Rove Numby is a small-group, fully hosted walking experience set on a private property in Central West NSW.

It’s designed for people who enjoy good food, great company, and time outdoors. Expect guided walks through rugged country, long-table meals, swims in the creek, and evenings by the fire.

No rush. No noise. Just a properly good weekend away.

Max 10 guests per Rove

Why people love a Rove

• Small groups (no more than 10 guests)

• Fully hosted—everything taken care of

• Incredible food and shared long-table meals

• Off-grid setting (no Wi-Fi, limited reception)

• Guided walks across private farmland

• Perfect for solo travellers, couples, and private groups

• A relaxed, social atmosphere

What’s Included

Everything is taken care of—so you can simply arrive and enjoy the experience.

• 2 nights accommodation in twin-share glamping tents (proper beds, quality linen)

• Guided walks across private farmland

• All meals from arrival through to departure

• Wines selected from Young, Orange and Mudgee regions and beer

• Fully hosted experience from start to finish

• On-property transfers during your stay

• Tea & coffee station available throughout

• Firewood and campfire experiences each evening

• Access to basecamp facilities, including bathrooms and communal spaces

All you need to bring is your gear, a sense of adventure, and a few days to switch off.

Sample Itinerary

We take care of all the planning—just pack your gear, bring a sense of adventure, and hit the road.

Please note, itineraries and menus may vary with seasonal conditions, weather, and your group’s preferences or dietary requirements.

FRIDAY DAY 1- Travel and a short rove from basecamp to unwind

• Travel to Numby Station in the morning

• 1:00pm Arrive at Numby meeting point. Park vehicles and transfer your luggage in support vehicles. Welcome, introductions and briefing.

• 1:30pm Get driven to Rosewood Cottage Basecamp and settle into tents briefly

• 2pm Set off for Engagement Valley walk including afternoon tea on the trail (approximately 2 hours of walking in total).​

• 4:30pm Arrive back at Rosewood Cottage basecamp where you'll be welcomed with a refreshingly cold, lightly sparkling glass of our signature house made Lemon Verbena & Rosemary Cordial. Settle in, shower and change. Explore the creek and the old shearing shed if you wish.

• 5pm Happy Hour on the cottage verandah

• 6:30pm A 3 course dinner hosted in the dining room.

• Relax until late by the firepit under the stars, enjoy a port by the open fire in the cottage, cosy up in the library or retire to your tent ahead of your big day of hiking tomorrow.

Creek country and mountain top loop

The day  starts on undulating hills (the warm up) before we climb the major hill summit (at our own pace) for the day. After decent we stay relatively close to water level for the remainder of the day. We will occasionally walk along farm tracks but a good portion of the day will be off track- meaning we wont be walking on prepared paths and may be walking on uneven surfaces or through long grass (depending on seasonal conditions).

This is the most challenging walk of the weekend due to its distance and terrain. There is the option for some group members to opt out of this day if they prefer or join us for a partial walk before turning back to return to basecamp. This loop takes approximately 7-8 hours  including breaks.

• 7:00am Wakeup call

• 7:00-8:00am Breakfast​

• 8.15 Muster

  • ensure daypacks equipped and collect your packed lunch in the dining room on your way to the library where you will be briefed on the days hike.

• 8:30 am Set out for along undulating hills towards the main summit of the day

• 10am Morning tea​

• From the summit we descend to the Memundy Creek and walk for some stretches in our wet shoes as we crisscross the shallow creek.

• 12-1pm Lunch ​

• Check out historic Hogans Hut and the Lachlan River camp if time permits before following the river back towards the direction of base camp

• 2-3pm Afternoon tea, creek side.

• Follow the Mulgowrie Creek upstream via Bullock forest towards basecamp or take a shortcut back to basecamp

• Approximately 3-4pm arrive at Rosewood Cottage where you are met with a cold drink and a cool towel. You might like to  shower and change and take the opportunity to take a chair and book to relax by the creek or go for a dip.

• 5:30pm Happy Hour. Drinks and nibbles on the deck or by the fire pit 

• 6:30pm Three course dinner​ in the dining room

• Relax until late by the firepit under the stars, enjoy a port by the open fire in the cottage, cosy up in the library or retire to your tent after an incredible day of hiking.

Numby farm trail and return to the meeting point.​

There is one main hill summit, and one smaller hill summit on this walk the rest in on undulating hills mainly on a farm track or road. There is approximately 2 hours of walking in total.​

• Enjoy a sleep in

• 8:30 am Brunch.

• Enjoy a slower morning with time to relax and pack up. Your bags will be delivered to the meeting point for departure home.

• this is also the time we use if you have opted for an optional extra such as a massage session. We may take a different route to the lunch destination if this is the case.

