The best camping near Dunggir National Park
Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Dunggir National Park adventure.
Discover Dunggir National Park's scenic drives, lookouts, and rich Aboriginal culture.
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Valley View Escape
14 sites · RVs, Tents600 acres · Buckra Bendinni, NSW
Valley View Escape is a 500 acre working dairy farm located in the beautiful Nambucca Valley just 25 minutes off the highway. There is stunning 360 views of mountain ranges and Lake Lumby from all our sites.
We offer 4 powered sites and 4 unpowered sites which are all level grounded with grass and accessible by 2WD. There is non potable water available.
Our powered sites are conveniently located close by the amenities with flushing toilet, hot shower and dump point. Each site has a fire pit, or you can use your own as long as it is not directly on the ground. There is also firewood available for purchase which can be done through HipCamp at checkout or cash on arrival
We are a pet friendly campsite but we ask you to keep your pets on a leash and always have full control.
Enjoy and relax at our communal picnic area with fire pit, shade, picnic table and pontoon on Lake Lumby which is great for kayaking and swimming.
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Peak Season: Message us about our overflow camping area if we are fully booked
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97 missabotti Rd missabotti wia ora
1 site · RV, Tent105 acres · Macksville, NSW
My property consists of 100 acres with two rivers joining in the property with at least 1 km of river frontage. We are located in the foothills of the Nambucca valley.
Pristine beaches are 20 minutes away, mountains and four-wheel drive tracks are a quick 20 minutes the other way. From here it's 15 minutes to Bellingen, 25 minutes to the famous Pub With No Beer and 5 minutes to the historic "verandah posts" town of Bowraville.
Here you will find beautiful bird watching, animals and wildlife.
Park your car or set up your caravan next to the river where you will wake up to amazing views.
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the riverbank, breathe in the fresh clean air, try a spot of fishing or sit back and enjoy some bird watching. Warm your feet by the campfire in the evenings.
We're located 20 minutes from Nambucca Heads as well as Scotts Heads beaches, and 30 minutes from Taylors Arm. A quick trip up into the foothills will take you to some great 4WD and mountain biking tracks, or you can explore the region and visit the historical Pub With No Beer.
You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower. There is access to drinking water, a picnic table and rubbish facilities. We recommend 4WDs to access the campsite and the river but 2WDs are ok.
Your pet is welcome to camp with you.
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Way Way Getaway
5 sites · RVs, Tents55 acres · Way Way, NSW
Minutes away from Scotts Head beach and town, but feels like you’re out in the bush.
Surf famous Scotts head point, or head to the back beaches for some in crowded beach breaks, explore local rural towns, enjoy some peace and quiet!
Fire friendly, pet friendly, family friendly (pretty friendly in general)!
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Bellinger River Camping
16 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Bellingen, NSW
Level, grassed sites, with plenty of open space along 1 km banks of the Bellinger River.
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walking distance to town, with a great milk bar serving fish n chips only 700m down the road or swim across the river and have breakfast or lunch at the Old Butter Factory Cafe.
There is Free onsite kayaking on request, fishing and great entertainment in town.
All Children are FREE and you can
Swim and Fish straight from camp and keep an eye out for the platypus!
A new fence is now being placed to keep cows away from camping grounds. There is a pit toilet and there
are public toilets right next door, available 24/7.
Pets welcome.
Maximum 1 vehicle per booking, as there is plenty of room for group bookings on one site email me to arrange booking.
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Yarrawin Camping
26 sites · RVs, Tents680 acres · Argents Hill, NSW
Yarrawin is 680 acre cattle farm and hardwood timber plantation in the heart of the Nambucca Valley, offering scenic, secluded , private campsites with their own swimming hole and a river gravel beach on 3km of beautiful double river frontage.
Camping options include river side camps, the Shack and riverside camp and a large secluded valley. Each campsite is separate from the others, giving guests privacy and exclusive use of the swimming hole (except Chinamans Valley) at their site. All riverside sites offer a natural gravel beach entry into the water.
There are no amenities here, campers will need to be self contained and leave no trace. Every site has a fire pit which must be used for campfires. If you want to use your own it must be off the ground.
Free firewood and fire pit set up for the first night. Firewood $20/ night after that (CASH ONLY PLEASE), except when camping at Chinamans Valley where you collect your own free firewood for each night.
Beautiful drinking rain water is available in a 20lt Jerry can if required on arrival.
