Gap Creek campground
Watagans National Park
Overview
This campground offers everything you need for a relaxing and private getaway, with immediate access to walking tracks and a dramatic waterfall.
| Number of campsites | 3 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Camping beside my vehicle |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, toilets |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood |
| Price | There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. |
| Bookings | Book up to 12 people or 2 sites online. |
| Group bookings | This campground is not suitable for group bookings. |
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Gap Creek campground is perfect for families and adventure travellers alike.
The natural setting is outstanding, with colourful plant life, like red cedars and blue gums, coupled with amazing birdlife like lyrebirds as your backdrop. It’s impossible not to feel relaxed here, particularly in late summer when the rainforest is cool and quiet.
For something truly spectacular, the Gap Creek walking track can be traced to the impressive Gap Creek waterfall, cascading more than 40m after heavy rains – so don’t forget your camera. Afterwards, head back to the campground for a barbecue and maybe a game of cricket. The trees provide plenty of shade for that afternoon nap to wind down after an adventurous day.
Alternative camping spots can be found at Bangalow campground, an easy 1km down the road.
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Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Lake Munmorah office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
- 02 4972 9000
- npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Blue Wren Drive, Wybung NSW 2259
Park info
- in Watagans National Park in the North Coast region
Watagans National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather, roads closures or high fire danger.
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