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Gooseberry Hill Dunolly

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· Dunolly, Victoria

15 acres hosted by Rachel B.

2 Vehicle/Tent sites

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Gooseberry Hill is a flat safe paddock area that was once home to dozens of gold miners in canvas tents seeking their luck. It is ideal for campervans and caravans. Situated just on the outskirts of Dunolly, it is very close to town amenities. There is tap water on the site near the 150 year old apple tree near the main road. You are able to camp privately well back from the road. The site once had brick buildings of shopkeepers and even a hospital - all now long gone. The double story hotel built in 1862 as a Cobb & Co coach hotel for the Gooseberry Hill gold miners, is the only building still standing. The land had a vineyard at one time, and still has a small olive grove and quince trees. It was used in the 1870's as a sporting ground with events such as brass bands, Lantern Parades and even a formal Ball in the adjoining Cobb & Co Hotel. It was a wild and rough time in the gold mining days with a double murder at the butchers shop on the site. There was also a Chinese Camp nearby, as well as gambling dens. All the trees were removed in the 1860's for mining, but now vegetation is being restored. At the rear of the property is the quarry and old diggings. it is an interesting walk but beware of old mining shafts and deep diggings. In summer time watch out for snakes. Kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas are all around the property.Gooseberry Hill campsite is an open paddock with easy vehicle access. The surrounding areas are popular for gold detecting, bushwalking and cyclists. This area was once dotted with the camps of gold miners and had brick buildings such that are all now long gone. There are many historic buildings in the town, as well as a butcher, and excellent meals from the cafes, bakery and Railway Hotel. The land had a vineyard at one time, and now has a small olive grove and a secret garden of quince trees. It was used in the 1870's as a sporting ground with events such as " catching a fine, fat pig by it's well-greased tail". There were Brass Bands, Lantern Parades and even a formal Ball in the Hotel. We have small fire pits available for campers to use outside of fire restrictions. Firewood is also available. Pets are welcome but we do have our own dogs so request yours to be kept on a leash at first until they settle in. The area is fenced and safe for dogs. Unfortunately we do not have a toilet yet plan to have one soon, for now campers must bring their own toilet. We also have a wood fired BBQ available for use and will do anything we can to make your stay comfortable.

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38 Ratings · 35 reviews

Joss S.recommends

November 6, 2024

Gooseberry Hill

We enjoyed our stay at Rachel's farm. It was very spacious with lots of room for the kids to run around and had lots of shaded areas. She respected our privacy but also let us know she was around if we needed anything and informed us about a festival in a nearby town which the kids loved. She was very kind and easy to deal with. The town centre was close by and had a bakery, IGA, a pub and a couple of cafes which was more than we thought would be around. Also, dump point was nearby.

Frank W.recommends

October 7, 2024

Gooseberry Hill

Great Location

Great spot located between Maryborough and Donolly and only 40 min to Bendigo. Let's of space a camp.

Alannah M.recommends

September 7, 2024

Gooseberry Hill

Nice quiet spot with plenty of space and well maintained green grass. On arrive Rachel had already set up an area with fire wood. Very short drive to the centre of town in Dunolly. Had a great weekend.

Jackie B.recommends

August 25, 2024

Gooseberry Hill

Nic property

LOVED this property, fenced in for dog which was great ans she could runn free.. Nice walk to local town and beautiful coffee at bakery. Train at night little noisy but no fault to owner. Will definitely put on the must go back too list. Thankyou for opening up your property..

Mary B.recommends

August 13, 2024

Gooseberry Hill

Great communication from Rachel. Open field with some trees. Far enough from the road to feel secluded and convenient to the very quaint town of Dunolly. Drinking water in site is a bonus. We would stay again

Jason M.recommends

June 12, 2024

Gooseberry Hill

Excellent! We had such a relaxing, time and it was private enough that we felt like we were on your own. Close enough to town to walk, good areas if you like metal detecting or just exploring the area. Rachel is a great host and has a wonderful site, highly recommend

Location

Dunolly, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Dja Dja Wurrung First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Rachel B.

Joined in March 2021

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 4 hours

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