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OUR FAVOURITE CAMP SPOTS

K'GARI FRASER ISLAND
West Coast - Awinya Creek

  • Located on Fraser Island (K'GARI) in Queensland off the coast of Hervey Bay
  • Absolute beachfront camping
  • National Park campgrounds - book online
  • Off grid - zero amenities
  • 4WD access only - via inland track Woralie Road (took us approximately 1.5 hours as it's sandy, tight and like a rabbit warren in places) - we towed our hybrid caravan, however not suitable for caravans
  • Access on low tide, as it's sandy and creek crossings become impassable on high tides
  • Take a tinny and launch it straight off the beach
  • Ideal for paddle boarding and kayaking
  • Freshwater creek
  • Beware of dingoes
  • We visited in September and saw heaps of whales - we could even hear them singing at night!
  • Pets not permitted anywhere on the island

BARRINGTON TOPS NATIONAL PARK
Polblue Campground

  • Great winter camp if you're wanting to chase a little bit of snow (timing has to be perfect though, as snow is occasional)
  • National Park campground - book online
  • Completely off grid, pit toilets available
  • The highest National Park campground in NSW at 1586m
  • Long-drop toilets and firepits provided
  • Communal hut with fireplace
  • 2WD accessible (not in snowy conditions)
  • Some great hikes and lookouts around the area, including Thunderbolts Lookout and Honeysuckle Forest Walk
  • No pets allowed
  • Beware of wild brumbies

KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK
​Denison Campground

  • A great area for beginner skiing/snowboarding - away from other popular ski resorts
  • Located 15 minutes from Selwyn Ski Fields - recommended ski field for beginners!
  • Low cost National Park campground - book online
  • Off grid, long drop toilet available
  • Campfires allowed
  • Large free-form camping - no allocated sites
  • Picnic tables
  • Lots of kangaroos
  • ​The coldest camp we've ever experienced!

MANN RIVER
Cangai Bridge Campground

  • Some of the best riverside free camping!
  • Located 1 hour west of Grafton NSW along Gwydir Highway
  • Easy drive up to the stunning Gibraltar Range and Washpool National Park with awesome hikes, stunning waterfalls and clear swimming holes
  • Camping access via Cangai Bridge - 4WD required for some sections (rocky)
  • Free-form camping for kilometers along the river - no allocated sites
  • Off-grid - zero facilities or reception
  • Can get very busy on weekends and peak times
  • River was flowing hard, however quieter areas ideal for swimming and kayaking
  • Campfires allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • 10 minutes to Jackadgery General Store - fuel, food, supplies and a dump point

 DINGO TOPS NSW

  • Beautiful bush camping
  • Located in the Tapin Tops National Park - book online
  • Only 10 sites available - not suitable for caravans
  • Walk-in campground only - we swagged it for this trip
  • Off-grid camping
  • Long-drop toilet, firepits and large undercover picnic table area
  • Unfortunately, no pets allowed
  • Potaroo Falls walk along the creek to the waterfall and swimming hole
  • We visited the nearby Ellenborough Falls

​HAT HEAD NSW
Korogoro Creek Via Point Plomer Road

  • Hat Head Holiday Park - one of our all time favourites! 
  • Great surfing beach - for learners like us!
  • Korogoro Creek is stunning on high tide - crystal clear
  • Great for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing
  • Headland walks
  • Jetty jumping, playground, boat ramp
  • Campground offers hot showers, flushing toilets, laundry, camp kitchen and coffee van (most of the time)
  • Bowling Club is right next door and has great meals and often live music

SEAL ROCKS NSW
Treachery Beach Camp

  • Treachery Beach Camp - uncrowded bushland camping, located beachside
  • 3 hours north of Sydney
  • Road to campground is dirt however suitable for 2WD and large caravans
  • Free-form camping - no allocated sites
  • Hot showers, flushing toilets, laundry and camp kitchen
  • Campfires allowed (subject to fire bans)
  • Firewood, ice and gas refills available
  • Unfortunately no pets allowed
  • Short 5 minute drive to main beaches, shops etc in Seal Rocks

​STATION CREEK & PEBBLY BEACH NSW
​Yuraygir National Park

  • Yuraygir National Park
  • Between Coffs Harbour and Yamba
  • Road to the campground is suitable for 2WD, however there is a small causeway
  • Pebbly Beach is neighboring campground (located on the beach), accessible via the beach and you need to cross a saltwater creek to get there
  • Station Creek campground is small, bushy (minimal solar) and
  • Jetty at Station Creek campground, great for jetty jumping
  • Absolutely stunning clear creek on high tide

SWANS CROSSING NSW

  • Great free camp
  • Located in Kerewong State Forest
  • 30 minute drive from the beach
  • Road to campground is dirt however suitable for 2WD and large caravans
  • Grassy campground
  • Freshwater creek and swimming hole
  • Nature playground all made from timber
  • Long-drop toilets
  • Pets allowed

THE CELLS

  • 2 hours west of Port Macquarie NSW
  • Four wheel driver's paradise!
  • Creek crossings
  • Steep climbs
  • Gold mining history
  • Caves to explore
  • Waterholes and creeks to swim in

CHICHESTER STATE FOREST

  • Creek crossings
  • Waterfalls
  • Bush walking
  • Campfire cooking
  • A brewery nearby!
  • Freezing temperatures

WARRAUMBUNGLES

  • Great off-grid camping
  • Amazing hikes...and a space observatory!
  • ​Freezing temperatures in winter
  • Stunning landscapes

FARQUHAR PARK

  • Swag & tinnie adventure, not ideal for caravans
  • NSW East Coast
  • Manning Point
  • Access via the beach
  • Fishing
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