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Wanda Wandong campground

Goobang National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Wanda Wandong campground.

Getting there and parking

Wanda Wandong campground is in the Wanda Wandong sector of Goobang National Park. Take the northern entrance into the park off Gundong Road. On entering the park, veer to the right and after a short drive, you’ll arrive at the campground.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available in small gravel carparks around Wanda Wandong campground. You can also park directly at your campsite.

Best times to visit

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

Autumn

The temperate climate makes it a good time to bushwalk on several different walking tracks or fire trails. More experienced walkers can explore the park further and head off the beaten track. Clear, crisp autumn skies mean stargazing is at its best from Wanda Wandong campground. .

Spring

Enjoy the wildflowers and flowering shrubs in full, beautiful bloom. Drive up to Caloma lookout for great views of the surrounding farming country with its mosaic of canola, cereals and pasture paddocks .

Summer

Make the most of the free gas barbecues at Wanda Wandong campground to unwind after some active park exploration.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

17°C and 33°C

Highest recorded

45.1°C

Winter temperature

Average

7°C and 17°C

Lowest recorded

-6.2°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

133.9mm

Facilities

  • Water is not available at this campground.
  • Rubbish bins are not available – please take rubbish with you when leaving.

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)
  • Fire rings (bring your own firewood)

Carpark

Step-free access

The campground is flat and step-free.

There's a short, hard-packed ground footpath that leads to the southern amenities block and a longer hard-packed ground trail to the east of the main campground area.

These are the only pathways - you'll need to cross over a mixture of flat grass and hard-packed ground to reach the rest of the facilities.

Seats and resting points

There's a bench seat with a backrest next to the barbecue shelter.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

  • Wanda Wandong campground is flat and step-free.
  • There are accessible toilets set at the end of a hard-packed ground path.
  • There's a bench seat for resting next to the barbecue shelter
  • The campground has 2 paths - a short, hard-packed ground footpath that leads to the southern amenities block and a longer hard-packed ground trail to the east of the main campground area.
  • You'll need to cross over a mixture of flat grass and hard-packed ground to reach the rest of the facilities.

Permitted

Gathering firewood

You are encouraged to bring your own supply of firewood.

Prohibited

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.

Wanda Wandong campground

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