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Best camping spots in Sydney and surrounds
Our edit of the best camping spots in Sydney is perfect for lovers of the great outdoors.
It’s time to dust off your tent and roll out your sleeping bag. Sydney and its surroundings are home to some of the country’s best campgrounds. Whether you prefer to glamp it up in a caravan or rough it in a swag, there’s something for every level of adventure at these campgrounds. Ready to roll? Read on for the best camping spots near Sydney.
The Basin Campground
Nestled on the banks of Pittwater inside Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, The Basin Campground is inaccessible to vehicles. Hike or catch a ferry to this secluded spot and enjoy a few days away from the mayhem of the city.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, NSW
Green Patch
Few places are as tranquil as Green Patch in Booderee National Park in the Jervis Bay Territory. Take a quiet walk at sunrise or sunset to meet the locals, including echidnas, kangaroos, wallabies, quolls, and seals. How’s the serenity?
Booderee National Park
Pebbly Beach
Along the coast between Coffs Harbour and Yamba in northern New South Wales, you’ll find the tranquil remote beach camping spot Pebbly Beach. Expect to see wildlife when you wake up and enjoy walking trails and fishing spots. This campground is only accessible at low tide.
Yuraygir National Park
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Killalea Campground
Water lovers will feel right at home at Killalea Campground near Wollongong. Easy access to world-class surf beaches means opportunities to swim, surf, snorkel, and fish abound. Bird watchers will appreciate the chance to spot rare and endangered birds like the pied oystercatcher. Come during the winter months for a chance to spot migrating whales from the shore, too.
Killalea Regional Park
Putty Beach
Sydneysiders will appreciate the proximity of Putty Beach campground in Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast. It’s the largest campground in the national park, with 20 campsites for tents only. The 8.5km Bouddi Coastal Walk begins at the beach’s eastern end, so pack your hiking boots.
Bouddi National Park
Patonga, Central Coast
A bit further south of Putty Beach lies Patonga, a small village on the Central Coast with its own tent and caravan park. This site is perfect for those who prefer access to nearby amenities like shops and restaurants. The campsite is also a little fancier, with a tennis court and children’s play area.
Patonga, Central Coast
Euroka Campground
Glampers, beware—you’ll be roughing it at Euroka Campground. This campsite is considered remote, so it’s essential to come prepared. If you brave it, however, you’ll be rewarded with access to stunning walks, the opportunity to sleep among majestic gum trees, and the sights and sounds of local wildlife.
Blue Mountains National Park
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