The 2019-20 fire season has been tough for many communities in Australia. Visiting these communities and spending tourism dollars is a great way to help. If you'd like to support the communities directly you can also donate via the Red Cross or search for country fire departments across Australia and make donations directly. Stay safe and support our Australian regional communities.
For those camping on the cheap, here are some great campsites we found near Newcastle.
1 Wallaroo State Forest
The Bucketts Way, Twelve Mile Creek, New South Wales40 minutes (49.5 km) drive from
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
2 Bangalow Campground
Bangalow Rd, Watagan State Forest, New South Wales1 hour 2 minutes (53.3 km) drive from
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ 2 hours from Sydney
3 Branxton Park
John Rose Ave, Branxton, New South Wales41 minutes (56.6 km) drive from
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ 2 hours from Sydney
4 Double Wharf Campsite
Hobart Rd, Karuah Nature Reserve, New South Wales51 minutes (59.9 km) drive from
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
5 Watagan Headquarters
Watagan Forest Rd, Olney, New South Wales1 hour 1 minute (59.9 km) drive from
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 2 hours from Sydney
6 Bulga Recreation Ground
19 The Inlet Rd, Bulga, New South Wales1 hour 3 minutes (90.1 km) drive from
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Kids play park
7 Warkworth Recreation Ground
Golden Hwy, Warkworth, New South Wales1 hour 3 minutes (90.3 km) drive from
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Kids play park
8 McNamara Park
Cnr Wollombi & Milbrodale Rds, Broke, NSW1 hour 6 minutes (90.9 km) drive from
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
9 Bulahdelah Lions Park
Old Pacific Hwy, Bulahdelah, New South Wales1 hour 8 minutes (96.7 km) drive from
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing