CampingStayz – Exclusive private camping in the Blue Mountains

CampingStayz is the creation of Sharon and Ross Howard who love camping and sharing their love of this wonderful country.
They understand that “getting away from it all” means not having to share a campsite with strangers.
CampingStayz offers exclusive private access to quality campsites at reasonable prices.
Currently the Platypus Waterhole campsite at Hartley is available and will soon be joined by other sites in the Wolgan Valley.

If you are interested in listing your own campsite on this site contact Sharon and Ross.

Platypus Waterhole

Location

Platypus Waterhole is two hours from Sydney and a world away from your worries.

It is located on the banks on Blackheath Creek where platypus can often be seen at dawn and dusk.

The shelter is 2km from the main homestead and is accessible only by 4WD. If you don’t have a 4WD we can arrange a shuttle.

See the map below for the exact location and directions.

Things to do

Relax, read a book or venture out to explore the historic areas of Hartley and Lithgow. You are also free to explore the surrounding property which is a working cattle station.

The two storey camping shelter has a fully enclosed sleeping platform that sleeps at least eight people. This overlooks the internal fireplace and kitchen area with sink, running water and a preparation area. A gas BBQ is also available.

A flat grassy area next to the shelter will fit at least five family sized tents, or can be used as a great play area for the kids.

The shower There is hot water and an open air shower. A long drop toilet is located close to the shelter.
At night the shelter is lit by solar powered lights and the glow of the campfire.

Getting to Platypus Waterhole

Meet your hosts at 12 Blaxland Road, Hartley, just off Coxs River Road and you will be escorted to Platypus Waterhole.

Getting to Platypus Waterhole

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Platypus Waterhole: -33.637221, 150.199027

Your Hosts: -33.616567, 150.198426

	Platypus Waterhole Your exclusive private campsite Hartley, Australia
	Your Hosts Number 12 Blaxland Road, Little Hartley. Take the driveway on the left hand side down to the house. Please leave the gate as you find it.

Booking

Rates

Exclusive use of the whole site is $100 for your whole stay, plus $50 per night for each adult. Children are $25 per night.

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Photos

Facilities at Platypus Waterhole

The surrounding area

Attractions

Check out the map for things to see and do nearby.

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Coxs River Trout Fishing: -33.618050, 150.161498

Duddawarra Swiming Hole: -33.620159, 150.160275

Hyde Park Reserve - Swimming Hole: -33.531772, 150.187397

Centennial Glen Stables: -33.633237, 150.257016

Hourne Point Bushwalk: -33.600010, 150.257145

Grand Canyon bushwalk: -33.651516, 150.314705

Govetts Leap to Evans Lookout: -33.628172, 150.311337

Mount Vic Flicks: -33.590367, 150.256823

Alchemy Wood Fired Pizza: -33.566823, 150.203962

Ambermere: -33.568682, 150.206044

Old Post Office Cafe: -33.545687, 150.174716

Petalura Eatery: -33.589679, 150.255772

Mount Victoria Manor: -33.588356, 150.254087

Hartley Historic Village: -33.545186, 150.174308

Talisman Gallery: -33.546644, 150.174592

The Tiny Chapel: -33.646778, 150.164266

Mount Victoria Museum: -33.587757, 150.256780

Blackheath Rhododendron Gardens: -33.627520, 150.288039

State Mine Museum: -33.461073, 150.168986

Blast Furnace Park: -33.475124, 150.170531

Hassans Walls lookout: -33.514599, 150.150898

Glow Worm Tunnel: -33.247921, 150.223800

Jenolan Caves: -33.819802, 150.021658

Kanangra Walls: -33.985929, 150.110664

Mayfield Gardens: -33.669841, 149.770672

Platypus Pond: -33.637239, 150.199113

Reviews

Our stay at Platypus Pond was a delight! Sharon and Ross were warm and welcoming. The solitude and privacy was wonderful and worth every cent. The hot water although somewhat tricky to operate was an unexpected luxury, loved the shower. We will definitely be back!

Just wanted to say again how much we enjoyed our stay at the property. Despite the weather we found it perfectly comfortable and as described - the seclusion and tranquility was exactly what we were looking for and are looking forward to seeing you again for the Australia day long weekend.

Jon Deadman, North Sydney

I spent a weekend here having a camping reunion with some old Australian friends. This place is magnificent. I love the peace and quiet. Watching the full moon rise over the hill and flood the campsite with light was breathtaking. I really wish we could have stayed longer in this wonderful part of the Blue Mountains.

Robert Ashley, Rans, Switerland