The campsite is accessible by all weather unsealed roads suitable for 2wd vehicles
330 km NNE of Sydney
GPS: Latitude 31° 18′ 48.168"S Longitude 152° 58′ 17.616"E (-31.31338, 152.97156)
Campsite is 18km south of Crescent Head, on Point Plomer Road.
General Information
You can park a caravan, trailer, or a tent in this campground There are a total of 100 campsitesA popular camping site with great facilities. The campsite is just next to the beach with plenty of open grassy space to run around.
Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites - first come basisFor more information contact the NPWS Arakoon State Conservation Area local office office on:Phone:02 6566 6621
(more contact details)
Fees
Camping fees applyAdult=$10 Per NightChildren=$5 Per Night
Car entry fees applyVehicle=$7 Per Day
Children rates apply to people aged 5-15 years (children under 5 are free)
Facilities
Toilets Flush toilets available
Showers Cold showers are provided on site
Water No drinking water onsite - bring your own water
Picnic Tables Picnic tables are provided on site
Pit fire BBQs Wood fired Pit BBQ's are provided - bring your own wood
Electric of Gas BBQs Gas or electric BBQ's are not provided
Rubbish Bins There are rubbish bins provided on site
Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans.
ActivitiesSwimmingThere are places to swimNearest known Camping Stores
I AM ENQUIRING TO SEE IF SMALL DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE CAMPING GROUND.
rooftopantennas@optusnet.com.au
I look forward to your reply...
Regards Scott...
Mike - Dogs
IP:58.107.139.xxx | 2009-02-04 08:22:36
No dogs allowed in Point Plomer, but there are nearby camping grounds outside of the National Park - about 5-10 minutes away - where animals are permitted.
Cheers
Daniel - inspiravibe@hotmail.com
IP:220.253.205.xxx | 2009-04-21 02:08:18
Hi
Just wondering if i took it real slow on the road from Crescent Head to Point Plommer is it doable in a regular car? I have a Toyota Camry Vienta
cheers
Daniel
admin - re: inspiravibe@hotmail.co
Super Administrator | 2009-04-21 08:57:15
Daniel wrote:
Hi
Just wondering if i took it real slow on the road from Crescent Head to Point Plommer is it doable in a regular car? I have a Toyota Camry Vienta
cheers
Daniel
Hi Daniel. The road in from Cresent head is an 2wd all-weather road to the campsite. It is an unsealed road (ie gravel and dirt). The road is designed for regular cars to drive on it, but the usual car of driving on un-sealed roads is required.
Enjoy your camping trip.
Matt :)
Leigh
IP:115.129.23.xxx | 2009-06-14 12:57:16
Hi,
Do you have hot showers available or only cold? We are thinking of staying in July.
thanks, Leigh
admin - re: Showers
Super Administrator | 2009-06-15 10:12:09
Leigh wrote:
Hi,
Do you have hot showers available or only cold?
Hi Leigh, there is an amenities block with cold showers (no hot showers). Just that little bit colder in July as well :)
Matt :)
Jacob Christoffel - Netherland - Halfway December
IP:87.213.38.xxx | 2009-06-30 13:21:52
Hiya I loved Limburners in april 2005 and we are come to Oz for an other adventure. Now I'm wondering how crowded Point Plomer is half way December and in the beginning of January? I swa no reservations are possible - so drive there and see?
Any surfboard rental Near by? (hehe my longboard doesn't fit in the airplane lol)
Cheers! Jacob
admin - re: Halfway December
Super Administrator | 2009-07-01 05:23:02
Jacob Christoffel - Netherland wrote:
Now I'm wondering how crowded Point Plomer is half way December and in the beginning of January? I swa no reservations are possible - so drive there and see?
Any surfboard rental Near by?
Hi Jacob, I am not sure how busy this one gets, but generally when there is no booking taken it generally mean you will find a place. But Dec/Jan will be the busy times. Not sure about surf board rental places check out www.yellowpages.com.au for business listings.
Enjoy your trip to Oz.
