Camping in Outback New South Wales, New South Wales: Best Outback New South Wales Campgrounds 2025

With its sun-scorched desert plains and dusty highways that stretch to the horizon—exploring Outback NSW makes for an epic road trip. Discover Australia’s heartland as you tour ancient Aboriginal heritage sites, visit old mining towns, and enjoy 4WD treks and bushwalks in the region’s seven national parks. Camping in the outback is all about getting back to nature. Stay at remote homesteads, sleep out beneath the stars, or pitch your tent along the banks of the Darling River. March through November is the best time to travel, avoiding the blistering heat of summer.

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Top-rated campgrounds

With its sun-scorched desert plains and dusty highways that stretch to the horizon—exploring Outback NSW makes for an epic road trip. Discover Australia’s heartland as you tour ancient Aboriginal heritage sites, visit old mining towns, and enjoy 4WD treks and bushwalks in the region’s seven national parks. Camping in the outback is all about getting back to nature. Stay at remote homesteads, sleep out beneath the stars, or pitch your tent along the banks of the Darling River. March through November is the best time to travel, avoiding the blistering heat of summer.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Warrawong On The Darling

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124 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wilcannia, NSW

Warrawong provides guests 21 fully equipped cabins, 60 large grassy powered sites and unlimited unpowered caravan sites with river frontage, endless natural secluded camp sites on the river or the lagoon. Simply sit by the beautiful natural lagoon and watch the amazing variety of birds and enjoy the campfire at night or make the most of the outdoors and fish for a yellow belly, launch your boat or canoe or grab a mud map and bird list and enjoy a bush walk on the 1700 acre property. Warrawong on the Darling aims to be one of the best outback accommodation experiences for you and your family by providing you a warm and friendly welcome from your park hosts. Enjoy spacious grassed camping grounds along the Darling River, complete water frontage, private BBQ areas, fishing, canoeing and all children friendly accommodation. Located on the banks of the Darling River in New South Wales, just off the Barrier Highway 3km east of Wilcannia township, Warrawong on the Darling offers fully contained Cabins, Caravan and Bush Camping accommodation. The high-spec amenities block, beautiful scenery including lush grassy sites along the natural lagoon and river, providing caravaners and campers the comfort they long for – great for a night stopover or longer. Take day trips to White Cliffs, Tilpa, Ivanhoe, Louth, Paroo Darling National Park, Menindee and the Menindee Lakes, Broken Hill, and the historic river port of Wilcannia – the rough diamond of the Outback.

2. Broken Hill Tourist Park

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125 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Broken Hill, NSW

Broken Hill Tourist Park is centrally located so you can experience everything our stunning outback region has to offer. We're close to all the main attractions including our much photographed 'Living Desert Scuptures' and we're handy to the city centre - 3 kms from the city's Tourist Information Centre and 1.5 kms from Centro Westside Plaza shopping centre. At Broken Hill Tourist Park we offer a range of accommodation to suit your holiday style and budget from luxurious cabins to powered caravan and camping sites, including private ensuite sites and drive-through sites for extra convenience. As our guest you can cool off in our inground swimming pool and the whole family can enjoy a delicious meal cooked to perfection on our undercover BBQ. Plus we offer Free Wireless Internet access throughout the park. (Check with Reception for details). And yes! We are Pet Friendly so you can bring your furry loved ones with you on your holiday and travels. Your dog can stay with you on any caravan or camping site any time of the year. Come and experience Broken Hill like a local and stay with us at Broken Hill Tourist Park. We look forward to welcoming you.

3. Muddy Waters

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17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Walgett, NSW

Situated on the Barwon River just 5km outside of Walgett, Muddy Waters is a Fisherman’s dream... Enjoy direct river access and try your luck at the seasonal bounty of Murray Cod, Golden Perch (yellow-belly) and huge blue crayfish! Muddy Waters is an ideal location for your adventures and outback experience. Walgett has a rich Indigenous and agricultural history, with significant sites located nearby. Walgett means “where two rivers meet” and Muddy Waters is less than 1km by boat from the junction of the Namoi and Barwon River. Set up base here and do daily tours at your own leisure. Brewarrina Fish Traps are 130km west & Lightning Ridge & Grawin/Glengarry Opal Fields situated 70km north. Enjoy a soak in a number of artesian bore baths in the shire like the often overlooked and quieter one in Walgett. No toilets here - campers must be self-contained and please leave no trace. Dogs welcome but kept under control as we have farm animals and dogs. Access to the campsites is possible for all types of vehicles and rigs. Campfires ok, and free firewood to collect.

