When the city bustle gets too much and workday stress is making you lose your marbles, there’s no better way to escape the chaos than to sample some of the best 4WD camping Sydney and its surrounds have to offer. And the good news is that when it comes to accessible offroad camping, Sydney has plenty to offer!
Here’s a selection of our top picks to get you out there exploring.
Mungo Brush Campsite
If time around water soothes your soul, you can’t go past the beautiful Myall Lakes National Park. With one of the state’s biggest coastal lake systems right on your doorstep, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy swimming, birding, kayaking, and exploring.
Ready to kick your offroad adventure into gear? The park also protects over 40km of coast, with endless beaches stretching away to the horizon, waiting to be explored by 4WD.
Know before you go
Travel time: Just under 3 hours from Sydney
Directions: Mungo Brush Campground is accessible by 2WD vehicles, so it’s a good base from which to set out on shorter 4WD trips on the beach and in the park. You’ll find it in the Bombah Broadwater precinct of the national park, around 20km from Hawk’s Nest.
If you’re travelling from the Pacific Highway, you’ll need to take the Bombah Ferry across the water. This is open 7 days a week but only between 8am and 6pm, so plan ahead.
Murphys Glen Campground
If your idea of bliss is time spent camping in a remote mountain location, you’ll be happy to know that Murphys Glen awaits.
With little mobile reception and a road that may or may not be passable by 2WD (depending on the weather), the only ruckus you’re likely to hear is the night sounds of sugar gliders, bats, insects, and possums overhead.
And while you’ll feel miles away from it all, this spot is a great gateway to all that the Blue Mountains has to offer, including 4WD tracks, epic short- and multi-day hikes and the excitement of touristy Scenic World.
Or – scrap all that – and just breathe in the mountain air, read, paint, or sit peacefully enjoying nature at its best.
Know before you go
Travel time: 1 hour, 45 minutes west of Sydney
Directions: From Sydney, you’ll head west along the M4 and Great Western Highway to the Glenbrook region of the Blue Mountains National Park. The campground is around 4km from the park boundary.
The Sink Campground
Accessible only by 4WD, The Sink Campground in Abercrombie River National Park is a weekend escape that will take you off the beaten track.
Take the family swimming in the river or tick off some new sightings on your bird list, with around 60 species that call the area home. You may even be lucky enough to spot an elusive platypus if you spend time at the river at dawn or dusk.
The national park is a great spot for hiking and wildlife spotting, while fun 4WD tracks await explorations of the diesel-fuelled kind.
Know before you go
Travel time: Located around 244km west of Sydney, it’s best to allow up to 4 hours travel time, depending on the road conditions.
Directions: From Sydney, travel west to Oberon, then turn onto the Tablelands Way/Abercrombie Road and head south. Take Blue Road, travelling for 25km through Vulcan State Forest before heading down the Abercrombie fire trail to The Retreat trail turn-off.
Caution: The track down to the campground is steep, so take your time. If you access the campground from the Arkstone entrance, there are no river crossings.
Ready for unforgettable 4WD camping, Sydney?
JAWA offroad campers are built tough for offroad adventuring, but remember that no matter where you roam, it’s always advisable to do your homework before you go. Always check conditions – and if you don’t think it’s safe, don’t do it.
What are you waiting for? Adventure awaits!
