The best waterside campgrounds near Merimbula, New South Wales

Merimbula lies at the heart of the Sapphire Coast, so-named for the sparkling blue waters that form the spectacular backdrop to this oyster-farming hub where the Merimbula Lake meets the sea. Activities revolve around the water, including fishing, beach hopping, coastal bushwalking, oyster sampling, and whale-watching during the winter months. Campers have campgrounds and holiday parks to choose from in Merimbula itself, with plenty more options in nearby towns and national parks.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Merimbula

Merimbula lies at the heart of the Sapphire Coast, so-named for the sparkling blue waters that form the spectacular backdrop to this oyster-farming hub where the Merimbula Lake meets the sea. Activities revolve around the water, including fishing, beach hopping, coastal bushwalking, oyster sampling, and whale-watching during the winter months. Campers have campgrounds and holiday parks to choose from in Merimbula itself, with plenty more options in nearby towns and national parks.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Merimbula

1. Top of the Lake

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(23)

2.2km from Merimbula · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Top of the Lake is totally pet friendly with Lake and wet land views and private Merimbula Lake access via small boat ramp and jetty. Accommodation options consist of fully self contained cabins. 1 bedroom for two, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom's sleep up to five people. Also large powered and un-powered sites for campers, camp trailers etc. For out campers there is an amenities block with showers, toilets, communal fridge, washing machine and microwave is also included for shared use. Five minute drive to Merimbula, Pambula, and their magnificent beaches. Six minutes from magnificent 24 hour off leash beaches 20 minute drive to Bega, Tathra, Candelo, Eden, with over another 150 beaches within 1/2 hour drive.

2. Wombat's Perch - Eden Cove

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(5)

19km from Merimbula · 1 site · Tent, RV

Welcome to Wombats Perch, a 4 acre block with access to the beach 150m from the bottom boundary. We are located at the North end of Aslings Beach in a private setting bordering the Beowa National Park. To the North is Beowa National park, bush that runs all the way to Pambula river mouth, walking and bike tracks are accessible from the camp. Sea eagles nest across the valley, bell birds ping all day and whales can be spotted whilst cooking toasties on the fire. To the East and South are water views right across the Eden Bay to the light house towers. We offer multiple camping options , 4 x 4 access is recommended but during dry conditions not essential, especially if tenting. 2 flat areas for trailers, vans and small caravans are available. Depending on the set ups we can accommodate 2 to 8 people easily. We have a Jayco Swan, the sites are perfectly suited to similar set ups. BYO water at this stage. Swimming, snorkeling and fishing are all easily accessed on foot, we have spotted lots and lots of fish, rays and Banjo sharks. The block is located in a private estate, with limited neighbors and a peaceful setting, we ask that campers respect this during their stay. Located just 5kms North of Eden, it is private and secluded to stay and hide away for weeks and easy enough to venture into town for dinner when cooking feels optional. Pambula's famous oysters and vibrant shopping are 12 mins North , Merimbula and its holidays activities and excellent restaurant 15 to 20 mins. Wombats Perch is named after the resident wombats of the area, they keep to them selves but you may find some skillfully perched square poos around the camp. Please note, ticks are common in the area. Best to pack a freeze pen or Lyclear cream. We hope you enjoy your stay.

3. Acreage Aurora

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(6)

58km from Merimbula · 2 sites · RVs

We're a 5 minute drive from the quaint township of Cobargo, 15 minutes to Bermagui and 20 minutes to the coastline and pristine beaches. Our property overlooks the beautiful Wandella Valley. There's plenty of interesting history and walks to explore close by. Wadbilliga National Park is a 985.3 km² national park that is located in high country spanning the Monaro and South Coast regions of south-eastern New South Wales, Australia. Easy parking for your RV overlooking the beautiful Wandella Valley. The camp area is grassed, level and great place to relax. We welcome self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower and drinking water. You must have your own amenities. The campsite is 2WD accessible and has enough space for your caravan, campervan or camper trailer. Fresh fruit and free range eggs sometimes available so check with us to see what produce is available during your stay. No campfires or pets please.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Stephen

November 2025

5 m pop-up camper

5 nights at Wombat's Perch - Eden Cove

A great campsite. Wonderful location and outlook with a short walk to the beach to cool off. Waking to the birds and with a short drive into town for supplies it’s a perfect location for a break !

