Waterfall camping near South West Rocks

Wake up to the water in this seaside holiday town on the NSW North Coast.

94% (449 reviews)

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New South Wales
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South West Rocks

94% (449 reviews)

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6 top waterfall campgrounds near South West Rocks

Oasis of Hope

32 sites · RVs, Tents250 acres · Upper Orara, NSW

Nested in the Coffs Harbour hinterland is this stunning 250 acre property, offering both powered and unpowered site options and great facilties over 2 campsites. Wayper Creek flows though the property, and there are manicured lawns, a large toilet and shower block with hot showers, a caravan dump point, a large BBQ shelter, firepit, and lots of lovely spots to enjoy the plethora of wildlife. During holiday season we have a second campsite opened, which has lovely amenities, too. We regularly have abseilers come down our creek, as a set of 7 waterfalls is only a 60-minute hike through the creek away. It is a stunning place for relaxation. Pets are welcome too.

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Homegrown Organics Farm

2 sites · RVs, Tents280 acres · Upper Rollands Plains, NSW

Join us at our Organic Garden. We are a busy organic veggie farm nestled in the Upper Rollands Plains Valley. Surrounded by forest, with large dams (great for swimming), plenty of wildlife and horses in the paddock. We offer paid garden tours and the opportunity to harvest fresh organic veggies for your dinner, or maybe you want to work in the garden with our team for your dinner, learning new skills as you go! Set up in The Grove or amongst The Pecans and enjoy the quiet. Shady pockets and sunny rows, a fireplace with wood and plenty of space! Just a short walk to the toilet and shower and a short drive to our favourite swimming hole in the river which has shallow areas for the kids and a bridge to jump off for the adventurous. Just the break you are needing! Campfires permitted in designated fire places only. Please note, we are an alcohol and drug-free property. Things to do on the farm: *relax around a fire *take a tour in our garden *go for a bush walk on one of our tracks *bring your canoes or kayaks and use them in our dam or the river *go for a swim in our dam - we are happy to share our surfboards & noodles *bring your binoculars and enjoy the birdlife *bring your bikes and ride our bush tracks *4WD up our back hill to the top ridge - rough unkept track Things to do near by: *go for a swim in our near by swimming holes *take a picnic and discover Wilson River Reserve and it's amazing waterfalls *just down the road you will find Chef2Farmer a regenerative farm with pigs, beef & chooks - book a tour *take a 4WD adventure into the surrounding state forest *4WD your way into the Kippara water hole complete with a rope swing and cliffs to jump off *bike ride through the many state forest tracks Attractions in our near by towns of Port Macquarie or Wauchope: *Beautiful beaches *Delicious Blue Cow Gelato *Stoney Aqua Park & Stoney Action Park https://www.stoneypark.com.au/ *Timbertown https://timbertown.com.au/ *Wild Nets https://wildnets.com.au/ *Centre of Gravity https://www.centreofgravity.com.au/ *Wavebowl https://wavebowl.com.au/ *Driving Rang & Mini Golf http://www.portmacquariegolfrange.com.au/ *Hydro Golf https://www.hydrogolf.com.au/ *Mid North Coast Paintball https://midnorthcoastpaintball.com.au *Camel Safaris https://www.portmacquariecamels.com.au/ *Bago Maze & Wine https://www.bago.com.au/ *Whale Watching https://portjet.com.au/whales-and-dolphins.html *Richardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries Pick Your Own https://www.ricardoes.com/ *Billabong Zoo https://www.billabongzoo.com.au/ *Koala Hospital https://koalahospital.org.au/ *The Real Food Market, other markets & events https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/whats-on *Hello Koala Sculpture Trail https://www.hellokoalas.com/ *Surf School https://portmacquariesurfschool.com.au/ *Sea Acres Rainforest Centre https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/sea-acres-national-park *Mountain Bike Trails https://www.trailforks.com/region/port-macquarie-12330/ *Fishing *Surfing

