North Head Campground – Murramarang National Park, Batemans Bay

North Head campground offers the quintessential Australian beach camping experience, perfectly blending a stunning natural setting with fantastic family-friendly facilities. Located in the magnificent Murramarang National Park, just north of Batemans Bay, this hugely popular campground is set in a beautiful, grassy clearing surrounded by towering gum trees and banksias. It’s famous for its abundant and incredibly tame resident wildlife, with large mobs of kangaroos and goannas regularly making themselves at home amongst the campsites, providing an unforgettable up-close encounter with nature for visitors of all ages.

The campground is just a very short stroll from the beautiful and sheltered Honeysuckle Beach, a perfect spot for swimming, snorkelling, and for children to play safely in the calm waters. A walking track also leads to the more exposed surf of Myrtle Beach. The facilities at North Head are a major drawcard, with the park providing modern amenity blocks that include the welcome luxury of hot showers and flush toilets, making for a very comfortable stay. The spacious, unpowered sites are suitable for tents, camper trailers, and caravans, and bookings are absolutely essential, often months in advance for peak periods. The campground is also a fantastic base for exploring the wider park, with a number of scenic walking tracks starting nearby, including the track to the Oaky Beach Aboriginal Area. For a memorable, comfortable, and wildlife-rich coastal holiday, North Head is one of the premier destinations on the NSW South Coast.

• Website: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
• Phone Number: 1300 072 757 (NPWS Bookings)
• GPS Coordinates: -35.71876, 150.27488

Site Information

• Location: Murramarang National Park, north of Batemans Bay.
• Site suitable for: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
• Road access: Unsealed road, generally 2WD accessible with care.
• 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: 74 marked sites.
• Facilities: Hot showers, flush toilets, gas/electric barbecues, wood barbecues/fire pits, picnic tables, boat ramp nearby.
• Picnic tables: Yes.
• Potable water: Yes, taps are available but boiling is recommended.
• Mobile phone coverage: Limited. Telstra service is patchy.
• TV reception: Unlikely.
• Onsite public toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish bins: Yes.
• Open fires: Permitted in designated fire pits, subject to fire bans. Bring your own firewood.
• Generator use: Not permitted.
• Number of sites available: 74 sites.

Essentials to Bring

• Your own firewood if you wish to have a campfire.
• Beach gear: swimmers, towels, snorkel, fishing gear.
• Sturdy shoes for coastal walks.
• Binoculars for bird and whale watching.

Activities

• Pet friendly: No. Pets are not permitted in National Parks.
• Fishing: Excellent beach and rock fishing nearby. A NSW Recreational Fishing Licence is required.
• Short walks: Access to the Oaky Beach Aboriginal Area walk and other beautiful coastal tracks.

Local Amenities (in Batemans Bay)

• Local Pubs:
  • The Star Hotel, Batemans Bay (~15 km)
  • The Bayview Hotel, Batemans Bay (~15 km)
  • Catalina Country Club (~17 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • An extensive range of pubs, clubs, cafes, and restaurants in Batemans Bay (~15 km).
• Local Attractions:
  • The beautiful beaches and coastline of Batemans Bay.
  • Birdland Animal Park (~15 km)
  • Oyster tasting on the Clyde River.
  • The historic town of Mogo (~25 km)
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • BIG4 Batemans Bay at Easts Riverside Holiday Park (~15 km)
  • Shady Willows Holiday Park, Batemans Bay (~15 km)
• Next Free Camps:
  • There are no designated free camps in the immediate area.
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Batemans Bay Visitor Information Centre (~15 km).
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple service stations on the northern edge of Batemans Bay (~12 km).
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite (boil first). Otherwise, Batemans Bay.
• Public Toilets:
  • Onsite at the campground.

Seasonal Weather Forecast: NSW South Coast

• Summer (December – February): Hot and often humid, perfect for swimming. Average temperatures from 18°C to 26°C.
• Autumn (March – May): Warm, sunny days and mild evenings. Ideal for hiking and paddling. Temperatures range from 12°C to 23°C.
• Winter (June – August): Cool, crisp, and often sunny days with cold nights. The prime time for whale watching. Temperatures range from 6°C to 17°C.
• Spring (September – November): Mild to warm with pleasant weather. The coastal bush is vibrant with wildflowers. Temperatures range from 10°C to 22°C.