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Halls Peak Campground & Picnic Area

Campground

Contact

Riverside Track (4WD only), Armidale, New South Wales / ACT.

(02) 6738-9100

1300 072 757

npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au

nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/halls-peak-campground-and-picnic-area

Description

For adventure seekers, Halls Peak campground and picnic area near Armidale is a remote riverside wilderness. Go fishing, canoeing, swimming and birdwatching. 4WD is required to access this site, It is suitable for tents and camping beside your vehicle. Facilities include: Picnic tables, barbecue facilities and toilets. This is a remote campground suited for self-reliant visitors. Please arrive well prepared. You'll need a vehicle permit for day use. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee. Bookings are required. Book online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. Check in after 10.30am. Check out by 10am. Pets are not permitted. If you really love getting as far away as possible from civilisation, then Halls Peak campground and picnic area is about as rugged and remote as you can get. Accessed on a dirt track that will test your driving skills, youll arrive deep in the heart of the wild gorge country of New England. If youre lucky you might have the place to yourself, with your only neighbours the wallabies and bandicoots. Cook your catch over a woodfire barbecue and then settle in for an evening round the campfire. When youre not relaxing, theres plenty to keep you active; swimming, fishing and canoeing will get you into the wilderness frame of mind, and youll soon forget what stress feels like.