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New South Wales has caravan and holiday parks to suit every trip, from beachfront family parks to quiet country towns and big-rig friendly stops. The trick is knowing which parks are worth stopping at, and that is where we come in. We have been on the road checking parks and camps around New South Wales since 1992, so the guidance here comes from travellers who have actually pulled up and stayed.
Caravan parks in New South Wales
Below is our guide to caravan and holiday parks across New South Wales, grouped by region and by season. When you are planning the trip, Caravan Parks 7 lists caravan and holiday parks right around the country, and the Camps Australia Wide App puts Personally Checked sites, with GPS coordinates and offline maps, in your pocket.
We are adding our favourite Personally Checked New South Wales caravan and holiday parks to this page. In the meantime, Caravan Parks 7 lists caravan and holiday parks across the state, and the Camps Australia Wide App helps you find and map verified sites as you travel.
New South Wales is a big place, so timing shapes both the weather and how busy it gets. Here is the rough rhythm of the year.
Summer brings warm water to the coast and mild days to the Snowy Mountains, so both fill over the school holidays. Book early for the North and South Coast and expect higher rates.
Good for: The North Coast, the South Coast and the Snowy Mountains.
Autumn and spring are ideal for the Central West, the Riverina and the outback, with mild days and quiet towns. Winter is snow season in the Snowy Mountains and a fine time for the warmer north.
Good for: The Central West, the Riverina and the Blue Mountains.
New South Wales breaks roughly into these travelling regions. Here is the lay of the land, then open the Camps Australia Wide App or Caravan Parks 7 to find sites in the area you are headed.
Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron, warm water and holiday towns along the Pacific.
Jervis Bay, Batemans Bay and the Sapphire Coast, white sand and quiet inlets south of Sydney.
The Australian Alps, cool in summer and snow country in winter.
Wagga Wagga, Albury and the river towns along the Victorian border.
Dubbo, Broken Hill and the wide western plains.
The ranges, vineyards and valleys within reach of Sydney and the ACT.
Fresh from our blog. These update on their own as we publish new New South Wales stories, so the page never goes stale.
Prefer a book on the dash? Caravan Parks 7 is our guide to caravan and holiday parks right around the country, all personally checked, the same standard as everything we list.
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The Camps Australia Wide App finds Personally Checked sites near wherever you are, works offline when you lose coverage, and lets you filter for your setup. It is $14.99 a year, and most travellers tell us it pays for itself on the first night of the trip.
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Prices vary a lot by location and season. Powered sites usually cost more than unpowered, and rates lift over peak holidays and, in the north, the winter dry. Country and inland parks are often better value than beachfront holiday parks. For current rates, check with the park directly, and use Caravan Parks 7 and the Camps Australia Wide App to compare your options.
In peak times, yes. Coastal and family parks in popular areas book out over school holidays and busy periods, so it pays to reserve ahead. Outside those times, and in quieter country towns, you can often find a site on the day, though a quick call before you arrive is always worth it.
Many are. Plenty of parks welcome dogs, though conditions vary and some restrict pets during peak periods or in certain areas. Always confirm the pet policy with the park before you book, and filter for pet friendly stays in the Camps Australia Wide App.
A caravan or holiday park is a paid site with facilities like powered sites, amenities blocks, laundries and often a pool or camp kitchen, which suits longer stays and families. A free camp is a no-cost or low-cost site, often with few or no facilities, better suited to self-contained travellers. Many trips mix the two.
It depends on the park. Most offer powered and unpowered sites, amenities blocks with toilets and hot showers, and a laundry. Many family holiday parks add pools, camp kitchens, playgrounds and cabins, while smaller country parks keep it simple. Check the listing for the park you have in mind.
Heading across the border? We have it covered there too.
Wherever the road takes you in New South Wales, we hope you find a cracking spot and love it out there. For new sites as we check them, our free weekly newsletter is well worth a look.
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