Plateau Beech campground – Werrikimbe National Park (FC)

There are a total of 5 sites at this location. The location is suitable for Tents.

G off the beaten track and surround yourself with World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest at Plateau Beech campground.

Find a spot to pitch your tent anywhere in soft grassy patches dotted with wildflowers. Sit back, relax and enjoy the peacefulness of this secluded campground.

Take an easy 2km walk along King Fern walking track to see King Fern Falls and Filmy Ferns Cascades. This classic walk ventures into a deep, rainforest-clad mountain gully and is a great introduction to the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Marvel at the giant Antarctic beech and ancient coachwood trees. The rainforest provides lots of opportunities for birdwatching. You’re likely to see log-runners, warblers and yellow robins.

SITE ACCESS
Unsealed road/trail – 2WD (no long vehicle access) – Dry weather only.
Plateau Beech campground is in the eastern precinct of the park and is best accessed via Wauchope or Port Macquarie. On entering Werrikimbe National Park: Continue driving on Hastings Forest Way for 8km to the junction with Cockerawombeeba Road (Cocky Road). Turn into Cockerawombeeba Road and continue for about 11km to the turnoff to Plateau Beech. Follow for approximately 2.8km to Plateau Beech campground.

Please note: GPS Co-Ordinates are approximate and provided in most cases to get you as close to the camp site as possible, or to the National Park entrance. Once inside the park there should be signs to the actual camp grounds. Failing this please check with National Parks for further directions.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Fees and Bookings are not required for this campground.

Some National Parks require Fees to Enter the Park. For full details see PASSES & FEES.
To book your site please use either the booking link below if provided, or visit the National Parks web site.

FACILITIES
Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood), Picnic tables, Non-flush toilets.

RULES
There are no marked sites. Sites are not powered.
Generators are not permitted in this campground.
Water is not available at this campground, so you’ll need to bring your own supply for drinking and cooking.
This is a remote campground, so please make sure you arrive well-prepared.
Firewood is not provided and should not be collected from the park, so you’ll need to bring your own supply.
If you’re bushwalking in this park, it’s a good idea to bring a topographic map and compass, or a GPS.
No domestic animals or unregistered vehicles allowed.

The rules listed above pertain to this particular camp site. For more detailed information direct from the National Parks web site, please click on the relevant links below.
PARK CLOSURES, FIRE SAFETY, CAMPING , SAFETY IN NATIONAL PARKS

We are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site.

Data & Photos courtesy of: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Updated: 160415RC