Photo credits
- Photo 1: John Spencer/OEH
- Photo 2: of Racecourse campground, nearby Goolawah Beach, beach access and carpark. Photo: John Spencer/OEH
- Photo 3: John Spencer/OEH
- Photo 4: John Spencer/OEH
- Photo 5: John Spencer/OEH
- Photo 6: John Spencer/OEH
- Photo 7: John Spencer/OEH
- Photo 8: John Spencer/OEH
Racecourse Campground
Goolawah National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
Beachside Goolawah camping among paperbarks and banksias.
- Campsites
- 20
- Camping setup
- Tents, Camper trailers
Racecourse campground lies beside Goolawah Beach, with paperbarks and coastal banksias around the camping area. The beach is the focus here, giving a stay a distinctly open, ocean-side feel.
Surf, fish or spend time on the sand, and look out for whales from the coast in season. As with any beach trip, check the current surf and park advice before entering the water.
What this place offers
- Non-flush toilets
- Unpowered sites
- Unmarked sites
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Getting there
Racecourse campground is in the southern precinct of Goolawah National Park. To get there from Kempsey: Take Crescent Head Road from South Kempsey Just after entering Crescent Head village, take the prominent right turn to Point Plomer Road and into Goolawah National Park. You’ll find the turn-off to Racecourse campground a further 6km south along Point Plomer Road Road quality: Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become boggy when it rains. Sealed roads Vehicle access: 2WD vehicles Weather restrictions: All weather Parking: Parking is available in gravel carparks at Racecourse campground.
Things to know
- Check booking requirements and current NPWS park alerts before travelling.
- Bring drinking and cooking water.
- Pets are not permitted; certified assistance animals are excepted.
Where you'll be
Goolawah National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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