Summer holiday makers have access to a range of new and improved campgrounds across the state, thanks to the NSW Government’s work throughout 2025 to refresh, repair and build camping facilities in national parks.
Acting Minister for the Environment Steve Whan said the improvements would help boost nature-based tourism across the region.
“Camping is one of NSW’s favourite holiday traditions, and we are making it even better by delivering new and upgraded campgrounds right across the state,” Mr Whan said.
“These improvements mean more places to stay, better facilities and more reasons to explore our incredible national parks. They will in turn boost nature-based tourism and regional economies.”
The new and upgraded campgrounds form part of the Minns Labor Government’s $43 million commitment to deliver 56 new and upgraded campsites. According to the government, 40 of these projects are already complete.
Significant upgrades have been completed on the Mid-North Coast, where the Trial Bay Gaol campground has reopened after a $6.7 million upgrade. The facility features new picnic shelters, improved beach access and formalised walking and cycling paths.
Further north, three brand-new campgrounds have been created along the spectacular multi-day Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area.
A $1.8 million investment means these sites now offer hardwood tent platforms, yarning circles, picnic tables and rainwater tanks, providing a welcome rest spot for trekkers.
In Mebbin National Park near Murwillumbah in the state’s far north, Cutters Camp now boasts an additional eight camping platforms for tents with parking, tables and fireplaces.
In Central West NSW, Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campsite near Rylstone has had a $1.1 million reconfiguration to cater for its growing popularity. There are now more spots to pitch a tent, better internal roads and more access for camper trailers.
Further west, a new campground at the Cuttaburra National Park near Bourke is opening with barbecue facilities, shelters, toilets and outdoor artesian showers.
Down south in the beloved Kosciuszko National Park, the Cooleman Mountain campground has been expanded from 12 to 29 campsites. There are also new barbecues and fire rings.
In other national parks, recent upgrades are already proving popular with visitors. The Wombeyan Caves campground has hosted 34,000 visitor nights since reopening in March 2024.
Additionally, at Point Plomer near Port Macquarie, 56,000 visitor nights have been recorded since its $2 million revitalisation was unveiled a year ago.
To find a national park campground, visit the National Parks NSW website.
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