Top 5 4WD Camping adventures just out of Sydney
New South Wales is a haven for 4WD enthusiasts, boasting rugged highlands and deserts with some of the best off-road tracks. Whether you're navigating deep valleys, river crossings, mountain climbs, or sandy beach drives, NSW has it all.
With its diverse landscapes—arid deserts, bushland, long white beaches, and snow-capped peaks—NSW offers fantastic off-road trails for both serious and casual 4WD fans. Here are some of the top 4WD campsites not too far from Sydney to take your off-road adventure to the next level.
Watagan Mountains
Just two hours from Sydney, the Watagan Mountains and nearby state forests offer an authentic 4WD adventure. Choose from five designated campsites in Olney State Forest, or head to the 4WD-only Pines Campground in Watagans National Park. With countless bush tracks to explore, adventure is guaranteed.
Yuraygir National Park
On the State’s North Coast between Yamba and Coffs Harbour, Yuraygir National Park offers secluded beachside campsites along its 65km coastline. Pebbly Beach campground, accessible via a 4WD beach drive and estuary crossing, is perfect for whale-spotting and oak-lined beach explorations.
Barrington Tops National Park
With a 15-kilometer track that was once pedestrian-only, Barrington Tops now offers a fantastic 4WD experience. Ideal for family outings or weekend getaways, enjoy fishing, wildlife viewing, walking, biking, and bird watching amidst ancient trees.
Deua National Park
Located southeast of Canberra, Deua National Park offers challenging 4WD trails and various activities like fishing, hiking, biking, bird watching, and cave exploring. Bendethera Valley campground is perfect for wildlife encounters at dusk.
Dry Creek campground requires 4WD to access; This is a remote campground, unmarked and unpowered so please make sure you arrive well-prepared.
Wallingat National Park
This densely forested park features towering gum trees and a serene camping area on the Wallingat River. Ferny Creek campground, at the end of a 4WD-only track, is a quiet spot accessible from the Princes Highway or The Lakes Way.
Our team at Goodspanner Brookvale can get you 4WD ready to hit these incredible off-grid campsites in NSW for a memorable adventure.