Thungutti Campground
Last Updated Jul 2015 | Originally suggested by combicombi
A beautiful little campground in the stunning New England National Park.
For the bush walker, this place is paradise. A number of short and multi day walks start here and traverse rugged granite cliffs, Antarctic Beech forest and pass by majestic views.
The campground itself is great, there is a sheltered picnic area with gas barbecue, grassy and shady sites and well kept long drop toilets. If you have the time, plan to stay here a couple of days and do some of the walks. The easiest is around the top of the nearby lookout and could be done in a wheel chair. On a clear day you can see all the way to the coast.
The weeping rock track is amazing (although can be very slippery in wet weather). I was lucky enough to be here during a cold snap, when the cliff face had frozen and created a dreamlike landscape of icicle stalactites and stalagmites.
Another multi=day walk starts from this campground which follows the ridge line down fire trails all the way to Thora. I did this with a couple of friends and it was one of the most spectacular walks I have done.
You are over 1000m at this campground, so it can get freezing (literally) at almost any time of year. Make sure you pack the woolies and doona.
Last time I was here, there was a good stock pile of offcuts for firewood, however it would be worth bringing your own just in case. Collecting firewood in the National Park is strictly prohibited.
Facilities and activities at Thungutti
- Number of sites:
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10
- Camping Fees:
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$5 per night (Children $3)
- Bookings:
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Bookings can be made over the phone or internet.
- How to book:
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There are no bookings for this campground, first in, best dressed
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- Pets:
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Not allowed
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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Gas/electric barbeques available.
- Swimming:
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There are no known swimming spots at this campsite.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
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Location information for Thungutti
This campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.
Not far after entering New England National Park on Point Lookout Road. The campground is signed on your left.
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