The best camping near Crawney Pass National Park
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Hillside Farmstay
99 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Nemingha, NSW
A 200 acre horse breeding property on the outskirts of Tamworth. 6 minutes to the Country Music Capital CBD. Lots of shady trees to camp or park your van/RV. Hills that you can see forever from the top of....
Some outdoor seating. There's two flush toilets, two hot showers.
Dogs are welcome but must be strictly on a lead at all times. There is a dog run available if you want to leave your dog and go to town or the Country Music Festival.
Generally most people stay and camp near the horse barn. Indoor shower and toilet available and there is a outdoor hot shower and a sink and a tub to rub a dub dub. Laundry is available. Ask for the key ($5)
The outdoor shower is private but has no roof so you can shower under the stars. Picnic table provided and a fire pit to barbecue in winter (fire bans in summer)
Transported horses are also welcome...yards available.
Price is per person.
Children under 12 are free.
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YellowScone Camping Adventures
139 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents720 acres · Wingen, NSW
YellowScone Camping Adventures at "Maiden Jewel", a sprawling 720-acre Horse Stud, rests beneath the majestic Wingen Maiden, enveloped by ironbark bushland and extensive trails perfect for BYOH horse riding, bushwalking, and mountain biking. Be sure to explore our array of offerings:
Maiden Jewel Camping beckons with diverse camping areas:
The Waterhole 1: A communal haven boasting 20 campsites, nestled by serene dams teeming with Silver Perch and Murray Cod. While facilities include portaloos without showers, the allure of kayaking or cooling off in the dam awaits. Accessible via 4WD, guests can traverse the trails on foot or by bike. Pet-friendly, but leashes are recommended due to abundant wildlife.
Picturesque Maiden Jewel: Spanning the rest of the property, it hosts over 50 campsites, both Private and Communal.
The Long Flat Waterhole 2: Positioned at the property's front, offering easy access to a delightful swimming dam. Ideal for families, it features vast open spaces for recreational activities. Camping here grants access to all waterholes on the property.
For seekers of solitude, inquire about our private sites, like The View Campsite, Hillside Camp, and The Bluff, each boasting spectacular vistas and proximity to fishing and swimming spots.
YellowScone Adventures cater for Glamping escapes to equine enthusiasts, offering various packages allowing guests to bring their horses along. Camp and ride at your leisure, or opt for a unique experience by camping in our Bell tents, with catering services available.
Explore our property further with the Buggy Property Tour: Embark on a guided excursion aboard our 6-seater Can-Am Buggy, spotting wildlife, meeting our horses, and discovering our array of campsites. Tours must be pre-booked and offer a captivating hour-long journey covering approximately 13 kilometers.
Nestled beneath Towarri National Park, Maiden Jewel promises a plethora of activities—from fishing to hiking and mountain biking. Don't miss out on our additional offerings; there's something for everyone to enjoy amidst our breathtaking scenery.
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Barnard River Farm,Hanging Rock
4 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Hanging Rock, NSW
A beautiful grassy area with the Barnard River wrapping around your camp site with full morning sun and shade areas in the afternoon, quiet and peaceful with an abundance of wild life. Access to the river from campsite. We have a toilet available, as well as a shower but if you want hot water you'll need to bring your own 9kg gas bottle. We have a leave no trace policy, please take all rubbish away with you.The property is located about an hour from Quirindi. Known as the ‘nest in the hills’, Qurindi has a prime position right in the heart of the picturesque Liverpool Plains. Be enchanted by the stunning landscapes, the Instagram-friendly fields of bright sunflowers, and the neighbouring northern NSW towns of Willow Tree, Wallabadah and Werris Creek.
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Oakenville Farm, Nundle
5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Nundle, NSW
Our property is a small but productive farm in Nundle set up using permaculture principles.
We have a large vegetable garden, fruit trees, a medicinal herb garden, chooks, guinea fowl, bees, a couple of dogs and many native birds and other wildlife.
Oakenville Creek runs along the back of our property.
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Omadale Brook, Barrington Tops
3 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Omadale, NSW
Omadale Brook offers creek side camping at its best! Crystal clear, snow laced water, with amazing vista, wildlife a plenty and serenity.
Find a peaceful place at Omadale Brook to camp and relax off grid.
Great to stop and unwind or use as a base camp for 4WD to explore the stunning Barrington Tops including the famous Aussie Ark. The Historical Victoria Hotel is located just 13kms down the road, in Moonan Flat.
Omadale is a historical Brook (nee Creek for those not of Scottish decent), originating in the heart of the Barrington Tops at Pole Blue, flowing down to meet the mighty Hunter River, the camp site is located at the bottom of the Brook just before it meets the Hunter River.
