Beach Camping Near Kurnell, New South Wales, AU: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

Camping along the Kurnell coastline means waking up to salt air, rolling out your swag just steps from the sand, and easy access to surf breaks and swimming spots. With nearly 100 beach-friendly sites in the area, you’ll find everything from dog-friendly campgrounds to shaded nooks where campfires are allowed. Expect toilets, space for pets, and the kind of laid-back vibe that suits a long weekend. Average nightly rates hover around $60, but you can snag a spot for as little as $40. If you want to see what seasoned campers say, check the reviews for Otford Park nr Royal National Park (251 reviews), Webbs Creek Pristine Wilderness (35 reviews), or Gondwana Retreat (22 reviews). Swimming, hiking, and surfing top the list of local activities—pack your board and walking shoes. Kurnell’s campsites put you right where you want to be: close to the ocean, with the essentials sorted.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Camping along the Kurnell coastline means waking up to salt air, rolling out your swag just steps from the sand, and easy access to surf breaks and swimming spots. With nearly 100 beach-friendly sites in the area, you’ll find everything from dog-friendly campgrounds to shaded nooks where campfires are allowed. Expect toilets, space for pets, and the kind of laid-back vibe that suits a long weekend. Average nightly rates hover around $60, but you can snag a spot for as little as $40. If you want to see what seasoned campers say, check the reviews for Otford Park nr Royal National Park (251 reviews), Webbs Creek Pristine Wilderness (35 reviews), or Gondwana Retreat (22 reviews). Swimming, hiking, and surfing top the list of local activities—pack your board and walking shoes. Kurnell’s campsites put you right where you want to be: close to the ocean, with the essentials sorted.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

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36km from Kurnell · 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.

2. Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

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75km from Kurnell · 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. Otford Park nr Royal National Park

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30km from Kurnell · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Otford, NSW

Otford is a historic village in a valley between Sydney and Wollongong, and bounded by the Pacific ocean. Our private acreage backs onto the southern tip of the Royal National Park, so the outlook from the campsite is all leafy trees. Walk to lookouts over the ocean, hike down to the beach or a few minutes drive to dog friendly beaches. Our bathroom and kitchen facilities make it an easy experience for first time campers. We are well-behaved-dog-friendly BUT you must let us know in advance. Our access track to the camping sites has been repaired with a deep layer of asphalt but still best suited to 4WD. The majority of standard 2WD cars manage the track fine There is also the option of parking roadside, and walking in approx 300m to the sites. Please message us if unsure about your vehicle. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ 1. Please let us know if you are bringing a dog/dogs - we have horses, house dogs, chickens and; wildlife plus likely other campers close by, so need to be forewarned. Dogs must be on lead or contained at all times. 2. If you need to camp out of your 4WD RV (such as a roof top tent), please contact me before booking to ensure those two particular vehicle sites are still available :) and that your vehicle is suitable for our track. Maximum length is approx 5m. Please scroll through the photos to see our amenities and camping sites. 3. We limit the number of people staying at any one time, so weekends book up quickly. That said, due to Covid and weather, people often cancel at the last minute too, so if we are currently booked out, it's always worthile checking again closer to the date for any availability. We are on acreage (approx 7 acres) in Otford, surrounded by forest, backing onto the very southern end of the Royal National Park Sydney/Wollongong. Sleep under the stars, and to the hoot of our local owls, and yips of the gorgeous feather-tail gliders. Lovely, peaceful and private in a bushland backdrop but so close and just a hike to famous sites, beaches, cafes and bushwalking - so the perfect spot to stop, unpack and then go exploring. Max of 3 camp sites booked at a time. Each camp site is within shouting distance of each other, so if looking for absolute privacy, please talk to me first. As bookings come throu

4. Shellharbour Holiday Village

69km from Kurnell · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wollongong, NSW

Located opposite the sensational Blacks Beach at Barrack Point and a short drive to local shops and eateries, Shellharbour Holiday Village (formerly Surfrider Caravan Park) offers an unbeatable location for your next beach break. Located in the beautiful seaside town Shellharbour on the NSW South Coast, Shellharbour Holiday Village offers an unbeatable location for your next beach break. Opposite the white sands of Blacks Beach and within walking distance to shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs. Shellharbour Holiday Village is far enough away for peace and quiet but close enough for a good time with your friends and family. Shellharbour Town Centre – 5 minutes Wollongong – 25 minutes Jamberoo Action Park – 20 minutes Kiama – 20 minutes Sydney – 1 hour 30 minutes We offer a large range of family holiday accommodation including powered and unpowered camping and caravan sites with use of our BBQ areas and all amenities or our modern fully self contained cabins which sleep up to 6 people.

5. Webbs Creek Pristine Wilderness

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76km from Kurnell · 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.

6. Gondwana Retreat

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63km from Kurnell · 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!

7. Little Cat Oasis Garden Glamping

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27km from Kurnell · 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.

