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The Basin, Coasters Retreat

Campground

Contact

Basin Trail, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, New South Wales / ACT.

basin.campground@environment.nsw.gov.au

nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/the-basin-campground

Description

You are now required to make a booking for all campgrounds and campsites in NSW national parks. This includes locations that were previously available for use without a booking. This is necessary to protect our visitors and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Book online or contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. The Basin campground in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is one of Sydney's most popular beach camping spots. It is suitable for tent, remote/backpack camping. Facilities include amenities block, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, drinking water, public phone, showers and toilets. This campground is extremely popular and you may be turned away if you arrive without a booking. Book online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. Park entry fees for this park are not included in your camping fees. The Basin campground is the only place you can camp in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This large, grassy area overlooks Pittwater, offering lovely surroundings and views. It's easy to see why this waterfront campground is so popular. At The Basin, you'll find great facilities along with a picnic area, sheltered beach and an inland lagoon. The campground accommodates up to 400 campers. Pitch your tent in a shady spot, enjoy a bike ride or a swim and see if you can spot the local swamp wallabies or kookaburras. There's no car access to The Basin campground. You can park at West Head Road but it's a steep 2.8km walk to the campground from there. If you're not up for the hike, arrive by water taxi, boat or a ferry which leaves from Palm Beach Wharf. If you're camping at The Basin and arriving by ferry from Palm Beach, please drop your camping gear at the ferry wharf. Leave your car in the seasonal carpark at the Careel Bay Sporting Fields, then catch the 199 bus back to the wharf. The 199 bus comes every 15 minutes, and it's just a short 5 minute ride. Pets ar