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Tallow Beach campground

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7 Reviews

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Carly B.
3 years ago

Beautiful spot! It was really basic. A drop toilet and grassland to pitch your tent. And while the walk down was quite long (especially with a heavy pack), it was definitely worth it because the camps... Read more

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Anycamper
3 years ago

Beautiful campground very close to the beach! Be aware that the walk to reach it is a steep 1.5k so go light on gear.

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Daina B.
4 years ago

Beautiful clean grassy flat campsite right at the beach - listen to the waves crash all night. Bins & drop toilet on site. No tap or drinking water. 30min hike in (downhill on way in, uphill way back)... Read more

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Timothy S.
4 years ago

Great remote campsite. You can drive and park your vehicle on Tallow Beach Trail. It is an unsealed road with some large dips/mounds so 2wd vehicles will need to take it slow to ensure they don’t scra... Read more

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Guest A.
5 years ago

Top Questions

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Bronte H. 4 years ago
Question:

Can you camp on the beach?

Answer:

I have the same question, if you know let me know by Tatiana R.

Answer:

No but the campsite is right next to the beach by Carly B.

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Rolf S. 4 years ago
Question:

Are open fires allowed?

Answer:

No. Open fires are not allowed in any NSW National Park - and for good reason.... The parks are super dry and likely to start a bush fire. Take a gas stove for cooking. by Daina B.

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Did you do camping there ? by Tatiana R.

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Julia 4 years ago
Question:

Have there been any issues with cars getting broken into?

Answer:

I have heard of one car, but that's it. Mine was fine. Plenty of people always coming & going. by Daina B.

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Location

Tallow Beach Trail,
Box Head NSW 2257

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Listing type
Campsite
No. of sites
6
Allotted Site
Yes
Management
National Parks
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Website
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Average temperature

January
L 18°C
H 29°C
February
L 18°C
H 29°C
March
L 16°C
H 26°C
April
L 13°C
H 24°C
May
L 10°C
H 21°C
June
L 8°C
H 18°C
July
L 6°C
H 18°C
August
L 7°C
H 20°C
September
L 10°C
H 22°C
October
L 12°C
H 25°C
November
L 14°C
H 26°C
December
L 16°C
H 28°C
Source: Meteostat

Closest

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Little Tallow Beach

0.19 km

Tallow Beach

0.19 km

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