Frazer campground

Munmorah State Conservation Area

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Overview

Small and secluded, Frazer campground is perfect for weekend getaways on the NSW Central Coast. It offers easy access walking tracks and a nearby lagoon where the kids can make a splash.

Accommodation Details
Number of campsites 6
Camping type Tent, Camping beside my vehicle
Facilities Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, showers, toilets, rubbish bin
What to bring Drinking water, cooking water
Opening times

This campground has gated access. Please check the park open hours as entry/exit will not be possible after closure.

Spring/summer open hours

Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–9pm, from the start of the NSW school holiday period in September (Friday) until the last day of the NSW autumn school holidays.

Autumn/winter open hours

Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–7pm, from 1 May until the day before the start of the NSW September school holidays (Thursday).

After hours emergency entry/exit

A private security firm provides an after hours service for emergencies only. This does not include late arrivals. Call 1300 663 365 for emergencies. Fees apply and are payable at the time of call out.

Entry fees

Park entry fees are not included in your camping fees.

Bookings Bookings for up to 2 sites and 12 people can be made online.
Group bookings This campground is not suitable for group bookings.
Please note
  • Check in 2pm. Check out 10am.
  • Sites are marked, unpowered and suitable for up to 6 people (up to 4 adults).
  • The showers at this campground are cold showers.
  • The best mobile reception is next to the amenities block.
  • Frazer beach is only patrolled during Christmas and Easter school holidays. You'll need to be cautious if swimming in the unpredictable surf here.

What better way to start the day than with a short walk on the beach and a refreshing swim in the ocean before you head back to your camp for a leisurely breakfast?

Just 50m from Frazer Beach, this intimate campground is set in a peaceful, protected pocket of the Frazer valley and boasts beautiful coastal views.

Frazer campground is a great base for fishing, diving, surfing and walking, and Frazer beach is a popular spot for swimming – it’s patrolled during the Christmas and Easter school holidays. Though if you're after a more chilled escape, there’s always the lagoon, where you can take a dip and the kids can play safely in the calm waters.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Nearby

  • Coastal view from the Grass tree track, Munmorah State Conservation Area. Photo: Stacy Wilson © DCCEEW

    Grass tree track

    The Grass tree track is a short but steep coastal walk between Frazer Beach and Wybung Road near Budgewoi. Take snaps of coastal views and wildflowers, and bring your binoculars to see heathland birds.

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Local alerts

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

Bookings

Park info

  • in Munmorah State Conservation Area in the Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
  • Spring/summer open hours

    Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–9pm, from the start of the NSW school holiday period in September (Friday) until 1 May.

    Autumn/winter open hours

    Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–7pm, from 1 May until the day before the start of the NSW September school holidays (Friday).

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park’nPay app.

    Buy annual pass
See more visitor info

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Frazer campground.

Getting there and parking

Frazer campground is located at Frazer Park in Munmorah State Conservation Area.

From the northern entry of Munmorah State Conservation Area:

  • Follow Blue Wren Drive from the Pacific Highway, Wybung (no right turn from the south) and then turn left into Campbell Drive and continue for about 3km.
  • Turn right into Frazer Beach Road
  • Turn left at the end of Frazer Beach Road and continue a short distance to the campground

From the southern entry of Munmorah State Conservation Area:

  • Follow Birdie Beach Drive from Elizabeth Bay Drive, Lake Munmorah, and turn right onto Campbell Drive.
  • Turn right onto Frazer Beach Road and follow to the end

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available in asphalt parking bays next to the campground.

Facilities

  • Campsites are marked, unpowered and suitable for tents only.
  • Bore water is available

Toilets

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

There are accessible picnic tables set on concrete slabs and surrounded by grass.

Barbecue facilities

There is no electricity at Frazer campground. All barbecues are operated by LP gas.

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Showers

There are cold showers in the amenities block and 1 cold beach shower by the beach

  • Cold showers

Rubbish bin

There are rubbish and recycling bins at the campground.

Step-free access

The campground is step-free, but there are no pathways and parts of the campground have moderate to very steep slopes.

You'll need to cross over grass to reach your campsite and the campground facilities.

There's an informal, sloped grass path to the toilets – people with reduced mobility may need assistance in this area.

There's is no step-free access to the beach.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

  • Frazer beach is a popular spot for swimming however it's only patrolled during Christmas and Easter school holidays.
  • The surf can be unpredictable so please be extremely cautious when swimming at Frazer Beach.
  • If you're after a more chilled escape, there's always the lagoon, where you can take a dip and the kids can play safely in the calm waters.

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.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

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).

Accessibility

Disability access level - hard

  • The campground is step-free, but there are no pathways and parts of the campground have moderate to very steep slopes.
  • You'll need to cross over grass to reach your campsite and the campground facilities.
  • There are accessible picnic tables set on concrete slabs and surrounded by grass.
  • The toilets are not accessible.
  • There's is no step-free access to the beach.

Permitted

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

It's mandatory to wear a life jacket if you are rock fishing in Munmorah State Conservation Area.

Prohibited

  • Amplified music is not permitted
  • Please be considerate of others and keep noise to a minimum. Noise must cease from 10pm.

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Gathering firewood

Generators

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.