4. River View

1 site · Tent, RV · Fords Bridge, NSW

hosting retreats to suit your needs. Beautiful sunsets over the water, goats, sheep, horses, alpacas, a donkey, wild life like water birds, Kangaroos & emus. Peaceful bush walks with only the sound of nature. I am a personal development and life coach, For an extra price I can assist you with group coaching or one on one, to become the best version of yourself, to eliminate limiting beliefs.

5. Bindara on the Darling campsites

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12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Menindee, NSW

This is our listing for guests that prefer a roof over your their head! We have a self contained cottage & two family style units & lovely riverside campsites with bathroom access. Bindara Station is an operational farm with meat goats and irrigated orchard. With emphasis on eco technology the property is completely off grid. Guests are encouraged to enjoy walks along the river or just sit back and gain a taste of the real outback, as the birds and local animals go about their normal day. Google maps is known to be wrong. We are on the Old Pooncarie Road south of Kinchega National Park and east of Tandou Lake and on the Darling River. Directions will be emailed when your booking is confirmed or call ahead for clarification.

6. Trilby Station Stay

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11 sites · Tents, RVs · Louth, NSW

The Murrays of Trilby Station have called the banks of the Darling River home for 7 generations now, grazing merino sheep since 1860. An authentic family run property offering guests a unique outback experience and a glimpse into their way of life not often accessible to outsiders – all with the comforts of home. We offer secluded river and billabong campsites through HipCamp and fully renovated Stockman's Cottages and the Shearer's Bunkhouse through our own website. Our campsites all feature a firepit and wood to get you started ( then you gather more in as required or bring some with you), rubbish and recycle bins and a long drop loo nearby. Bathroom/laundry and camp kitchen are a short drive away from the camps. While their accommodation is great, the experience of Trilby Station is what people really love and talk about ..the scenic river, the private waterfront campsites complete with firewood, the self-guided Mud Map drives around the station, Liz’s wholesome country style meals, the cosy cabins, catching yabbies and fish, the birdlife & wildlife and Liz!! Yep – me ... fancy that!

7. Glen Hope Station

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57 sites · Tents, Lodging · White Cliffs, NSW

Farm campsites will vary depending on where sheep are located. Ask on arrival.Glen Hope is a family owned business on 77,000 acres. We run mainly Merino sheep and some cattle. We purchased the property in 2003 and have been improving the property ever since. We have been struggling with the current drought for the past few years and have decided to open up our home for people to stay. The property is located 15kms from White Cliffs which is a tiny community in the outback with great people. It is a little opal town bustling with tourists throughout the year. Our home is secluded with big open spaces for people to relax and enjoy.Dogs are welcome but must be controlled and okay with livestock and please pick up after your pets.Toilet & shower available, separate access near shearers quarters.

8. Pineview Station

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11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Broken Hill, NSW

Pine View Station is located 180 km North of Broken Hill in outback NSW, Australia. Pine View is a family owned and operated organic sheep and cattle property, and boasts 40 km of the NSW/SA border (dingo) fence as one of its boundaries. The property has several secluded campsites for tag-a-long or self guided tours, as well as shearer's quarters style accomodation. For those who wish not to camp, a 3 bedroom self contained homestead is available. Pine View's attractions include "yellow waterhole" , the campsite used by Charles Sturt for eight weeks during his journey into the centre of Australia looking for an "Inland Sea". Pine View features undulating red sandhills and has areas of creek flood out country, off Flood's Creek. There are many opportunities for photographers, bushwalkers or bird watchers. Make us part of your outback adventure, camp out or use our facilities. Farm stay or B&B available. Tour around the property or join in on station activities.

9. Meralda Station Cobar

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23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cobar, NSW

Meralda is a family owned property, we are nestled in the outback town of Cobar. We are offering seasonal paddock eco camping stays on our gorgeous little property only minutes from the Cobar town centre. If you after a secluded, peaceful outback setting where you can immerse yourself into bush nature, Then our place is for you. We have allocated a nice open space for you to choose your site; set up under the shade of a majestic gum or in the open paddock by our dam. Unwind and cosy up around our campfire and enjoy our magnificent sunsets and as the evening turns into night and the breathtaking star show begins. With no artificial light, stargazing at our property is simply incredible. On our little property we farm sheep and goats. There are always strays, and dropped off orphans that become our little babies. Lots of fun can be had in the dam -Swimming is permitted and water sport activities on request or BYO Kayak. We recommend extending your stay at least two nights at the station and taking the time to explore Cobar; a unique town, rich in mining heritage and natural attractions. Visitors will be amazed by open-cut mines, Aboriginal rock art, museums and colonial buildings and new sound chapel. If your into bike riding or long walks we have a bitumen walking/bike track that goes into town not far from our station entry. If you want to duck into the local club to have dinner, or a few drinks there's a courtesy bus to Golf Club Available that will collect you from our front gate. Add on extras to make your stay more memorable with tours, hampers, animal feeding, holistic treatments and if any farm work is happening your welcome to watch or join in.

