Hungry Gate campground
Hat Head National Park
Overview
Pack your tent or trailer and head to Hungry Gate near Kempsey for a back-to-basics camping holiday. The campground has 20 campsites and is a 10 minute walk from the beach.
| Number of campsites | 20 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Camping beside my vehicle |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, toilets, rubbish bin |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood |
| Entry fees |
Park entry fees apply and can be paid at the time of booking. |
| 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 |
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Hungry Gate campground is located at the southern end of Hat Head National Park. The area has an open, spacious feel but is protected from the elements by sand dunes and surrounded by thick vegetation. You can bring your tent or camper trailer to Hungry Gate, which sits 30km north east of Kempsey and 32km south of Nambucca Heads.
Take time to admire the established fig trees and paperbarks behind the dunes and you’ll be rewarded – they’re home to a variety of birdlife. Brahminy kites often fly over the beach, just a 10 minute walk away. The park’s kangaroos are fond of the campground and graze there regularly. You’ll also see little bent winged bats and well-fed goannas.
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Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Kempsey office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6561 6700
- npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 247 Old Station Rd, Verges Creek NSW 2440
Park info
- in Hat Head National Park in the North Coast region
Hat Head National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass
What's nearby:
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