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Rock and Wood

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· Allendale North, South Australia
65 acres hosted by Catherine B.
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Our whole property is 65 acres situated just a few minutes’ drive north from Kapunda, the oldest mining town in Australia which is on the edge of the beautiful Barossa. We are accessible only by a quiet country road and have no neighbours close by. Our land was once part of the famous Anlaby Station settled 1839. The homestead and adjoining large barn were built in the 1860's from rock sourced in the area . Our property is now a working hobby farm with a small herd of cattle and sheep and a few horses. The occasional Kangaroo, possum or cheeky fox may also be seen. The camping grounds area is approx. 5 acres offering 5 spaces amongst beautiful gums and alongside a natural wet weather creek which is exciting to watch flow after the rains or fun to explore during the dry. Our dam is only wet weather and also offers that natural country element. An added unique aspect we have is a historic marble quarry that we are transforming into an entertainment venue. The marble from our quarry was in action in the 1880's and the marble was used to build The Houses of Parliament in Adelaide. During your stay you may get to join us to do some of the farming activities if appropriate and attend any public function that may be on in the “Rockwood” quarry during your stay. Walking the land is allowed so long as the livestock are not disturbed. The dirt roads on our boundaries make for a peaceful walk as well as there is not a great deal of traffic. We are lucky to have our "local" a pub "The Wheatsheaf" that serves a great pub meal and has that country pub charm, this will take all of 2 mins to drive to. All campers need to be self-contained, as we don't offer toilets. So please have a camp toilet with you, and take all waste when you leave. Campfires are permitted when conditions are ok, and when fire bans are not in place.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
River, stream, or creek
Field
Farm
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      Allendale North, South Australia, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Ngadjuri 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 Catherine B.

      Joined in October 2022
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