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New South Wales is an environmental wonderland and summer is the perfect time for packing your bags, rigging up the car and heading off for a week under the stars. Whether you like to rough it or enjoy a bit of luxury, our State offers something for everyone.

Here’s five of our favourite places to camp in NSW plus quick tips for first time campers and some really groovy camping gear to make the experience that much better.  Sandra Fabretti reports.

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28th January 2003

Escape in Kwiambi NP

Kwiambal National Park

North of Inverell, in the upper New England region, is a magnificent new national park called Kwiambal (pronounced Kigh-am-bal.) It takes its name from the aboriginal people of the district.

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1st July 2003

Camping on the Central Coast

Bush serenityOne of the main reasons why Sydney rates so highly on the list of desirable cities in the world to live, is the fact that it is almost surrounded by bushland. more...
1st November 2003

Caravanning for beginners

A holiday by caravan or campervan is a great way to tour Australia inexpensively. But if it’s your first time, inexperience and a lack of adequate planning can end up making your trip far more pricey than it needs to be.  more...
3rd January 2003

Camping & 4WD trails near Port Macquarie

Kippara State ForestThe NSW mid north coast, and its hinterland, is a four-wheel driving and camping paradise.Look at a map of the area and you'll see that much of it is coloured green. more...
1st October 2002

Exploring Washpool & Gibraltar Range NP

High on a ridge above Coombadjha Creek in Washpool National Park are two enormous old red cedar trees. The "Twin Red Cedars" they're called more...
1st March 2002

Coastal Camp out

Camping on beachThe NSW Far North Coast and its hinterland is a beautiful part of Australia, where glorious beaches are backed by world heritage rainforests, and the temperature is often warm enough to feel like summer - all year long. more...