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The Hermitage

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· Jerrong, New South Wales

100 acres hosted by Brett C.

1 tent site

Family-friendly

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

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Brett is a Star Host

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

The Hermitage is an untouched heavily-wooded property, nestled on the banks of the Abercrombie River. The campsites are shared with kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, deer, and of course turtles and fish in the river. Fish or swim in the river, ride your bikes, or set up camp and then head off on an adventure walk including the Blue Mountains National Park to the south of the river. The Abercrombie River is known for gold and gemstones, so if you're into panning, there's some good spots along the river. There are plenty of opportunities for 4WDing and bushwalking in the local area. Fires are allowed (fire restrictions permitting, please check local information before lighting) within the designated areas. Please only place combustible items in the fire. Bottles, cans, wipes etc do not burn and any items remaining in the fire may incur a clean up fee. Wood can be collected from fallen wood around the property, or bring your own if you prefer. Using nearby rocks to surround your fire is not advisable. Despite their smooth appearance, they may harbour significant moisture and can be highly explosive when heated in a fire pit or campfire. River rock is also usually pretty easy to obtain, so it seems like a quick and easy solution. However, it has a high tendency to explode, so we suggest you avoid it at all costs. Pets are welcome for a one-off fee per animal. Please ensure you remove all trash and evidence of your stay when you depart. If you arrive and find litter, we would personally appreciate it if you could find room for it in your rubbish collection. Please take photos of your arrival if you find something and forward it on to us so we can follow up. We are in the early stages of our Hipcamp journey and there are plans to make for a much more enjoyable experience. All monies will be re-invested into facilities. There is no mobile reception at this location. There are no toilets at this location (yet). Please come prepared. A port-a-loo is ideal, or if you are happy with a bush toilet, please bring a shovel to dig a hole or to cover and conceal your deposits. You can follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehermitageatjerrong You can view a map of the property which shows different camping locations for your group. Once you make a booking you will be the only Hipcamp group to access the property and as such can camp in one of three locations, regardless of the site you book. Copy and paste this link into the browser of your choice: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1LsBp0Ps23NR6OTHR8t_0Isv2DAz05tQ&usp=sharingRiver Bend is aptly named, but is located on the third river bend on the property. It is a wide-open space with direct access to the river. The access to this site is steep, but easily navigable for a 4WD. Until such time that we can improve the road in, it's safest to limit campers to 4WD only. There will be a plan to grade the road and the suitability of access will be re-assessed then. This is a brand-new listing, and it is short on infrastructure. In the sense, that there is none. As time goes by, a toilet will be added as well as other camp necessities. Your feedback will go along way to helping us make this space more enjoyable but ensuring we keep the "escape" feel to it. There are two dedicated fire pit locations, and we ask that you never leave a fire unattended, as well as comply with local fire bans. The statutory Bush Fire Danger Period for Rural Fire Districts runs from 1 October to 31 March, however these dates may vary due to local conditions. Before lighting the fire ensure that: * it can be contained and controlled within the specified area * it does not contain toxic materials, such as rubber tyres, plastics, paint, etc; and * it must not cause an air pollution problem by producing excessive amounts of smoke. You must also check: * whether a No Burn day has been declared * whether a Total Fire Ban is in force * the expected weather conditions. There is low Telstra signal near the front gate at the road entrance, but no mobile reception at the river itself. Please keep this in mind in the event of emergency.

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Farm

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17 Ratings · 12 reviews

Miranda T.recommends

October 15, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Amazing Off Grid Escape

We had an amazing 3-night stay at The Hermitage – it was the highlight of our school holidays. The kids loved playing and exploring the riverbed and it was so lovely to spend the evenings collecting wood and making a campfire. The site is 4WD access only, and we made the mistake of misreading Brett's ad, so our two families arrived towing caravans. Brett (host) was so accommodating. He took the boys down for a recce to assess whether the caravans could make it down the hill. Thankfully, it all worked out, and we were grateful for Brett's time and advice. Would recommend for a secluded off grid stay. The Hermitage is a stunning, secluded spot – perfect for those looking for peace and quiet. Recommend for families with kids 4 and up, there is a slight drop off to the river so you need to keep close eye on toddlers.

Jeanine S.recommends

September 27, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Serenity and seclusion

Another great stay on a return visit. A bit warmer weather so made more use of river and enjoyed scrambling over the rocks and some fishing. No luck fishing but did see a large trout jumping out of the water. Love the seclusion and serenity with only the sound of running water over the rocks.

Maya R.recommends

September 3, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Beautiful, isolated, clean, quiet and easy to get to. We had an amazing 3 nights here and really enjoyed ourselves. The river wasn’t too easy to access from the campsite but if you channel your inner mountain goat you’ll find a way. Plenty of fire wood around and mostly sheltered from the wind. We’d come back for sure.

Mitch L.recommends

August 30, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Escape the daily grind!

We had a great time camping at The Hermitage! Being a boys trip, we really liked having the whole place to ourselves. This place makes you feel a world away from the rat race with its silent tranquility, only the sound of the river and animals. There was more than enough fallen timber to chop up for the campfire. We’ll happily visit this awesome spot again!

Nuttanai K.recommends

August 5, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Remote scenic getaway!

Such a remote and beautiful spot! The riverbed provides a scenic getaway where you will not be disturbed by anyone. We did not see a car 20 minutes getting in and out of the campsite. Directions were easy to find and the site had 3 campsites to choose from. Since it was wet, we could only camp at the tip of riverbend but the secondary camp site looked really nice too. The campsite definitely needs a 4WD. The track in is steep and can get muddy. Would love to come back one day.

Warwick M.recommends

July 29, 2024

River Bend (4WD Only)

Excellent camping with my dog

Had a great time staying at 'The Hermitage'. Beautiful and tranquil scenery and really enjoyed walking around the property with my dog, Charlie. It was a tad cold to jump in the river but Charlie thought otherwise! Really nice views further up the hill. Will stay again.

Location

Jerrong, 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 Brett C.

Joined in December 2022

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