The 2019-20 camping 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.
They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Kosciuszko National Park, NSW that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
1 Wheelers Creek Hut
Wheeler Creek Hut Track, Nariel Valley, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
2 Pinch River campground
Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
3 Buckwong Creek Camping Area
Davies Track, Victoria3 hours 29 minutes (35.1 km) drive from Kosciuszko National Park
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
4 Adventist Alpine Village
122 Tinworth Dr, Jindabyne, New South Wales1 hour 44 minutes (42.3 km) drive from Kosciuszko National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
5 Khancoban Lakeside Caravan Park
1362 Alpine Way, Khancoban, New South Wales2 hours 24 minutes (83 km) drive from Kosciuszko National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
6 Bradney's Gap Rest Area
, New South Wales2 hours 34 minutes (93.6 km) drive from Kosciuszko National Park
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
7 Kosciuszko Camping Area
Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales2 hours 35 minutes (94.9 km) drive from Kosciuszko National Park
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Allows fires
8 The Resting Place-Poet's Paradise
568 Murray Valley Hwy, Towong, Victoria2 hours 38 minutes (102.4 km) drive from Kosciuszko National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Allows fires
9 Indi Bridge
LOT 1 Upper Murray Road, Towong Upper, Victoria2 hours 49 minutes (106.9 km) drive from Kosciuszko National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
10 Scotchies Yard
Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales2 hours 57 minutes (108.7 km) drive from Kosciuszko National Park
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Allows fires