Mid North Coast of NSW Free Camping
The Mid North Coast of NSW stretches from Myall Lake in the south to Woolgoolga in the north and is centred around Port Macquarie. This coastal stretch of 300km is a highly livable playground, rich in agriculture, well watered by many large rivers and bounded by the mountains in the west and beautiful sandy beaches along the Pacific Ocean in the east. Life doesn't get much better than in this region.
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Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/rocks-ferry-reserve-rest-area/nsw
Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area is a nice clean park on the bank of the Hastings River with a public boat ramp.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Bulahdelah Golf Club
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bulahdelah-golf-club/nsw
Bulahdelah Golf Club provides free camping for nomads, just north of town. There is a toilet available 24 hours per day and hot showers are available during opening hours for $5
- Overnight Rest Area
- Camping Area
- Restaurant
- Sit Down Meals
- Alcohol Licence
Wingham Riverside Reserve
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/wingham-riverside-reserve/nsw
Wingham Riverside Reserve is located at the eastern end of Farquar Street in Wingham. 'Freedom Camping' overnight for self contained vehicles. Free electric BBQs. Toilets are open 24/7. Boating, fishing, swimming, picnic area.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
- Place of Interest
Kew Royal Hotel
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/kew-royal-hotel/nsw
Key Royal Hotel provides free day/night stop for pub customers. There is no water available and toilet facilities are only available during pub hours.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Restaurant
- Sit Down Meals
- Alcohol Licence
Bulahdelah Lions Park & Boat Ramp
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bulahdelah-lions-park-boat-ramp/nsw
The Bulahdelah Lions Park & Boat Ramp is across the river from Bulahdelah with level shady spots and a boat ramp.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Swans Creek Crossing Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/swans-creek-crossing-camping-area/nsw
Swans Creek Crossing is an excellent place to unwind, with a large grassy camping area in the Kerewong State Forest.
- Camping Area
- Information
Wang Wauk Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/wang-wauk-rest-area/nsw
While this rest area is close to the highway, it is partly protected from noise by some trees. Not bad for a highway rest area. Plenty of room for large vehicles.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Talawahl Creek Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/talawahl-creek-rest-area/nsw
Talawahl Creek Rest Area provides free overnight stop for southbound and northbound traffic and is used by both trucks and other vehicles.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Children's Play Facility
Riverside Rest Area Kempsey
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/riverside-rest-area-kempsey/nsw
Riverside Rest Area Kempsey provides a boat ramp and a jetty for those who like fishing. There is a childrens playground, toilets, BBQs and covered tables with shade. There is also a riverside walking path.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Burrawan Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/burrawan-rest-area/nsw
Burrawan Rest Area is a pleasant drive-through overnight rest area which is not accessible for trucks and has a substantial bush strip screening it from the highway which reduces the traffic noise.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Taree Service Centre
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/taree-service-centre/nsw
Taree Service Centre features a caravan parking area, although you have to drive through the retail area to get to it.
- Day Use Area
- Information
- Service Station
- Roadhouse
- Fuel Available
- Kiosk
- Restaurant
- Sit Down Meals
- Cafe
- Takeaway Food
Strike a Light Campground
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/strike-a-light-campground/nsw
When the coastal summer heat becomes too oppressive, there is only one thing to do. Head for the hills.
- Campground
Kempsey Information Centre & Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/kempsey-information-centre-rest-area/nsw
Kempsey Information Centre & Rest Area provides a grassy shaded picnic area with adequate parking for caravans and large rigs. It is accessed off Lachlan Street and there is a circular drive in the park to enable large rigs to easily exit the area.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Information
Taylors Arm Reserve & Hotel
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/taylors-arm-reserve-hotel/nsw
Taylors Arm Reserve, across the road from the pub, provides overnight stay with toilets, rain water, tennis courts, cricket pitch and barbecue facilities. There is no coverage for mobile phones in Taylors Arm.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Information
- Place of Interest
- Sit Down Meals
- Alcohol Licence
The subtropical climate is ideal for fruit growing, cattle raising and market gardens. Timber and tourism are important industries here too.
The major centres of Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Taree provide all of life's essentials, so locals really don't need to visit the big smoke for their day to day needs.
Caravan parks abound in this region. They are generally at the upper end of the price scale and there are few RV friendly free camps. Councils in the region seem to be averse to the needs of RV travellers and trying to find a parking spot in Coffs Harbour when towing a caravan, is an exercise in futility. This results in a great deal of lost business for the shops, as travellers, particularly full time nomads, quickly learn to spend their money elsewhere.
The major centres of Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Taree provide all of life's essentials, so locals really don't need to visit the big smoke for their day to day needs.
Caravan parks abound in this region. They are generally at the upper end of the price scale and there are few RV friendly free camps. Councils in the region seem to be averse to the needs of RV travellers and trying to find a parking spot in Coffs Harbour when towing a caravan, is an exercise in futility. This results in a great deal of lost business for the shops, as travellers, particularly full time nomads, quickly learn to spend their money elsewhere.
