Camp Grounds
Seventh Day Adventist Campground, Broome WA
The Seventh Day Adventist Campground is an overflow park in Broome during peak times for those with pets.
This awesome overflow camping area operates seasonally each year and closes around Mid August. Our stay was up to the closing date in 2016.
No pre-booking is permitted therefore you simply check in with the caretaker upon your arrival. The office is located in the back area at the Church.
It is best to arrive early as there area a limited number of sites.
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Seventh Day Adventist Campground Facilities
The caretakers were very friendly and helpful, the amenities were clean and in very good condition.
Washing machines are available on site for $4 per wash which makes it very convenient and easy to stay at the Seventh Day Adventist Campground.
The camping area is very level and some sites offer some shade.
We had a powered site with good fresh water and we had both Vodafone and Telstra coverage. Wireless Internet is also available.
We thought our stay at the Seventh Day Adventist Campground was better than the caravan parks.
Seventh Day Adventist Campground Pet Policy
As the Seventh Day Adventist Campground is designed as an overflow camping area for travellers with pets we definitely qualified as we were travelling with our Golden Retriever MACKS.
Their Policy is for pets to be kept on a leash at all times.
Broome is amazing with so much to See and Do.
For 3 adults the cost for us was $40 per night.
Seventh Day Adventist Campground Cost Update as at July 2021:
$38 for 2 Adults – Powered Site
Our stay was 17-20th August 2016
Contact Details for Seventh Day Adventist Campground
Phone: 0403 792 811 (Note – phone is switched off when they are not open)
Address: 13 Palmer Rd, Broome Western Australia
Website:
How to get to the Seventh Day Adventist Campground
From the National Highway 1 continue straight onto Broome Road for 32kms. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit to stay on Gubinge Road.
In 60 metres exit the roundabout onto Gubinge Road and follow for 1.6kms. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Gubinge Road for 50metres.
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cable Beach Road East. In 10 metres exit the roundabout onto Cable Beach Road East.
Take the 2nd exit at the roundabout onto Port Drive and follow for 1.1kms. Then turn right onto Reid Road and turn left in 200m onto Palmer Road. In 280m the Seventh Day Adventist Campground will be on the left.
5 Essentials – Outside RV Accessories
- To plug your RV with standard 15amp in to standard residential 10amp power source you will need a converter. We love our waterproof Ampfibian and after over 4 years it’s still perfect.
- Most people carry a Generator for back up power. 4wd Supacentre has a good low cost and popular generator while the Yamaha 2000w is a robust yet quiet excellent performer.
- A 20m 15amp Power Lead will ensure you reach your power source in Caravan Parks and Campgrounds.
- You will want a good blue Drinking Water Hose. Your typical green garden hose is not suitable for drinking from.
- A 4 way tap handle will help you find water whenever you need it
Popular Attractions to visit in Broome
Cable Beach
Our first glimpse of the long stretch of white sandy beach and brilliant blue water of Cable Beach made us think wow! It was a picture postcard day with heaps of people enjoying the sun, sand and water at this famous beach.
Did you know this 22km long beach was named after the telegraph cable laid in 1889 between Broome and Java!
Matso’s
Matso’s Broome Brewery is a great place to stop in for lunch or a drink. Try their ever popular Ginger Beer, Chilli Ginger Beer, Mango Beer and more. Since our visit to Matso’s and tasting the Matso’s Ginger Beer it has become Kev’s No. 1 alcoholic Ginger Beer.
Matso’s is the most remote brewery in Australia. In 1997, the Matso’s General Store was transformed into a micro-brewery with a cafe and art gallery.
Gantheum Point
You’ll witness some of the best Broome sunsets from Gantheum Point. The sun reflecting on the red rock cliff face with the over water sunset is truly spectacular!
Gantheum Point is also famous for the fosssilized dinosaur footprints which can be seen on the flat rocks about 30 metres out from the shoreline. These amazing fossils can only be seen at low tide!
Sun Pictures Cinema
Sun Pictures in Broome are the world’s oldest picture gardens. This historic outdoor cinema has the old canvas deck chairs and cinema is partly open air so you can choose to sit under the stars or undercover.
