Youcamp - Gillies Ridge

About the property

Description

Natural bushland hideaway adjoining Mt Barney National Park. A small number of cleared sites available for campers seeking a peaceful, bush experience.

We only book one group at a time. Whether you are on your own or with friends, you are guaranteed a private camping experience. Sorry, we don't accept bookings for children under 8 years. We aren't set up for little ones!

Nearest main town and distance

Rathdowney 15km

Accommodation

Isolated clearing

4 available | max occupancy: 10 per Camping site (unpowered)
Children (including infants and toddlers) are aged 16 or under.

From

$ 22

per person per night

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Camp clearing, distant from the home cabin and art studio. This site is for people looking for absolute peace and quiet. The clearing looks out towards Mt Barney. No toilet facilities at this site. Campers need to be self contained.

Studio Clearing

4 available | max occupancy: 12 per Camping site (unpowered)
Children (including infants and toddlers) are aged 12 or under.

From

$ 28

per person per night

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Bush clearing adjacent to the Gillies Ridge Studio. Surrounded by native forest but with a few additional comforts - pizza oven, picnic table, bbq facilities and fire pit. Also a toilet. Suitable for campervans and tents.

Room amenities

Open fireplace

Pizza oven, bbq, picnic table.

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Pit toilet

Food and drink

BBQ

Campfire pit

Campfires permitted designated area only

Activities & Tours

Art Experience

$ 44

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2 hour art studio experience, available on request.

Accommodation features

Activities
& Tours

Art Experience

Terrains

Bush

Forest

Mountains

Wildlife

Nestled at the foot of Mount Gillies, surrounded by rhyolite outcrops and dry schlerophyl forest.

Amenities

Adults only

Group campsites

Toilet

Single-safe

4WD access to some areas

Generators allowed

Nearby National Park

Nearby State Forest

Off road caravan accessible

Property manager on site 24/7

RV/Motorhome accessible

Scenic views

Unsealed roads

Good mobile reception

Campfires permitted designated area only

Sorry no pups allowed. We love animals but the native wildlife includes many brush-tailed rock wallabies who are timid of dogs.

Food and drink

BBQ facilities

Bins

Campfire pits

Drinking water

Picnic tables

Pizza Oven and BBQ available. Free firewood. We have many essentials available for purchase in emergencies. For example, long life milk, sugar etc. If you let us know beforehand we can organise food for you.

Details

accessible by: By Car

Site map

Cancellation Policy

Flexible: Guest can cancel up to 24 hours before check-in for a full refund (except fee)

Property Rules Print Rules

No pets. No fires outside of allocated areas. Absolutely no firearms or shooting.

Safety warnings Print Warnings

Not suitable for children. Unfenced dam.

Disabled access

This host provides access and mobility for

Wheelchairs

Physical disabilities

Guide / service dogs

Deaf & hearing impaired

0 c

Temperature

423 M

Elevation

1351

Time at this location

About the host, Sue George

Member since September 2017

We are an artist couple, living in the forest of Queensland's Scenic Rim. We have a cabin and studio nestled at the foot of a granite ridge. Most days we spend painting and pottering. Ian is a keen walker with experience of most Scenic Rim walks including Mt Barney. Sue is a fan of fresh local product, the Shed Cafe and all things art. We both love to travel and we love camping, so we often host friends and bushwalking groups.

8 reviews

Cherylynne Gostelow

5 Nov 2018

Another magical visit: thank you to our wonderful hosts. The facilities make camping a delight and nothing beats the trees, the birdsong, the animals we observed and enjoyed some wonderful close encounters. Returned to suburbia renewed and refreshed. Huge thank you!

Robin Oliphant

4 Nov 2018

Magical spot, super private

Cherylynne Gostelow

3 Oct 2018

What a wonderful location! The peace, the trees, and facilities made this an exceptional camping experience. Ian and Sue are wonderful hosts; a warm and engaging couple who balanced beautifully our desire for rest and solitude with warm hospitality and good conversation. We will certainly return!!

Karyn Nicholas

2 Oct 2018

Thank you for a wonderful weekend in the the bush. Your camp site was excellent: clean , tidy, quiet, close to excellent bush walking. Top marks guys!

Anthony Ross

25 Aug 2018

Peaceful nights sleep and very handy having the gas bbq. Sue was very helpful in informing us about our visit.

Carol Wicking

8 Jun 2018

We camped in the isolated clearing which was perfect for us - peaceful and secluded but with many thoughtful provisions, including plentiful supplies of drinking water and firewood. Sue was a very helpful, interesting and convivial host. A great camping spot within easy drive of Mt Barney.

Andrew Shannon

14 Nov 2017

Ian and Sue, thank you for sharing your wonderful property with us. This was my first Youcamp experience, and I could not have felt more welcome. I hope to be back someday soon!

Jim Dootson

17 Oct 2017

Ian and Sue were great hosts. Communication prior to arrival was excellent. Ian greeted us with a cup of tea and lots of information about activities we may wish to do. Firewood, toilet paper, drinking water were all provided. Our hosts even offered a free night because of the rain.