You can set up on either site as a group or simply as a single camper.
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Roma Orchard - Hunter Valley
14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents35 acres · Omadale, NSW
Set on 35 acres at the junction of the Omadale Brook and Hunter River, Roma Orchard offers you the chance to escape and unwind at the head of the Upper Hunter. Ideally located just 3.5 hours from Sydney or 45 minutes from Scone, Roma Orchard has been run by the Tilse family for 6 generations and now welcomes guests from far and wide to stop, relax and enjoy the picturesque surrounds of the apple orchard and vineyard. The Orchard Lodge was officially opened on the 20th September 1992, Over time, accommodation on Roma Orchard has expanded to now include the recently renovated Roma Cottage and campground. Whether you're looking for an event venue, holiday retreat, family getaway, or wedding destination, we welcome you to find your space on Roma Orchard.
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Happy Valley Camp
1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Nundle, NSW
Our property is located just outside of the township of Nundle. Located near a semi-permanent creek, this level campsite is an ideal base camp for exploring Nundle, the Hanging Rock Lookout and Nundle State Forest.
For fit hikers, there is a steep walk via a crown land stock reserve that will take you up to the top and into the Hanging Rock State forest.
The lookout offers a scenic vantage point with excellent views of the Nundle valley below. Sheba Dams, south of the range, is an interesting spot for an outing with picnic and barbecue facilities in a bush setting abundant with trees, birds, lizards, wallabies and padamelons. This is regarded as good fossicking country with zircons, sapphires and other semi-precious stones to be found.
You will be camping in a large open paddock, not shared with any other campers, and have a choice sites depending on your vehicle type.
Sometimes you will be sharing the paddock with a small herd of friendly and curious speckle park cattle. The mommas currently have young calves. They come and go as they please on their grazing adventures across my whole property. Please let me know if you are worried about the cattle and I will move them.
P.S: the creek in not currently running as it has been dry. If you need water, ask.
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Wyallia Cottage
1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · Quirindi, NSW
We are 12 kms from the New England Highway, 20 kms from both Wallabadah and Nundle, and 57 kms from Tamworth.Of the 3 towns, Nundle is the most historic - not surprising given its gold mining beginnings. But its been the grazing community on which its thrived since the latter part of the 19th century. Gold mining has largely been superseded by forestry and tourism, with Chaffey Dam providing a great playground for water sports, and Sheeba Dam in the natural beauty of Hanging Rock. The history of the region is told on the walls of the Peel Inn, which along with 'Glenoak', a once leading merino stud in the district, now cattle property, has been owned by the Schofield family since the 1860's. In the last 50 years, Robert and Margaret Schofield have been delivering a tasty combination of traditional Australian and Asian dishes, depending on the backgrounds of visiting chefs.Our property currently runs only a small number of sheep, soon to add goats for cheese production. Our adjoining neighbors run 800 head of Angus breeders. The area abounds with wildlife.Park or pitch your tent within the grounds of the house, with access to outdoor bathroom (toilet and shower) facilities, adjacent to the laundry with washer and dryer. There is access to a picnic table, rubbish facilities and reliable wi-fi.Our property is ideal for the quiet escape. Goonoo Goonoo Creek is on our property. Quality dual suspension mountain bikes are available to guests to ride on the property or adjoining backroads. Or you may prefer to go for a walk instead.Stay toasty around the campfire in the evenings as you gaze at the night sky.The property is 2WD accessible and there's sufficient space for a caravan, motorhome, campervan or camper trailer, and of course, tents.Cats are not allowed.
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Upper Hunter Valley
3 sites · RVs, Tents115 acres · Waverly, NSW
A beautiful and quiet location by a gently flowing river. This single campsite is perfect for that retreat from the hustle and bustle and congestion of modern life. There is only the one campsite on the river so you are guaranteed exclusive use of the area for you and your group. You can explore the river down to the causeway or upriver from the campsite is 115 acres of crown land (travelling stock reserve) that the river runs along for you to explore. Looking for a nice meal? Glenston by the river is only 30 minutes to Gundy where you will find the Linga Longa Hotel on the Pages river. If gold fossicking is for you Nundle is 50 minutes away via the Crawney Pass National Park. Many visitors head to Nundle to fossick or pan for gold and sapphires in the Peel River. You can hire panning equipment at the Mt Misery Mine or the Nundle Country Cafe. Timor Caves are another local attraction 20 mins drive away.Dogs allowed on leash.Bring your own toilet and leave no trace.Campfires permitted.No Mob Ph coverage at site. Nearest coverage location is 5-10 mins drive.
