There are some really good walks in the area and this campground is a nice quiet starting point. Basic amenities and a cold shower are available. Doesn't feel very private as everyone camps in basically a single large field, but creative placement of your vehicle and gear can create some privacy.
There were lots of friendly kangaroos and kookaburras around. Great place for wildlife.
It's a trek to the beach, if you're the sort of person that wants to bring an Esky of drinks and a canopy with you to the beach you would be best suited driving to a nearby access point.
About driving, we came in a van from the north, the gravel road was very bumpy and we had to go quite slow. It has developed those perfectly spaced 'ribs' that rattle you to death. I hear the road from the south is full of large potholes so we avoided it. It is still accessible by any vehicle but if you are in a car just expect the last 10k to...
Read moreStayed 2 nights at the campground, facilities were clean and maintained daily, no hot water but running water on site. Plenty of open space to set up camp in. Bush walk trails directly from the campgrounds, looping around Diamond Head or down to kylies Beach (10min walk) clearly marked trails and simple enough for all fitness levels but some not suitable for those with mobility issues. Wildlife will come by your camp throughout the day, kangaroos and kookaburras will take food off your hotplate or out of your car, goanna will give you a bit more space. Firepits can be collected from diamond head campground office which is 5 min drive away. The road into the campgrounds is about 15km of dirt road so leave the fine...
Read morePerfect! Everything you Need, Want and Expect In a Campground. Both Animal and Plant Biodiversity Is Oustounding! Kangaroos make there way through the camp regularly and are quite used to human interaction. Native blueberry and raspberry cover the sides of walking tracks as Flocks of Quails weave through them. Having multiple campsites in the area helps alot to distribute campers evenly and spaciously. PLENTY to do and see %100 One Of The Best Coastal Campsites Around The...
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