Free Camp sites at Jindabyne for X-mas
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:09
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153rusty
Hi all, myself and a group of friends are planning on heading to Kosciuszko/ Jindy area for a 4 day
camp, leaving from
Mudgee NSW on boxing day.
I am looking for suggestions on nice camping areas, we would like to probably locate ourselves in one area and simply do day trips to look at the sites.
Our crew will consist of four families (Including kids aged 2 to 15) all with 4WD's and off road campers. We all run on 12volt and gas so power is not necessary. i would say we are experienced off road campers so access roads are really no issue unless you would call them extreme..
All suggestions would be much appreciated and things to do and see will also be great as none of us are very familiar with the area. We are keen on mountain biking, kayaking, fosiking/detecting, photography and even a bit of fishing if the opportunity arises..
All suggestions are welcome and appreciated..
Regards Russell
Reply By: timglobal - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:48
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:48
Hill End and
Sofala way are close to the south. Lots of nice driving and campsites by rivers. Can do prospecting and fishing.
Further south is Abercrombie NP, Jenolan SF,
Oberon and Kanagra Boyd NP with various campsites and lots of tracks. Good bush walks too.
More northerly are
Barrington Tops which are cooler (temp wise!) and good for walking and the
views.
Choices are large and all have great merits - depends on your final destination direction really.
Let us know and can advise more, or have a hoy at the
treks on here. I'm pretty sure they'll appear on my words above actually. Magic!
T
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Follow Up By: timglobal - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:51
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:51
Hang on.
I completely misread your post. I'm an idiot.
I don't know the Jindy area so
well, but have seen numerous campsites when down there, usually with rivers nearby.
Durrrrrrrrr.
T
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Follow Up By: 153rusty - Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 17:27
Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 17:27
Don't be too hard on yourself mate, we often
camp down around
sofala as it is less than an hour and a half from
home.. but am looking for info on Kosciuszko NP.. thanks anyway..
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Reply By: Member - Carl and Pamela - Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 07:18
Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 07:18
Hi Russell
You did not say if your were planning to stay within the Kosciuczko national park area. If you are, this is very popular particually over the period you mentioned. There are quite limited "vehicle based" camping locations in the park. There is also a 'park usage" of $16 per vehicle/day. You can also get an annual pass for $190. (vehicle based camping is not allowed outside marked areas)
As you are coming from
Mudgee on the north western side of the mountains, there are many camping locations that are free and just outside the park.
Bowering
Dam is a good example as it is free, has 4WD tracks through the forests, heaps of camping spaces along the water edge, fishing and bush walking. It also has great
toilet facilities that are maintained by the park rangers. It is a short drive to Tumut for supplies as
well.
Try the visitors center
Jindabyne on 026450 5600 they are very helpful.
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Follow Up By: 153rusty - Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 17:28
Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 17:28
thanks guys, great info..
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Reply By: portlester - Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 09:35
Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 09:35
Hi Russell
We stayed at
Tom Groggin (past Thredbo) two Christmas' back. It's a large
camping area right on the Murray R. Up to Christmas Day there was only us and two or three others, however from Boxing Day the crowds moved in. We left the day after Boxing Day and there were people lining up to take our spot as we were packing up.
The other sites around this area (
Geehi etc) are also great camping sites, but all were full to the brim straight after Christmas. If you can setup
camp for your group before the masses arrive you should be able to find a good site.
I'd recommend you choose a site next to a river as it can get hot this time of year (and an afternoon dip is mighty fine) and be ready for the march flies to be out in force (don't forget the aeroguard).
As Clint mentioned earlier, campsites this side of Thredbo give you easy access to 4WDing in
Vic High Country and also the more touristy Thredbo,
Jindabyne, Tumut, etc.
Have fun.
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