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    Idle Valley

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    16 reviews
     · Colebrook, Tasmania
    92 acres hosted by Gordon M.
    11 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Very private valley nestled between two mountainous sandstone ranges. 3.5 kilometers from Colebrook, via Yarlington road. The property in total size is 37 hectares half of which is gently undulating grassland slopes. These slopes lead to the banks of the beautiful Iles Creek which runs nearly all year round. The western range across the creek includes numerous caves within comfortable walking distance. The highest cave provides magnificent views to the East coast. Camping options include non-designated sites either side of the creek under the huge black-wood trees, restricted to 4-wheel drive vehicles during winter and spring months, with a secluded site with year-round access for all vehicles. At the entrance sits the first of the designated sites, the rest are accessed via the meandering road down 300 or so meters to the camping ground entrance for the other two sites. The last 500-700 meters of Yarlington road leading to the entrance is quite steep. Some two wheel drive vehicles towing large vans have found this challenging, while others haven't. The two main camping areas now have a 'bush loo' in each site. if you wish to use these please use your own paper. Also, now for camper convenience the whole area has access to the campers' lounge and resource shelter. It contains First Aid and snake bite first aid kits. Water is available here. This reconstructed building was once The Campania Scouts and guides, hall.
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    95% Recommend19 Ratings · 16 reviews
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    Fernanda C.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    13 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
    Whole of an area for group events
    We enjoyed our stay - kids enjoyed being able to run around with all the space we had. We Definitely would recommend staying at Gordon’s land to anyone .
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    Tonika H.
    2 reviews
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    · March 2025
    Amazing!!
    36 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
    Creek side camping and cave track
    One of the best hidden treasures. Beautiful spot with plenty of room, bush tracks to explore, friendly alpacas and hosts that care. Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend holiday 😊
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    Chloé B.
    1 month on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    The perfect stay!
    Tent · With pets ·
    Whole of an area for group events
    Forget about the cramped private campgrounds or overbooked national parks—come here instead! We had so much space, lovely shady flat spots for our tents, all surrounded by wildlife and trees. The sky at night was incredible, away from the bright lights! From the get-go, we felt welcomed by Gordon and Therese, who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Idle Valley was perfect for our group of 16, including kids and teenagers. We had plenty of space to run around, play hide and seek, kick a ball, and observe nature. We enjoyed a campfire at night and appreciated the access to drinking water and bush toilets. Some of us walked to the nearby caves, following the well-marked trail. We all returned home relaxed and refreshed, and couldn’t believe this little treasure was so close to Hobart. Highly recommend it. The kids are already asking when we can return!
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    Graeme N.
    6 reviews
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    · March 2025
    12 ft pop-up camper ·
    Creek side camping and cave track
    We only had a short stay at idle Valley but it’s a great place to camp Plenty of room heaps of room for kids and very quiet kangaroos come out at Dusk and the best thing is you will meet a rare thing these days a Gentlemen Gordon
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    John H.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    19 ft travel trailer ·
    Secluded & private site
    very private with no other people on site. had a lovely overnight stay.
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    Jethro P.
    1 month on Hipcamp
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    · February 2025
    13 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
    Creek side camping and cave track
    Nice place! Friendly helpful hosts too. Very quiet.
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    Colebrook, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa and Paredarerme First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Gordon M.

    Joined in April 2023
    Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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