Beach Camping in Central Coast, New South Wales: Best Beach Campsites 2025

If you want to camp by the beach on the Central Coast, you’ve got over 210 spots to choose from—each with the ocean as your neighbour. Bring your caravan and park up near sandy stretches or tucked behind dunes, with sites starting from $40 a night and an average hovering around $110. Showers, campfires, and pet-friendly policies are common, so you won’t have to rough it. Swimming, surfing, and wildlife-watching fill the days. Locals rave about Webbs Creek Pristine Wilderness (35 reviews) for its tranquil riverside setting, Two Shores Holiday Village (33 reviews) for its easy access to the water, and Gondwana Retreat (22 reviews) for quiet bushland just a short walk to the surf. Expect laid-back vibes and plenty of space to unwind between the sand and the sea.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you want to camp by the beach on the Central Coast, you’ve got over 210 spots to choose from—each with the ocean as your neighbour. Bring your caravan and park up near sandy stretches or tucked behind dunes, with sites starting from $40 a night and an average hovering around $110. Showers, campfires, and pet-friendly policies are common, so you won’t have to rough it. Swimming, surfing, and wildlife-watching fill the days. Locals rave about Webbs Creek Pristine Wilderness (35 reviews) for its tranquil riverside setting, Two Shores Holiday Village (33 reviews) for its easy access to the water, and Gondwana Retreat (22 reviews) for quiet bushland just a short walk to the surf. Expect laid-back vibes and plenty of space to unwind between the sand and the sea.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Two Shores Holiday Village

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(74)

35 sites · Tents, RVs · The Entrance North, NSW

Our picturesque lakefront Holiday Park is surrounded by breath taking surfing beaches and National Parks. Two Shores Holiday Village provides the ideal accommodation and getaway with comfortable cabins and great sites for caravans and camping. Relax to the beautiful sunsets over Tuggerah lake and enjoy lazy walks on the pristine beaches. The Park is an ideal base for boating, fishing, kayaking and with a selection of nearby Restaurants, Entertainment, Golf courses and great shopping Two Shores is a favourite for many visitors. Just 90 minutes north of Sydney, Two Shores Holiday Village is perfectly located for getaways at any time of the year. We accept a maximum of 2 dog. Pet fee is $5 per night per dog, which is payable at the property on arrival. A pet form will need to be completed at time of check in.

2. Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

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(9)

138 sites · Tents, RVs · Bateau Bay, NSW

With the sand between your toes and the ocean to play in, let all your worries disappear at our perfectly located holiday park. Blue Lagoon Beach Resort is the only holiday park on the Central Coast with an absolute beachfront location. Wake up every morning to the incredible sounds and views of Shelly Beach, inhale the fresh ocean aroma and enjoy everything nature’s playground has to offer. With a range of different cabins to choose from and perfectly positioned caravan and tent sites, we have accommodation to suit everyone. Our amenities and facilities; including our outdoor heated pool and spa complex, will leave you spoiled for choice when it comes to recreation around the park. The private location also makes the resort a safe place for kids to play and families to reconnect with each other. Set away from all main roads, it’s safe for kids to ride their bikes and scooters, play with new friends and have fun.

3. BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

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335 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Sydney, NSW

At Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park, we offer more than just a place to stay – we offer the ultimate blend of coastal escape and urban lifestyle. Nestled between the calm waters of Narrabeen Lake and the surf of North Narrabeen Beach, our park is the perfect blend of nature, relaxation and convenience. Unbeatable location between lake and surf. Just 45 minutes from Sydney CBD. Wide range of accommodation, from unpowered sites to villas. Family-friendly amenities including playground, splash park and BBQ areas. Ideal for couples, families, groups and solo travellers. Easy access to public transport, shops and restaurants.

4. Little Cat Oasis Garden Glamping

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1 site · Lodging · Queenscliff, NSW

A studio room located in the backyard of the owner’s cottage residence which was established in 1938,. “The Printery” once operated as a printing factory and housed printing presses and machinery up to the 60's. The local newspaper “The Manly Daily” was printed on the property from 1940-41 The studio rental has a 4.8 star review on Airbnb. Quirky and unusual, Little Cat Oasis Garden Glamping studio offers something a little different to the usual local accomodation offerings. Stays are hosted in a one room garden studio which has a King size bed, 2 seater sofa, tv and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also use of an adjacent outdoor tropical private deck area.

