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Elm Grove Sanctuary Community

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· Goobarragandra, New South Wales

5 acres hosted by Patrick M.

10 Vehicle/Tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Elm Grove Sanctuary provides the perfect environment for a digital detox. Visitors are welcome for family holidays, wedding receptions, and retreats, with cabins and camping options Set in the picturesque Goobarragandra Valley, 28 kms east of Tumut, we are surrounded by Kosciusko National Park with spectacular mountain scenery. There's plenty to do while visiting: fishing, bushwalking, swimming, stargazing, picnics, campfires or just sitting under an Elm tree with a book. We have Campsites by the river with a simple camp kitchen and basic toilets available. These sites have easy 2WD access and space to turn a caravan around. We also have a cabin that you can book that has a fully set up kitchen, wood fire and plenty of accommodation with a view. We have dogs, and are a Dog friendly campsite. (We also have chickens, so if you bring a dog, please make sure that it is going to be friends with our chickens, or kept on a leash.) There is no mobile reception, so you will not be disturbed by the outside world when you visit paradise.Welcome to Elm Grove Sanctuary community. We are a gathering of like-minded families living simple rural life in community. We love the land and aim to be as self-sufficient and organic as possible. We have campsites available at our picnic grounds by the banks of the Goobarragandra River. If you're looking for a digital detox or a secluded getaway then this slice of paradise might be just the place for a weekend away. Enjoy swimming in the fountain of youth, the joining place of two rivers, the Peak and the Goobarragandra. It includes a BBQ area and a wood-fired pizza oven. We have composting toilets (no shower), and we are dog friendly. We are a family friendly farm, wanting to share our land with other families.

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173 Ratings · 118 reviews

Paul F.

April 28, 2024

Elm Grove Sanctuary Campsite

Hidden gem

Location is spectacular, a little hidden gem. After talking to some friends the price is hexy for what you get compared to other locations. Male toilet is an accident waiting to happen with a rusty can already patched.

Angela R.recommends

April 28, 2024

Elm Grove Sanctuary Campsite

Beautiful location, plenty of space and flat easy set up for camping. Patrick was friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended!

Garry M.doesn't recommend

April 27, 2024

Elm Grove Sanctuary Campsite

Wont be going back

This is a beautiful spot –but we won’t be going back. There is a lack of signage setting out what the management expects and some quirky rules –communicated verbally. There appears to be very little maintenance and the ‘alleged’ composting toilets are a case in point. The male toilet ‘tin can’ has so rusted out its failed structurally. It’s impossible to use and potentially dangerous but remains accessible if you want to try. The female toilet is well on its way to the same end. Neither were supplied with sawdust to assist with the composting process. We only stayed for 2 of the 3 nights we booked.

Linda H.recommends

April 26, 2024

Elm Grove Sanctuary Campsite

Thoroughly enjoyed camping at Elm Grove. It was exactly as described. It is a gorgeous spot. The camp kitchen/shelter and toilets are basic yet functional. And we enjoyed our early morning and nightly campfire. Patrick, our host, was welcoming and thoughtful. Thank you Patrick :-) We'd certainly stay again.

Ryan F.recommends

April 21, 2024

Elm Grove Sanctuary Campsite

Great Spot - Perfect For A Swim

The location and camp spots are fantastic, but the toilet is pretty rank. Having said that, we'll be back again for the views.

Bec W.recommends

April 5, 2024

Elm Grove Sanctuary Campsite

In a word, magic!

What an amazing place to camp! Patrick and Flick were just the most hospitable of hosts with some of the best customer service skills I've come across. When my very loud companions arrived, they announced "we're loud and we don't apologise for it!" Patrick didn't bat an eyelid, showing them to a far nore secluded area where we could let our hair down. The camp itself was spacious and well maintained, with easy access to the river (which was cold!). There is a drop toilet which was also well looked after. About the only negative I could report was a few of the locals weren't very friendly, but this is absolutely no reflection on our hosts, who more than made up for the occasional rudeness. I would absolutely recommend this Hipcamp.

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

Hosted by Patrick M.Joined in February 2020

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