Glendora campground
Hill End Historic Site
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Glendora campground.
Getting there and parking
- Glendora campground is located 1km northwest of Hill End centre on the way to Bald Hill lookout.
- To get there from Beyer's Avenue, turn onto Lees Lane.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available next to your vehicle in the campground. 1 vehicle is permitted per campsite.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Hill End Historic Site. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
With sunny, dry days and crisp evenings, it's a great time of year for a camping holiday at Hill End – head to the Village campground or the larger Glendora campground. You could even sign up as a campground host.
Spring
Flowers are at their best this time of the year - enjoy cherry blossoms and blooms in the historic cottage gardens.
Winter
The winter light is renowned among artists and photographers - you may even get some shots of snow .
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
40.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 15°C
Lowest recorded
-8.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April and May
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
108.7mm
Facilities
- Powered sites are marked and are suitable for caravans, camper trailers and campervans. They're about 10m wide and 10m long. Powered sites have a fire ring and water tap.
- Unpowered sites are marked and are suitable for tents and trailers only. You must have a booking for an unpowered site to camp on these sites.
- There are no rubbish bins, please take your rubbish with you.
Amenities
- The amenities block includes toilets, showers, drinking water and washing-up sinks.
- The block is locked and requires an access code which will be emailed to you before your stay. Please make sure you check your emails before arriving.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Electric barbecue is housed in the shelter shed.
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Drinking water
Drinking water taps are available in the amenities block. Powered sites have their own drinking water tap.
Showers
Showers are free and push-button operated.
- Hot showers
Electric power
- Powered sites have their own power source.
- There are power points located in the bathrooms and laundry which can be used for charging phones and appliances.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
- This area is 1.5km from the centre of the village. Camping is on a sloping hillside, but some sites are suitable for wheelchairs.
- There is a wheelchair-accessible shelter shed and other modern amenities.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet and shower are available for a $1 coin use fee
Permitted
Pets
- Dogs are permitted at this campground on the condition that they’re are kept on a leash and do not disturb other campers. Please remember to pick up after them.
- Dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs as defined under the Companion Animals Act must be muzzled at all times.
- Dogs are not allowed within 10m of barbecues or picnic tables.
Prohibited
Amplified music is not permitted.
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Park info
- in Hill End Historic Site in the Country NSW region
Hill End Historic Site is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.