Warrumbungle National Park
Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran in NSW is Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, making it the perfect spot for stargazing, amateur astronomy and camping under the starriest of skies.
Places to camp in Warrumbungle National Park
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
- 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
- Best time to camp around Australia
Parks in New South Wales with their own page
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