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The Urban Retreat

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· Darwin, Northern Territory
5 acres hosted by Peter M.
2 lodging sites · 7 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
Private sites
98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Best in Northern Territory: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Best in Northern Territory: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Darwin is the gateway to the amazing Kakadu National Park. There are many popular waterfront areas with several beaches and green areas like Bicentennial Park. While sightseeing, make sure you visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, displaying Southeast Asian and Pacific art. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are some good fishing and mountain biking spots. We are located on a 5-acre block on the edge of town. The top 2 acres are laid out in a tropical garden setting, with the other 3 acres set out with native Darwin plants visited by lots of native animals and birds. You'll feel like you're a whole world away yet you will only be 2 minutes from the supermarket, 5 minutes from a large shopping centre, and 15 minutes from Darwin's CBD. We are a small boutique site and only have currently 3 sites on the 5 acres. Your site is private and you will be able to enjoy your stay without interference from others. IMPORTANT: Each site can accommodate 2 adults MAX. If you have 3 or 4 adults, you will need to book both sites. Please note Pool site is open all year round and has permanent cover. Other sites are dependant on weather and access.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Swimming
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
Suburban
99%
164 Ratings · 153 reviews
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Abby H.recommends
August 29, 2024
Studio Apartment Fully Furnished
Spent a great couple of days in Pete's studio apartment. Had everything we needed and found it a nice base to see all sides of Darwin.
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Ineke D.recommends
August 22, 2024
Bush Site Horse Bush NO POWER
Paradise 2.0
Great stay at urban retreat. Pete has restored the bush and turned it into a paradise. This is the outskirts of Darwin at i’s best.
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Kara T.recommends
August 20, 2024
Bush Site Cocky Apple NO POWER
10/10 would stay again. Great spot, friendly hosts, cute dogs and good amenities. Cheers Pete 👍
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John W.recommends
August 20, 2024
Mango Shed Site
Quiet, shady sites
We again enjoyed our fourth stay at Pete’s place. Quiet, peaceful and uncrowded sites close to main Darwin sites. Much more enjoyable than typical commercial caravan parks.
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Annette B.recommends
August 19, 2024
Ficus Longifolia Site
Absolutely fantastic. We felt safe and secure and would not hesitate to return in the future. We’ll set out and Peter could not do enough for you.
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Bernd W.recommends
August 18, 2024
Bush Site Cocky Apple NO POWER
Great place for lovers of nature
The site is really nice with lots of space and privacy, neighbours far away. This is not the right place if you expect large entertainment facilities for kids, hughe pools or such alike. It is the right place if you like nature and birds, which can be watched all day. Pete is a very nice host. I can certainly recommend this place and would always come again if going to Darwin.
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Darwin, Northern Territory, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Larrakia 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 Peter M.

Joined in January 2022
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 18 hours
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