Discover the best mountainous campgrounds near Kiama, New South Wales

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6 top mountainous campgrounds near Kiama

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Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

3 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Joadja, NSW

Escape to our stunning 100-acre property, where 60% is natural bushland perched high above the Wingecarribee River. We offer three secluded campsites, perfect for immersing yourself in nature. Explore various walking tracks, enjoy bush climbing adventures, and soak in the beauty of native flora and fauna. On clear nights, our location provides exceptional stargazing opportunities. We’re a pet-friendly retreat! Dogs are welcome on-leash and under control. Share the space with our friendly farm animals, including dogs, horses, cats, a donkey, an alpaca, and free-ranging birds like peacocks, chooks, ducks, and guinea fowl. Our property is fully off-grid. Campers must be fully self-contained and follow a leave-no-trace policy. We’re happy to provide table and chair setups upon request. Firewood is plentiful, and fresh drinking water can be made available if arranged in advance. We have recently added a flush toilet to the property for campers to use. Located just 30 minutes from Mittagong and 20 minutes from Berrima, you’re within reach of top-notch dining, shopping, local markets, the historic Berrima Gaol, numerous cellar doors, and world-class distilleries. Don’t miss the historic world heritage Joadja town and distillery which is just a 20-minute drive down the hill. To make your stay even more special, we offer a selection of gourmet hampers. Experience the Southern Highlands like never before—peaceful, adventurous, and unforgettable.

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Hope's View Retreat

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Tapitallee, NSW

Hope's View Retreat is nestled under the Cambewarra Mountain, close to popular places of interest like Berry, (Voted NSW most popular town) Kangaroo Valley, Gerringong Beach, Shoalhaven River. You are welcome to share our home to explore local walks, country towns, great cafes and beautiful beaches or simply stay and restore, renew and refresh. Enjoy a wine as the sun sets over the trees, the sounds of the birds and wildlife, walk through the gardens and around the dam. At night the fire pit will keep you warm, with a BBQ and outside lights and tables and chairs.

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Mellows Ridge

15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Calderwood, NSW

Nestled right up against the escarpment at an elevation of 450m, this high-end, off-grid 40 acre property effectively offers your own private slice of Macquarie Pass National Park - amazing views, giant cedar trees, fern forests, cascading waterfalls and palms surround. It feels remote but it's only 90 min from Sydney, 30 min to Kiama and just 15 min to the shops. The property also offers the only hiking path up to the top of the escarpment for some truly amazing views. As of September 2024, all the trails on the property have been massively upgraded and are passable with a 2WD car. If you're towing or it's wet we still recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles. We've just (mid December) added a spa half way up the driveway. It can be booked through the extras. We're not particularly price sensitive - until all those rate rises - but we are extremely value sensitive so we set out to make your stay extremely good value for your hard earned money. The land itself does most of the heavy lifting but also personal service and of course there's Lana to fall in love with. Note, Mellows Rd is 2.6km long and rises 400m - in parts the road is a 15 degree grade. It's all paved but narrow so if you are towing a large heavy load, it's going to strain your car.

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Mountainous camping near Kiama guide

Overview

There’s no escaping the sound of the surf in this seaside town. Locals say Kiama means “place where the sea makes a noise,” and when you’re standing beside the Kiama Blowhole—the largest blowhole in the world—getting soaked by the 30-metre-high jet of spray, you’ll understand why. Beyond the blowhole are sandy beaches renowned for their surf, ocean swimming pools, lush rainforests, waterfalls, farmland scenery, and wineries. Camping and caravanning has always been a favourite way to holiday in this part of the world, and the beach holiday parks are almost all overlooking the sea.

Where to go

Jamberoo

Drive 15 minutes west of Kiama’s golden beaches and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a classic old-school chocolate box decorated with rustic scenes of cows and green pastured hills. Highlights include Budderoo National Park and the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre with its family-friendly walk to Minnamurra Falls, the cantilevered lookout at the Illawarra Fly, and Jamberoo Action Park—the largest water-based theme park in NSW.

Berry

You could spend hours browsing the boutiques and antiques stores in this historic inland village, but the real reason to go is for the food and nearby wineries. The original Berry Bakery has a cult following, but the other two bakeries in town are just as good. Don’t leave without buying a sugary treat from the hot donut van.

Gerringong

A quieter version of Kiama, the small town of Gerringong is just a short drive south, but you can also walk—the Kiama Coast Walk is a spectacularly scenic, 20-kilometre coastal walk that links the two towns. (It’s broken up into three sections so you don’t have to do the whole thing.) There are several good beachfront holiday parks and a whale watching platform on the headland.

Seven Mile Beach

There’s no prizes for guessing how Seven Mile Beach National Park, just south of Gerringong, got its name, but a beach this long is never going to feel crowded. Swim, surf, have a picnic or barbecue, watch the birds, (and whales in winter) and hit the bushwalking trails.

When to go

If you want to see Kiama’s blowhole at its most impressive, go when there’s southeasterly wind blowing. Winter can be a bit cool and wet, although that’s the best time to see whales. The best swimming and camping weather is found in summer and autumn, but it gets very busy during summer and Easter school holidays, when you’ll need to book ahead.

Know before you go

Take care when driving the Jamberoo Mountain Road between the coast and Robertson in the Southern Highlands. It’s very steep and winding, and not suitable for caravans.
Stock up with fresh produce from the Kiama farmer’s market, held every Wednesday afternoon in Coronation Park next to Surf Beach.
Kiama’s visitor centre is beside the blowhole.

Nearby attractions

Berry Showgrounds is a versatile camping destination, offering ample space for tents and campers. Experience the excitement of local events and the charm of the nearby town of Berry, all while enjoying the conveniences of modern camping amenities.