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Flick through the gallery above for a list of places to pitch a tent without going too far from home. 11 waterfalls to visit in and around Wollongong Is this Wollongong’s most spectacular bushwalk?

North Era camping spot, Royal National Park. Photo: audreyinaustralia

NORTH ERA: This campground in the Royal National Park can only be accessed by foot via the 26km Bundeena to Otford Coast track and is an overnight stop only. Photo: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

NORTH ERA: This is a remote, unmarked tent campground suitable for a maximum capacity of 36 occupants, so you'll need to be well-prepared and fully self-sufficient when camping. Check in after 12pm. Check out before 12pm. 1 night maximum stay. Photo: sascha_osullivan

NORTH ERA: Online bookings for this area must be made at least two days prior to your stay.  If you wish to make a booking sooner, call the National Parks Contact Centre on 13000 PARKS (13000 72757). Each booking can have up to three people.  Cost: $12. Photo: nicolaatherton


NORTH ERA: Click the photo to take a virtual tour of North Era campground captured with Google Street View Trekker. Also check out Uloola Falls, another camping site in the Royal National Park.

KILLALEA STATE PARK: The campground at the pristine Killalea State Park, halfway between Shellharbour and Kiama. 


KILLALEA STATE PARK: Campground layout. Cost: From $66. Click the photo to make a booking.

KILLALEA STATE PARK: Aerial view of unpatrolled beach The Farm. 



KILLALEA STATE PARK: Most sites have small BBQs provided. Open fires are only permitted in constructed fireplaces and sites with BBQs provided. Photo: olgafed80K

7 MILE BEACH HOLIDAY PARK: This beachside park is located between the ocean and Crooked River, and adjacent to Seven Mile Beach National Park.

7 MILE BEACH HOLIDAY PARK: As well as powered and unpowered sites, the park offers safari tents for those who prefer glamping to camping.

COLEDALE BEACH CAMPING RESERVE: The local surf life saving club manages the sought-after parcel of land on "The Island", under license from Wollongong City Council. Photo: __mugshots

COLEDALE BEACH CAMPING RESERVE: Cost: Unpowered sites from $38; powered sites from $45 a night (on season). Photo: gregacole

COLEDALE BEACH CAMPING RESERVE: Check coledalebeach.com.au to see if you can snag a tent site on the popular grassy strip. this weekend. Photo: ve_wypych

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KIAMA: Big4 Easts Beach Holiday Park, Surf Beach Holiday Park and Kendalls on the Beach all have camping sites available in Kiama. Photo: surfbeachholidayparkkiama

CORRIMAL BEACH TOURIST PARK: Wollongong City Council runs three beachside parks with camping facilities - Windang, Corrimal and Bulli. Photo: firelion15 

CORRIMAL BEACH TOURIST PARK: An aerial shot of the park, located between Corrimal and East Corrimal beaches. 

CORRIMAL BEACH TOURIST PARK: Towradgi Creek, just a short stroll from the tourist park. Photo: pikelnickel 

CORRIMAL BEACH TOURIST PARK: Cost: Powered from $53 and unpowered from $41. Photo: litharmer

CORRIMAL BEACH TOURIST PARK: Photo: bopp_sledding

BULLI BEACH TOURIST PARK: Set up your tent on the park grounds, complete with amenities, camp kitchen, recreation/function room, laundry facilities, children’s playground and sheltered BBQ areas. 

BULLI BEACH TOURIST PARK: Cost: Powered sites from $53 and unpowered sites $41. Photo: troyertravels

WINDANG BEACH TOURIST PARK: Nestled between picturesque Lake Illawarra and the sparkling blue waters of Windang Beach, this park is a haven for water enthusiasts.

WINDANG BEACH TOURIST PARK: Cost: Powered sites from $53 and unpowered from $41. Photo: marie_and_bob_66

WINDANG BEACH TOURIST PARK: Photo: emmmahamiltoon

WINDANG BEACH TOURIST PARK: Photo: neninunanano

CARRINGTON FALLS: The campground is located in Budderoo National Park, 10km east of Robertson. Parking is available directly next to your campsite. One vehicle is permitted per campsite. Additional parking is available in the area. Photo: farrout92

CARRINGTON FALLS: Wake up to the distant sound of cascading waterfalls at campground. You’ll find walking tracks, swimming holes and lookouts a short distance from your camping spot. Photo: _rasmeister


CARRINGTON FALLS: This is a remote campground so arrive well-prepared; campsites are marked and suitable for tents; limited mobile service in the campground. Photo: garypesa

CARRINGTON FALLS: Click the photo to make a booking. Cost: From $12. Also take a look at Fitzroy Falls Campground. Photo: instygrizzlemynizzle 

BUNDEENA RECREATION AREA: With its wide open spaces and lush setting on the banks of the Kangaroo River, it's the perfect spot to relax and get back to nature. Popular activities include swimming, canoeing, fishing and wildlife spotting. Photo: thewildlifeau

WERRI BEACH HOLIDAY PARK: Located on the beach between two spectacular headlands with rock swimming pools at one end and a natural lagoon at the other. Camping sites are available in a grassy, bushland setting just minutes from Gerringong. Cost: Powered site $70 and unpowered $55 (prices for two people).


Flick through the gallery above for a list of places to pitch a tent without going too far from home.

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