Photo credits
- Photo 1: John Spencer/OEH
- Photo 2: John Spencer/OEH
- Photo 3: Lawani Colley/OEH
- Photo 4: John Spencer/OEH
Postmans Campground
South East Forest National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
Remote 4WD creekside camping for horse riders and South East Forest explorers.
- Campsites
- 5
- Camping setup
- Tents
Postmans is a small camp beside a sandy bend of Tantawangalo Creek, reached by 4WD through South East Forest National Park. The forest setting and remote approach suit travellers looking for a more independent trip.
Explore the surrounding routes by 4WD or on horseback, or spend time at the creek’s fern-lined pools when conditions are safe. Check the current access advice and arrive prepared for a simple bush camp.
What this place offers
- Non-flush toilets
- Unpowered sites
- Unmarked sites
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
- Picnic tables
Getting there
Postmans campground is in the Tantawangalo area of South East Forest National Park. To get there from Nimmitabel (4WD only): Drive south for 10km along Snowy Mountains Highway Turn right onto Monaro Highway and follow for 4 km Turn left onto New Line Road and follow for 19km Turn left onto Packers Swamp Road for 4km Turn right onto Cattlemans Link track, after 3.5km veer right onto Cattlemans track and continue around 11km Turn right onto Postmans track and follow 3km to the campground. This route includes 1 creek crossing. Tantawangalo Creek maybe impassable after heavy rain, so it’s a good idea to check access with Bombala Office before you set out. To get there from Bombala: Drive east for 19km along Cathcart Road and Mount Darragh Road Pass through Cathcart then turn left onto Tantawangalo Mountain Road After around 8.5km veer left onto Postmans track and follow around 5km to the campground. To get there from Bega: Turn off Princes Highway onto Candelo-Bega Road At Candelo, turn right onto Eden Street then left onto Sharpe Street Turn right onto Tantawangalo Mountain Road After around 18km turn right onto Knox Link track, then right onto Postmans track and follow road to the campground. Road quality: Unsealed roads Vehicle access: All roads require 4WD vehicle Weather restrictions: 4WD required in wet weather
Things to know
- Check booking requirements and current NPWS park alerts before travelling.
- Pets are not permitted; certified assistance animals are excepted.
Where you'll be
South East Forest National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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