Pine View Camping and Farmstay (CG)

Pine View is a 450 acre privately owned working sheep, cattle and cropping farm centrally located at Goolma 3.5 hrs from Sydney. This is the perfect place to base yourself if you’re looking to visit the many popular tourist attractions in the nearby towns of Dubbo, Wellington, Mudgee and Gulgong which are all less than a one hour drive away.

There are different camping areas on the property suitable for tents, camper trailers, caravans or motorhomes, but you must be self-sufficient as all sites are unpowered. Pine View is pet friendly but being a farm with farm animals, your hosts do ask that your dog is well behaved and on a lead at all times. There is plenty of fallen wood around the property to light your campfire and if you run out of water there is tank water available for drinking and washing.

The House Paddock Campsite, which is right near the house and suitable for those who want to be near amenities or want more interaction with the daily activities. This is also the best site if you just want to park your caravan for the night. The most private camping site at Pine View is Col’s Hill Campsite. This camping area is away from the house and furthest from the road but does have a pit toilet. This site is also child friendly as it is a bit of a distance from the closest dam. You will however, be sharing your campsite with the kangaroos at dusk.

The Big Hill Campsite offers amazing views but is only accessible by 4WD’s and probably only suitable for tents. Take a walk to the top of the big hill for some amazing views of the picturesque country side. You may even see some wildlife like foxes etc

The Big Dam Campsite is set beside the big dam and offers plenty of room for larger groups or those who like to spread out. This site may not be suitable for those with small children though. With their growing popularity and regular returning visitors, Pine View will soon have another site available called Lucerne Paddock to ensure all campsites remain spacious and not overcrowded.

Pine View boasts a variety of farm animals, including sheep, cattle, horses, chickens, dogs and an alpaca and most afternoons, the host will come around to the campsites in a buggy, pick up kids and adults too and take them around to get up close and personal with the animals. You might be lucky enough to visit at lamb marking or shearing time and there may even be a poddy lamb or two to feed.

It’s only a short 30 min drive to Wellington or the IGA in Gulgong if you run out of supplies

HOW TO GET THERE
Pine View is North-East of Wellington in Central Western NSW. Turn east off the Mitchell Highway into Goolma Road 350m north of the Macquarie River Bridge.  Follow for 40.8km then turn left into Gollan Road for a further 7.3km. Turn right into the second driveway (signed).

SITE ACCESS
Follow the driveway up to the house, which you can see from the road. Someone will come out and meet you.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Bookings are required, see details provided
Group Bookings welcome
Fee is from $15/night, children 16 and under $7.50/night
Mystical Fire Packets – $ 5.00 pack for 1 hour
Farm fresh eggs when available – $ 4.00.

RULES
Please leave gates as you find them.
Do not remove any historical artefacts.
Do not enter sheds without permission.
Please do not let children climb on farm machinery.

THINGS TO DO
You are more than welcome to lend a hand with the chores and learn about farm life. Groom and feed the horses or feed the cattle, sheep and chickens, as well as collect any eggs that the chickens may have laid. Explore the property at your leisure, including the old historic homestead. Bush Walking, Bird Watching, Tractor Rides, Buggy Rides and Farm Tours. Head out at dusk to see how many kangaroos and other wildlife you can see or toast marshmallows around a campfire. With farm life the list is endless 

Bonfire Night
On long weekends or Saturday nights during school holidays, Sue and Matt usually host a bonfire – weather permitting of course. Join them for a glass of wine or beer or simply take the opportunity to meet some locals and fellow campers. Everyone loves the Mystical Fire. Simply throw 1 – 4 unopened packets of Mystical Fire into the burning flames and watch as it creates an amazing wood fire with beautiful coloured flames.

Visit the historical town of Gulgong with the Henry Lawson Centre and the Pioneers Museum.

Wellington Caves, Mudgee Wineries or take a day trip to Dubbo which is less than an hour away where you can visit the Dubbo Zoo, the Old Dubbo Gaol.

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