Caravan Parks in Sydney.

umm... might not be as close to the city as you're after, but I the Narrabeen Lakes CP is right on the bus line (takes about 1/2 hr) and is ideal for a family stay. David and I stayed there 4 weeks over Nov/Dec one year. Right on Narrabeen beach on Sydney's northern beaches (good fishing) on besides the Narrrabeen Lakes (good for canoeing, windsurfing, walks etc). But its very busy there and maybe you'd need to book - excellent grass sites, big Nolfolk pine trees etc. Think its a Big 4.
There's actually not many CPs in Sydney. So hope this helps.ExplorOz

Mick,
We stayed at a C/van park in western Sydney right beside the r'way line, a few years ago. It was only a short walk (say 500metres) to the station. I think it was near Penrith, but can't remember the name of it. Check your state's Auto Association (eg NRMA, RACV, RAA etc) as they usually put out a c/van park location guide with map references etc. Then just look up the ones in that area and see the one/s that are located near a r/way line.
I hate driving in Sydney (or any other city for that matter) and it was great to be able to jump on a train and not have to worry about the ratbags on the roads.
Cheers,
Roachie

Mick, There arn't to many left in Sydney especially close to city. Do a google search with caravan parks as key & you will get the lot. There's one on the hume Hwy at Bass Hill but you would have to drive to the station to catch a train, as michelle said the big 4 at north narrabeen is nice but very busy but close to public transport. All othres are a bit out of town.Regards Bob
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hi mick,living in sydney my pick from the three above would be narrabeen but from travelling and staying in CPs, the most talked about CP is at lane cove. it is closer to the city than those mentioned above but a little bit away from the train cheers rob.

I think Lane Cove is closed now, will check for you during the week. Narrabeen is about 45min by express direct bus or you can catch bus to Manly then ferry to Circular Quay nice day trip. Think about 30k to city.Regards Bob
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Mick,

Don't know where people are getting there info from, but Lane Cove is a bit of an oasis and I doubt it could possibly be closed. No noise, no traffic, no crowds (VERY un-city). It's right in a national park with Lane Cove River alongside (you could row to the city but it'll take all day!). The bus service diverts down the access road to the park entrance so you have reliable transport to the city and a quiet bush haven to return to afterwards. It's a 15 minute easy drive to either Chatswood or Macquarie shopping centres - both big enough to cover anything you could possibly need (supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, etc). Get the bus to the city (probably about 30 minutes) and you'll be in the middle of everything for sightseeing or whatever. If you want the beach, take the ferry from the city - you'll love it.
That said, I've never stayed there but have visited others there. Unless you want to be on the beach, I reckon it's the obvious choice. Good luck.

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There is a neat littel park in a southern suburb called Woronora....yopu would need to ring and book. is cvlose to Royal national PArk and the Southern beaches. three mnute drive to Sutherland Railway Station...40 minutes to Wollongong...nice spot...

Bob,

It's the former. And certainly not closed.