Barrington tops - Where to camp over easter???

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Barrington Tops

The magnificent Barrington Tops National Park boasts superb mountain top accommodation, excellent walking trails, suitable 2WD and 4WD routes and great camping spots.

Barrington Tops

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Not far off the Pacific Highway near Bulahdelah you can access the magnificant Barrington Tops. Now accessible by 2WD the region boasts superb mountain top accommodation, excellent walking trails,

Pokolbinguy

Hi All,

I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for places to go camping in the Barrington Tops over the easter break?

There is a group of us, might be anywhere from 4 – 12 of us (all responsible and not a group of yobbo's) and we are hoping we can go somewhere a bit "secluded". A river would be good, so we can go fishing/swimming if its warm but other than that amenities are not a priority as we can take our own toilet etc. Just keeping stuff cold (namely beer and wine) for 5 days might be a bit of a challenge without access to power or shed loads of ice.

Any suggestions would be great of where to head to.

Cheers, Pok

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Reply By: Madfisher - Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 20:36

Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 20:36

At that time of the year it will be to cold to swim up their. Also my evercool esky will keep ice for 10 days at that time of the year also. Expect nights to be down to zero.
Cheers Pete

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Follow Up By: Pokolbinguy - Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 20:45

Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 20:45

I'll make sure I don't tell the girls about that then ;)

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Reply By: Gronk - Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 20:47

Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 20:47

Poleblue....Manning River Camp...Junction Pools....Horse Swamp.......but with a big group, you wanna get there early or you'll miss out !!

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Follow Up By: Richard W (NSW) - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 at 05:30

Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 at 05:30

Agree. ;)

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Reply By: Pokolbinguy - Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 21:02

Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 21:02

what is the access to "Little Murray camping area" like? do you really need a 4wd? or just take it slow.

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Reply By: Fred G NSW - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 at 18:11

Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 at 18:11

Have a look at "Poley's Place"HERE

Great property, acres of room, can camp right on the Barrington River, making trips into the Mountains easily accessible.

Fred.

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Follow Up By: Pokolbinguy - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 at 19:00

Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 at 19:00

Cheers for that Fred. Seems over easter they have a Country music "Hoedown"...not really our sceen. Might have to keep looking.

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Follow Up By: Fred G NSW - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 at 19:15

Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 at 19:15

Ya won't know what ya missing mate, seriously LOL.

BTW Pokolbinguy, I'm in Cessnock, if'n you're in Pokolbin, let me know, and I'll let ya in some other well kept secrets LOL :~)

Fred.

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