The Ruins campground and picnic area
Highlights
- Discover the lush beauty of cabbage tree palms and paperbarks, providing a serene backdrop for your stay.
- Enjoy modern amenities like picnic tables, barbecues, and hot showers, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.
- Explore nearby Seven Mile Beach for stunning sand and winter whale watching, perfect for nature lovers.
- Hike the Booti walking track for scenic lookouts and a direct link to surf-friendly Elizabeth Beach.
From rugged campers to casual caravaners, The Ruins campground is the perfect spot for nearly anyone. A beautiful area fringed by cabbage tree palms and paperbarks, it has everything you need, from picnic tables and barbecues to hot showers and drinking water.
But the real charm lies in what’s nearby. Whether you prefer the beach or a sheltered lake, both are just a stone’s throw away. Seven Mile Beach offers gorgeous sand and whale watching in the winter. Wallis Lake is perfect for relaxing beneath a tree or launching the kayak for a cool afternoon paddle.
You can even hike along the Booti walking track, which includes scenic lookouts and a direct link to Elizabeth Beach – perfect for surfing and seasonally patrolled. Keep your eyes open for graceful shore birds along the challenging walk.
But if all else fails and you just feel like taking time out relaxing with a coffee and a newspaper, The Ruins campground is also an easy drive from cafes in Pacific Palms.
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Camping beside my vehicle
Located just 15km south of Forster, The Ruins campground is well equipped and a convenient base to explore nearby beaches, walking and whale watching activities.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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