Up until 1974, it was also subject to tidal flooding so men would roll their trousers up and carry women to dry ground.
With Sun Pictures being directly under the flight path, you can also watch planes flying directly overhead as they take off or land at the nearly airport which is an amazing experience!
Camel Rides
Cable Beach is home to camel rides, one of Broome’s popular tourist attractions. There are three camel tour operators in Broome and we chose the Red Sun Camels with the red blankets.
You can take a camel ride late in the morning or afternoon and experience a sunset camel ride. The silohuette of the camel trains at sunset are a photographers paradise.
Pin – Seventh Day Adventist Campground
Have you utilised the Seventh Day Adventist Campground during the busy peak season in Broome? Let us know about your Broome camping experience!
Safe travels
Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave
We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.
Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.
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Photography and Socials
Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:
Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.
Canon 800d – https://ebay.to/2XQYnsk – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Lenses
Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lens – https://ebay.us/br9MeO This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – http://ebay.us/zWvfuI – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.
Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.
Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.
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Camp Grounds
Coledale Camping Reserve, Coledale NSW
The Coledale Camping Reserve is a fantastic location for beach accommodation.
Coledale is approximately an hour drive south of Sydney in NSW and is run by the Coledale Surf Life Saving Club.
All the fees go to supporting the local surf club.
Coledale is a small town, just 18kms north of Wollongong in NSW.
The population of Coledale is just 1,260.
There are 2 beaches in Coledale with Sharkeys Beach to the south and Coledale Beach to the north of the township.
Recently the Coledale SLSC featured in a Dulux Commercial and they ended up getting the Club painted by Dulux.
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Coledale Camping Reserve Amenities
The Coledale Camping area offers toilets and showers plus there is access to drinking water also.
BBQ’s are onsite perfectly facing the beach and are a great spot to enjoy cooking lunch or dinner with amazing views.
A Dump Point is also available at Coledale Camping ground.
We had excellent Telstra and Vodafone coverage during our stay.
The views when camping at Coledale are fantastic looking out over the ocean and you can see Humpback Whales as they pass on migration during season.
A short walk down the beach and you will find a Rock pool perfect for swimming safely.
Are pets allowed at the Coledale Camping Reserve?
The Coledale Camping Reserve is not pet friendly and therefore dogs are not permitted.
Camping the NSW South Coast is a little restrictive for travellers with pets as a number of camping grounds are located in National Parks or some campgrounds simply do not allow pets for other reasons.
Read more: Travelling Australia with our dog MACKS
Cost to stay at Coledale Camping Reserve
Cost to stay is $25 per night unpowered, we received $5 off with our National Seniors Card. Powered sites are $35 per night.
Update December 2020: Cost to stay is $25 a night unpowered and $30 powered during off peak for 2 people. During peak season availability is limited but prices are $38 a night unpowered and $45 powered per night for 2 people.
Update January 2022:
Off-Season Powered Week Nights $30 pn/Weekends $36 pn (2 night min. Fri/Sat) for 2 people
Peak Season Powered $45 pn/$315 per week for 2 people
Off-Season Unpowered Week Nights $25 pn/Weekends $30 pn (2 night min. Fri/Sat) – 2 people
Peak Season Unpowered $38 pn/$266 per week for 2 people
Seniors Card discounts apply
Coledale Camping Reserve was the perfect base for exploring nearby Sea Cliff Bridge and the Figure 8 Pools in the Royal National Park!
The maximum stay at the Coledale Camping ground is 28 days. Call before you arrive, it is often very busy.
Our stay was 4-5th February 2019
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Contact details for Coledale Camping Reserve:
Phone: 02 4267 4302
Address: 686 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Coledale NSW
Website: https://www.coledalebeach.com.au/coledale-beach-campsite/
How to get to Coledale Camping Reserve:
From the Princes Highway make your way to Lawrence Hargrave Drive to Coledale.
Once in Coledale look for the Coledale Camping area on the beach side of the road.
5 Essentials – Camping Accessories
A good Tent or Swag is the first decision for going camping. We like the Coleman Tent from Tentworld or the Wanderer 7 Man Tent from BCF. For a Swag, we were so close to buying the Kings Double Swag from 4WD Supacentre .
