Crocker’s Creek Hideaway Camping, Minimbah NSW

Escape the hustle and bustle of traditional caravan parks and discover the serene natural beauty of Crocker’s Creek Hideaway, a private camping retreat in Minimbah on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. This secluded property offers a genuine bush camping experience for travellers who are fully self-contained and looking for peace and privacy. Nestled in a picturesque rural setting, the hideaway provides spacious, grassy sites where you can truly connect with nature. It’s an ideal choice for families, couples, or solo travellers with a caravan, motorhome, or camper trailer seeking a tranquil base to explore the magnificent Great Lakes region.

The highlight of the property is its namesake, Crocker’s Creek, which provides a beautiful backdrop for your stay and opportunities for kayaking or simply relaxing by the water’s edge. Being a private property, bookings are essential, ensuring that the site remains uncrowded and peaceful. Campers can enjoy the simple pleasures of the outdoors, with campfires often permitted in designated spots (subject to local fire restrictions), making for perfect evenings spent under a vast, starry sky. The property is pet-friendly, allowing your four-legged friends to join the adventure. While it offers a feeling of complete seclusion, Crocker’s Creek Hideaway is conveniently located with easy access to the Pacific Highway, and is just a short drive from the towns of Nabiac, Bulahdelah and the major coastal hub of Forster-Tuncurry, where all supplies and services are readily available. For an authentic and relaxing camping experience away from it all, Crocker’s Creek Hideaway is a fantastic choice.

Site Information

• Location: Just off the Pacific Highway at Minimbah, between Bulahdelah and Nabiac.
• Site Suitable For: Best suited for self-contained caravans, motorhomes, and camper trailers. Check suitability for tents upon booking.
• Road Access: Highway access, with internal property tracks likely being gravel or grass.
• Site Surface: Grass.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, bookings are essential.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Dependent on booking.
• Number of Powered Sites: None. This is an unpowered, off-grid experience.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: Multiple spacious sites, check with owner when booking.
• Facilities: This is a self-contained camping experience; campers must bring their own toilet/shower facilities.
• Picnic Tables: Not provided. Bring your own chairs and tables.
• Potable Water: No. Campers must bring their own drinking water.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Can be variable. Telstra generally offers the best coverage in rural areas.
• TV Reception: Unlikely. A satellite dish would be required.
• Onsite Public Toilets: No. You must be fully self-contained with your own toilet.
• Ullage / Dump Point: Not available on site.
• Rubbish Bins: No. All rubbish must be taken with you (Leave No Trace).
• Open Fires: Generally permitted in designated spots; check with the owner and for local fire bans.
• Generator Use: Permitted, but use must be considerate of other campers. Check with the owner.
• Number of Sites Available: Limited number to ensure privacy. Bookings essential.
• Essentials to Bring: Own toilet, shower, drinking water, power source, and rubbish bags.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, typically welcome but must be kept under control. Confirm upon booking.
• Fishing: Possible in Crocker’s Creek.
• Short Walks: Pleasant walks around the private property.

Local Amenities

Pubs

• The Nabiac Hotel, Nabiac: A classic country pub with a friendly atmosphere (approx. 15km).
• Bulahdelah Bowling Club, Bulahdelah: A great spot for a meal and a drink (approx. 20km).
• The Lakes and Ocean Hotel, Forster: One of many popular pubs in the Forster area (approx. 40km).

Places to Eat

• Nabiac: Home to excellent cafes, a bakery, and takeaway shops.
• Bulahdelah: Offers several cafes, pubs, and fast-food outlets.
• Forster-Tuncurry: A major coastal town with a vast array of restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets.

Local Attractions

• The National Motorcycle Museum, Nabiac: A must-see for motoring enthusiasts.
• Myall Lakes National Park: A huge coastal lake system perfect for boating, fishing, and kayaking.
• Seal Rocks: A stunningly beautiful coastal village with a historic lighthouse and amazing beaches.
• Forster & Tuncurry: Popular holiday towns with beautiful beaches, whale/dolphin watching tours, and great fishing.

Nearest Caravan Parks

• Bulahdelah Cabin & Van Park: Located in the town of Bulahdelah.
• BIG4 Great Lakes at Forster-Tuncurry: A large, full-facility holiday park.

Next Free Camps

• Wang Wauk Rest Area (North & Southbound): A large highway rest area with a 24-hour limit.
• Bulahdelah Lions Park: A well-known free camp in the town of Bulahdelah.

Nearest Dump Points

• Bulahdelah Showground: A public dump point is available for travellers.
• Forster Visitor Information Centre: A public dump point is located here.

Nearest Petrol Station

• Nabiac and Bulahdelah: Both have service stations just off the highway.

Drinking Water Resupply

• Bulahdelah and Forster Visitor Information Centres: Reliable locations to fill RV water tanks.

Nearest Public Toilets (offsite)

• Nabiac Showground: Public toilets available in the village.
• Bulahdelah Lions Park: Public toilets are located at the free camp area.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

The Great Lakes region enjoys a temperate coastal climate with warm summers and mild winters.

• Summer (Dec – Feb): Warm to hot and humid, with average temperatures from 20°C to 28°C. Perfect for enjoying the local waterways.
• Autumn (Mar – May): A beautiful time to visit, with warm sunny days and less humidity.
• Winter (Jun – Aug): Mild and generally sunny, with daytime temperatures averaging 8°C to 19°C. Nights are cool.
• Spring (Sep – Nov): Weather warms up with pleasant days, ideal for exploring the national parks and coastline.