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The Hylands Wilderness Retreat

75%

· Bellingen, New South Wales

830 acres hosted by Peter H.

20 RV/tent sites

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

We introduce you to ‘The Hylands’ 830 acres of undisturbed tranquility. A special beautiful wilderness, surrounded by ancient trees, an abundance of bird life, with a long, main completely private and secluded river and multiple creeks with deep swimming holes, waterfalls. and rapids to explore. Will completely wipe the tears of stress from your eyes and instil a deep sense of overwhelming peace. Get completely immersed in the magic of the Australian bush with endless ancient gullies to explore, steep hills and high country fauna and flora, undiscovered hiking trails, mountain biking tracks, and long rides if you have your own horses. If you’re into the setting yourself challenges of any kind this place is yours! If your not then this also is your perfect getaway…from kayaking challenges the full length of the rivers or casual boating floating around large swimming holes with a fishing rod in hand admiring the variety of terrain we can offer here The Hylands is for you.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Waterfall

75%

6 ratings · 5 reviews

Xander M.doesn't recommend

January 5, 2024

'Dreamy Glade'

EXPERIENCED AND KITTED 4WD ONLY

After seeing the listing and the photos and believing it would be a good campsite for myself and a group of friends to go with an 8ft by 5ft trailer. There were a few things that got me during the experience, the actual location provided is not the entrance or even the start of the trail to get to the site. The trail is beside another property for which I recieved directions through screenshots of another conversation from Peter (the owner). Once at the trail head to the entrance of Peters property his instructions had us following a very steep declined hill on very muddy and wet wheel tracks down to a creek and than following up the again very steep adjacent hill before even arriving at his gate. My friends and I had only made it 100~m from the road before encountering the steep muddy tracks which Peter had told me “4 other campers had been through”, when my vehicle with trailer began to slide of the track towards the steep drop I message Peter for some advice and assistance through the track in which I got a reply of “chock the wheels and put it in low” and “you got stuck, you get out”. My friends and I spent 4hrs on the side of the hill using logs and trees to stop our cars from sliding down the track with the help of Tom the owner of the property the track runs past before we recieved a message from Peter saying “I am 45 minutes away”. Overall an experience I would rather have not had and I would not suggest booking. The owner is not friendly, helpful or kind.

Katherine G.

December 31, 2023

'Dreamy Glade'

Very beautiful property and host was fabulous and friendly. But of a task to get in and out of property and into the creek but highly recommend ad very peaceful.

Sam M.recommends

June 1, 2023

'Dreamy Glade'

I will be back

Was fantastic right in the heart of the Aussie bush. Outskirts of Guy Fawkes National park. Really peaceful, and its not too far from Ebor. Peter is a great host.

Natasha J.recommends

April 17, 2023

Bluegum dreaming

Peter is an absolute legend, he went over and above to make sure we got to our site okay, and checked that we were okay after a storm the next day. We had a 2WD (definitely a 4WD only site) and the road was pretty slippery after the storm, so we setup at the first site that we reached on the property. It was magical, the land is so beautiful. So serene and sheltered, we were visited by black cockatoos and owls. Very remote, we couldn’t hear any of the other campers. A few leeches to watch out for, but that’s just the nature of this area. I can’t wait to come back in a 4by and experience the ridge and rivers. Thanks heaps Peter!

Ned B.recommends

April 10, 2023

'Dreamy Glade'

Blue gum holiday

If you are seeking solitude deep in the bush then this place is for you. We spent a lovely Easter watching bird life Twitter amongst the blue gums and living life slowly. The creek was steep to get to but not far and worth it with a small water fall! Pete is a friendly guy, we liked him instantly.

Location

Bellingen, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gumbaynggirr First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking