Camping and Two Other Adventures in NSW

Camping and Two Other Adventures in NSW

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Posted 2024-08-02 by Maria-MPG Narrativesfollow
If you have an adventurous personality and love the great outdoors, read on about where you will find some great adventures in NSW. These are three different adventures to enjoy in NSW, Australia - find your favourite free campsite, learn to Freedive or snorkel, or go on a bush walk.

Free Camping Sites in NSW
Going camping with your family and friends is a thing many Australians love to do. What better way to go camping than to a FREE site? Check out these idyllic camping grounds for your next camping trip -

Blue Mountains

Old Ford Reserve, Glenbrook-Wentworth Falls-Grose Valley, Blue Mountains National Park. Images courtesy of visitnsw.com

A popular camping spot is on the Wentworth Falls to Woodford trail, the Ingar Campground on Kings Tableland in the Blue Mountains. In summer, you can enjoy a dip in the dam on Ingar Creek. If you decide to do the trail, it is 19km one way.

Wolgan Valley is a beautiful spot to visit and along the Wolgan River is where you will find Newnes Campground, a perfect location to set up camp. About a two-hour drive from Sydney, this picturesque valley is popular with rock climbers. The campground also gives you access to the Newnes Shale Oil Ruins and the Glow Worm Tunnel.

South Coast

Bendeela Camping and Picnic Area, Kangaroo Valley. Image courtesy of visitnsw.com

The South Coast of NSW offers many free camping sites where you can swim, fish, canoe, bushwalk and generally free yourself of everyday stresses. Here are a few suggested spots for you -

  • The Bendeela Camping Area - Kangaroo Valley, Southern Highlands of NSW.
  • Long Gully Campground - Budawang National Park (near Batemans Bay).
  • Bittangabee and Saltwater Creek campgrounds - Beowa National Park (near Eden).

  • Beowa National Park, Green Cape. Image courtesy of visitnsw.com

    Check the visit.nsw website for details of the exact location of these sites, they may be remote so you will need to bring everything with you.

    Country NSW

    Camping, Dark Sky Park, Warrumbungle National Park. Image courtesy of visitnsw.com

    Australia’s first Dark Sky Park is Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran in NSW and is a great camping spot for stargazing, amateur astronomy or photography. The park's big dark sky is pitch black at night showing off the dazzling stars. Dramatic rock formations abound and there are several free campsites -

  • Burbie Camp
  • Gunneemooroo Campground
  • Cox Creek Campground

  • Other free grounds in Country NSW are -

  • Cooinbil Hut Campground - Kosciuszko National Park
  • Geehi Flats Campground
  • Humes Crossing Campground

  • In the majestic Snowy Mountains, you can camp high on the plains of Kosciuszko National Park and there is more information about all of these free sites on this website.

    North Coast

    Myall Lakes. Image courtesy of visitnsw.com

    On the North Coast of NSW, you can sleep near the ocean or be surrounded by rugged bushland at these free campsites -

  • Brushy Mountain Campground - Werrikimbe National Park
  • Nymboida River Campground - north of national park, 4WD required.

  • In the Crowdy Bay National Park near Forster and Taree, you will find the Diamond Head Campground. Hawks Nest is home to the Broughton Island Campground where you can camp on the beach. This is a haven for swimming, fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

    In the Lake Macquarie area at the Olney State Forest, you can camp for free. Or head south to Iluka where you will find the Woody Head Campground, here cabins are available or you can park your caravan.

    For more information about staying in national parks visit the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website.

    Sydney & surrounds

    Wollemi National Park. Image courtesy of visitnsw.com

    Within a few short drives of Sydney, you will find many free campsites where you can fish, kayak, enjoy many walks and hikes, and be one with nature. Feel your stress levels peeling away as you relax and enjoy the surrounding peace.

  • Bonnie Vale Campground
  • Royal National Park
  • North Era Campground - including Garie Beach and the Bundeena to Otford Coast Track.

  • In the Hawkesbury area -

  • Colo Meroo Campground - Wollemi National Park. Here you'll find wildlife and may even spot a platypus. This campsite is remote and requires a hike of 2.5km to reach it. Bring all of your supplies with you.

  • More information about free camping sites in NSW is available on the visit.nsw website. You can also check whether bookings are required for some sites.

    Woebegone Freedive
    Jervis Bay NSW 2540

    Photos courtesy of Woebegone website

    I think this would be an amazing experience after seeing documentaries on freediving. I enjoy anything to do with the ocean and to Freedive would be a true bucket list moment.

    Lara and Dylan, two South Coast locals are the professional instructors and owners of Woebegone Freedive. Passionate about teaching, exploring and conservation, with 15 years of experience between them, it also helps that they have a perfect safety record.

    There are many expeditions to choose from on their website here. Adventurous beach and boat snorkelling expeditions along with Freedive courses. Equipment is included, suitable for ages 5 years and up with no experience necessary.

    One day I hope to experience this - Swim with Whales, Seals & Dolphins Expedition, I've wanted to swim with dolphins for a long time, and if I see a whale and some seals, wow ... what a bonus!

    Frere's Crossing Bushwalk
    Frere's Road, Kentlyn NSW

    Images courtesy of sydney.com

    If you're looking for an easy bushwalk, then Frere's Crossing Bushwalk might be one you will enjoy. Walk along the Georges River through lush bushland featuring Gymea Lilies, Fuchsia Heath, Grevilleas and more amongst the Scribbly and Grey gumtrees.

    You will see the remains of the bridge named after George Pierre Frere, the Frere's Crossing Bridge and here you can sit and listen to the quiet surrounding you.

    The Campbelltown Visitor Information Centre has more information about this walk and other areas you can visit along the Georges River.

    Stay local and see more of the Campbelltown area by visiting the sydney.com website or the visitor's centre website here.

    New South Wales has an abundance of adventures for you to enjoy, all you need to do now is choose where you want to have your next adventure and who is joining you. Enjoy the great outdoors and book your next adventure holiday now.

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