5. Farm Stay on Beautiful Lake Mac

1 site · Tent, RV · Eraring, NSW

Come and enjoy a little piece of our paradise, put your feet up by beautiful Lake Macquarie. Our property is located on direct lake front reserve, with a safe sandy bay to explore with the kids and is the perfect spot to relax and unwind with family or friends. Extensive lake front and bush land to explore also in immediate surrounds. Activities on offer: Swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, boating, bike riding, bush walking, feeding animals, picnic by the lake, sunrise to sunset lake walks, big swing, plenty of mown grassy areas to throw a frisbee. Farm animals to feed and seasonal lambs to enjoy. No Pets sorry! Fire Pit available to relax around in the evening. Boat Ramp at Dora Creek 8 mins away. Adult and child kayak including life jackets are available for your use. Or bring your own toys. Please arrive with all vehicle water tanks full of water. Water can be accessed from side of house but it is 50m from best camping spot. Please drive slowly on our lawn to designated camping area. Quite time from 9:30pm to respect our neighbours. Suitable for caravans with own amenities ONLY. Extra Tent can be erected. Close dumping point in Morisset 10 mins away. No refunds for checking out early.

6. Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

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(39)

89 sites · RVs, Lodging · Mannering Park, NSW

Stay in a picturesque location mere footsteps from lapping water at Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie! Located alongside the largest coastal saltwater lagoon in Australia on the North Coast of New South Wales, you can choose to stay in waterfront villas, holiday cabins or grassy, powered campsites for lakeside holiday bliss. Bring the boat and access the park’s private boat ramps into Lake Macquarie, or visit nearby beaches, walking trails or national parks. If you’d rather stay in, access the park’s amenities and enjoy the jumping cushion, swimming pool and BBQs, or hire a kayak or a stand-up paddle board!

7. Webbs Creek Pristine Wilderness

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4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wisemans Ferry, NSW

Set on 300 Acres amongst pristine Australian bush land. The chalet offers guests spectacular escarpment views from its screen enclosed verandahs. Peace and privacy from within its rustic charm. The Chalet is fully contained with everything you need for a comfortable stay. With prime river frontage to Webbs Creek and a beautiful sandy beach to swim off. We offer canoeing as an activity. There are peaceful leisure walks or energetic trails . As we live on the same property we provide a personal service. Very family oriented place or adult getaway you can decide. Peace and privacy from within its rustic charm. A beautiful sandy beach to swim off, this is the perfect place for a family getaway. The river beach area is shared with camping guests. There are plenty of mowed fields for leisurely games of cricket or soccer. Spend the day picnicking by the river. Bring the pushbikes and go for a ride. great hikes all with bushland and water views. Dinki Dell is a private campsite for up to 30 guests. We offer groups the chance to camp in the spectacular Hawkesbury Valley with direct access from our beach to Webbs Creek. We provide a large undercover area, kitchen area with BBQ with toilets and showers. There are large mowed areas for ball games and a campfire area as well. This spot suits groups who want to get away. We offer our property to people who want to get out of the congestion of Sydney and enjoy a peaceful getaway. Guests can enjoy large mowed areas for recreation, they have use of a large undercover hall, there is a great campfire area with some firewood provided ( extra can be collected). Guests have use of the 3 buildings in this area which are Hall area, BBQ kitchen and bathrooms. There is a designated area for pitching tents or camp trailers. Guests have direct access for swimming to Webbs Creek this area is a shared area. Camp Bunya is a private campsite for group bookings. We offer our site to guests who want privacy and seclusion, enjoy the great outdoors and choose to make a little extra noise without upsetting the neighbours. Water access for swimming is available at your own beach. Toilets and shower amenities are provided. There is no power or cooking facilities, however a BBQ can be provided for hire. The campsite features mowed areas for camping with a large undercover area with a fireplace.

8. Gondwana Retreat

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(50)

5 sites · Tents · Green Point, NSW

My name is Jason and I am responsible for caring and creating this space.Gondwana Retreat is sacred land. It is sacred to the original people as two rivers meet here which was auspicious, and sacred to me and all that visit. The Aboriginal people used to live and commune here. And now it seems a place where people like to be, and Rest and Rejuvenation - even healing happens here.Since moving here myself in 2014 it has been a place of transformation and change. The land itself was abandoned with rubbish and weeds everywhere when I arrived and with a bit of hard work, some patience and care it has become a place of beauty. It has been returned to much more of its natural and native state. This process of positive change has created a healing in the environment and for myself, and visitors express this magic in the air.Nowadays we are offering meditation, yoga, and therapeutic types of practices in the main home that the land and campsite is a part of. Campers are welcome to join and this really makes staying here an opportunity for exploring these practices if you choose.Be good to share the land and we welcome all to Gondwana retreat!

9. Sea Shack

1 site · Lodging · Forresters Beach, NSW

You will have ocean views from a forest perspective. You'll have nature and all its projective. You can sleep with birds and wake with the Walabies. Hike the hinterland or rest your emotion. You can light your fire, and, You can dream to your heards desire. This little jem backs onto the Wamberal Hinterland reserve and bush walks at your door step. You'll sit by the fire and watch the ocean, Sea Shack certainly is the potion!

