If you love nothing more than taking the road less travelled, why not look beyond the tourist spots and explore somewhere in regional Australia on your next getaway?
From historic locations to hidden treasures, New South Wales is brimming with country towns, unique experiences, one-of-a-kind events, natural wonders, delicious food, and places that are worth clocking up the kilometres.
Leave the trip planner to us and read on for nine regional spots in New South Wales where you can take your upcoming road trip in a whole new direction.
South Goulburn Caravan Park, NSW
Two hours from Sydney, fill up on nature and heritage in Australia’s first inland city: Goulburn. Go bushwalking in Bungonia National Park, snap a photograph with the Big Merino (over 15 metres tall), or check out the Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum. For a day trip, head north for just over an hour to reach the Wombeyan Caves. South Goulburn Caravan Park has a wide range of sites and cabins, including drive-through powered sites, deluxe villas, and pet-friendly cabins. They’ve got all the essentials for your trip – BBQs, camp kitchen, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and a dump point – to keep you feeling fresh for your daily Goulburn adventures.
Young Tourist Park, NSW
If there’s one thing Young is famous for, it’s cherries. At the end of each year, this regional town – nicknamed ‘The Cherry Capital of Australia’ – hosts its annual Cherry Festival with live music, fireworks, a parade, and cherry picking. Make sure you get a photograph in front of the Big Cherries, then see other attractions like the Lambing Flat Chinse Tribute Garden. Young Tourist Park offers self-contained, air-conditioned accommodation for multiple group sizes, from motel-style rooms for couples to their Super Deluxe cabins that can fit up to eight guests. Along with caravan park staples like camp kitchen, BBQs, and a laundry, there’s an on-site playground and swimming pool to keep the fun going strong throughout your stay.
Cootamundra Caravan Park, NSW
Cootamundra is a Riverina town that’s positively dripping in heritage. Most importantly, to Aussie cricket fans, it’s the birthplace of the legendary Sir Donald Bradman, with a museum full of rare memorabilia and a Captains’ Walk featuring busts and statues of the country’s test cricket captains. Golfers can tee off at the Cootamundra Country Club, while the Cootamundra Mountain Bike Track beckons for eager riders. In town, Cootamundra Caravan Park is a short walk from shops, cafés, and restaurants. Set up camp on powered and unpowered sites, or check into a comfortable, air-conditioned Deluxe Studio Cabin or Family Cabin. As for facilities, they've got BBQs, camp kitchen, free Wi-Fi, a laundry, playground, and dump point.
Lake Talbot Tourist Park, NSW
Look no further for your next lakeside holiday escape. Pay a visit to Lake Talbot in Narrandera, where you can spend leisurely days kayaking, swimming, and fishing—or get your heart pumping on the water skis. Lake Talbot Tourist Park is located right on the shore with bushland and water views, a short walk from the boat ramp. The park has a multitude of lakeview cabins, where you can enjoy a private kitchen, bathroom, and deck to share mealtimes (paired with a glass of Australia's world-class wine) overlooking the water. If you need pet-friendly or accessible cabins, don’t worry, they’ve got your back. All your needs are catered for with BBQs and camp kitchen, a kiosk, playground, recreation room, and laundry machines (plus the family favourite, Lake Talbot Water Park, is next door!).
West Wyalong Caravan Park, NSW
West Wyalong is a gold rush town that’s got something for everyone. Art lovers can follow the Bland Shire Art Trail, featuring the supersized Weethalle Silo Art. History and culture fans, head straight for the West Wyalong Heritage Walk and Wyalong Museum (including a preserved court room from 1900). Sport fans can even get a picture with a giant AFL football in Ungarie! At West Wyalong Caravan Park, book grassed or gravel powered sites beneath the trees and big blue sky. As for accommodation, an air-conditioned Family Cabin provides ample space, with a fully equipped kitchen and ensuite bathroom, and there are pet-friendly ensuite cabins for those travelling with four-legged friends. Enjoy seasonal campfires, BBQ dinners, and meeting fellow travellers in camp kitchen (plus there are laundry and dump point facilities).
Cobar Caravan Park, NSW
Cobar sure is known for its copper- and gold-mining past, which you can dig into (pun intended) at the Great Cobar Museum, Cobar Mining Heritage Park, or the jaw-dropping Fort Bourke Hill Lookout. To appreciate the land’s Indigenous history, drive an hour north to Gundabooka National Park, where you'll not only see spectacular natural woodland and floodplain scenery, but also marvel at the Mulgowan (Yapa) Aboriginal Art Site and its ancient rock paintings. On the edge of town, Cobar Caravan Park is Cobar’s home of cabins, caravans, and camping. Self-contained accommodation ranges from motel suites that are perfect for couples to group-sized deluxe cabins (pet-friendly budget cabins available upon request). Park facilities include amenities blocks, laundries, camp kitchen, BBQs, and a communal fire pit.
Nyngan Riverside Tourist Park, NSW
Nyngan has a passion for history on display at the Nyngan & District Museum, Mid-State Shearing Shed, and Cobb and Co Heritage Trail. Nothing quite says ‘Country Road Trip’ like getting a photograph with The Big Bogan, fittingly named given that the Bogan River flows through the town. Stay right next to it at Nyngan Riverside Tourist Park, which offers drive-through powered, unpowered, and ensuite sites as well as self-contained accommodation. A rustic Family Deluxe Cabin sleeps up to six people with air conditioning, a private kitchen and bathroom, and a big outdoor deck to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. All sites and cabins are pet friendly ($15 cleaning fee applies for cabins), and the park is packed with a boat ramp, tour desk, playground, camp kitchen, laundry, dump point, and BBQs.
Narrabri Big Sky Caravan Park, NSW
Welcome to Narrabri, a hidden gem of the Northern Tablelands. It’s the perfect base to explore the magnificent Mount Kaputar National Park, where you can go hiking, cycling, and sightseeing. Incredible locations like the Summit Lookout, Waa Gorge, Sawn Rocks, and a plethora of walking trails are waiting for you! Astronomy lovers will be thrilled by the nearby CSIRO Australia Telescope Compact Array, or you can visit the Old Gaol Heritage Museum. On the banks of Narrabri Creek, Narrabri Big Sky Caravan Park is an easy five-minute walk from town. Camp on a grassed powered, unpowered, or drive-through sites amongst beautiful gardens, with a sky full of stars above you at night. For self-contained accommodation, check into a Two-Bedroom Merino Villa. Park facilities include a fully equipped camp kitchen, BBQs, free Wi-Fi, and a dump point, and there’s an off-leash area for dogs staying on sites and select cabins.
Fossicker Caravan Park, NSW
Last but not least, Glen Innes is located in the most prolific sapphire region in country NSW. You know what that means? Fossicking! Have a go at looking for gemstones, which you can even do at Fossicker Caravan Park. Simply purchase a bag of gemstone wash and look out for the glint of hidden treasure. Glen Innes also has a strong Celtic background, so a visit to the Australian Standing Stones won't go astray. Adventurers will find plenty of mountain biking and hiking trails nearby. Simply book a pet-friendly powered or ensuite site, or choose a one-bedroom cabin or two-bedroom Deluxe Villa. Conveniently, the park has its own service station with discounted fuel for park guests, as well as facilities like camp kitchen, BBQs, free Wi-Fi, a dump point, and tour desk.
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