Cascades campground
Wadbilliga National Park
Visitor Info
All the practical information you need to know about Cascades campground.
Getting there and parking
Cascades campground is in the Cascades area of Wadbilliga National Park. To get there:
From Canberra:
- Head south towards Cooma on the Monaro Highway.
- Exit just north of Cooma, turn left onto Polo Flat Road and then left again after crossing the train line onto Numeralla Road.
- Follow this for about 40 minutes, then turn right onto Badja Forest Road which turns onto a dirt road immediately after the turn-off.
- From here, follow the signs to Cascades by turning right onto Peters Road and then right onto Tuross Falls Road.
- Follow Tuross Falls Road to the end where you’ll find a parking area.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Parking
Parking is available at your campsite.
Best times to visit
Spring
The critically endangered eastern suburbs banksia scrub is in flower along with other plant species that attract birds such as New Holland Honeyeaters. If you missed the winter whales heading north, there’s still a chance to spot them as they return to the food-rich Antarctic waters.
Summer
Bring your swimsuit to enjoy popular Maroubra Beach and Malabar Beach at the beginning or end of your walk in the park. If you’re planning a picnic with the family, the western section of the park offers more shade than the eastern section.
Winter
Keep an eye out for humpback whales on their annual migration, as you walk along Boora Point or Western Escarpment walking tracks. If you’re very lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the rarer southern right whale, which cruise close by the headland on their way up to tropical waters.
Facilities
- There are no shower facilities
- This campground is unpowered
- Water is not available at this campground
- There are no rubbish bins – please take your rubbish home with you
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
- Parking is available at your campsite.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Not wheelchair-accessible
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
- NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Gathering firewood
- Collecting firewood is not permitted
Generators
- Please reduce noise between 10pm and 8am – including generators
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.
- Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. See the OEH pets in parks policy
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Wadbilliga National Park in the South Coast and Snowy Mountains regions
Wadbilliga National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.