10. Dunlop Station

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15 sites · Tents, RVs · Louth, NSW

Dunlop Station is an historic property located on the Darling river. Once a million acres, it has a 45 stand shearing shed which was the first shed to have mechanical shears. Dunlop Station offers un-powered campsites along the picturesque Darling River. You won't get much better than our campsites very close to the water and shearers huts are available to stay in. Bookings are required. Dogs are permitted.

11. Lower Lila Retreat

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18 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bourke, NSW

Lower Lila Retreat is nestled on the banks of the beautiful Warrego River, just 22km off the bitumen from both the Cunnamulla–Bourke Road and the Hungerford–Bourke Road. This peaceful bush retreat offers a range of accommodation options including four modern, fully equipped two-bedroom cabins, each with private water views. With no TV, internet, or mobile reception, the cabins are the perfect place to unplug and unwind. Guests can also enjoy powered and unpowered caravan sites along the riverbank, with shared toilets, showers, and a large community camp kitchen available. Explore the Warrego River by kayak or canoe (no motorboats allowed), try fishing or catching yabbies, or simply relax and enjoy the incredible sunsets, sunrises, and stargazing. Farm tours can be arranged with your local hosts, who are passionate about sharing knowledge of the region's wildlife, plants, and outback life. Meet friendly farm animals like alpacas, goats, horses, a donkey, chickens, and sheep. Bush tucker such as Quandong jam and yabbies are available to try, and there's even a private dirt airstrip for those wishing to fly in. The retreat also offers women’s weekends with shared accommodation, meals, group coaching, meditation, and bush walks. Private coaching sessions and tailored family or group packages can be arranged. The site can accommodate up to 30 guests across cabins and nearby shearer’s quarters, making it ideal for events, weddings, and gatherings. Swimming in the river is not recommended and children under 3 are not advised due to the large body of water. Pets are welcome but must be leashed or contained at all times and are not permitted in cabins or the kitchen due to allergies and farm safety. As this is a working farm, guests are encouraged to contact us via text, message, or email. If you have no reception, try the 2-way radio or call at the house.

12. Hazelvale Station Campgrounds

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28 sites · Tents, RVs · Little Topar, NSW

Hazelvale Station is a sheep grazing property in Far West NSW run by the Baldwin Family. We are happy to have you stay with us on your journey to Broken Hill or to and from eastern Australia. If you like the quiet of the Australian Bush and want to camp off the main highway come and stay with us to break up your journey out west. We have a vast knowledge of the Broken Hill area having always lived in Broken Hill. We have recently renovated our amenities block which has 8 showers and 8 toilets consisting of a Men and Ladies block.

13. Old Chum at the Ridge

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1 site · Tent, RV · Lightning Ridge, NSW

Located at the Old Chum Opal Field in Lightning Ridge, about 2km from town. 2500m2 camping block. Visit the world-famous artesian bath for a relaxing dip. Visit the John Murry art gallery. See world-class gems Have lunch at the Lightning Ridge bowling club. Fossic for gems. See the sparks light show or visit one of the underground mines. Visit the club in the scrub or Glengarry Hilton on the grawin opal fields for a fine bush feed.

14. BIG4 Opal Holiday Park

184 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lightning Ridge, NSW

Welcome to BIG4 Opal Holiday Park Enjoy quality accommodation and great facilities in a quiet bushland setting in Black Opal Country, only minutes from the heart of Lightning Ridge in outback NSW. Lightning Ridge is a small outback town in north-western New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border. Famed for its rare black opal and mining history there is plenty to see and do during your visit here. While at first glance, Lightning Ridge may seem like it is in the middle-of-nowhere there are endless attractions for visitors seeking an outback adventure. BIG4 Opal Holiday Park is perfectly positioned to explore this unique and historic town.

