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Upper Hunter Valley

98%

· Waverly, New South Wales

115 acres hosted by Paul & Narelle C.

1 Vehicle/Tent site

Nomadic camping

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

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

A beautiful and quiet location by a gently flowing river. This single campsite is perfect for that retreat from the hustle and bustle and congestion of modern life. There is only the one campsite on the river so you are guaranteed exclusive use of the area for you and your group. You can explore the river down to the causeway or upriver from the campsite is 115 acres of crown land (travelling stock reserve) that the river runs along for you to explore. Looking for a nice meal? Glenston by the river is only 30 minutes to Gundy where you will find the Linga Longa Hotel on the Pages river. If gold fossicking is for you Nundle is 50 minutes away via the Crawney Pass National Park. Many visitors head to Nundle to fossick or pan for gold and sapphires in the Peel River. You can hire panning equipment at the Mt Misery Mine or the Nundle Country Cafe. Timor Caves are another local attraction 20 mins drive away. Dogs allowed on leash. Bring your own toilet and leave no trace. Campfires permitted. No Mob Ph coverage at site. Nearest coverage location is 5-10 mins drive.A beautiful and quiet location by a gently flowing river situated 20km off the New England Highway north of Scone. " Kids 12 and under are $2 " CHECK-IN after 6AM CHECK-OUT by 6PM. Bookings are for 2 nights only & no more than 2 caravans, campervans or tents permitted per booking. "Glenston By The River" campsite is perfect for that retreat from the hustle, bustle and congestion of modern life. Perfect for romantic getaways or group get-togethers. Explore the river and surroundings or just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. In the late afternoon, be on the lookout for kangaroos and wallaroos. Upstream adjacent to the campsite is 115 acres of crown land (travelling stock reserve) with a further 700 metres of river. If you are looking for a nice meal and a relaxing beverage within 30 mins drive, head to the Linga Longa Hotel on the Pages River at Gundy (Wed-Sun), The Durham Hotel at Wingen (Wed-Sun) or the White Hart Hotel in Murrurundi (7 days). For something really special, visit Graze Restaurant a little further north at the Willow Tree Inn (meals available 7 days at either restaurant or bar). Please check times on websites. 55 minutes from the campsite is the quaint and thriving little village of Nundle. This pretty town is surrounded by undulating hills and tree lined streets. Many visitors come to Nundle to fossick or pan for gold and sapphires in the Peel River. You can hire panning equipment at the Mt Misery Mine or the Nundle Country Cafe. For a great day trip (3-4 hrs) take a round trip via Belltrees, Moonan Flat (stop for lunch), Barrington Tops dingo gate, Ellerston (Packer Family property) and Timor passing horse studs, polo fields, picturesque landscapes and even cattle on the road. For something a little more adventurous, within 20-30 mins drive, you can visit Timor Caves off Sargeants Gap Road, Timor which are within walking distance of the road and are easily accessible with good shoes, a strong light and common sense. Also whilst in the Timor area make sure you view the limestone hillsides with their abundance of Native Grassy Trees. Burning Mountain Reserve at Wingen has a 4.6km walking loop to view a smouldering underground coal seam that has been burning for 5,500 years and Paradise Park at Murrurundi has a unique 1.5km walk through The Eye of the Needle. Mobile phone coverage is very poor at the campsite however if you drive just 5 minutes up the road to Waverley Rd you will find coverage.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Swimming

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Field

98%

24 Ratings · 22 reviews

Stephen A.recommends

April 14, 2024

Glenston By The River

Great spot

Great Easter weekend spent at Glenston with family River was beautiful, weather was perfect and seen some gorgeous birds!

Yori P.recommends

December 12, 2021

Glenston By The River Homestead

Absolutely perfect get away!

It was a great stay at Paul & Narelle's "Homestead". Their house was very clean and everything basic needs were there for us, the beds have comfortable mattresses. And most of all, it's an absolutely beautiful setting in the middle of nowhere! We saw only 3 cars driving by the road during 3 nights and 4 days which we had been looking for! We recommend this place for someone who really wants to get away from busy citylife. Thank you Paul and & Narelle, we'll definitely come back.

James A.

November 24, 2021

Glenston Above The River - Powered

To be honest we were a little disappointed by the site as the web photos showed the river and the site was well above it and seperated by a wire fence. Additionally the site was overlooked by a house( not shown in the photos) so in the end we decided to try elsewhere.

Peter R.recommends

November 14, 2021

Glenston By The River Homestead

Paul Narelle did a fantastic job presenting the property. Clean tidy and everything we hoped for Wildlife on the property was great including an echidna Area down by the river was particularly good to hang out during the day and enjoy sounds of the flowing water We can’t wait to come back Peter and Tina

Stephen A.recommends

October 18, 2021

Glenston By The River

Great spot!

Great campsite. Beautiful shallow clear river with nice flat campground running alongside. Very sheltered from the wind which was awesome as it blew pretty hard Instructions easy to follow Fantastic weekend was had!

Marcus B.recommends

August 9, 2021

Glenston By The River

Worth a visit

A peaceful getaway, well worth a visit.

Location

Waverly, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Kamilaroi and Geawegal First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Paul & Narelle C.

Joined in August 2020

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