The Basin campground
Highlights
- Pitch your tent in a shady spot and enjoy the cool breeze overlooking Pittwater.
- Swim at the sheltered beach while keeping an eye out for local swamp wallabies.
- Hike the 2.8km trail from West Head Road for a rewarding outdoor adventure.
- Arrive by water taxi or ferry from Palm Beach Wharf for a scenic journey.
The Basin campground is the only place you can camp in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This large, grassy area overlooks Pittwater, offering lovely surroundings and views.
It’s easy to see why this waterfront campground is so popular. At The Basin, you’ll find great facilities along with a picnic area, sheltered beach and an inland lagoon. The campground accommodates up to 350 campers.
Pitch your tent in a shady spot, enjoy a bike ride or a swim and see if you can spot the local swamp wallabies or kookaburras.
There’s no car access to The Basin campground. You can park at West Head Road but it’s a steep 2.8km walk to the campground from there. If you’re not up for the hike, arrive by water taxi, boat or a ferry which leaves from Palm Beach Wharf.
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Available experiences
Remote/backpack camping
This waterfront campground overlooking Pittwater is one of Sydney’s most popular beach camping spots. Arrive by hike, ferry, boat or water taxi.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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