Matt :)
Andrew J - Towns and Drinking Water
IP:203.51.55.xxx | 2009-10-07 00:41:51
Hi, Read that theres no drinking water available on the site? Is that entirely true or is there clean water from taps or something near the bathrooms/Showers? also is there a town closeby to pickup supplies from?
Thanks, Andrew
admin - re: Towns and Drinking Water
Super Administrator | 2009-10-08 22:14:35
Andrew J wrote:
Hi, Read that theres no drinking water available on the site? Is that entirely true or is there clean water from taps or something near the bathrooms/Showers? also is there a town closeby to pickup supplies from?
The water is onsite is Bore water not very nice for drinking OK for washing etc - so it is best to bring water for drinking. It is about 45min drive to Crescent Head and about 1.5hr to Kempsey Happy camping
Matt :)
Jason G - Boat Ramps?
IP:125.7.52.xxx | 2010-09-27 02:55:54
Any boat ramps near by? Is beach a protected area from fishing or spearfishing?
Cheers,
jase
admin - re: Boat Ramps?
Super Administrator | 2010-09-29 05:08:05
Jason G wrote:
Any boat ramps near by? Is beach a protected area from fishing or spearfishing?
"but there are nearby camping grounds outside of the National Park - about 5-10 minutes away - where animals are permitted."
Hi could you tell me more about the nearby camp grounds where dogs are allowed please? Do they have a name and what facilities do they have there please?
Cheers
Amy
sean - beach driving and fishing
IP:60.229.6.xxx | 2010-11-21 06:12:37
hi,
can you drive on the beach? do you need a permit? does a standard fishing licence cover that area?
cheers
sean
admin - re: beach driving and fishing
Super Administrator | 2010-11-22 00:17:29
sean wrote:
can you drive on the beach? do you need a permit? does a standard fishing licence cover that area?
Hi, I was just wondering if you can camp ON the sand at the beach at Point Plomer, and if not, how far away are the closest camping spots to the beach ?
Aloha
IP:124.179.11.xxx | 2011-01-11 07:13:54
Are there many marine stingers and sharks at point plomer ?
admin - re:
Super Administrator | 2011-01-11 22:14:23
Larni wrote:
Hi, I was just wondering if you can camp ON the sand at the beach
Hi Larni
The campsite is close to the beach, the water and sand is visible from some campsites. No camping on the sand, it is not much fun camping on sand anyway, you get sand in everything and you are exposed to the wind.
Matt :)
admin - re:
Super Administrator | 2011-01-11 22:28:11
Aloha wrote:
Are there many marine stingers and sharks at point plomer ?
Hi Aloha
I am not aware of marine stingers as far south as Point Plomer, there is talk of them heading further south, so I guess it is possible. I suggest you look at http://www.marinestingers.com.au and contact them if you have specific questions, as this is out of my league.
As for sharks, again I am no expert but yes there are sharks in the area. http://www.macleayargus.com.au/news/local/news/general/celebration-for-shark-survivor/1836455.aspx
There are many hazards both inside and outside can I suggest that you consider how best to manage the risks these two and many others.
Have a great camping trip
Matt :)
Alicia - Ms
IP:202.81.69.xxx | 2011-08-30 06:10:35
I'm wanting to go camping in the Point Plomer area. But I'm getting conflicting information of the net in regards to camping grounds and costs. So far I have found a Delicate Nobby camping ground, Racecourse Headland camping ground, Point Plomer camping ground and a Melaleuca Camping ground. Are some of these the same places with different names because when I look at the maps they come up in the same places. It's very confusing.
admin - re: Ms
Super Administrator | 2011-08-30 21:01:50
Alicia wrote:
I'm wanting to go camping in the Point Plomer area. But I'm getting conflicting information of the net in regards to camping grounds and costs. So far I have found a Delicate Nobby camping ground, Racecourse Headland camping ground, Point Plomer camping ground and a Melaleuca Camping ground. Are some of these the same places with different names because when I look at the maps they come up in the same places. It's very confusing.
Hi Alicia
These are different campsites in a similar area. It is such a wonderfully popular place to camp, there is so much choice. Just take your time and read through them, you will find one that best suits your needs.
