Broke Estate

Stay/ The Caravan

RETRO CARAVAN FOR TWO · BROKE, HUNTER VALLEY · 2.5 HRS FROM SYDNEY

The Caravan. Playful, nostalgic, very quiet.

A restored retro van for two in a private corner of the farm. The van is the bedroom. Beside it, a covered pavilion holds the kitchen, lounge, bathroom and a table for long dinners. Outside, an electric two-person bath under the sky, a barbecue and a firepit for the cooler months.

The pavilion open to the deck with the pink caravan beyond, firepit and outdoor bath in the foreground
The double bed in the van, pink walls and floral ceiling, windows onto the paddockThe pavilion open to the deck: mint kitchen, round dining table and lounge chairs
Sleeps2 guests
BedDouble
BathroomPrivate pavilion
Minimum stay2 nights
HOW IT WORKS

The van is the bedroom. The pavilion is everything else.

The van is where you sleep: a double bed, electric blanket, air conditioning, and a dinette by the window for the first coffee. It's the charm. The pavilion does the rest.

The pavilion is a covered deck a few steps away, with blinds for the weather, a fan for summer and a heater for winter. Kitchen, two lounge chairs, a dining table, and your own bathroom with a hot shower and a composting toilet. Wi-Fi works out here, though the night sky is worth switching off for.

Sunset from the pavilion deck, the pink caravan and Yellow Rock beyond the paddock
The whole place

Everything, before you commit.

The pavilion and the pink caravan side by side in afternoon sun
The double bed across the back of the van, sunset through the window
The cedar outdoor bath and firepit at golden hour
The pavilion kitchen bench at dusk, wine poured
The dinette in the van looking out to the ranges
The dinette bench with the bed beyond
The pavilion lounge chairs and dining table in late afternoon sun
The pavilion bathroom: shower, basin and folded towels
Two chairs at the firepit facing the sunset
The pink side of the van seen from the pavilion deck
The kitchenette in the van: sink, bench and glasses
The pavilion, caravan and firepit in open grassland with Yellow Rock on the horizon
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What's here

The honest list, in technicolour.

A van for two, with more personality than square metres. Everything in the list below is what's actually there.

In the van

  • Double bed, proper linen, electric blankets
  • Reverse-cycle air conditioning
  • A little dinette table and a small sink
  • Hangers

In the pavilion

  • Kitchen with a portable induction cooktop, fridge and freezer
  • Toaster, kettle and coffee maker; coffee, tea, salt, pepper and oil provided
  • Two lounge chairs, a dining table and wine glasses
  • Bathroom with hot shower and composting toilet
  • Hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner and body soap
  • Ceiling fan, heater and Wi-Fi

Outside

  • Electric two-person bath, pre-heated for your arrival
  • The pavilion is covered and has blinds, but it's open to the air.
  • Barbecue with utensils
  • Firepit, seasonal and closed over the warmer months
  • Parking beside the van

Good to know

  • Adults only. No children or infants
  • No pets
  • Two-night minimum
  • Self check-in via lockbox from 3pm, check-out 11am
  • No laundry facilities
  • Insect repellent provided and snake repellers installed; take care in long grass
  • No smoking or vaping in the van or pavilion. Quiet hours 10pm to 6am
The pavilion and caravan set alone in the grass paddock, ranges behind
Where on the property

Your own corner of the farm, Yellow Rock on the horizon.

The van sits in its own corner of the farm, about 300 metres from the homestead where Bernadette and Max live. You're unlikely to see them unless you want to, but they're close by if you need anything. Yellow Rock is on the horizon to the south, the Brokenback Range to the west, and you're welcome to wander the paddocks. Cattle numbers vary through the year, and the border collies are usually about somewhere.

2–2.5 hours from Sydney, 1 hour 15 from Newcastle, 15 minutes from Pokolbin's cellar doors. The last stretch of road is dirt, and fine for any car.

What to do nearby
Availability

Book the Caravan.

Pick your dates for live availability and a total. Book direct and you pay no platform fee. Questions first? Email info@brokeestate.com.au or call (02) 4088 8883.

MinimumTwo nights. Long weekends and holidays can carry a three-night minimum.
Check-inSelf check-in via lockbox from 3pm. Check-out 11am.
FirepitSeasonal, closed over the warmer months. We'll confirm for your dates when you book.
ChildrenAdults only. No children or infants.
PetsNo pets. It's a working cattle farm with working dogs.
AccessUneven ground and steps into the van; not wheelchair accessible.
CancellationFull refund five or more days before arrival; 50% up to one day before.
Before you book

The things people ask us.

Anything else, email info@brokeestate.com.au and one of the family will answer.

How far is the drive, and are the roads sealed?

2–2.5 hours from Sydney, 1 hour 15 from Newcastle, 15 minutes from Pokolbin's cellar doors (see what's nearby). The last stretch in is dirt and fine for any car, including low-clearance ones. Drive slowly; there are cattle and kangaroos about.

Is there a minimum stay?

Two nights. Long weekends and holiday periods can carry a three-night minimum; the booking calendar will tell you when.

Where is the bathroom?

Not in the van. It's in the pavilion a few steps away, yours alone for the stay, with a hot shower, a composting toilet, a hair dryer, and shampoo, conditioner and body soap.

Can we cook?

Yes. The pavilion kitchen has a portable induction cooktop, a fridge and freezer, a toaster, kettle and coffee maker, with coffee, tea, salt, pepper and oil provided. There's a barbecue with utensils outside.

Can we bring children?

No. The Caravan is adults only, with no children or infants. It's a working farm with electric fences and the occasional wombat hole. The Cottage is the one built for families.

Can we bring the dog?

No pets on any of the stays. It's a working cattle farm with our own working dogs. Bella, the border collie in the reviews, is ours, and she takes the greeting side of things seriously.

Is the firepit always available?

No. It's seasonal and closed over the warmer months, depending on local conditions. It can't be used on total fire ban days or in windy or hot weather, and it must be fully put out with water at the end of the night. We'll confirm for your dates when you book.

What's it like being outdoors?

The pavilion is covered with blinds but open to the air, so expect birdsong, wildlife and occasional farming activity on nearby properties. Insect repellent is provided and there are electric snake repellers installed, but take care in long grass. There are no laundry facilities.

What's check-in like?

Self check-in via lockbox from 3pm, check-out by 11am. We send directions ahead of time and the code on the morning of your arrival, and we're usually on the farm if you need us.

Is the Caravan accessible?

The site is on uneven ground with steps into the van, so the Caravan isn't wheelchair accessible. Call us on (02) 4088 8883 and we'll give you an honest picture of whether it will suit.

When you book, you book with the family.

No platform, no call centre. Your booking, your questions, and the reply all come from one of the four of us. Email info@brokeestate.com.au or call (02) 4088 8883.

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