Ours was a group of 3 couples. we found the homestead both comfortable and warm as we made good use of the large open fire and the firewood supplied.
Kitchen facilities were good, a large gas range which all agreed was great and 2 fridges were more than adequate. The large dining table was well used. Two bathrooms serve the 4 bedrooms.
The park speaks for itself in the accompanying photos. Lookouts were great over the surrounding mountains and the river scenes relaxing. Lookouts, ruins, walks, mountain bikes, easy 4WD and a camping area with a loo.
While the park notes say a lot of it is 4WD, most of it can be traversed in a sedan with good ground clearance.
I have been to this park at most seasons of the year and like them all. This trip was in May and we found it perfect.
Details available from NPWS at Mudgee (phone 6370 9000) or Blackheath (phone 4787 8877). Entry is by coded padlock on Port Macquarie Road.
Enjoy, we did
Kitchen facilities were good, a large gas range which all agreed was great and 2 fridges were more than adequate. The large dining table was well used. Two bathrooms serve the 4 bedrooms.
The park speaks for itself in the accompanying photos. Lookouts were great over the surrounding mountains and the river scenes relaxing. Lookouts, ruins, walks, mountain bikes, easy 4WD and a camping area with a loo.
While the park notes say a lot of it is 4WD, most of it can be traversed in a sedan with good ground clearance.
I have been to this park at most seasons of the year and like them all. This trip was in May and we found it perfect.
Details available from NPWS at Mudgee (phone 6370 9000) or Blackheath (phone 4787 8877). Entry is by coded padlock on Port Macquarie Road.
Enjoy, we did
Hi There,
ReplyDeleteThsi looks amazing and we were thinking of booking the Capertee Homestead later this year (probably July). You noted that "While the park notes say a lot of it is 4WD, most of it can be traversed in a sedan with good ground clearance" and I wondered if the homestead itself was easily accessible in a 2WD sedan with good ground clearance(the car is an old Mercedes S420)? We went to the Big Yango homestead last year and although the NSW PWS website said 2WD, it certainly wasn't and since our feedback, they have now changed it to 4WD.
Thanks in advance,
SCott.
I dont know your model Merc but a lot of the park and definitely access to the homestead (unless raining) is 2WD gravel road with a normally shallow river crossing.
DeleteBrilliant stuff, many thanks Bruce, we'll certainly be looking to planning a few nights there with the family. Your pictures and summary above make it sound a fantastic place to visit, we can't wait.
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