Magic free camp at Jamberoo, NSW.

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Magic free camp at Jamberoo, NSW.

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We used Wikicamps to find this magic little free camp in NSW, near Kiama, called Jamberoo.

We have already completed one trip around Oz and now on our second trip, trying out new places we missed the first time.

What a great start to our trip finding this little gem! Right in town - population 900. Great spot next to a creek, with shady trees, green lawns and quiet. Next to two large ovals, 2 lawn bowls greens, BMX track and beautiful well laid out golf course. There is a dump point, with flushing loos.

The town is very friendly. post office, newsagent, IGA and a great pub!. What more could you ask for.

When you come in, there is a sign saying no camping. The council have not got around to changing the sign yet, I was told. the camping area is where you then turn left and follow the road towards the tennis courts. Camp anywhere along that road, next to the creek.

We are very impressed with this friendly town. It was a delight to see so many young people playing sport - hundreds of them on Friday afternoon. A town with 10,000 people would have been pleased with so many young people out and about playing sport....let alone a town of just 900! You also won't see any graffiti or empty stubbies or softdrink tins laying around, either.

We played golf yesterday and then went for a delightful drive up to Minnamurra Rain Forest and waterfalls. It is only 15 minutes drive to the famous Kiama Blowhole.

It is not a large camp area, but big rigs could fit. But may have to reverse out. It will take about 5 -6 large caravans and tugs.
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Re: Magic free camp at Jamberoo, NSW.

Post by T1 Terry »

Jamberoo is a great spot, glad they have now had a change of heart regarding the free camp. There is also a licenced bowling club there that over looks the golf course. The drive up the mountain brings you the the Illawarra Fly tree top walk, a great view out over the south coast from there, there is a great waterfall just ot of Jamberoo on the same road as well. The famous Jambaroo water slide and recreation park is back up the road towards Albion Park.
Be prepared for the town to tripple in size over the week end though, a very popular tourist destination and the roads all around that area are very popular with the motorbike crowd.
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