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Dunlop Station

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15 sites · Tents, RVs · Louth, NSW

Dunlop Station is an historic property located on the Darling river. Once a million acres, it has a 45 stand shearing shed which was the first shed to have mechanical shears. Dunlop Station offers un-powered campsites along the picturesque Darling River. You won't get much better than our campsites very close to the water and shearers huts are available to stay in. Bookings are required. Dogs are permitted.

Lower Lila Retreat

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18 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bourke, NSW

Lower Lila Retreat is nestled on the banks of the beautiful Warrego River, just 22km off the bitumen from both the Cunnamulla–Bourke Road and the Hungerford–Bourke Road. This peaceful bush retreat offers a range of accommodation options including four modern, fully equipped two-bedroom cabins, each with private water views. With no TV, internet, or mobile reception, the cabins are the perfect place to unplug and unwind. Guests can also enjoy powered and unpowered caravan sites along the riverbank, with shared toilets, showers, and a large community camp kitchen available. Explore the Warrego River by kayak or canoe (no motorboats allowed), try fishing or catching yabbies, or simply relax and enjoy the incredible sunsets, sunrises, and stargazing. Farm tours can be arranged with your local hosts, who are passionate about sharing knowledge of the region's wildlife, plants, and outback life. Meet friendly farm animals like alpacas, goats, horses, a donkey, chickens, and sheep. Bush tucker such as Quandong jam and yabbies are available to try, and there's even a private dirt airstrip for those wishing to fly in. The retreat also offers women’s weekends with shared accommodation, meals, group coaching, meditation, and bush walks. Private coaching sessions and tailored family or group packages can be arranged. The site can accommodate up to 30 guests across cabins and nearby shearer’s quarters, making it ideal for events, weddings, and gatherings. Swimming in the river is not recommended and children under 3 are not advised due to the large body of water. Pets are welcome but must be leashed or contained at all times and are not permitted in cabins or the kitchen due to allergies and farm safety. As this is a working farm, guests are encouraged to contact us via text, message, or email. If you have no reception, try the 2-way radio or call at the house.

Hazelvale Station Campgrounds

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28 sites · Tents, RVs · Little Topar, NSW

Hazelvale Station is a sheep grazing property in Far West NSW run by the Baldwin Family. We are happy to have you stay with us on your journey to Broken Hill or to and from eastern Australia. If you like the quiet of the Australian Bush and want to camp off the main highway come and stay with us to break up your journey out west. We have a vast knowledge of the Broken Hill area having always lived in Broken Hill. We have recently renovated our amenities block which has 8 showers and 8 toilets consisting of a Men and Ladies block.

Old Chum at the Ridge

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1 site · Tent, RV · Lightning Ridge, NSW

Located at the Old Chum Opal Field in Lightning Ridge, about 2km from town. 2500m2 camping block. Visit the world-famous artesian bath for a relaxing dip. Visit the John Murry art gallery. See world-class gems Have lunch at the Lightning Ridge bowling club. Fossic for gems. See the sparks light show or visit one of the underground mines. Visit the club in the scrub or Glengarry Hilton on the grawin opal fields for a fine bush feed.

BIG4 Opal Holiday Park

184 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lightning Ridge, NSW

Welcome to BIG4 Opal Holiday Park Enjoy quality accommodation and great facilities in a quiet bushland setting in Black Opal Country, only minutes from the heart of Lightning Ridge in outback NSW. Lightning Ridge is a small outback town in north-western New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border. Famed for its rare black opal and mining history there is plenty to see and do during your visit here. While at first glance, Lightning Ridge may seem like it is in the middle-of-nowhere there are endless attractions for visitors seeking an outback adventure. BIG4 Opal Holiday Park is perfectly positioned to explore this unique and historic town.

Stories from the community

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Steve

2 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

1 night at Warrawong On The Darling

A lovely peaceful spot. We were in a caravan on a powered site by the billabong. Nice ablutions & friendly and obliging owners.

Gavin

October 2025

4 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Bindara on the Darling campsites

We loved our stay at Bindara on the Darling. Easy access for our caravan. Camp sites are a great size with plenty of space to spread out. Although we were fully self sufficient, having the ensuite was absolutely wonderful. Bindara is rich in history, antique artifacts on the property all have their own stories.

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Ainsley

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

1 night at Warrawong On The Darling

Very friendly, helpful hosts, beautiful views, birds, wildlife, billabong, river, I could go on and on. 5pm ' happy hour' is brilliant, chatting and meeting other campers. Warrawong will definitely be on our list for future camping.

