CampgroundHidden gem
Hungry Gate campground, Hat Head National Park
Kempsey, New South Wales
Small back-to-basics camp behind the dunes, a ten minute walk from the beach.
- Price
- Camping fee plus NSW park entry fee per vehicle; see NPWS page for current rates
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Time to allow
- 24 hours
- Sites
- 20
Hungry Gate sits at the southern end of Hat Head National Park with just 20 sites tucked behind the dunes among fig trees and paperbarks. It is quiet, with kangaroos, goannas and brahminy kites for company. Bring everything, including water and a fire pit, because ground fires are not allowed.
Good to know
- Bring drinking water and firewood
- Ground fires are banned so pack a brazier or fire pit
- Tents and camper trailers only
- Best time
- Weekdays outside school holidays
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- About 10 minutes on foot to the beach
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Rubbish bins
- Toilets
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