CampgroundHidden gem

Cawndilla campground, Kinchega National Park

Menindee, New South Wales

Remote lakeside outback camp with plenty of birds and big night skies.

Price
Camping fee plus NSW park entry fee per vehicle; see NPWS page for current rates
Booking
Book ahead
Time to allow
24 hours

Cawndilla is a lakeside campground at Lake Cawndilla in Kinchega National Park, with barbecues and unmarked sites for caravans, trailers and tents. Birdlife is plentiful and the night skies are dark. If it rains you may be asked to move to Emu Lake or wait for the road to dry.

Good to know

  • Be ready to move to Emu Lake if it rains
  • Bring water
  • Great for stargazing
Best time
Cooler months
Open
Cooler months best
Getting there
Road may become impassable after rain
Vehicles
Campervans fine

Facilities

  • BBQ
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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