Reviews (19)
Lara
27 Feb 2026
An absolutely amazing stay!! It was beautiful and peaceful. We will definitely be coming back.
James
8 Feb 2026
Awesome stay. Great location
Slowness
Rejuvenation
Groundedness
Peacefulness
Khalilah
4 Feb 2026
The nature was so amazing
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Soren and Sonya
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Capertee, New South Wales, Australia
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Soren and Sonya first came to Turon Gates in 1972 on a camping trip. They fell in love with its natural beauty and, after 4 days, decided they would love to retire there some day. Their dream was to create a bush retreat close enough to get away for a few days but far enough to leave the hustle and bustle of the city far behind.
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Fishing
If you have a fishing license and it's the fishing season there are trout and carp in the river so bring your fly rod with you.
Kayaking
Paddle down the river on the property and take in the surrounding natural beauty. Canoes are available for hire or bring your own kayak or canoe.
Wildlife Watching
Renowned for some of the best birdwatching in the state, the protected woodlands along the fertile river flats attract regent honeyeaters, woodland birds, and birdwatching enthusiasts alike. The property is also home to native Australian wildlife like kangaroos, wombats, wallaroos, wallabies, platypus and gliders.
1 Hour Scenic And 10 Minutes Lead Around Pony Rides
Take a scenic ride along the Turon River, cross rivers and enjoy the magic of the Australian bush. Young children can be walked on our ponies.
Please make sure you book your rides advance before your arrival to avoid disappointment. We refund if riding is not possible.
Please make sure you book your rides advance before your arrival to avoid disappointment. We refund if riding is not possible.
Hiking Bushwalking Trails For All Ability Levels
All city stresses and worries disappear as you walk in the bush, crossing rivers, listening to birds and spotting wildlife.
Take some sandwiches and follow our marked trails. We have trails for an hour, 2 hours, half-day and even full-day hikes for all levels of fitness and ability.
Take some sandwiches and follow our marked trails. We have trails for an hour, 2 hours, half-day and even full-day hikes for all levels of fitness and ability.
Hike On The Sunset Lookout Trail
A 30min hike to the sunset lookout at Turon Gates.
Swim In The River
A swimming hole on the Turon Gates property.
Outdoor Equipment Provided
Paddle down the river on the property and take in the surrounding natural beauty. Canoes are loaned rate of $30 per half day. A refundable deposit is required.
Please ask at the manager's office or book ahead
Please ask at the manager's office or book ahead
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Adventures nearby
Adventures Nearby
Hiking Bird Watching
The Turon and Capertee Valleys' have always been famous for amazing birdlife. Aside from the Wedge-Tail Eagles soaring along Eagle Hawk Drive on the eastern side of the valley, the large assortment of birds never fails to impress. Springtime (September to November) is the best in terms of numbers, a good assortment is prevalent all year round. Enjoy from your balcony or go for a hike.
Lunch At The Royal Hotel
A beer at the Royal Hotel in Capertee. Classic quintessential country pub.
Capertee Valley
The Capertee Valley is recognised internationally as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and one of the 50 top birdwatching locations in the world. A diversity of habitats has resulted in a proliferation of bird species finding refuge here. Surrounded on all sides by spectacular sandstone cliffs, the valley is in transition zone where the forests of the Blue Mountains give way to the woodlands of the NSW western slopes.
Vegetation varies from semi-rainforest to open forest, grassy woodlands and farmland grasslands. Not as heavily cleared as many other rural areas, the valley retains large areas of the critically endangered White Box–Yellow Box–Blakely’s Red Gum Grassy Woodland and Derived Native Grassland. Many woodland bird species, whose populations have fallen alarmingly elsewhere, remain relatively common and easily seen here.
Vegetation varies from semi-rainforest to open forest, grassy woodlands and farmland grasslands. Not as heavily cleared as many other rural areas, the valley retains large areas of the critically endangered White Box–Yellow Box–Blakely’s Red Gum Grassy Woodland and Derived Native Grassland. Many woodland bird species, whose populations have fallen alarmingly elsewhere, remain relatively common and easily seen here.
Gardens Of Stone National Park
The Gardens of Stone National Park forms part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. 'Pagoda' rock formations cluster near sandstone escarpments, where erosion has sculpted beehive-shaped domes. Banksia, dwarf casurinas and other wind-pruned heathland plants give the area its garden-like appearance. Pagoda rock formations form when ironstone plates occur in sandstone. As sandstone hardens and is eroded due to weathering, ironstone is all that remains.
Wollemi National Park
Wollemi National Park is the largest wilderness area in NSW and forms part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The Park is a maze of canyons, cliffs and undisturbed forest.
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