Thungutti campground
New England National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Thungutti campground.
Getting there and parking
On entering New England National Park:
- Continue along Point Lookout Road
- Thungutti campground is located on your left, just near the park entrance.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available in gravel carparks at Thungutti campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in New England National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy the fresh air walking during the day, and cosy nights by the fire at Toms Cabin.
Spring
Climb up to Wrights lookout and see the colourful display of wildflowers.
Summer
Immerse yourself in the cool air and vibrant green of the Antarctic beech rainforest covered in moss.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
10°C and 24°C
Highest recorded
32.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 12°C
Lowest recorded
-7.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
286.1mm
Facilities
- Tank water is available at this campground, but you’ll need to treat or boil it before drinking.
- There may be a supply of firewood at this campground, but it’s a good idea to bring your own supply.
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when leaving.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Each campsite has a picnic table
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (firewood supplied)
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Step-free access
The campground is flat and step-free. There's a paved pathway through the middle of the campground that leads to some of the picnic tables and a barbecue shelter.
To reach the rest of the campground, you'll need to cross over flat grass and gravel.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Thungutti campground is mostly flat and step-free, with a paved pathway that leads through the middle of the campground to some of the picnic tables and a barbecue shelter.
There are parts of the campground where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- The toilets and shower are not accessible or ambulant
- Aside from the single paved pathway, there are no other paths at the campground. You'll need to cross over grass or gravel to reach the rest of the facilities.
Prohibited
Noise restrictions apply at this campground.
Gathering firewood
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.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in New England National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
New England National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.