• 10.00am Muster before walking. Pack you bags into the support vehicle and fill water bottles before the days hike briefing.

• 10:30am set off to climb another peak and get great views overlooking the epicenter of the farm, like the shearing shed where all the action happens.​​

• Follow the Lachlan River back towards the meeting point mainly.

• 12:30pm Picnic lunch at the river or take it ​to go.

• Feedback and farewells before the trip home

Friday Day 1

Afternoon tea: House baked Zucchini & Walnut loaf + individual trail mix

• Afternoon Welcome drink: lightly sparkling glass of our signature house made Lemon Verbena & Rosemary Cordial.

• Happy Hour: Alfresco drinks and share platters of mixed cheeses, homemade dips, pastes, charcuterie, breads and crackers.

Dinner

• Warm house made focaccia with herbed oils & vinegar

• Heulen Pastoral Wagyu Ossobuco, prepared in the classically fragrant French style and served with locally grown seasonal greens.

• A deceptively light flourless chocolate cake with spiced plums and vanilla bean ice-cream.

• All enjoyed with your choice from our selection of wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages.

Saturday Day 2

Breakfast

• French press coffee and a selection of teas.

• Housemade granola, yogurt and fruit compote.

• Hot breakfast options of house cured bacon, thyme buttered mushrooms, oven roasted tomato compote and farm fresh eggs cooked to your liking.

• A variety of house baked bread for toast and spreads.

Morning tea

• Your selection of house made cakes, biscuits, fruit and individual trail mix.

Lunch

• A nourishing and fresh poached chicken and quinoa salad with avocado and basil-pistachio greens.

Afternoon tea

• Your selection of house made cakes, biscuits, fruit and individual trail mix.

• Welcome cool drink on return.

Happy Hour

• Drinks and nibbles by the fire pit.

Dinner

• Housemade saffron & pomegranate labneh with sage oil and flatbread.

• Heulen Pastoral lamb shoulder, slow roasted for 7 hours, served with coal roasted Crookwell potatoes and house grown seasonal greens.

• Lou's individual caramel pear pudding, served with a gingerbread biscotti and lashings of double cream.

• All enjoyed with your choice from our selection of wines, beers and non-alcoholic drinks.

Sunday Day 3

Breakfast

• French press coffee and a selection of teas.

• Housemade granola, yogurt and fruit compote.

• Hot breakfast options of house cured bacon, thyme buttered mushrooms, oven roasted tomato compote and farm fresh eggs cooked to your liking.

• A variety of house baked bread for toast and spreads.

Morning Tea

• Your selection of house made cakes, biscuits, fruit and individual trail mix.

Lunch to go

• The Rove Ploughman's Lunch - Rich slices of polpettone accompanied by a sharp aged cheddar, housemade pickles, a zingy green salad and homemade crusty bread rolls.

BOOKING ONTO A ROVE NUMBY ADVENTURE​

Rove Numby welcomes single travelers, couples, small groups and private groups (see next paragraph). We have 10 places available and require a minimum of 6 guests for the weekend to go ahead (if we do not reach the required minimum of 6 guests, your booking deposit will be either held, and your stay postponed to a later date that suits you, or refunded if you prefer). 

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Rove Numby offers a 'singles surplus' of $500 if you would prefer a single occupancy tent.

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WHATS NOT INCLUDED:

Transport to and from the meeting point, travel insurance, singles surplus, personal hiking gear or any additional extras

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TALORING YOUR EXPERIENCE FOR PRIVATE GROUPS OF 6-10* GUESTS

When booking as a group, we can tailor your weekend to suit your groups interests, fitness level and schedule. For example;

• Make the most of your stay by adding an extra experience. Visit our Extras page to personalise your Rove with options like Pilates, a massage or a muster-dog display.

• Shorter walks 

• A special celebration dinner party

• More time to sleep in or relax

Please contact us to discuss options and pricing on some extras.

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AVAILABILITY

We run these tours over most weekends in Spring and Autumn. Check available dates HERE or contact us if you are intersted in a mid-week Rove.

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​HOW TO BOOK

You can book in online simply click the book now button on the page

You will be asked to pay a $500 deposit up front to secure your booking and the remainder one month prior to your departure. You can pay by credit card or direct deposit. We recommend that everyone in your group book in individually so that we can handle the logistics for you! It would help if you let us know one point of contact for the group and the number of bookings to expect for your group.

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Should you need to cancel your Rove:​

• More than 30 days before departure – Deposit is forfeited OR transferred to another date within 18 months of your original booking, OR transferred to another person

• Less than 30 days before departure – 100% of the tour price is forfeited OR transferred to another person

We recommend purchasing travel insurance .

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Click HERE for the full Rove Numby Terms and Conditions