We like our BCF Wanderers Camping Chair which gets a lot of use as we travel Australia.
No more lugging around a huge BBQ and gas bottle now that we have a brilliant Gasmate Dual Burner Butane Cooktop from Tentworld
A good Portable Fridge Freezer we have found to keep the beers cold and steaks frozen are the Kings 70 L Fridge Freezer in the budget range, the Waeco 75L Dual Zone Fridge Freezer or the ever popular and long lasting Engel 75L Fridge Freezer.
A good quality Hand Held UHF is ideal and I like this Uniden UH750 5 watt UHF for long range and quality. The 5 watt range will give you maximum distance, especially if you need help!
What else is there to do while at Coledale Camping Reserve:
Sea Cliff Bridge
Take the drive to see the amazing and scenic Sea Cliff Bridge. The bridge was completed in 2005 after the original road was closed due to rock falls.
It is one of only 7 bridges of it’s kind in the world.
The Sea Cliff Bridge is 665 metres long and is an incredibly picturesque drive with stunning ocean views.
You can park and take a walk along the bridge and enjoy the viewing platform.
Figure 8 Pools
The Figure 8 Pools are located in the nearby Royal National Park.
A walk through the Royal National Park brings you to a beautiful beach before a walk across rocks brings you to the Figure 8 Pools.
The rock pools are amazing and the nearby beach is stunning. Stay safe when visiting the Figure 8 Pools.
Do your research and on the right day in the appropriate conditions it’s a fantastic location to enjoy.
Read more: Exploring Figure 8 Pools, Royal National Park
Bald Hill Lookout
The Bald Hill Lookout is the best place to view spectacular sunsets and incredible views over the local region.
From the lookout you can also see the Sea Cliff Bridge, spot Humpback Whales or the hang gliders that often use the area.
Things to take with you when exploring Coledale
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snorkel Gear
- Speargun
- Wetsuit
- Hema Maps
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Torch
- Hiking Shoes
- Swimmers and Towel
- First Aid Kit
- Cooling Towel
- Insect Repellent
Coledale Weather
The best months to go camping at Coledale are January and February. Average temperature is approx 26°C.
Coldest months are July and August with temperatures averaging 10°C. Most rainfall is usually during February and March.
Other great places to stay in the region:
Pin – Coledale Camping Reserve
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Safe travels
Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave
We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.
Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.
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Photography and Socials
Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:
Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.
Samsung s21 Phone – https://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.
Canon 800d – https://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Nikon Coolpix p1000 – https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.
Lenses
Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lens – https://ebay.us/br9MeO – This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – http://ebay.us/zWvfuI – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.
Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.
Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.
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Camp Grounds
Black Rocks Campground, Bundjalung National Park, NSW
Black Rocks Campground is in the Bundjalung National Park in northern NSW approx a 40km drive south from Evans Head.
The beautiful NSW Coastline town of Yamba to the south is approximately an hours drive away.
An easy short stroll from your campsite at Black Rocks Campground to the beach and you quickly know where they got the name from.
The rocks are what is called Coffee rock, a name given to sand that has hardened and formed over many thousands of years. It is a beautiful beach with stunning contrasts from the rock formations.
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4WD Access from Black Rocks Campground
Access to the beach from the campground by 4WD is not possible but you can drive there from Iluka which is a bit further south.
The road in to the Campground includes approx 15kms of dirt road however it is in pretty good condition and we had no problems driving in with our 2WD Motorhome.
Black Rocks Campground Facilities
The campground has drop toilets and BBQ’s and each site includes a fire pit and clothesline. All sites are unpowered.
There is No water available at the Black Rocks Campground, you will need to bring your own. A dump point is available.
Telstra and other mobile phone reception is available at the Black Rocks Campground.
Are dogs allowed at Black Rocks Campground?
Black Rocks Campground is in the Bundjalung National Park and therefore no pets are allowed.
Read more: Travelling Australia with our dog MACKS
The cost to stay is $24.60 for 2 adults per night. It is now $6 for children aged 5-15yo and you will need a National Parks vehicle pass which is $8 per day or we bought a 12 month pass for $65.
Our stay was 19th-21st October 2018.