Camper favorites in and near Central Coast

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Little Cat Oasis Garden Glamping

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1 site · Lodging · Queenscliff, NSW

A studio room located in the backyard of the owner’s cottage residence which was established in 1938,. “The Printery” once operated as a printing factory and housed printing presses and machinery up to the 60's. The local newspaper “The Manly Daily” was printed on the property from 1940-41 The studio rental has a 4.8 star review on Airbnb. Quirky and unusual, Little Cat Oasis Garden Glamping studio offers something a little different to the usual local accomodation offerings. Stays are hosted in a one room garden studio which has a King size bed, 2 seater sofa, tv and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also use of an adjacent outdoor tropical private deck area.

Farm Stay on Beautiful Lake Mac

1 site · Tent, RV · Eraring, NSW

Come and enjoy a little piece of our paradise, put your feet up by beautiful Lake Macquarie. Our property is located on direct lake front reserve, with a safe sandy bay to explore with the kids and is the perfect spot to relax and unwind with family or friends. Extensive lake front and bush land to explore also in immediate surrounds. Activities on offer: Swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, boating, bike riding, bush walking, feeding animals, picnic by the lake, sunrise to sunset lake walks, big swing, plenty of mown grassy areas to throw a frisbee. Farm animals to feed and seasonal lambs to enjoy. No Pets sorry! Fire Pit available to relax around in the evening. Boat Ramp at Dora Creek 8 mins away. Adult and child kayak including life jackets are available for your use. Or bring your own toys. Please arrive with all vehicle water tanks full of water. Water can be accessed from side of house but it is 50m from best camping spot. Please drive slowly on our lawn to designated camping area. Quite time from 9:30pm to respect our neighbours. Suitable for caravans with own amenities ONLY. Extra Tent can be erected. Close dumping point in Morisset 10 mins away. No refunds for checking out early.

Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

95%

(39)

89 sites · RVs, Lodging · Mannering Park, NSW

Stay in a picturesque location mere footsteps from lapping water at Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie! Located alongside the largest coastal saltwater lagoon in Australia on the North Coast of New South Wales, you can choose to stay in waterfront villas, holiday cabins or grassy, powered campsites for lakeside holiday bliss. Bring the boat and access the park’s private boat ramps into Lake Macquarie, or visit nearby beaches, walking trails or national parks. If you’d rather stay in, access the park’s amenities and enjoy the jumping cushion, swimming pool and BBQs, or hire a kayak or a stand-up paddle board!

Webbs Creek Pristine Wilderness

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(45)

4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wisemans Ferry, NSW

Set on 300 Acres amongst pristine Australian bush land. The chalet offers guests spectacular escarpment views from its screen enclosed verandahs. Peace and privacy from within its rustic charm. The Chalet is fully contained with everything you need for a comfortable stay. With prime river frontage to Webbs Creek and a beautiful sandy beach to swim off. We offer canoeing as an activity. There are peaceful leisure walks or energetic trails . As we live on the same property we provide a personal service. Very family oriented place or adult getaway you can decide. Peace and privacy from within its rustic charm. A beautiful sandy beach to swim off, this is the perfect place for a family getaway. The river beach area is shared with camping guests. There are plenty of mowed fields for leisurely games of cricket or soccer. Spend the day picnicking by the river. Bring the pushbikes and go for a ride. great hikes all with bushland and water views. Dinki Dell is a private campsite for up to 30 guests. We offer groups the chance to camp in the spectacular Hawkesbury Valley with direct access from our beach to Webbs Creek. We provide a large undercover area, kitchen area with BBQ with toilets and showers. There are large mowed areas for ball games and a campfire area as well. This spot suits groups who want to get away. We offer our property to people who want to get out of the congestion of Sydney and enjoy a peaceful getaway. Guests can enjoy large mowed areas for recreation, they have use of a large undercover hall, there is a great campfire area with some firewood provided ( extra can be collected). Guests have use of the 3 buildings in this area which are Hall area, BBQ kitchen and bathrooms. There is a designated area for pitching tents or camp trailers. Guests have direct access for swimming to Webbs Creek this area is a shared area. Camp Bunya is a private campsite for group bookings. We offer our site to guests who want privacy and seclusion, enjoy the great outdoors and choose to make a little extra noise without upsetting the neighbours. Water access for swimming is available at your own beach. Toilets and shower amenities are provided. There is no power or cooking facilities, however a BBQ can be provided for hire. The campsite features mowed areas for camping with a large undercover area with a fireplace.

