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School holiday camping

Pick an upcoming school holiday period and find the best campgrounds for the season. See booking difficulty, seasonal tips, and when to book to secure your spot.

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Tips for Summer holidays

  • • Peak camping season — the hardest time to get a spot
  • • Christmas and New Year week are near-impossible to book last minute
  • • Hot days — choose campgrounds near water for swimming
  • • Total fire ban days are common — check before you go

Booking advice

Book 3 months ahead for popular campgrounds. Set alerts for cancellations — they do happen, especially 1–2 weeks before.

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24 recommended campgrounds(11 book out fast — set alerts early)

Mimosa Rocks National Park

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30 sites · South Coast

Beowa National Park

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31 sites · South Coast

Royal National Park

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79 sites · Sydney and surrounds

Goolawah Regional Park

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40 sites · North Coast

Murramarang National Park

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40 sites · South Coast

Crowdy Bay National Park

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75 sites · North Coast

Munmorah State Conservation Area

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39 sites · Sydney and surrounds

Gillards campgroundBooks out fast

Mimosa Rocks National Park

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40 sites · South Coast

Hill End Historic Site

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60 sites · Country NSW

Bournda National Park

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66 sites · South Coast

Illaroo campgroundCan book out

Yuraygir National Park

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70 sites · North Coast

Killalea campgroundBooks out fast

Killalea Regional Park

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53 sites · South Coast

Yuraygir National Park

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89 sites · North Coast

Limeburners Creek National Park

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50 sites · North Coast

Bundjalung National Park

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51 sites · North Coast

Myall Lakes National Park

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77 sites · North Coast

Yuraygir National Park

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73 sites · North Coast

Limeburners Creek National Park

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84 sites · North Coast

Murramarang National Park

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55 sites · South Coast

The Basin campgroundBooks out fast

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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114 sites · Sydney and surrounds

Booti Booti National Park

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96 sites · North Coast

Kosciuszko National Park

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41 sites · Snowy Mountains

Arakoon National Park

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91 sites · North Coast

Myall Lakes National Park

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35 sites · North Coast

These campgrounds book out fast during holidays

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