Frazer Campground – Munmorah State Conservation Area

Frazer Campground is a jewel of the Central Coast, offering a spectacular and highly sought-after camping experience within the beautiful Munmorah State Conservation Area. This popular campground provides the perfect blend of a rugged coastal setting with excellent, family-friendly facilities. It’s uniquely positioned to give campers the best of both worlds: the beautiful, patrolled surf of Frazer Beach on one side, and the calm, protected waters of the Frazer inlet (or lagoon) on the other. This makes it an ideal destination for everyone from keen surfers and anglers to families with young children who can safely splash and play in the lagoon.

The campground is set in a beautiful, shaded clearing just a short walk from the beach. The main camping area is a walk-in site for tents, ensuring a peaceful, vehicle-free environment, while a separate area accommodates a small number of camper trailers. The facilities are a major drawcard, with the park providing the rare luxury of hot showers and flush toilets, making for an exceptionally comfortable stay. The area is a fantastic base for exploration, with the Palms circuit track offering a beautiful walk through a rare stand of cabbage tree palms, and other coastal tracks providing stunning clifftop views. The headlands are a magnificent spot for watching migrating whales in season. Due to its incredible location and excellent amenities, bookings are absolutely essential and often need to be made months in advance, particularly for weekends and holidays. For a comfortable, scenic, and action-packed coastal getaway that feels a world away yet is so close to Sydney, Frazer Campground is a top-tier choice.

• Website: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
• Phone Number: 1300 072 757 (NPWS Bookings)
• GPS Coordinates: -33.18639, 151.6227

Site Information

• Location: Munmorah State Conservation Area, on the Central Coast.
• Site suitable for: Tents (main walk-in area) and camper trailers (separate small area). Not suitable for caravans.
• Road access: Sealed road. Easy 2WD access.
• Site surface: Grass and dirt.
• Camping permitted: Yes, bookings and park entry fees are essential via the NSW National Parks website.
• Maximum overnight stays: Check booking details.
• Number of un-powered sites: 39 sites (33 tent, 6 camper trailer).
• Facilities: Hot showers, flush toilets, gas/electric barbecues, picnic tables.
• Picnic tables: Yes.
• Potable water: No. Bring all your own drinking water.
• Mobile phone coverage: Good for all major carriers.
• TV reception: Good.
• Onsite public toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish bins: Yes.
• Open fires: Prohibited. Use of provided barbecues only.
• Generator use: Not permitted.
• Number of sites available: 39 sites.

Essentials to Bring

• All drinking and washing water.
• Beach gear: swimmers, towels, surfboards, fishing gear.
• Sturdy shoes for coastal walks.
• Binoculars for whale watching (June-November).

Activities

• Pet friendly: No. Pets are not permitted in National Parks.
• Fishing: Excellent beach and rock fishing. A NSW Recreational Fishing Licence is required.
• Short walks: The Palms circuit track and other scenic coastal walks start from the area.

Local Amenities (in Swansea / Lake Munmorah)

• Local Pubs:
  • Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows, Caves Beach (~10 km)
  • Swansea Hotel, Swansea (~15 km)
  • Lake Munmorah Bowling Club (~12 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • An extensive range of cafes, restaurants, pubs, and clubs in Swansea (~15 km) and the surrounding suburbs.
• Local Attractions:
  • Frazer Beach and Lagoon (on site)
  • The Ghosties Beach sea caves (accessible via Moonee Beach track)
  • The town of Catherine Hill Bay, a historic mining village (~8 km)
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park (~15 km)
  • Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park (~18 km)
• Next Free Camps:
  • There are no designated free camps in the immediate area.
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Belmont. Check with Lake Macquarie City Council for public dump point locations.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple service stations in Lake Munmorah (~12 km) and Swansea (~15 km).
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Swansea or Lake Munmorah. It is essential to arrive at the park fully supplied.
• Public Toilets:
  • Onsite at the campground.

Seasonal Weather Forecast: Central Coast

• Summer (December – February): Hot and humid with sea breezes, perfect for the beach. High chance of thunderstorms. Average temperatures from 20°C to 28°C.
• Autumn (March – May): Warm, sunny days and mild evenings. Often the best time for fishing and surfing. Temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C.
• Winter (June – August): Cool, crisp, and often windy. Great for watching big surf and whale migration. Temperatures range from 8°C to 19°C.
• Spring (September – November): Mild to warm with pleasant weather. The coastal heath is vibrant with wildflowers. Temperatures range from 13°C to 25°C.