They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Whiporie, NSW that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#10 New Italy Rest Area
8 Ratings 8275 Pacific Hwy, New Italy, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 White Tank Ramornie
2 Ratings 1587 Gwydir Hwy, Ramornie, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Lilydale Campground- Winegrove
11 Ratings Winegrove Rd, Winegrove, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 The Gorge
6 Ratings 2568 Gorge Rd, Heifer Station, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Richmond River Camping
3 Ratings 580 Oakland Rd, East Coraki NSW 2471 Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ TAWK Supporters
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Iluka Riverside Holiday Park
4 Ratings 4 Charles Street, Iluka, New South Wales, 2466, AU Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 BIG4 Big River Holiday Park
2 Ratings 166 Ski Lodge Road, Seelands, New South Wales, 2460, AU Get directions- ✓ Jumping pillow
- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 BIG4 Saltwater @ Yamba Holiday Park
10 Ratings 286 O'keefes Lane, Palmers Island NSW 2463 Get directions- ✓ Jumping pillow
- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ BIG4
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ TAWK Supporters
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds
18 Ratings Yuraygir National Park, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Aranyani Bison Adventure Tourist Park
1 Rating 670 Elliotts Rd, Myrtle Creek, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G