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Camping Opportunities within the Park

You are required to reserve a campsite for all camping areas. Check in at the Visitor Centre before occupying a site. If you arrive after the Visitor Centre has closed, you must call in on the following day.

You may reserve campsites up to four months in advance. Sites cannot be reserved for longer than 3 weeks. Reservations are not transferable and sites cannot be sublet.

Important Notes for Campers

• all campsites in all camping areas are un-powered
• campsites must be vacated by 12 noon on the day of departure
• please observe the quiet time after 10pm
• campers are required to pay the Park use fee upon entry.

1. Dimensions of all tents and vans (annexes and awnings must be included in dimensions)
2. Number of cars, boats and trailers you want on site. Trailers and boats are counted as a private vehicles. A large carpark is located close-by
3. Registration numbers of all vehicles.

You can  E-mail the Visitor Centre for more details?

To take part in the ballot, you must apply in writing between 1- 21 August, for the Christmas period and 1 - 21 January for the Easter period.

Additional conditions apply during these periods. All reservations are limited to one site only. During the Christmas period, reservations are only taken in weekly blocks from Saturday to Saturday. A maximum of a 3 week reservation period applies and applications are limited to one per group or individual.

Deposit required only on notification of successful ballot draw.

• full payment in advance is required for fees under $50
• a deposit of $50 is required for fees $50 and over
• refunds can only be given if you cancel at least 14 days in advance.
• a $20 administration fee will be charged for all refunds

• keep all equipment, including vehicles and trailers within the campsite defined by the pine barriers.
• ask your friends and visitors to park their vehicles in the main carpark
• protect screening between sites by not walking through this area or tying ropes in trees and shrubs
• use fire places for cooking only. Gas appliances only can be used at your campsite.
• refrain from feeding or interfering with the wildlife
• leave domestic animals and plants at home as they are not permitted in the camping areas or elsewhere in the National Park
• avoid digging trenches, particularly around tents, as it destabilises the soils and leads to rapid erosion
• use bins and drains provided to dispose of solid and  liquid wastes. Recycle bins are provided for glass, plastic and aluminium
• leave generators and air compressors at home as they are not permitted. They disturb other campers and wildlife

• male and female toilets
• hot and cold showers
• toilets for the disabled
• infant changing facilities

Facilities include:

• electric hotplates
• wood fireplaces

Campers vehicles may be parked on site however restrictions apply to the number allowable. A visitor carpark is located within easy walking distance.
Quick reference guide

Amenities include:

• male and female toilets
• hot and cold showers

Facilities include:

• wood fireplaces

Nightly fee: Peak $80.00 / Off Peak $64.00

Site Capacity: 35 people per site

Equipment allowed: Equivalent to 7 tents 3m x 4.5m (95 m²)

Maximum vehicles or trailers: 11

Amenities include:

• male and female toilets
• cold showers only (brrrrrr)

Facilities include:

• wood fireplaces

Nightly fee: Peak $10.00 / Off Peak $8.00 / per tent

Maximum capacity: 5 people per site