Get Off The Grid At The Best Camping Spots Near Sydney
Need a holiday but don't want to travel too far? We've rounded up the best camping spots that can be found right in Sydney's backyard!
A positive to come from the international travel ban is that Aussies have started to unveil the beauty that is right in our backyards. For us Sydneysiders, we have so many incredible options to choose from including wine countries, eco-retreats, country towns and coastal getaways. If we're looking to totally switch off, one of our favourite things to do is hire a camper van off GoSee, pack our bags and take a camping trip. We've rounded up some of our favourite places to go camping close to Sydney and they're all within 3 hours drive.
Royal National Park
If you're looking to travel under an hour, we'd head straight to Sydney's heritage-listed Royal National Park. With 16,000ha for you to explore, spend your weekend bushwalking, cycling, surfing, picnicking or whale watching. One of our favourite hikes to do here is the Figure Eight Pools which is about a 3-hour return walk with beach…
Euroka Campground
If you're looking for a bush camping experience, head to Euroka Campground which is located right near the Nepean River in the Blue Mountains. Unwind with the sound of birds, the smell of eucalyptus trees and the great outdoors. This one is a great place for a family camping trip with lookouts, caves and mountain…
Coledale Beach Camping Reserve
Take the scenic route south of Sydney for about an hour, drive over the Insta-famous Sea Cliff Bridge and you'll land in a small town called Coledale. With crystal blue waters and rolling green hills from the Illawarra escarpment, this place gives you the best of both worlds. There's a powered campsite at the local…
Killalea Reserve
Located two hours south of Sydney, Killalea Reserve provides an off-the-grid getaway (quite literally as there's no reception) with a point break for the surfers. 'The Farm', as referred to by the locals faces southeast offering consistent waves throughout the year. Schedule a surf lesson, take a hike on the coastal bushwalking tack or order…
Honeymoon Bay
This addition is a little further away at a 3-hours drive from Sydney CBD, but it's well worth it. Honeymoon Bay is tucked inside Jervis Bay's northern head and is accessible via car through the Beecroft Weapons Range. With crystal clear beaches, it's perfect for snorkeling, lazy beach days and safe swimming for the kids.…