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.
Get away from the 4-wheel-drives, boom-boxes and weekenders at these 10 secluded hike-in campgrounds near Whale Beach, NSW.
Make sure you take enough water and weather-appropriate clothes. Always let somebody know when you're planning on going and when you're planning on being back. It's also a good idea to check conditions with the park ranger before you start your adventure. Happy hiking!
1 Kedumba River Crossing campground
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
2 Little Beach campground
The Bouddi Trail, Bouddi, Gosford NSW 2250 Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 2 hours from Sydney
3 North Era campground
Garie Beach Rd, Lilyvale NSW 2508, Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 2 hours from Sydney
4 Bob Turners Track Campground
New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
5 Marramarra Creek campground
Canoelands NSW 2159 Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Allows fires
6 Heartbreak Hill campground
Parr State Conservation Area Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
7 Ten Mile Hollow campground
Donnys Track, Upper Mangrove, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Sydney
8 The Basin campground
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase NSW 2084- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
9 Twin Beaches campground
Marramarra National Park- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
10 Mirang Pool campground
Oliver Street Mirang Pool campground Heathcote NSW 2233- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 2 hours from Sydney