8. Sea Shack

71km from Kurnell · 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 near Kurnell

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Shellharbour Holiday Village

69km from Kurnell · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wollongong, NSW

Located opposite the sensational Blacks Beach at Barrack Point and a short drive to local shops and eateries, Shellharbour Holiday Village (formerly Surfrider Caravan Park) offers an unbeatable location for your next beach break. Located in the beautiful seaside town Shellharbour on the NSW South Coast, Shellharbour Holiday Village offers an unbeatable location for your next beach break. Opposite the white sands of Blacks Beach and within walking distance to shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs. Shellharbour Holiday Village is far enough away for peace and quiet but close enough for a good time with your friends and family. Shellharbour Town Centre – 5 minutes Wollongong – 25 minutes Jamberoo Action Park – 20 minutes Kiama – 20 minutes Sydney – 1 hour 30 minutes We offer a large range of family holiday accommodation including powered and unpowered camping and caravan sites with use of our BBQ areas and all amenities or our modern fully self contained cabins which sleep up to 6 people.

Webbs Creek Pristine Wilderness

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(45)

76km from Kurnell · 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)

63km from Kurnell · 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!

Little Cat Oasis Garden Glamping

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27km from Kurnell · 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.

Sea Shack

71km from Kurnell · 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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Anne

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Otford Park nr Royal National Park

Peaceful, beautiful, very reasonably equipped and prompt response times. Entry driveway a little scary for my small 2WD hatchback, but I got used to it.

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Ingelise

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Otford Park nr Royal National Park

Great space! Lots of room. Kitchen facilities, toilet and shower amenities made the camping experience so easy. Even took the opportunity to have an outdoor tub time! Easy to find with great communication from Natasha and only an hour from home. This was the perfect space for a first time camping with our dog.

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Klaas

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Otford Park nr Royal National Park

A great natural hideaway close to Sydney. Great facilities which made camping easy.

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Claudia

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Otford Park nr Royal National Park

We loved staying at the Otford Park nr Royal National Park. It had above and beyond amenities for a camping experience, very private, beautiful fire pit and gorgeous surroundings. We felt very comfortable here.

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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.

Flattened area above arena available for tent only dwellers (site 3 or 4) Can park car nearby

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Gudrun

November 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Otford Park nr Royal National Park

We loved the stunning rain forest around the site and the protected tent site. The camp kitchen and amenities also tea stood out. Thank you, Natasha , for a really nice experience Gudrun

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Jack

November 2025

5 m car

1 night at Otford Park nr Royal National Park

Beautiful spot tucked away in the bush, great facilities, would definitely come back!

Arthur

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Otford Park nr Royal National Park

Tent camping was really peaceful, Natasha was really responsive and organised. Facilities here are great.

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

Madeleine

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Otford Park nr Royal National Park

Perfect location- secluded, surrounded by nature. The kitchen / toilet facilities are cute and eco friendly. Natasha was kind and helpful. I am definitely going to make this a regular site to visit and bring my Labrador with me. Highly recommend!!

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chhavi

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Otford Park nr Royal National Park

Natasha was very friendly and even the location was very peaceful

Rebecca & Stuart

October 2025

5 m car

With pets

1 night at Otford Park nr Royal National Park

We stayed at Natasha's property as a stopover while traveling from the North Coast of NSW to the South Coast. It was the perfect halfway place for us to recharge. The warm shower was nice and the level ground perfect. Would have liked to have stayed longer to explore the area. Natasha was prompt in replying to my messages which was very much appreciated.

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Tom

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Otford Park nr Royal National Park

Lovely spot, we missed where we were supposed to setup initially but once we got ourselves into the right spot had a very pleasant night. Great location with Stanwell Park township just down the road.

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Ashley

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Otford Park nr Royal National Park

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Natasha's beautiful property. Us and another family booked the two camp sites on the arena and couldn't have been happier with the location and facilities. So much room, excellent kitchen and bathroom, and the outside bath was a favourite for adults and kids alike. In an added bonus we had some fabulous whale watching just up the road. We will definitely come back.

Tub of toys provided, on the covered deck outside the kitchen.

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Courtney

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Otford Park nr Royal National Park

The sites are in a beautiful shady, sheltered spot - could hear wind blowing all night in the trees above us, but no wind in the arena. Very thoughtfully appointed kitchen and bathroom, the luxury shower and outdoor clawfoot bath definitely count as glamping rather than camping. Really the only things you’d have to bring are your tent, toothbrush, and food. Plenty of seating, tables, and huge tub of toys & games for little ones. The friendly horses were a delight, as were the King Parrots who came to visit each day. Stanwell Beach a handy 7 minute drive away. Would love to stay again.

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Angus

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Otford Park nr Royal National Park

Absolutely beautiful, No road noise at all, gorgeous little tucked away camp surrounded by nature and sheltered from the wind, very easy to find and accessible with my sedan, Thank you Natasha for your hospitality, I will be staying again

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Will

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

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

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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.