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Cranky Rock Hunter Valley

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· Sweetmans Creek, New South Wales
120 acres hosted by Lindsay And Pam P.
1 lodging site · 10 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Set at the base of the mountains on a beautiful valley floor, located in wine country in the lower Hunter Valley, Cranky Rock gets its name from a 25 tonne sandstone rock that graces our home. The 120 acre working beef and horse farm is situated a scenic 2 hour drive North from Sydney or 1 hour East from Newcastle. Whether you chose to stay of one of our campsites or in our pioneer-style cottage, all visitor being awoken to the natural bush sounds of lyre birds and cooling their heels in the crystal creek at the bottom of the property.  On your way in or out, be sure to check out the boutique village of Wollombi which is just 10 minutes from Cranky Rock, where you'll enjoy wine tasting, fresh produce and quaint cafes. Other must-see's in the area include the Olney State Forest and the Wattagan National Park. The property is located just off a scenic drive, over a 2wd accessible creek crossing. It is peaceful and secluded. Campers can used shared kitchen and bathroom facilities located at the top of the camp area. Dogs are welcome, but as it's a working farm, we ask the remain on leash at all times. 
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Mara V.recommends
January 2, 2025
Cranky Rock Campsites
Super clear instructions. Quiet and serene little spot. Exactly what I was looking for.
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Schanice O.recommends
December 27, 2024
Cranky Rock Campsites
Unfortunately it was an incredibly brief stay (stop over on the way from Brisbane to Melbourne) but in saying that, it was a beautiful site, and Lindsay was a very welcoming & friendly face after such a long long drive. He was very helpful too. Definitely want to go back and check it out properly in the daylight ☺️ Communication was great too, in between driving for hours on end, I was worried about being able to find somewhere to camp on such short notice, but Pam was very responsive! Thank you Pam & Lindsay. ☺️
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Viranthi P.recommends
December 27, 2024
Cranky Rock Cottage
Cranky Rock Cottage was a delightful find! Nestled amidst stunning scenery, the cottage itself is beautifully appointed with a cozy and rustic charm. We particularly enjoyed the farm, views and hot tub. The location was perfect for exploring nearby historic towns and wineries. Pam & Lindsay are excellent hosts, kind and helpful. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend Cranky Rock Cottage for a peaceful and memorable getaway.
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Rebekah L.recommends
December 21, 2024
Cranky Rock Cottage
Step Back in Time
Lindsay and Pam have created a unique cottage set among the fields and mountains near Wollumbi. Lindsay has used his particular knowledge of historic building techniques to create a space that takes you back to the mid nineteenth century, with pull cord electric lights and hewn logs throughout. One of the highlights for me was the abundant bird life. The native vegetation planted around the cottage brings past a host of scarlet browed finches, wrens and black cockatoos. Well worth slowing down with a cup of coffee on the veranda.
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Nicole S.
November 19, 2024
Cranky Rock Campsites
Good
This place was beautiful, it had toilets and individual paddocks with a beautiful little stream. Unfortunately the night i stayed there were 4 different groups and we were all placed next to each other, i got woken up in the early hours by a screaming child, i go to these places to get away from crowds and to me this was a big turn off when there were heaps of other spots where we could have all been separated. So unfortunately i didn't have the best stay due to this. Otherwise it was a nice spot.
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Ash R.
November 7, 2024
Cranky Rock Campsites
Stayed a couple of nights. Host friendly and welcoming. Shower a good walk from site but we didn’t mind. Lovely scenery and close to wineries we wanted to visit.
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Sweetmans Creek, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Darkinung and Wonnarua 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 Lindsay And Pam P.

Joined in July 2016
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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