From beaches to rainforest-covered mountains, caravan campers can get close to nature in Newcastle.
Whether you're planning on swimming or surfing along the coast or want to head out onto hiking and mountain biking trails in nearby national parks, Newcastle's caravan parks provide a handy base. Summers are hot here, with average highs around 25°C, so many caravan campers make a beeline for the many beaches, especially the long stretch of sand at Nine Mile Beach. (Also look out for the numerous outdoor pools fed by ocean water.) Caravan parks near the city tend to be well-equipped with electric hookups and bathrooms, while those near national parks and nature reserves may have more basic facilities, or be "free range." Natural highlights around Newcastle include Glenrock State Conservation Area (the region's last surviving pocket of coastal rainforest), the mountains of Watagans National Park, and the wildlife reserve at Hunter Wetlands National Park. Newcastle caravan parks close to nature typically offer abundant biking, fishing, hiking, and swimming options.