Gondwana Retreat

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(50)

5 sites · Tents · Green Point, NSW

My name is Jason and I am responsible for caring and creating this space.Gondwana Retreat is sacred land. It is sacred to the original people as two rivers meet here which was auspicious, and sacred to me and all that visit. The Aboriginal people used to live and commune here. And now it seems a place where people like to be, and Rest and Rejuvenation - even healing happens here.Since moving here myself in 2014 it has been a place of transformation and change. The land itself was abandoned with rubbish and weeds everywhere when I arrived and with a bit of hard work, some patience and care it has become a place of beauty. It has been returned to much more of its natural and native state. This process of positive change has created a healing in the environment and for myself, and visitors express this magic in the air.Nowadays we are offering meditation, yoga, and therapeutic types of practices in the main home that the land and campsite is a part of. Campers are welcome to join and this really makes staying here an opportunity for exploring these practices if you choose.Be good to share the land and we welcome all to Gondwana retreat!

Sea Shack

1 site · Lodging · Forresters Beach, NSW

You will have ocean views from a forest perspective. You'll have nature and all its projective. You can sleep with birds and wake with the Walabies. Hike the hinterland or rest your emotion. You can light your fire, and, You can dream to your heards desire. This little jem backs onto the Wamberal Hinterland reserve and bush walks at your door step. You'll sit by the fire and watch the ocean, Sea Shack certainly is the potion!

Stories from the community

Emanuel

2 weeks ago

6 m travel trailer

2 nights at Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

Lovely park, beachfront with great facilities. Recommend!

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Linda

November 2025

7 m travel trailer

3 nights at Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

The views are spectacular. The pool and spa complex was such a surprise, world class! Very helpful staff, clean, good quality amenities all added up to a great stay! Such good value for the cost.

G

Greg

November 2025

8 m Class A

With pets

2 nights at Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Very nice location near the water. Newish facilities and quiet

Troy

November 2025

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Friendly staff. Has everything you want and a cheap price for what you get

Ben

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

Great spot for families. Great facilities, beautiful beach short walk away, really enjoyed it

M

Matthew

October 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Ingenia Holidays Park is exactly as advertised. I occupied a single site for a couple of nights while I was working in the area but there are also plenty of activities and amenities for the family to enjoy. The shower amenities are plentiful and hot.

C

Caleb

October 2025

4 m travel trailer

4 nights at Two Shores Holiday Village

Grate location grate sites once your in Though not a lot of room to back in for some of the sites if you had a larger van

W

Will

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

Great location, beautiful beaches and rock pools, great facilities, will be back

N

Natália

September 2025

8 m Class A

1 night at Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

I absolutely loved this place. Very organised, clean, fun and peaceful

L

Lauren

September 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

Stayed for 2 nights during the horrific rain Sydney had, so we didn't have a chance to explore. The first night was a powered site with an en suite, which was fantastic. Second night was a powered site with communal toilets/showers. Both were super clean, showers were hot and powerful.

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ruby

September 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

lovely lovely place, so beautiful right on the beach. great amenities and the pool looked great (and heated so warm)

C

Chelsea

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Clean and well equipped facilities! Stunning location and close walking distance to cafes and supermarket.

J

JOANNE

July 2025

8 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Amazing how they’re willing to accommodate changes even at the last minute. My husband and I had a blast!

N

Naomi

June 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Lovely location, right on the lake. Very quiet. Very simple check in process. Good facilities. Clean and accessible.

C

Carlos

June 2025

5 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Two Shores Holiday Village

All great , nice place, great people! Definitely recommended!!

G

Gregory

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Little Cat Oasis Garden Glamping

The printery is the most perfect place to stay if you are exploring the northern beaches. The bed is so big and comfy, easy parking and the manly dam at the end of the street, it’s a perfect little nature getaway! And the best part is the outdoor shower, a real little tropical oasis and you can have a piping hot shower under the stars ✨ J.S is the most amazing host too, very accommodating and friendly, a real gem of a stay 💎

C

Clara

April 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Good standard holiday campsite with good facilities.

A

Anthony

April 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Very friendly at check-in all amenities were very clean and has everything you need. highly recomend

Our unpowered site on the left Nice and shady.

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Luke & Ros

March 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Two Shores Holiday Village

We had a brilliant time in The Entrance, thanks to the weather, our location and the great facilities at Two Shores Holiday Village. The lake front was literally across from our tent site and the beach front was just across the road and over the hill. A short drive took us a few minutes into the centre of everything for fishing, exploring, shopping and eating. Our highlight was the camp kitchen, with excellent (and spotlessly clean) barbecues and a huge fridge. Definitely a top spot to return to. The lake at that location wasn’t ideal for fishing or swimming, but would be good for kayak, canoe or SUP. The main road was a bit (unavoidably) noisy at night. Wished there was a freezer available to refreeze our ice bricks. Still a great spot though!