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Eight Mile Creek Campground

6 sites · Tents118 acres · Wittitrin, NSW

Welcome to Eight Mile Creek Campground, nestled in the heart of the Australian bush you will feel the peace and beauty of mother nature during your stay. Situated with Willi Willi National Park to the west, Boonanghi State Forest and Nature Reserve to the north, and the Kumbatine National park to the south, this is a remote campsite with no mobile reception. As you enter, be ready to embark on a digital detox, immersing yourself in nature's rhythms. This property is privately accessed and is approximately 40 minutes from Kempsey and the Pacific Motorway. You are required to have some experience driving off sealed roads, this campground is AWD/4WD access ONLY. Your campsite is one of three on a spacious flat area each offering an uninterrupted connection to the serene surroundings. Facilities include bush toilets and invigorating cold showers, providing a touch of comfort while keeping the experience rustic. You are welcome to collect wood and have a fire during your stay – weather conditions permitting. Be sure to fully extinguish your fire before you leave. Water is available in Eight Mile Creek. Please boil before drinking. Pets are welcome. We celebrate space, privacy, and the sheer quietude of nature, therefore please be respectful of our neighbours. We invite responsible, respectful nature loving campers who will leave no trace of rubbish or ill-considered driving. Please note; If you are interested in a longer free stay in exchange for a small amount of labour please reach out. This beautiful piece of land is located within the traditional lands of the Dunghutti and always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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Jumping Dog

39 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Spicketts Creek, NSW

Seven acres mixed forest and lawn alongside Spicketts Creek which is excellent for swimming in with a waterfall and a diving board. The birds are amazing here - you'll be woken by kookaburras. Extensive State Forests are adjacent to the property so there are lots of walks. Motorbikes can be stored here although not ridden on the property itself. We offer 12 sites for campers, mainly well grassed with beautiful views and varying degrees of privacy. Toilet and cold shower available. The 400m gravel driveway has speed bumps and is not normally suitable for 2WDs that are towing vehicles or front WD motor homes. Certain sites may also not be suitable for rear wheel 2wd motorhomes. Caravans up to 6m with 4WD cars OK. Camper trailers OK with AWD. Sites will be allocated on arrival depending on weather conditions. All campers have access to the same swimming hole and creek. 3 fresh water supply taps. Long drop "loo with a view" is 140m from the creek. Cold shower at the creek. Up to 2 small and medium dogs up to 20 kg Dogs Ok but Male dogs under 3 yrs old must be desexed and all dogs on leashes within 25 metres of house or as otherwise requested.

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Birdsong @ Girralong

1 site · Lodging100 acres · Girralong, NSW

Unplug and unwind in nature. The “Cabin” is a very private self catered cabin built from Norwegian pine. It is set on a rural retreat of 100 acres that backs on to natural rainforest with views to the surrounding forested hills. Sit on the covered veranda and experience serenity. The retreat features cleared paddocks, accessible crystal clear flowing river, bush tracks and forest expanses. Please note that the property is not suitable for babies and children. The property owners are on site but away ( 100 m) from the cabin which will allow for total privacy The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to enjoy your stay including gas cooktop, microwave and outside Weber BBQ. Relax and unwind in our oversized bath with rain shower and the sounds of the rainforest. As we are in a heavily forested area we do not allow any open fires or fire pits on the property. Access to the cabin is via a creek crossing in to our property. A 4WD or SUV is required. If you come by car you can park behind our front gate and we are happy take you across in our 4WD. Our guests have full access to the property and its surrounds. Things to Bring • As we are 30 minutes to the nearest town we would suggest that you do your grocery shopping along the way either in Macksville, Nambucca or Bowraville. • “Rivershoes” for the river if you want to wade or swim in the river on the property. • Swimmers, sturdy walking shoes and hat. Things Provided • We supply complimentary tea, coffee, milk, sugar and condiments (salt and pepper, oil and vinegar). There will also be some fresh eggs (when available from our chickens!) • All linens and towels are provided Registration number PID-STRA-1750-2

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Hooded Spirit Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Wittitrin, NSW

In the gorgeous mountains on the mid-north coast, there are six pet-friendly campsites for self-contained campers, spread out on our 100-acre property. The property is approximately 20 acres of clear land, joined by 80 acres of subtropical forest with gorgeous valleys you are welcome to explore. Creeks and rivers are nearby, and beautiful beaches are just 45 minutes away. The Wittitrin Valley is also surrounded by National Parks with many beautiful areas for further exploration. Kempsey is 30 minutes, Port Macquarie 1 hour, and Coffs Harbour is 1.5hours away.

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