Take only photographs. Leave only footprints.
In order to ensure the safety of us all and protect the environment we have a few rules all guests must follow.
NO FIREARMS, fireworks or dangerous weapons such as bows and arrows. Ever.
Fires
Small campfires are generally permitted at most sites through most of the year. After all Goulburn gets cold!
- Fires are only permitted in fire pits, either those provided at designated locations or your own and must be off the ground. Grass fires are very common in these parts particularly if the wind picks up.
- From time to time depending on weather, the time of year, RFS restrictions or total fire bans apply. and fires will be prohibited. Cooking on enclosed gas camp burners or BBQs is generally always allowed if safe
- DO NOT TAKE firepits or barrels from one campground to another. Barrels are provided at specific campgrounds for those guests that use that campground.
- Firewood is supplied.
- NO OPEN FIRES.
- FIRES MUST BE PUT OUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Sounds obvious, yet people still leave with a lit fire at their site. If you start a grass fire this way, even unintenionally, you will be reported to the RFS and police!
You’ll find these restrictions are generally the same on public and private campgrounds throughout southern NSW and especially throughout Australia. Since the 2019 bushfires the rules have been updated and there are large fines will be issued by the RFS if broken.
Rubbish
Nobody likes to turn up to a camp site filled with somebody else garbage so please take all rubbish with you when you leave. A quick emu bob after you pack up is good etiquette and would be appreciated. We have no commercial rubbish service on the property.
Garbage disposal and general cleaning of The Shed is included in your hire fee after your event within reason. Excessive cleaning costs and damage will be charged to the hirer.
Noise
We live in a quiet rural setting so we ask that guests respect the peace as evening winds down. Please turn down music by 9pm (different for events) and be quiet as your walk around the campsite or property. There are lots of nocturnal animals around so standing still for a few minutes or enjoying a quiet cuppa by the river can lead to some surprising animal encounters. Listen as the ducks argue, look for the kangaroos at dusk, spot a wandering wombat, or listen for the platypus as he forages in the dark.
Water & Bush Safety
2km of the Tarlo River runs through and borders the property. It is a generally slow flowing shallow river though there are deeper parts and the bottom is mud so take care.
- Don’t go out past your waist if you are not a regular swimmer. Whilst generally slow flowing there are undercurrents and other obstacles such as trees and branches.
- Wear fitted footwear. The river has a muddy bottom and may have refuse from previous floods. Wear old joggers or sandals as thongs, loose footwear and even gumboots can get trapped in the mud.
- Don’t pee or defecate in the river! Tarlo River flows into the catchment for Sydney. And the animals live in that water.
- Don’t drink the river water! Sydney Water purifies the water before humans drink it. Extensively. Boiling may not be good enough as there are many other pollutants such as dirt and fertiliser run-off.
- Tell somebody before you wander off. Please enjoy the whole property but tell somebody in your party – or us – before you go particularly at night.
Be careful. Sounds obvious. It’s very easy to get turned around on unfamiliar land. Sometimes a small problem can quickly become life-threatening in the bush. You’re here to have fun and to get home safely.
Events
Music and outside lights needs to be turned down around 11pm. Our house system is calibrated to be plenty loud enough in and around the shed and will reach the river and lower picnic areas via the additional speakers without blasting the district. The sound does carry at night, but our neighbours are half a click away and won't hear much. You'll find by 11pm a lot of your guests will want to curl by the fire or go to bed even if a few want to kick on particularly if the "party" started at noon.
There aren’t many formal restrictions on activity in The Shed as long as it is contained and doesn't disturb those that will want quiet. Card games, darts, drinks by the campfire, star gazing - all have happened here well into the night. Depends on how many stay the night and where they camp.