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Martin

November 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

5 nights at Wombat's Perch - Eden Cove

One of the best sides of Eden, if you want to get away from it all only minutes from the town centre. Under old gums, with sea eagles, kangaroos, frogs and snakes (well away from camp), we even had a visit from a bandicoot! We watched whales breaching and playing with their young through binoculars from the camp site. It’s an easy walk to the beach where the snorkelling, given the favourable calm conditions, was magnificent! It’s a tight little site with a tricky steep reverse to enter with our camper trailer. But once in, worked well with the grasses area comfortable underfoot and the toilet facilities were excellent. Communication with the owners was great and we found our way around easily with the directions sent.

Rebecca

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Wombat's Perch - Eden Cove

Wombat Perch exceeded all expectations. To our left were beautiful forest views and to our front, sweeping ocean vistas where we were lucky enough to watch whales playing with their calves, absolutely mesmerising. One evening, a wombat waddled quietly through our site and kangaroos kept a curious eye on their new neighbours. Each morning we woke to a symphony of bird songs, and part of the fun became trying to identify each call. It really was the heartbeat of the campsite. There are a few lovely flat spots for tents across two tiers. We camped with an SUV and had no trouble accessing the site in October, though I can imagine it might be trickier in the wetter months as Steve mentions. We set up our kitchen and campfire on the top tier and placed our tent facing the forest below. It felt private, peaceful and spacious. The compostable toilet is thoughtfully built with a Perspex wall that looks straight out into the forest, a surprisingly serene spot for a quiet moment. Do watch out for the wombat holes at night. The campsite feels wonderfully remote, yet it is only a short drive to town, and we were pleasantly surprised to still have reception. Overall, this place is truly special, full of character, wildlife and calm. I can easily imagine Steve continuing to shape this space into something even more magical for campers to unwind and reconnect with nature. Highly recommend.

Natasha

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Top of the Lake

Top of the Lake is great! This was our second time, but this time we stayed in a unit rather than camping. It was warm, cozy, and well equipped, with a full kitchen for us to cook in. Our favourite part? Just how dog friendly it is, they were happy for us to keep our fur babies inside with us, as well as leaving them in the secure courtyard if we needed to go shopping. And the secure off-lead yard was so much fun for them to run around in. 10/10 will definitely stay here again, whether camping or glamping in a unit.

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Steve

December 2024

6 m Class A

2 nights at Acreage Aurora

We really enjoyed our stay at this site. Great views for sure. Perhaps a little close to the road for us but still it was a special stay. The host was great!

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The best waterside camping near Merimbula guide

When to go

The best time to hit the beaches of the Merimbula region is between the warmer months of October and April, though crisp winter days are also ideal for bushwalks and cosying up beside a campfire in the evenings. Visit in March to gorge on local produce at the Merimbula Eat Festival, or in late October or early November to catch the Eden Whale Festival in Eden.

Know before you go

Merimbula is just under a six hours’ drive south of Sydney, and about three hours southeast of Canberra, with bus services available. Merimbula also has a small airport with flights from Sydney.
Oysters are available year-round on the NSW south coast. Sydney Rock oysters are usually at their peak during the warmer months, Pacific oysters can be enjoyed throughout the year, and Angasi oysters are best in winter.
Checking up-to-date rules before starting a campfire is particularly important on the NSW south coast.

Nearby attractions

The perfect outing for any campers on the Sapphire Coast, Gillards Beach has more than 2 kilometres of golden sand backed by a dense woodland rich in wildlife.