Hungry Gate campground
Hat Head National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Hungry Gate campground.
Getting there and parking
From Kempsey:
- Take the South West Rocks road to Kinchela
- Turn right onto Hat Head Road and continue to Hat Head
- Just before the bridge over turn right onto Gap Road
- Take the first right and then follow signs to Hungry Gate campground
Road quality
The road is 3km of gravel.
To get to the campground, you'll need to drive over a concrete ford. The ford can become flooded after heavy rain and is only accessible by AWD/4WD during these times.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available at Hungry Gate campground.
Best times to visit
This park's sweeping beaches are extremely inviting during summer, but its wildlife and walking tracks make it a joy to visit all year round.
Spring
A birdwatcher's delight as the heath shrubland bursts into a kaleidoscope of wild flowers and birds come from all around, listen out for the guttural call of glossy black cockatoos.
Summer
Take a coastal bushwalk to experience wildflower displays amongst the banksias.
Winter
Spot humpback and southern right whales migrating to northern waters between May and July.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
41.7°C (1968)
Winter temperature
Average
13°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
4°C (1997)
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
343.7mm
Facilities
Water is not available at this campground
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Rubbish bin
There are some rubbish bins at this campground, but please take any left over rubbish with you.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Prohibited
Campfires are not permitted on the ground. Please bring your own fire pit or brazier to ensure fires are kept off the ground.
Please do not tie ropes, clothing, towels, hammocks or camping and fishing equipment to the trees.
Gathering firewood
Gathering firewood from the park is prohibited. Please bring your own firewood including kindling.
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 Hat Head National Park in the North Coast region
Hat Head National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass