| Cost | Budget price, powered sites at no extra charge |
|---|---|
| Location | Pooncarie, NSW (140km NE of Mildura, 52km W of Mungo National Park) |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
| Campfires | Fire pits available |
| Facilities | Toilets (including disability), showers, picnic tables, BBQ, dump point, boat ramp |
| Vehicle Access | Suitable for big rigs |
| In Camps App | Yes – NSW site 1153 |
The camp at Pooncarie was known as Padda Park in Camps 10, NSW site 1153 but changed its name in Camps 11 to its now current name of Pooncarie Multi Purpose Park (Wakefied Oval).
Heatley and Michelle from CAMPS had a top stay here in 2022. It was State of Origin Night at the Pooncarie Pub and Heatley made the most of it. We had a few walks around town, and there were rabbits everywhere! Our stay was topped off by a delicious breakfast at the Old Wharf Cafe.
Here’s our video of the unpowered sites at Pooncarie Multi Purpose Park:
Site fees and deposit for key (for power) is payable at Pooncarie Hotel, 9 Tarcoola St.
This site features 1200 acres of dispersed camping stretched along the Darling River as well as a 9 hole golf course.
There are 8 powered campsites available at no extra charge, no bookings taken, it is “first in best dressed”.
You’ll find toilets (also disability), showers, picnic tables, fire pits, dump point, BBQ, mobile photo coverage, views and boat ramp. Pets are allowed and it is suitable for big rigs. All at a budget price.
Pooncarie is the closest town to the Mungo National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Willandra Lakes Region, an area of 2,400 square kilometres that incorporates seventeen dry lakes.
The seventeen dry lakes are not all called Mungo but are all declared world heritage. The creek that used to flow into Mungo is being preserved as a sacred site. The roads to, in or around the park are unsealed and may become impassable in 2-wheel-drive.
Pooncarie is 140 km north east of Mildura, 52 km west of Mungo National Park.
Images courtesy of Wentworth Visitor Information Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I pay for camping at Pooncarie Multi Purpose Park?
Site fees and deposit for key (for power) are payable at Pooncarie Hotel, 9 Tarcoola St.
Can I book a powered site in advance?
No, bookings are not taken for the 8 powered sites. It’s first in best dressed.
Are pets allowed at Pooncarie Multi Purpose Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at this campsite.
Is the campsite suitable for caravans and big rigs?
Yes, the site is suitable for big rigs.
What facilities are available at the campground?
The site has toilets (including disability access), showers, picnic tables, fire pits, dump point, BBQ, and a boat ramp. There’s also mobile phone coverage.
How far is Pooncarie from Mungo National Park?
Pooncarie is 52km west of Mungo National Park and is the closest town to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed area.
How much camping area is available?
The site features 1200 acres of dispersed camping stretched along the Darling River, plus a 9 hole golf course.
What else is there to do in Pooncarie?
You can visit the Pooncarie Pub, enjoy breakfast at the Old Wharf Cafe, walk around town, use the boat ramp on the Darling River, or play golf on the 9 hole course.
