Camping Northern NSW

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Hi! We have recently spent a week camping at Brooms Head which we absolutely loved. We are keen to try out other camping grounds in Northern NSW. We have 3 children under 10 so we are looking for somewhere that would be suitable for them. We have a large set up 11m x 11m with tent and tarp. We loved being so close to the beach and in a child friendly camp ground. Could anyone recommend tent camping grounds? I am looking for ideas of where we can escape for our next adventure. I am looking for camping ground where you can book ahead. Thank you in advance.
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Reply By: Dave(NSW) - Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 17:11

Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 17:11
South West Rocks at the old gaol
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkCamping.aspx?id=N1174
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Follow Up By: baznpud (tassie) - Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 10:48

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x2, great spot.
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Follow Up By: baznpud (tassie) - Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 10:57

Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 10:57
Crescent Head, Minnie Water, Iluka, and Black Rocks in Bundjalung National Park.
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Reply By: Member - Mark (Tamworth NSW) - Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 17:11

Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 17:11
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You need to provide more details, such as 2WD/4WD access, free camping or Caravan Parks, what activities if any you want to do there, what facilities you are after (eg flushing toilets/ long drops or none!), where you are based & how far you are prepared to travel, whether you want to be on the beach, river or not.
Yep Brooms Head is nice

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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 17:19

Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 17:19
Hi Tracy,

Not sure if this would be north enough for you but there are a couple of campgrounds in the Crowdy Bay National park at Diamond Head near Laurieton. Very close to the beach, flush toilets but only cold showers. Huge long beach and equally huge headland. Good swimming area in near the headland. One of our favourites but it does get busy in school holidays.

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Reply By: Simon C - Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 19:56

Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 19:56
Have a look at Ballina South Caravan park. Walking distance to beach or 4WD access. Big bush camping area. Communal kitchen. We enjoy it. A little pricey....but what isn't that is so close to the beach on the east coast
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 20:17

Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 20:17
Hi Tracy

We have been there for a while, but Yamba was always a fantastic spot to go to. The park that we used to go to was right on the Water and fantadtic for our kids.

Lots to do and explore in the area.



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Reply By: Member - johnat - Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 21:13

Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 21:13
Do yourself a favour, get beyond the "sandstone curtain" and into the real NSW.

Try Barkala Farmstay at Pilliga Pottery. Plenty of room for kids, wonderful (well marked) bush walks, bird watching tours, and free pottery demonstrations if you ask for them. A wonderful cafe on-site (with on-licence for the adults) for lunch, and dinner.

A few km north of Coonabarabran on the Newell Highway, well signposted, but a 10km dirt road - as good as some sealed roads around - off the highway.
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Follow Up By: Member - johnat - Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 21:24

Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 21:24
Forgot to mention, they accept bookings, so phone ahead on 02 6842 2239
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Reply By: Member - john y - Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 23:04

Monday, Oct 06, 2014 at 23:04
If you are looking for a kid friendly caravan park that offers more then look no further than the big 4 saltwater caravan park at Yamba . great kids facilities and spacious sites friendly management. no connection just a very satisfied customer regardsjohn y
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Reply By: chisel - Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 09:01

Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 09:01
I'm sure there are numerous van parks in nice locations that would suit (just go through each town in turn and google van parks for those towns) .... except for the 11m x 11m setup. I think that would be fine in quiet times in unpowered areas of van parks but in busy times I think some of them will say it is too large.
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Reply By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 11:37

Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 11:37
Try Woody Head, near Iluka, in the National Park. Right on the beach, good facilities,
coin showers, no power, kid friendly, free firewood. Top spot, may need to book for
peak periods. Just off Iluka Rd, 2wd access.
cheers.....oldbaz.
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