Happy camping
Matt :)
Margaret - Margaret
IP:210.14.98.xxx | 2011-09-26 08:11:01
what is the road from crescent head like at the moment?? ,we have a group coming on 15th October.I have a small van to tow is the road ok??
admin - re: Margaret
Super Administrator | 2011-09-26 21:19:11
Margaret wrote:
what is the road from crescent head like at the moment??
Hi Margaret
I am not sure what it is like at the moment, but it is generally fine. It would be worth keeping an eye on the weather on the day, as it can get slippery after some rain. It would be worth phoning NPWS to book a site since it is just past the school holidays.
Matt :)
Troy - Mr
IP:121.212.24.xxx | 2011-12-13 11:45:55
i was thinking a camping trip to Point Plomer in the first or second week of January. Is it likely to be crowded and hard to find a space to camp?
admin - re: Mr
Super Administrator | 2011-12-13 22:57:22
Troy wrote:
i was thinking a camping trip to Point Plomer in the first or second week of January. Is it likely to be crowded and hard to find a space to camp?
Yes, it is likely to be full, it is based on first come basis, you can't book a campsite. Turn up earlier in the day to see, if it is full there are other campsites in the area where you are more likely to find a place (like big hill). It is the busiest time of year.
Hope you find somewhere.
Happy camping
Matt :)
dell - amentities
IP:58.165.185.xxx | 2012-01-14 23:39:08
Hi, we were at plomers point this weekend visiting for the day to check it out and are planning to go for a week.... on the toilets theres a sign, only opened during peak season.. whats classified as peak times? thank you.
admin - re: amentities
Super Administrator | 2012-01-15 08:48:11
dell wrote:
Hi, we were at plomers point this weekend visiting for the day to check it out and are planning to go for a week.... on the toilets theres a sign, only opened during peak season.. whats classified as peak times? thank you.
Hi Dell
Great question, I did not notice the sign, not aware of them been closed. I assume you would be safe during summer and Easter school holidays. Outside that might be worth calling NPWS and asking them. Let us know what they say.
Matt :)
Sean - Rd from Port
IP:203.10.224.xxx | 2012-02-20 07:48:49
Hi,
We are thinking of driving up from the ferry at Port Maquarie along Point Plomer Rd to Point Plommer Camping ground. We have a Prado 4WD and an off road camper. Is the road accessable or is it over grown with scrub?? Don't want the rig getting too scratched!!
Nick - re Plomer Road
IP:166.64.3.xxx | 2012-02-20 15:42:06
There are some big holes/washouts on the road but it is not overgrown and regularly used so you won't get the rig scratched.
michelle - access to shelter
IP:137.154.73.xxx | 2012-03-26 06:13:55
just wondering if you need to book the shelter or if everyone has free access?
admin - re: access to shelter
Super Administrator | 2012-03-27 02:26:18
michelle wrote:
just wondering if you need to book the shelter or if everyone has free access?
It is open to all to use, first come basis - but shared.
Happy camping
Matt :)
Meghan
IP:175.39.34.xxx | 2012-11-20 11:23:24
Hey,
A few friends and I are planning an end of year trip because we are about to start year 12 and a good friend is moving away. We are all 17, so just wondering if there are any age limits for camping?
admin - re:
Super Administrator | 2012-11-20 20:01:16
Meghan wrote:
Hey,
A few friends and I are planning an end of year trip because we are about to start year 12 and a good friend is moving away. We are all 17, so just wondering if there are any age limits for camping?
Hi Meghan
I am not aware of any age limits on camping here. To be sure it would be best to call the NPWS office.
I hope your camping trip and year 12 goes well for you guys.
Matt :)
Lili
IP:122.106.248.xxx | 2013-09-06 00:01:53
Hi just checking my family of 4 and another family of 5 camping on the second week of school hol in oct were we be able to find site to camp and the weather nice time to go. Cheers
SwimmingThere are places to swimNearest known Camping Stores
You are not able to book these campsites - first come basisFor more information contact the NPWS Arakoon State Conservation Area local office office on:Phone:02 6566 6621
1 km
not too much longer now :)