Racecourse Headland Campground - Goolawah Res
Racecourse Headland Campground is located in the southern precinct of Goolawah National Park on the NSW North Coast near Crescent Head and Kempsey, situated right on Goolawah Beach with scenic ocean views. The campground offers 20 unmarked, unpowered sites for tent and caravan camping with access for 2WD vehicles to a gravel carpark. Facilities include non-flush toilets, cold water beach showers (non-potable bore water; drinking water unavailable), and picnic areas in a natural, undeveloped setting. The area is notable for its exceptional wildlife including dolphins, turtles, ospreys, koalas, dingoes, and endangered swift parrots, as well as endangered Themeda grasslands and littoral rainforest vegetation. Activities include surfing, fishing, whale watching (winter), birdwatching, swimming, beachcombing, and bushwalking along natural coastal tracks. (via official site)
- toilets
- showers
- picnic areas
- fireplace/braziers
- carpark
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i2i3i6 Der Goolawah-Nationalpark ist ein Nationalpark im Nordosten des australischen Bundesstaates New South Wales, etwa 27 Kilometer nördlich von Port Macquarie. Der Park schließt bei Crescent Head südlich an den Hat-Head-Nationalpark an und schützt die dortige Küstenlandschaft. Im südlichen Bereich befindet sich die Goolawah Lagoon, ein von Meer vollständig getrenntes Feuchtgebiet. Im Norden und
i2i3i6 Der Goolawah-Nationalpark ist ein Nationalpark im Nordosten des australischen Bundesstaates New South Wales, etwa 27 Kilometer nördlich von Port Macquarie. Der Park schließt bei Crescent Head südlich an den Hat-Head-Nationalpark an und schützt die dortige Küstenlandschaft. Im südlichen Bereich befindet sich die Goolawah Lagoon, ein von Meer vollständig getrenntes Feuchtgebiet. Im Norden und
Crescent Head is a town on the Mid North Coast, 340 km north-northeast of Sydney, in The Kempsey Shire local government area of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2021 census, Crescent Head had a population of 978 people. Its major industries include tourism and fishing. It has a 6-hole golf course overlooking the sea.
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- Blackfish Coffee
- Bbq
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Cricket
- Netball
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Is drinking water available at the campground?
No, drinking water is not available. Only non-potable bore water is provided. Visitors must bring their own drinking water and cooking water.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not permitted except certified assistance animals.
Can I use a generator at the campground?
No, generators are not permitted at this campground.
What are the campfire regulations?
Fires are only permitted in off-ground braziers, which are available for hire. Collection of firewood from the park is prohibited, but firewood is available for purchase from the campground manager.
What vehicle types can access the campground?
2WD vehicles are permitted to drive to the gravel carpark. Unmarked sites are available for tent camping, camper trailers, and caravans.
How much does it cost to camp at Racecourse Headland Campground - Goolawah Res?
Racecourse Headland Campground - Goolawah Res charges a camping fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Racecourse Headland Campground - Goolawah Res?
At Racecourse Headland Campground - Goolawah Res, check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am.
How many pitches does Racecourse Headland Campground - Goolawah Res have?
Racecourse Headland Campground - Goolawah Res has around 20 pitches.
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