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Holy Camp

Weddin Mountains National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Holy Camp.

Getting there and parking

Holy Camp is in the eastern side of Weddin Mountains National Park. To get there:

  • Travel south from Grenfell for 1.5km along Mary Gilmore Way
  • Turn west onto Holy Camp Road
  • After 14km, the road ends at Holy Camp.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Car and bus parking is available in a roadbase carpark in the middle of the campground.

You can also park directly at your campsite.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Weddin Mountains National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Cooler days make it an ideal time to undertake some of the longer walks. It's also a good time to wander around Seaton's Farm to investigate and compare machinery used back then to what we have today.

Spring

A great time to see the wildflowers that blanket much of the ground. Venture up to the lookouts to see the sprawling surrounding farming country.

Summer

Enjoy a free barbecue at Ben Hall's campground.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

30°C and 33°C

Highest recorded

43.9°C

Winter temperature

Average

12°C and 15°C

Lowest recorded

-5°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

June

Driest month

February

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

110.7mm

Facilities

  • Water is not available at this campground.
  • You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
  • Rubbish bins are not available so please take rubbish with you when leaving

Toilets

There's an accessible toilet that can be reached along a hard-packed ground path.

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Fire rings (bring your own firewood)

Carpark

Step-free access

The campground is mostly flat and step-free. There's a hard-packed ground path that leads to the toilets and a gravel path that leads to a tap, but you'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the other facilities.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

  • The walking opportunities in this park are suitable for experienced bushwalkers who are comfortable undertaking self-reliant hiking
  • If you’re bushwalking in this park, it’s a good idea to bring a topographic map and compass, or a GPS.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Outback safety

Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Holy Camp is flat and step-free, with accessible picnic tables and an accessible toilet.

The toilet can be reached along a hard-packed ground path and there's a short, gravel path that leads to a tap. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the rest of the facilities.

Permitted

Generators

Generators can be used in this campground, though please respect other campers by keeping noise to a minimum.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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