
Mooraback Campground

Mooraback Campground
About this campsite
Mooraback Campground is a picturesque spot renowned for its close encounters with kangaroos and platypus. It features a serene camping area on the western edge of a clearing, and is the starting point for two captivating trails. The Mooraback Trail offers a short, enjoyable loop walk, while the slightly longer Platypus Pools walk presents a 6km loop along the upper reaches of the Hastings River, a perfect platypus sighting spot.
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Mooraback Campground•Mooraback Road, Yarrowitch, NSW, 2354
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What facilities does Mooraback Campground have?
Mooraback Campground has caravans, free overnight camp, byo firewood & drinking water, tent site, boil or treat creek water before drinking and campground. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at Mooraback Campground?
The record for Mooraback Campground lists "No Pets", 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 Mooraback Campground online?
We hold no online booking link for Mooraback Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Mooraback Campground?
Mooraback Campground sits in Yarrowitch, 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 Mooraback Campground
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Caravans | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| BYO firewood & drinking water | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Boil or treat creek water before drinking | Yes |
| Campground | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Campgrounds | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| No Long Rigs | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| No Pets | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Walking | Yes |
| Dry Access Only | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
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