Other great places to stay in the region:
5 Essentials – 4WD Accessories
- 4WD Recovery Tracks will get you out of most situations, especially in sand. We bought a pair of these generic branded tracks that have worked well whilst other brands include the Australian made TRED or the Australian Designed and made MAXTRAX 4wd Recovery Tracks.
- For our 4WD we went with this EDECOA 1500 3000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter which has been excellent value and works great.
- I’m a massive fan of my Victron IP65 15a Battery Charger. I use it often to give batteries a boost and it really is an essential part of my tool kit.
- When camping my Kings 200w Solar Blanket gets a lot of use and works really well. Only downside is it doesn’t work with Lithium batteries.
- Brass Tyre Deflators are a fast and easy way to lower your tyre pressure to your desired level. Perfect for when you are hitting the beach.
Contact Details and How to Book for Black Rocks Campground:
Phone: 1300 072 757 from 7am to 7pm each day
Website
How to get to Black Rocks Campground:
Just 2kms south of Woodburn, turn east off the Pacific Highway to Tuckombil Rd. At the T junction turn right and follow Tuckombil Rd until it bends left in to The Gap Rd.
Follow The Gap Rd for 20kms on sealed road at first before it becomes gravel.
By driving to the conditions you will have no issues, we did it easily in our 2wd Motorhome.
Check out other great spots for: Camping NSW North Coast
What is there to do at Black Rocks Campground?
Fishing
Go fishing along Ten Mile Beach. There’s lots of great surf fishing in the region.
Remember you will need a NSW Recreational Fishing license.
Jerusalum Creek
A short walk will also take you to Jerusalem Creek nearby where you can swim and fish or take an 8km walk to discover it’s full beauty.
Whale Watching
During Whale watching season you can see them swim by. Some will come in quite close to the beach as they splash and play.
Iluka and Yamba
Visit Iluka and Yamba which are both close by and enjoy a great day exploring these 2 fabulous small coastal towns.
Things to take with you when exploring in and around the Black Rocks Campground
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snorkel Gear
- Speargun
- Wetsuit
- Hema Maps
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Torch
- Hiking Shoes
- Swimmers and Towel
- First Aid Kit
- Cooling Towel
- Insect Repellent
Best time to stay at Black Rocks Campground
A great time to go camping at Black Rocks Campground is during Winter and Spring. You can enjoy camping in the winter sun in August as it is one of the driest months along with September and October.
Keep you eyes out for whales as they are returning from their migration during Spring.
The average Summer temperature range is 20°C and 26°C with the temperatures in Winter averaging 12°C and 21°C.
Check out these other great blogs:
Pin – Black Rocks Campground
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Have you been camping at the Black Rocks Campground? Tell us about your Black Rocks Campground experience.
Safe travels
Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave
We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.
Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.
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Photography and Socials
Our camera equipment we use for all of our photos and videos are:
Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.
Samsung s21 Phone – https://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.
Canon 800d – https://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Nikon Coolpix p1000 – https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.
Lenses
Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lens – https://ebay.us/br9MeO – This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – http://ebay.us/zWvfuI – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.
Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.
Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.
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Camp Grounds
Illaroo Campground, Yuraygir National Park, NSW
For Minnie Water Camping, the Illaroo Campground, Yuraygir National Park comprises of 2 options, the Illaroo North Campground and Illaroo South Campground. Our stay was in the Illaroo North Campground.
Only 14.5kms from the Illaroo Campground is Wooli on the NSW North Coast and it is also not far to Grafton which is under 52kms away.
The road in is bitumen to the turnoff with the last 2kms on dirt road which had many potholes when we were there. Take it easy and you will have no issues. We were able to access the Illaroo Campground in our Motorhome without any real difficulties.
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Illaroo Campground Facilities
Facilities at the both the Illaroo Campground North and South are fairly basic. Bins are available and there are toilets. A BBQ overlooking the beach is also available at the Illaroo North Campground.
Our site was quite large and most sites come with a fire pit. A permanent communal fire pit with surrounding seats is located next to the covered BBQ shelter. Naturally, fires are not allowed when there are bans are in place.
There is no Telstra Phone coverage at Illaroo North Campground however Optus does work here.
Are pets allowed at the Illaroo Campround?