Bird lovers can enjoy watching the various bird varieties, as well as ducks. Animals include wallabies, goannas, deer and fish as well as cattle and stock horses. Fishing is okay but it is STRICTLY catch and release ONLY.
There are many places to go bushwalking, either following the river or heading up the valleys or hiking up the hills through the trees.
The property is just 10kms from the convenience of Bowraville, a historic township with a supermarket, folk museum, a war museum, a historic theatre, and other historic buildings. Nambucca Heads and the beautiful surrounding beaches are just 27kms east and Coffs Harbour 80kms away.
Please note this is a working farm, so there will be cattle and stock horses on the property that may approach your campsite.
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Windermere
6 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · South West Rocks, NSW
Great location near Hat Head and South West Rocks
This lovely 4 acre camping spot is situated at Kinchela on the tidal Kinchela Creek which runs directly into the mighty Macleay river.
You can fish or set a crab trap, kayak, paddle board, bring the tinny or just relax and enjoy the water view and surrounding farmland.
A few shade trees and quiet surroundings makes this the perfect spot for your next getaway.
Fire baskets available.
Conveniently located only a 5 minute drive to Gladestone shops and hotel.
There is a tap and hose (town water) on site to wash the boats after a big days fishing at nearby South West Rocks (15 minutes) or Hat Head (10 minutes)
Last Minute Bookings Welcome subject to availability 😊
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Oasis of Hope
22 sites · RVs, Tents250 acres · Upper Orara, NSW
Nested in the Coffs Harbour hinterland is this stunning 250 acre property, offering both powered and unpowered site options and great facilties.
Wayper Creek flows though the property, and there are manicured lawns, a large toilet and shower block with hot showers, a caravan dump point, a large BBQ shelter, firepit, and lots of lovely spots to enjoy the plethora of wildlife.
We regularly have abseilers come down our creek, as a set of 7 waterfalls is only a 30-minute hike through the creek away. It is a stunning place for relaxation.
Pets are welcome too.
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Sygoglin Treehouse
1 site · Lodging110 acres · Thumb Creek, NSW
A remote property offering a tree house as accomodation.the tree house sits overlooking a beautiful waterhole and creek we which is pure enough that we drink from here.
As the tree house nears completion more details will be uploaded and booking begin to be taken.
Horse riding will be offered to experienced riders. There are day trails that meander through the mountains ,connecting with springs to water horses.
Motor bike trails that connect to every main town,Bellingen, Bellbrook, Bowraville.
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Anchorage Park
7 sites · RVs100 acres · Urunga, NSW
Riverfront campground on the majestic Kalang River.
Boating, fishing, crabbing, swimming literally on your doorstep.
20 minutes south of Coffs Harbour, 5 minutes from Urunga town centre.
All sites are generally level and grassed.
Communal fire pits and potable water on-site.
All campers must be self contained ( rubbish, toilet, grey water).
Use of boat ramp, jetty and kayaks available from farm house.
Due to our coastal location camp may close in extended periods of wet weather.
This is a dog friendly campground inviting self contained campers to enjoy our beautiful property.
Raised individual fire pits are allowed ( no fires on the ground)
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Coffs Harbour Camping & 4WD
122 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents230 acres · Bucca, NSW
Located on a 230 acre estate, we have something for everyone including a charming Rustic Cabin recycled from the original homestead from 1890!
This is a great base camp to explore the beautiful Coffs Coast with many attractions, and a short 10 minute drive to the famous Moonee Beach, Emerald Beach and Moonee Market which has a large Coles and Aldi, as well as specialty shops, cafe, restaurants and the family friendly Moonee Beach Tavern.
Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, or any RV, 2WD's, tents, camper trailers and 4WD's with excellent all weather access straight off the main sealed road👍🏼
Lovely shady sites as well as plenty of open sunny pasture for your solar with use of shared port-a-loo in main camping paddock. You may also camp in the dam paddock (when available) if you have a 4WD however, you will need to be completely self sufficient with your own porta potty.
Firewood is available to be purchased from reception.
*DUE TO FIRE ANT OUTBREAK IN QLD AND NSW, BRING YOUR OWN (BYO) FIREWOOD IS NOT PERMITTED*
Hand feed the farm animals or enjoy hours of bush walking or perhaps have a picnic by the dam overlooking the horses grazing or discover our Secret Garden!
