Bungonia campground

Bungonia National Park

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Overview

Camp surrounded by limestone cliffs and bushland at Bungonia campground, near Goulburn. Enjoy great amenities, hike beautiful trails and relax under open skies.

Accommodation Details
Number of campsites 71
Camping type Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Facilities Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, drinking water, showers, toilets
Entry fees

Park entry fees are not included in your camping fees.
Group bookings Book up to 40 people or 9 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry.
Please note
  • Sites are not marked.
  • Check in 2pm, check out 10am. Fees may apply for late check outs.
  • The campground is in a remote location, please arrive well-prepared.

Bungonia campground gives you simple creature comforts and excellent camping facilities in a natural bushland setting within one of NSW’s most exciting national parks. Whether you’re caving over a wintery weekend, canyoning Bungonia or Jerrara Creek, rock climbing the limestone cliffs of Bungonia Slot Canyon, or tackling one of the many hiking trails on offer in the park, this campground is an ideal base to come and go from.

Return from a day out in the wild to hot showers, an enclosed cooking area, and even gas heating in the camp kitchen over the winter months. There’s also a small conference room beside the kitchen available for hire.

Kangaroos can be seen grazing at dusk and dawn, goannas emerge from hibernation to patrol the campground over summer, and koalas have been spotted in nearby trees. From here a loop around the Green track offers a great overview of the park.

Take a virtual tour of Bungonia campground captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/bungonia-campground/local-alerts

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Bungonia campground is in Bungonia National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:

    Endless caving opportunities

    Bungonia lookout, Bungonia National Park. Photo: OEH

    Known as the adventure capital of the Southern Tablelands, Bungonia is a place to really test your limits. There are around 200 wild caves in the park, many of which are open for experienced cavers to explore. For an exciting journey of waterfalls and plunge pools, Bungonia Creek and Jerrara Creek are the most popular canyoning spots. Bungonia Slot Canyon provides one of the few opportunities in Australia for climbing limestone and is as dramatic a place to scale a rock wall as its name suggests.

    • De Kerrilleau picnic area Bungonia National Park, in easy reach of Canberra, is an outdoor adventure playground offering caving, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking and impressive views.
    • The Lookdown lookout It’s an easy walk from the carpark at the end of Lookdown Road to Bungonia lookdown, which offers superb scenic views into Bungonia Creek Gorge and beyond.

    Once upon a time

    Shoalhaven Gorge, Bungonia National Park. Photo: OEH

    The park lies across the traditional lands of the Njunawal tribal group, the northwest corner of the Wandandian tribal territory and the southern boundary of the Gandangara tribal group. The ridge tops were almost certainly travel routes as people shifted in accordance with the seasonal availability of food. Evidence of campsites exists on the main plateau and limestone dolines contain edible plants consumed or used by Aboriginal people.

    One of our oldest parks

    Adams lookout, Bungonia National Park. Photo: Ford Kristo

    This park is one of the oldest in New South Wales. It was first protected as a water reserve in 1872, which was also the same year the world's first national park - Yellowstone, in USA - was established. Just as Yellowstone's geothermal features pull the crowds, Bungonia's geomorphology, both above and belowground, are its main draw. Louis Guymer was the park's first caretaker (1889-1909), who discovered caves and erected gates and ladders, some of which you may use during your visit.

    • Bungonia Gorge guided adventure treks Go on a day hike or weekend trek to Bungonia Gorge with 100% Adventure. It’s a great way to experience Bungonia National Park, the adventure capital of the Southern Tablelands.

    Winged and furry

    Lace Monitor, Bungonia National Park. Photo: Mark Selmes

    The vulnerable large bent-wing bat calls Bungonia home, and certain caves are closed during the year to help provide a safe environment for breeding and hibernation. When open, look out for a colony, cloud or cauldron of bats as you explore the limestone labyrinths of their natural habitat. A small population of koalas, classified as threatened, also inhabit the park.

    • Adams lookout Adams lookout, great for birdwatching and picnicking, is the only platform in Bungonia that offers a view of the magnificent limestone feature of Bungonia Slot Canyon.
    • Green track Enjoy Green track’s fairly easy hike, a walking track loop through woodlands, gullies, gorges and rainforest, taking in all the park’s major scenic lookouts and wildlife.

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    • Bungonia National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to high fire danger, or park operations. It's a good idea to ring the office for current information.

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      $8 per vehicle per day. Daily fees can be paid at the ticket machines at the park office.

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