The Illaroo Campground is located in the Yuraygir National Park and therefore pets are prohibited. We were able to stay at the Illaroo North Campground in NSW as we had sadly farewelled our Golden Retriever MACKS prior to exploring the NSW North Coast.
Read more: A Tribute to MACKS the Best Dog I’ve ever known
Cost to Stay at Illaroo Campground
Cost to stay is $12 per adult per night. Children are $6 per night. Visitors are $8 per day.
Also you will need a NSW National Parks vehicle pass for $8 per day or we have the Annual Pass for $65.
Our stay was 24th October 2018
5 Essentials – 4WD Accessories
- 4WD Recovery Tracks will get you out of most situations, especially in sand. We bought a pair of these generic branded tracks that have worked well whilst other brands include the Australian made TRED or the Australian Designed and made MAXTRAX 4wd Recovery Tracks.
- For our 4WD we went with this EDECOA 1500 3000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter which has been excellent value and works great.
- I’m a massive fan of my Victron IP65 15a Battery Charger. I use it often to give batteries a boost and it really is an essential part of my tool kit.
- When camping my Kings 200w Solar Blanket gets a lot of use and works really well. Only downside is it doesn’t work with Lithium batteries.
- Brass Tyre Deflators are a fast and easy way to lower your tyre pressure to your desired level. Perfect for when you are hitting the beach.
Contact Details for the Illaroo Campground
Phone: 1300 072 757 or 13000 PARKS
Address: Illaroo Road, Minnie Water, New South Wales
Website:
How to get to the Illaroo Campground
Turn left from the Pacific Highway onto Eight Mile Lane. Follow Eight Mile Lane which then becomes Wooli Road. Keep right and continue for another 28kms before turning left at Minnie Water Road.
Travel along Minnie Water Road for approx 6kms to Minnie Water Village and follow the signs to Illaroo Campground.
Turn left at Illaroo Road and in just over 2kms turn right at Illaroo Beach Access Track and in 90 metres you will arrive at the Illaroo North Campground.
Check out other great spots for: Camping NSW North Coast
Things to do in Illaroo
Brooms Head
Brooms Head is a great spot to visit and is in close proximity to the Illaroo Campgrounds.
The large lagoon at Brooms Head makes a great swimming spot for children and the rockpools are fascinating to explore and cool off in.
Lined with Norfolk Island pine trees, there is plenty of shade for a picnic by the beach at Brooms Head.
If you are a keen hiker, it takes 7- 8hrs to do the Brooms Head to Illaroo18km coastal walk and that’s just one way.
Minnie Water
Minnie Water is a quaint little village and one of the oldest fishing towns on the NSW coast.
The southern reef provides good anchorage and shelter for the southern half of the Minnie Water Beach whereas the northern end up towards Rocky Point has the full force of the ocean.
The reserve near the north end is a good spot for a picnic and this section of the beach is patrolled through the Summer holidays by surf life savers.
Wooli
Wooli is a tiny town with water on both sides which gives it a real island feel. The Pacific Ocean is to the east and Wooli River to the west and south.
It is a very popular spot for fishing catering for both estuary and beach fishing. As well as fishing, the estuary is also great for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Wooli also attracts surfers all year round and it is a good place for spotting whales from May to November.
Depart from the Illaroo Campground and take the 14km walk around to Wooli. Meander along the beaches and rocky outcrops and you may even spot an endangered coastal emu if you are lucky.
Things to take with you when exploring around Illaroo
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snorkel Gear
- Speargun
- Wetsuit
- Hema Maps
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Torch
- Hiking Shoes
- Swimmers and Towel
- First Aid Kit
- Cooling Towel
- Insect Repellent
Other great places to stay in the area:
Pin – Illaroo Campground
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Have you stayed at either Illaroo Campground? Tell us about your Illaroo Campground experience.
Safe Travels
Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave
We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.
Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.
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Photography and Socials
Our camera equipment we use for all of our photos and videos are:
Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps.
Samsung s21 Phone – https://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.
Canon 800d – https://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Nikon Coolpix p1000 – https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.
Lenses
Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lens – https://ebay.us/br9MeO – This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – http://ebay.us/zWvfuI – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.
Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.
Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.
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