| At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Cost | Per site (not per person), small fee for hot showers |
| Location | Off Bucketts Way, 470m from Pacific Highway, 2.5 hours north of Sydney, 40 mins from Newcastle |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
| Campfires | See Camps App |
| Facilities | Hot showers, brand new amenities, disabled access, massive camp kitchen with commercial oven, BBQ, lounge area, dump point, water taps |
| Vehicle Access | Large private level sites (10 x 20m), no need to unhook, dedicated turn-in section from arterial road |
| In Camps App | Yes |
Here’s one that ticks all the boxes, the Bucketts Way Camp n Stay, a brand new campsite just off the Pacific Highway north of Newcastle. This quiet bush setting is deceptive to say the least, unpowered camping but with all the trimmings.
Three years in the making, friendly owners Brad and Carolyn created this beauty on 25 acres of natural bushland. It has huge private level campsites around around 10 x 20 metres per site, so no need to unhook and privacy galore. Despite being only 470 metres off the highway there’s no traffic noise amongst all the shady gums. It is the perfect place for the kids to put the iphone on charge and enjoy the well kept paddocks, lawns and the great outdoors.
Brad has built a turn in section coming in off the arterial road too so no awkward traffic problems at the entry either.
There’s hot showers, beautiful scenery with lots of shade, it is pet friendly with brand new amenities worthy of the poshest caravan park, and includes disabled access. The massive camp kitchen has a full commercial oven, with lots of cooking utensils, tables, lounge area and Bar-b-que. There are also a number of water taps around the campground, you can fill your caravan tank for a small fee, disconnect and reconnect when needed. While it is unpowered, you may run generators from 8am to 6pm and there’s plenty of sunny spots for solar users. It even has its own dump point!
The fee is charged per site not per person, which makes it attractive for a family with a small fee for the hot showers.
Only two and a half hours north of Sydney on the Pacific Highway and around 40 minutes from Newcastle; you’ll turn left into Bucketts Way (one of the main arterial roads) and it’s the third driveway on the left. Find your perfect spot and set up, relax and get comfy, Brad will visit around 6ish to say hi and collect your fees.
Campers are giving it five stars! Bucketts Way Camp n Stay is a fantastic central location for drives to explore Port Stephens, The Barringtons, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley wine districts. You’ll find this site on our Camps Australia Wide app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book ahead at Bucketts Way Camp n Stay?
Check the Camps App for current booking requirements and contact details.
Can I bring my pets to this campsite?
Yes, Bucketts Way Camp n Stay is pet friendly.
Are there powered sites available?
No, sites are unpowered. However, you can run generators from 8am to 6pm, and there are plenty of sunny spots for solar users. Water taps are available around the campground and you can fill your caravan tank for a small fee.
How much does it cost to camp here?
The fee is charged per site rather than per person, making it economical for families. There’s a small additional fee for hot showers. Check the Camps App for current pricing.
Will my caravan or motorhome fit on these sites?
Yes, the sites are huge private level areas around 10 x 20 metres, so there’s no need to unhook. There’s also a dedicated turn-in section from the arterial road for easy access.
What facilities are available at the campground?
Facilities include hot showers, brand new amenities with disabled access, a massive camp kitchen with full commercial oven, cooking utensils, tables, lounge area, BBQ, water taps throughout, and a dump point.
Is there traffic noise from the Pacific Highway?
No, despite being only 470 metres from the highway, there’s no traffic noise amongst the shady gums in this quiet bush setting.
What attractions are nearby?
Bucketts Way Camp n Stay is centrally located for exploring Port Stephens, The Barringtons, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley wine districts.
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