Good bush walk to do right out of the campsite. Nothing negative to say.
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Andrew J.recommends
October 7, 2024
Site 09 - The Woodland
Great spot, plenty of room and really close to the watagans 4wd tracks.
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Jules W.recommends
October 6, 2024
Site 03 - Hillside
Camping with dog
Great site and very well maintained. Lee is a great host and takes a lot of pride in his property. Thank u for having us. 😊
Location
Mandalong, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Darkinung and Awabakal First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Les M.

Joined in March 2021
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