
South Coast of NSW Free Camping


The South Coast of New South Wales is a narrow coastal strip between the ocean and the mountains which stretches from the Royal National Park south of Sydney to the Victorian border near Eden.
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Waldrons Swamp Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/waldrons-swamp-rest-area/nsw
Waldrons Swamp Rest Area is a very handy free overnight rest area between Batemans Bay and Moruya. There are accessible toilets and fireplaces.














- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Candelo Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/candelo-rest-area/nsw
Candelo Rest Area is a great overnight rest area right in the middle of this thriving village. There are now recently installed free gas BBQs.











- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/scrubby-creek-forest-rest-area/nsw
Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area provides plenty of space in a tranquil forest setting.












- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Bodalla Forest Park Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bodalla-forest-park-rest-area/nsw
Bodalla Forest Park Rest Area is located on sloping ground with about six areas that have been levelled that will take big rigs. Quiet area off the highway. Surrounded by the forest.














- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Quaama Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/quaama-rest-area/nsw
Dry River Rest Area is very clean and well maintained. It is located close to Princes Highway. It only has room for a few rigs, but is suitable for large or small.










- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Wallagaraugh River Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/wallagaraugh-river-rest-area/nsw
Wallagaraugh Rest Area is marked out with 90 degree car parking spaces only. There is nowhere for caravans to park legally in order to stay in this rest area.













- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Yalwal Campground
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/yalwal-campground/nsw
Yalwal Camp Ground has two areas for camping. The first reached is on the lower side of the Danjera Dam wall, the other on the banks of the dam. Which is better depends on personal preferences.















- Campground
- Fishing Spot
Six Mile Creek Campground
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/six-mile-creek-campground/nsw
Six Mile Creek campground is on the smaller side, featuring four campsites nestled amongst wet eucalypt forest. You can camp out in your tent or bring a camper trailer at this free campground.














- Campground
- National Park
Cascades Campground
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/cascades-campground/nsw
Cascades campground in Wadbilliga National Park, is small, quiet campground and an ideal base to explore Wadbilliga’s rugged wilderness. With only 6 campsites, you’ll almost feel like you’ve got the place to yourself.













- Campground
- National Park
Jerrawangala Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/jerrawangala-rest-area/nsw










- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/east-ben-boyd-forest-rest-area/nsw










- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Brown Mountain Parking Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/brown-mountain-parking-area/nsw






- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Newtons Crossing Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/newtons-crossing-camping-area/nsw











- Campground
The region includes Wollongong, Kiama and Shellharbour, Jervis Bay and the Shoalhaven towns of Nowra, Mollymook and Ulladulla, Batemans Bay and the Eurobodalla towns including Batemans Bay, Moruya and Mogo . The southernmost towns of Bega, Merimbula, Pambula and Tathra are on the Sapphire Coast.
The summer days are long and mild, while the winters are crisp and clear. The region is renowned for its pristine beaches and provides a playground for all who enjoy water sports, fishing and boating. There is a vibrant tourism industry where visitors can enjoy whale watching, frolicking dolphins and seal colonies. Divers in particular favour the many marine parks where leafy sea dragons can be spotted. Montague Island in particular is a Mecca for scuba divers with its colonies of both Australian and New Zealand seals.
Montague Island is also accessible by regular boat tours that provide an interesting historical and nature lovers' day excursion.
The summer days are long and mild, while the winters are crisp and clear. The region is renowned for its pristine beaches and provides a playground for all who enjoy water sports, fishing and boating. There is a vibrant tourism industry where visitors can enjoy whale watching, frolicking dolphins and seal colonies. Divers in particular favour the many marine parks where leafy sea dragons can be spotted. Montague Island in particular is a Mecca for scuba divers with its colonies of both Australian and New Zealand seals.
Montague Island is also accessible by regular boat tours that provide an interesting historical and nature lovers' day excursion.