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Temple Court, Murrurundi
4 sites · RVs, Tents800 acres · Pages River, NSW
600 acres on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Murrurundi.On the property you can enjoy scenic bushwalks, a seasonal creek, a large dam and plentiful native wildlife including kangaroos, deer, birdlife and more.Depending on where you set up camp, you can walk or drive into the quaint village of Murrurundi. Situated on the New England Highway, Murrurundi is 30 minutes drive from Scone, 1 hour from Tamworth and 3 hours from Sydney. A picturesque town, nestled on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range and boasts natural beauty, rich farming land and plenty of character. In town you'll find the recently opened Magpie Gin Distilery, art galleries (including Michael Reid and David Darcy), pubs, historic buildings and every May the King of the Ranges Stockmans Challenge.
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Oakey Farm
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents180 acres · Piallamore, NSW
Oakey Farm is situated 15km from Tamworth's CBD, on a 180-acre farm. Take in the beautiful lights of Tamworth and views of the Peel Valley.
The camping space is shaded and grassed, with a powered modern bathroom facility with a flushing toilet and shower.
Children under 12 are free. Please still add them to the booking so we are aware of the numbers, you will not be charged.
We currently only accept three bookings at one time, so you'll have plenty of space and tranquility.
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Highland Adventure Hideaway
35 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Timor, NSW
Camping and caravanning in the heart of the NSW Upper Hunter adventure country, Highland Adventure Hideaway is nestled North-West of Barrington Tops, near the artful township of Murrurundi.
15 minutes off the New England Highway, Highland Adventure Hideaway offers farm-gated access directly off sealed road onto 10 acres of level, mown grass camping grounds. There is plenty of space to set up in sun or shade. All recreational vehicle types can be accommodated, including buses, fifth-wheelers, motorhomes, caravans and camper trailers.
With 50 acres of free-ranging land adjoining the campground, proffering stunning mountain views, streams and a dam, your horses and pets are most welcome to camp and explore with you. Plentiful wildlife and birdlife reside in our pristine hills. Achieve Insta-worthy pics of our kangaroos, king parrots, pretty wallabies, chubby-cheeked galahs, and maybe an echidna or koala!
Highland Adventure Hideaways host camp drafting competitions, working dog trials, horsemanship workshops and various other country events throughout the year. In its off-time it is a memorable camping destination where you can still feel the echo of event excitement whilst being surrounded by the peace and natural beauty of the Australian bush.
Following breath-taking sunsets, the clear night sky is blanketed by layered constellations. Drift off to sleep to the tranquil, lulling orchestra of crickets and frogs. Stay a few extra days to breathe in the sweet mountain air and truly unwind.
Highland Adventure Hideaways is an easy, scenic drive to pubs, cafes and boutique shopping in the artistic town of Murrurundi. Dare to adventure up through the Eye of the Needle or deep into Timor Caves? Visit the eclectic Nundle township and enjoy an amazing country-pub lunch with a view. Photo-bomb the smiling sunflowers of the Liverpool Plains (Jan) or interact with Tassie Devils at Aussie Ark sanctuary.
With so much to see, do and experience, set up your adventure basecamp at Highland Adventure Hideaways to enjoy endless escapades. Bring your friends and family and prepare to build life-long memories, moment by precious moment.
Please note: You will need to be self-contained with your own toilet, shower and drinking water. There are currently no bathroom, power nor running water facilities available at Highland Adventure Hideaway. Please come well prepared to maximise your adventure hideaway enjoyment.
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The best camping near Crawney Pass National Park guide
Overview
About
Embark on an adventure through the rugged beauty of Crawney Pass National Park. With its creation dating back to December 2005, this 311ha sanctuary invites nature enthusiasts to explore its rich tapestry of activities. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of birdwatching, the challenge of cycling, or the cultural depth of Aboriginal heritage tours, Crawney Pass offers an array of experiences to immerse yourself in the wild.
When to go
The best time to visit Crawney Pass National Park is during the milder seasons of spring and autumn, offering pleasant weather for outdoor activities. Summer brings warmth but also larger crowds, while winter may see some areas less accessible due to cooler conditions. Always check local alerts for the latest park information before planning your trip.
Know before you go
- Ensure your safety by staying informed of any current alerts and weather conditions before your visit.
- Accessibility is a priority, with facilities designed to accommodate a range of visitors.
- Remember that pets are not permitted within the park to protect its biodiversity and wildlife.
- For a seamless experience, download a detailed map or contact the Scone office from 8:30am to 4:30pm for assistance.
- Contribute to conservation efforts by respecting the park's heritage and natural environment during your stay.
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