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Cessnock Showground

Cessnock, NSW
At a glance
CampgroundBBQTent SiteDump PointPowerCaravansDrinking WaterShowersPets Welcome

About this campsite

Cessnock Showground, located in the Hunter Valley, is a versatile outdoor space ideal for campers and motorhomes. Besides offering amenities for self-contained caravans, it hosts the prominent annual Cessnock Show at the end of February. This lively event showcases local talent, farm produce and culinary delights. Its strategic location also serves as a prime base for visitors, offering easy access to Australia's oldest wine-growing region. Visit the Showground for a combination of outdoor living, community engagement, and a taste of local culture.

Cessnock is the largest town and the gateway to the Hunter Valley, the oldest wine-growing region in Australia. The show is held at the end of February each year.

What this place offers

Amenities

Power
Drinking Water
Showers
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans
Campground

Facilities

BBQ
Dump Point

Fees

Camping Fee

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Accessible

Other Features

Showground
Mobile Phone Coverage
Unknown feature
Bin
Long Rig

Location

Cessnock Showground•111 Mount View Road, Cessnock, NSW, 2325

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
THU🌧️
21° / 16°
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FRI🌦️
24° / 15°
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SAT🌤️
28° / 15°
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SUN🌦️
29° / 20°
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MON🌤️
26° / 14°
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Common questions about Cessnock Showground

What facilities does Cessnock Showground have?

Cessnock Showground has bbq, tent site, showground, mobile phone coverage, dump point and power. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Cessnock Showground?

The record for Cessnock Showground lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Cessnock Showground online?

We hold no online booking link for Cessnock Showground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Cessnock Showground?

Cessnock Showground sits in Cessnock, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Cessnock Showground

Facilities recorded for Cessnock Showground
FacilityOn site
BBQYes
Tent SiteYes
ShowgroundYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Dump PointYes
PowerYes
Camping FeeYes
CaravansYes
Yes
CampgroundYes
Drinking WaterYes
ShowersYes
BinYes
Long RigYes
Pets WelcomeYes
ToiletsYes
AccessibleYes

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Tomorrow
21°·75%·22km/h
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Fri
24°·57%·19km/h
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Sat
28°·50%·14km/h
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111 Mount View Road

Cessnock, NSW 2325

Cessnock Showground