Selwyn area
The Selwyn area is your perfect base to explore the walks, rides and top fishing spots of central Kosciuszko National Park.
Places to camp in Selwyn area
Season and permits in New South Wales
The NSW Bush Fire Danger Period runs from 1 October to 31 March, and on a Total Fire Ban day no fire may be lit in the open. Popular coastal campgrounds book out over summer and the school holidays.
Most campgrounds on the NSW National Parks website need a booking, even the free ones, and 45 parks charge a separate daily vehicle entry fee. Camping in state forests is free and cannot be booked.
Official sources: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW Rural Fire Service
Guides for New South Wales
- Australian Alps camping route
- Free Camping in NSW 2026: State Forests, Free Park Sites and Rest Areas
- Blue Mountains camping weekend from Sydney
- 3 Week Campervan Itinerary Australia: Sydney to Adelaide by the Coast
- Sydney to the Sapphire Coast camping guide
- Camping Fees Australia 2026: National Park Prices by State
Parks in New South Wales with their own page
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