Wares Yards campground
Highlights
- Explore the subalpine woodland, where snow gums provide a tranquil setting for a relaxing weekend escape.
- Discover meandering trails perfect for bushwalking and mountain biking, offering adventure just steps from your campsite.
- Observe abundant birdlife, making Wares Yards a birdwatching paradise with opportunities to spot eastern grey kangaroos.
- Enjoy swimming, fishing, and kayaking at nearby Tantangara Dam during warmer months, enhancing your outdoor experience.
Wares Yards campground is conveniently located just off Snowy Mountains Highway and offers an ideal base to explore the area, including Boggy, Nungar, and Kellys Plains.
Sheltered among snow gums in subalpine woodland, Wares Yards campground is a great place to go horse riding and kick back for a relaxing weekend escape. Those who enjoy bushwalking or mountain biking can also explore plenty of meandering trails nearby. The abundance of birdlife makes this campground a birdwatching wonderland, and nearby Tantangara Dam is well-suited for swimming, fishing, and boating or kayaking in the warmer months.
Keep watch for local wildlife around Wares Yards campground as the site is also home to eastern grey kangaroos and flame robins, so remember to bring the camera.
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Available experiences
Camping beside my vehicle
Wares Yards campground, just off Snowy Mountains Highway, offers basic facilities and room for horses, not far from Tantangara Dam.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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