Looking for a secluded campsite within 2 hours of Sydney

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 14:16

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Member - Jason N (NSW)

Hello All.

I am a new member, and also a new caravan owner. I am seeking assistance in finding a place to go with the family in our new van. I am fully self sufficient with no need for water or power, and actually would prefer some solitute. I also would prefer somewhere where i can stop the 4wd with the van alongside some water. Possibly even do some fishing?. Happy to pay for the priveledge on a private property available.

Thank you in advance

Jason

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Reply By: Cruiser .- Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 14:24

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 14:24

Jason,

Might be a little bit more than 2 hrs, but try either Newnes or Dunns Swamp

Look at [url=http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkCamping.aspx?id=N0051]Camping at Newnes or Dunns Swamp in Wollemi National Park for more details

Cheers,

Cruiser

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Follow Up By: Cruiser .- Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 14:24

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 14:24

Oh for an edit feature

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Follow Up By: guy007 - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 14:25

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 14:25

I 2nd Dunns Swamp

Guy

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Follow Up By: splits - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 22:31

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 22:31

Dunns Swamp is one of the nicest places you will ever see but unfortunately it is within reach of Sydney and easily accessible to 2wd vehicles so it is usually packed on weekends. Mid week in winter is probably the only time you will get any solitude there.

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Reply By: Rod E B - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 14:44

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 14:44

On the way to Wombeyan caves at Goodmans ford

http://www.wollondillyriverstation.com/

I nice spot ,

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Follow Up By: Rod E B - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 15:07

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 15:07

Forgot to check

need some experience in towing

well maintained dirt road for most of the trip , lots of curves

not good if a lot of coming towards you

but I have done it may times

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Reply By: balko - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 15:13

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 15:13

frying pan creek or Coach wood Just north of Dungog 2 and half hrs nth or Breti a bit further up.

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Follow Up By: Begaboy - Monday, Aug 09, 2010 at 18:01

Monday, Aug 09, 2010 at 18:01

2nd this one -- but last time i went some teens had been there and ripped up all the grass doing circle work leaving most of the camp area muddy .... suggest you get up to date info before heading out to this one - especially when close to a long weekend

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Reply By: Member - Jason N (NSW) - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 16:45

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 16:45

Thank you very much for the prompt and informative replies.

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Follow Up By: escapesilv - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 17:21

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 17:21

Hi Jason.

On the side of Sydney we have always enjoyed "Lake St. Clair (Hunter Valley), and Myall Lakes (Hawks Nest)' If not going in School holidays they are very quiet,

Cheers

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Reply By: The Landy - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 18:00

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 18:00

Turon Gates

Cheers, The Landy

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Reply By: rags - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 18:18

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 18:18

you could try Upper Colo Reserve approx 30mins from Windsor ,adjacent to to the Colo River, basic toilets and showers bbqs etc,need to book through Hawkesbury council for over night stays as gates are locked after hours [caretaker nearby] to stop the unwanted hoons, great in the warmer months for soaking in the river or just a day trip
http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/7198/CampingatUpperColoReserve.pdf

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Follow Up By: supercamper - Friday, Aug 06, 2010 at 19:14

Friday, Aug 06, 2010 at 19:14

Our family went here in August and it was fantastic. Kids (4&7yrs) had a ball and there was hardly anyone there. You do have to book as the next weekend was going to be full of horses for a horse meet!

Take a blow up boat if you have kids as it's a slow moving shallow river.

Have fun!

PS, Turon Gates is also fantastic (just not at Easter when the weather is bad on the coast, everyone heads inland!!!)

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Reply By: pepper2 - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 18:36

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 18:36

Bendeela at kangaroo valley alongside river,dangerra dam at yalwal west of nowra,gradys riverside retreat on shoalhaven river

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Follow Up By: pepper2 - Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 18:38

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010 at 18:38

oallen ford between braidwood and goulbourne,on the bank of the shoalhaven

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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Wednesday, Aug 04, 2010 at 17:44

Wednesday, Aug 04, 2010 at 17:44

What about Ophir, an old Gold mining town near Bathurst. We are going up this weekend nice quiet place,,,,,,,, thats if its not raining................ Michael