Melaleuca campground

Melaleuca campground is in the northern precinct of Limeburners Creek National Park. To get there:

• Drive towards Crescent Head from Kempsey
• As you enter Crescent Head village, turn right into Point Plomer Road, also known as Bakers Road.
• Continue for approximately 14km to Big Hill
• At the Big Hill entrance to the park, take the inland road for approximately 500m to the campground.

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Melaleuca campground can become boggy when it rains.

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is available on hard grassed areas at Melaleuca campground. Bus parking is available.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Limeburners Creek National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Spring

Watch the heathland wildflowers burst with colour and enjoy long walks on the beach as you look out for whales in the distance.

Summer

Take the kids to Point Plomer for a family holiday by the beach, swimming by day and discovering the star-filled skies by night.

Winter

Take advantage of the better surf conditions in winter and a chance to spot whales on their migration north.

• Water is not available at this campground.
• Firewood can be purchased from the campground manager
• Rubbish bins are provided, but please try to take your rubbish with you.

Toilets

• Non-flush toilets

Carpark

Step-free access

The campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities.

• Melaleuca campground factsheet
• Melaleuca campground map (1.1MB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

Melaleuca campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities.

There's an accessible non-flush toilet at this campground.