Accessibility
Accessibility
Walk-In

Amenities

Fires
Flush Toilet
Potable Water
Showers

Activities

Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Swimming
Wildlife Watching

Terrain

Forest
River

About this space

You will come here to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Black Mountain' on the banks of the `Mighty Nymbo’, bordering Nymboida River and Nymboi-Binderay National Park on Gumbainggir country. Visitors enjoy: Swimming in the pristine river; boating; walking tracks through diverse terrain; starry night skies; campfires, or just relaxing for days. Our guests recommend staying at least two nights...

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Reviews • 67

★★★★★ (67 reviews)
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Natalie G.
☆☆☆☆☆
Nov 2022

The setting was just beautiful and the Ant Shack had everything we needed and more to make it a relaxing and comfortable weekend away. Will definitely go again.

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Dale N.
☆☆☆☆☆
Dec 2022

What absolutely amazing place to stay. It was so peaceful everything was so well presented and maintained. You must like isolation as there is no phone service. Merryl the host was wonderful so h...

AI Review Summary

Overall, this campsite offers a stunning natural setting along the Nymboida River, with many guests praising the cleanliness of the facilities and the warmth of the hosts, Merryl and Alistair. Campers appreciate the spacious sites, excellent amenities, and the variety of outdoor activities available, including canoeing and hiking. However, some visitors noted challenges with the steep access road and the loud cicadas during summer, which may detract from the experience for some. Despite these minor drawbacks, the campsite is highly recommended for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

Highlights
  • Beautiful river views
  • Clean and well-maintained amenities including hot showers and composting toilets
  • Friendly and helpful hosts, Merryl and Alistair
  • Great for canoeing, swimming, and exploring nature
  • Spacious campsites with fire pits and picnic tables
  • Abundance of wildlife and well-marked walking trails
  • Quirky signage and thoughtful touches throughout the property
Considerations
  • Steep drive to the campsites can be challenging for inexperienced drivers
  • Cicadas can be very loud during summer months
  • March flies can be annoying at times
  • Some guests found it hard to relax due to noise from nature
  • Limited river activities during low water levels