Learn more

Frazer campground is in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:

Action packed

Elizabeth Bay picnic area, Munmorah State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

You’ll never be short of something to see or do at Munmorah. The Palms circuit track and the Moonee Beach trail are enjoyable walks that take you through very different but equally impressive vegetation and scenery. The park is an anglers with myriad places to drop a line. Keen surfers and hang gliders in the know also head to Munmorah. When it’s warm you can snorkel, swim and explore rockpools at the idyllic Birdie and Frazer beaches, and in the winter months go whale watching at Wybung Head or the Tea Tree lookout.

  • Elizabeth Bay picnic area Enjoy a day out at this perfect picnic spot on the shores of tranquil Elizabeth Bay. Bring your boat and fishing rod, and don’t forget your swimmers.
  • Tea Tree picnic area and lookout Check the surf and keep a keen eye out for whales from the lookout at Tea Tree picnic area. A short walk to Birdie Beach, it’s a great spot to stop for lunch and a swim.

Animal magic

Moonee Beach trail, Munmorah State Conservation Reserve. Photo: John Spencer

A huge number of bird and animal species call Munmorah State Conservation Area home. You might even spot the commonly found ringtail possum and sugar glider, and if you're really lucky, you might see the vulnerable squirrel glider, which lives in the eucalypt woodlands and rainforest in the northern part of the park. Scores of birds also come to rest at Munmorah as part of their long migratory journey - some flying from as far away as China and Japan. Look for gulls, terns, migratory waders and herons roosting on Munmorah's rocky platforms and feeding at the lake foreshore. If you're patient you might even spot the endangered little tern, or the vulnerable osprey and sooty oystercatcher.

  • Moonee Beach trail This delightful walk through scenic coastal heath leads to the white sands of Moonee beach where you can relax, swim or fish before heading back along the walk.
  • Palms circuit track After a tasty picnic lunch, escape to the cool rainforest of the Palms circuit track for an short loop walk beneath a canopy of cabbage tree palms.

Bushtucker wonderland

View of Frazer Beach, Munmorah State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

The original inhabitants of Munmorah, the Awabakal people, settled in an area abundant with food like the plentiful cabbage palm, lilly pilly, acacia seed, yams and flower nectars. They supplemented their diet with shellfish collected from rocks and fish caught with lines and spears in the rivers and lakes then cooked on small hearths onboard their canoes. The Awabakal people were also known to have visited Moon Island to gather muttonbird chicks and eggs, and hunted various mammals and reptiles on land.

Coast and beaches to crow about

Snapper Head, Munmorah State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Whether you’re having lunch at the Elizabeth Bay picnic area or exploring the rock pools at the stunning Moonee Beach, Munmorah has some of the best coastline in the state. Frazer beach boasts a lagoon perfect to laze in when the weather's scorching, and the sandy beach is patrolled during the Christmas and Easter holidays. The 4km stretch of sand at Birdie beach is also a favourite, while to the far north there’s a nude bathing area. Dramatic panoramic views of the coastal cliffs and heath are another popular feature, especially from Wybung Head and on the walk down to Moonee Beach.

  • Moonee Beach trail This delightful walk through scenic coastal heath leads to the white sands of Moonee beach where you can relax, swim or fish before heading back along the walk.
  • Palms circuit track After a tasty picnic lunch, escape to the cool rainforest of the Palms circuit track for an short loop walk beneath a canopy of cabbage tree palms.

Plants and animals protected in this park

Animals

  • Superb fairy wren. Photo: Rosie Nicolai

    Superb fairy wren (Malurus cyaneus)

    The striking blue and black plumage of the adult male superb fairy wren makes for colourful bird watching across south-eastern Australia. The sociable superb fairy wrens, or blue wrens, are Australian birds living in groups consisting of a dominant male, mouse-brown female ‘jenny wrens’ and several tawny-brown juveniles.

  • White-bellied sea eagle. Photo: John Turbill

    White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)

    White-bellied sea eagles can be easily identified by their white tail and dark grey wings. These raptors are often spotted cruising the coastal breezes throughout Australia, and make for some scenic bird watching. Powerful Australian birds of prey, they are known to mate for life, and return each year to the same nest to breed.

Plants

  • Cabbage tree palm in Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

    Cabbage palm (Livistona australis)

    With glossy green leaves spanning 3-4m in length and a trunk reaching a height of up to 30m, the cabbage tree palm, or fan palm, is one of the tallest Australian native plants. Thriving in rainforest margins along the east coast of NSW, in summer this giant palm produces striking spikes of cream flowers which resemble cabbages.

  • Grass trees, Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Photo: Michael Van Ewijk

    Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)

    An iconic part of the Australian landscape, the grass tree is widespread across eastern NSW. These Australian native plants have a thick fire-blackened trunk and long spiked leaves. They are found in heath and open forests across eastern NSW. The grass tree grows 1-5m in height and produces striking white-flowered spikes which grow up to 1m long.

  • Smooth-barked apple. Photo: Jaime Plaza

    Smooth-barked apple (Angophora costata)

    Smooth-barked apple gums, also known as Sydney red gum or rusty gum trees, are Australian native plants found along the NSW coast, and in the Sydney basin and parts of Queensland. Growing to heights of 15-30m, the russet-coloured angophoras shed their bark in spring to reveal spectacular new salmon-coloured bark.

Environments in this park

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Bookings

Park info

  • in Munmorah State Conservation Area in the Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
  • Spring/summer open hours

    Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–9pm, from the start of the NSW school holiday period in September (Friday) until 1 May.

    Autumn/winter open hours

    Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–7pm, from 1 May until the day before the start of the NSW September school holidays (Friday).

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park’nPay app.

    Buy annual pass
See more visitor info