Suitable for large groups such as 4WDs, family gatherings, horse riders, weddings and school groups. Plenty of space and privacy.
PLEASE NOTE:
- CHECK IN CLOSES AT 8PM
- Potable water is limited due to weather conditions (drought), and the farm being on tank water. Please fill your vans or tanks BEFORE you arrive.
- We are a campground, NOT a 4WD park. 4WDs or motorbikes are NOT to be ridden on the property. Motorbikes need to be registered to ride in the State Forest.
- Due to repeated incidents involving our poultry, dogs are no longer allowed.
- Our moderate cancellation policy requires a cancellation of 72 hours ahead of check in time for a refund. Date modification requests within 24 hours of check in time will not be accepted.
- No refunds will be issued for early departures after arrival.
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Congarinni Hilltop and valley
12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Congarinni North, NSW
Our property has a number of private camping sites spread over 100 acres. Tree-studded to tranquil bush with pockets of rainforest and dams. Abundant bird-life. Lovely walking tracks. We have sites which would suit self-contained tents, caravans, camper trailers and camper-vans. Good access for all types - various spots. One powered site with toilet available. Close to town yet a million miles from anywhere. We are located 7 minutes off the Pacific Highway, 5 minutes from Macksville, 3 minutes to the Nambucca River and Taylor’s Arm River, 15 minutes from beaches and rainforests, 1 hour from Port Macquarie, 40 minutes from Coffs Harbour. Local attractions include: ‘Pub with no Beer’, ‘Buffalo Farm’, ‘Way Way Forrest’, ‘Mt Yarrahappini’, ‘Scott’s Head beach’. Campfires permitted & firewood available on request. Dog friendly for responsible dog owners.
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Kooinda Farm
10 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Eungai Creek, NSW
100 acre farm of mixed native bush and orchard plantings, with a mixture of secluded camp areas for campers with their own amenities and sites with facilities. The Woodland Lakeside campsite has a single compost toilet, and the Woodland Ridgetop sites share a camp kitchen with compost toilets and hot showers.
We have two beautiful dams that are great for kayaking and swimming, and creek frontage where you can fish. Beautiful views of Yarrahapinni Mountain to the east and hills out to the west. There are 40 acres of bushland to go walkabout. Geese and ducks free range the property and feeding time visits can be arranged. We are just 1.5km of single track gravel road to the Pacific Highway with good access for all types of vehicles.
There is a choice of private campsites either by the dam or the creek with no other campers in sight! We also have a multi site area at the Woodland Ridgetop with a camp kitchen, compost toilets and showers. This will be available to be booked as a large group area or as 3 individual sites. Later in 2024 we will also have beautiful glamping bell tent sites available.
Drinking water (tank water) is available from an outdoor tap at the farmhouse, as long as we have had sufficient rainfall. Please check in advance if you require water. Campers MUST have their own self contained amenities for the Creek Camp, and the 2 Parking Sites, and leave no trace. There is a toilet dump point for chemical toilets in Macksville, 10 mins away.
All he sites are dog friendly as long as all dog poo is cleared up.
20 mins to Scotts Head and Grassy Head beaches and Yarrahapinni National Park. State Forest on the doorstep great for mountain bikes, and with motorbike trails heading out to the west.
The farm is 5 minutes from the Eungai Buffallo Farm cafe. There is also farm produce available for sale - fresh eggs for breakfast!
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The best camping near Dunggir National Park guide
Overview
About
Dunggir National Park beckons the intrepid at heart with its scenic driving routes, tranquil picnic spots, and the stellar Kosekai lookout. Venture into the heart of nature as you traverse bushwalking trails designed for serious hikers. Immerse yourself in the park's deep Aboriginal roots and witness a habitat teeming with native wildlife, including threatened species like the koala.
When to go
The ideal time to visit Dunggir National Park is during spring, with comfortable temperatures and flame trees in bloom, especially around Kosekai lookout. Winter offers crisp air and the clearest views for photographers. Avoid the park during extreme weather or fire danger, as it may close for safety.
Know before you go
- Always check for current alerts and weather conditions before planning your visit.
- Remember, Dunggir National Park is always open but may close amid poor weather or fire danger.
- Mobile phone reception is limited, so plan accordingly and download the Emergency Plus app for safety.
- Pets and smoking are not permitted within the park to protect its delicate ecosystems.
- Contact the Coffs Harbour office from 8:30am to 4:30pm for any enquiries.
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