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Kerrie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Dunlop Station

We had a lovely site on the river. Fantastic fishing - we caught plenty of carp and some yellow belly. Host Kim was so friendly and really went that little bit extra to ensure guests were happy. Will definitely return

A great bench and shelter for your convenience when camping!

Gracie

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hazelvale Station Campgrounds

We really enjoyed our stay at Hazelvale! Plenty of camping spaces, large spaces for each camper, very welcoming and helpful hosts and well kept and maintained shower and toilets!! Beautiful fairy lights all around the camping ground boundaries and tree barriers in the centre of the campground add a nice cozy touch as the night falls! A great option for campers wanting to stop over after a long day of driving! We will be back, thank you! 😃

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Michelle

October 2025

10 m pop-up camper

1 night at Muddy Waters

My husband and I loved staying at Muddy Waters waterfront!!! Luke and Carolyn were amazing hosts and even accommodated us arriving a day early!! As long as you have toilet this place is a lovely break away!! Enjoyed our stay and would go again for sure!!! Surprise treat is possible when you arrive! :)

Tristan

September 2025

15 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Muddy Waters

Very quiet and peaceful place to up for a few days, definitely go back oneday

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Sally

September 2025

8 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Dunlop Station

Very convenient bush off grid camp Hosts go out of their way to ensure guests enjoy their stay Felt the washing machine and provision of generatored power in the bathroom was unnecessary - some guests will always take advantage of anything free like running the generator all day to top up their power bank boxes! Your highly recommended- historically very interesting

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John

September 2025

9 m pop-up camper

1 night at Lower Lila Retreat

Camping at Lower Lila was exactly what we were after. Private, safe, and great access to facilities like toilet and shower, fresh water, camp kitchen and plenty of fire wood. Camping on the edge of the river was a treat. Don’t underestimate the trip to the site - it takes some time albeit not a problem. Owners are friendly and willing to lend a hand if needed but will leave you alone if that’s what you want.

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Deborah

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Meralda Station Cobar

Loved Camping at Meralda Station. Good camp grounds and clean facilities. Enjoyed our stay. Thank you

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Mat

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Meralda Station Cobar

Owners were great, campsite and amenities were spotless. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We looked at about the emus and talked about giraffes although none were sighted

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Alison

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Meralda Station Cobar

Stayed overnight on this lovely property. Nice flat area to set up camp (RTT), clean facilities, and great star gazing on a clear night.

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Karen

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Warrawong On The Darling

Peaceful place, birds, wildlife, beautiful billabong, giant river red gums, friendly staff.

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Jan

August 2025

5 m travel trailer

3 nights at Warrawong On The Darling

The best option possible for self contained campers! Lovely sites with good bush screening on the billabong, with all the caravan facilities nearby.

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Melanie

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

2 nights at Dunlop Station

Enjoyed two nights in the van here. Really enjoyed the tour of the homestead, store and shearing shed. Such interesting history! And a fabulous morning tea!!

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Jan

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Glen Hope Station

Absolutely beautiful environment- amazing birdlife, open views for miles. Close to White Cliffs for supplies, meals at the pub and tourist activities. Perfect environment for self contained campers like us. The rustic on site loo was useful. We changed our plans last minute and Honor was easy to contact and totally flexible.

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Jane

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Glen Hope Station

Camping at Honor’s place is always fantastic. It’s our 4th? 5th? time there and it won’t be our last. With flushing toilets, hot showers and a million stars, what more could you really want in a camp site? We had more wood than we could ever want to burn ready for us when we arrived. Our host checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed (we did!) and let us have a pat of their gorgeous horses. White Cliffs is an awesome place and Honor’s place being out of town means that the open sky is free from light pollution if you want to grab some awesome night sky photos or just sit back in your chair and watch the satellites glide by.

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Lauren

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Muddy Waters

Thank you to Luke and Carolyn and your son for making us feel welcome. The kids had a great afternoon exploring. Thank you for the eggs too. So relaxing by the river.

Samantha

August 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at Trilby Station Stay

Excellent setup, huge sites. Lovely welcome with startup fire pit and information pack. Unfortunately we only stayed one night which we regret so we will be definately coming back for a longer stay.

Rod

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

1 night at Warrawong On The Darling

Warrawong on the Darling is just an amazing campsite right on the river. If you have an off grid capability definitely look for the bush camping which provides private campsites. A very professionally run, high quality campground. Highly recommended!