Bendethera Valley campground
Deua National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bendethera Valley campground.
Getting there and parking
Bendethera Valley campground is in the southern precinct of Deua National Park.
To get there from the east (nearest town, Moruya):
- Take Western Boundary Road turnoff from Princes Highway (south of Moruya).
- Turn left onto Little Sugarloaf Road
- Follow Bendethera fire trail. This trail is 4WD only.
- It's a good idea to check the weather conditions before you leave. Rain can make river crossings to this campground impassable.
To get there from the west (nearest town, Braidwood):
- Take Middle Mountain Road (via Krawarree Road) and Minuma Range fire trail.
- Turn onto Dampier Mountain fire trail. This trail is steep and 4WD is recommended.
- It's a good idea to check the weather conditions before you leave. Rain can make river crossings to this campground impassable.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Bendethera Valley campground can become slippery when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at Bendethera Valley campground
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Deua National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
This season is the best time for wildflowers in the park and for birdwatching.
Summer
This is the season for swimming and floating on a lilo down the Shoalhaven and Deua rivers. See if you can spot an eastern water dragon sharing the river with you along the way.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15.7°C and 23.5°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.5°C and 16.7°C
Lowest recorded
-10°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
275.3mm
Facilities
- Drinking water is not available at this park.
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when leaving.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
It’s a legal offence to drive an unregistered motor vehicle or motorcycle on any NSW road or in a NSW national park.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Deua National Park in the South Coast, Country NSW and Snowy Mountains regions
Deua National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.