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Chaelundi Campground

The Gulf, NSW

About this campsite

Chaelundi Campground is a nature enthusiast's paradise, nestled amidst lush gum and stringybark trees by the beautiful Chaelundi Creek. It serves as an ideal base to set off on an exploration of the stunning Chaelundi Falls and Lucifer's Thumb lookouts, offering 180-degree vistas of the park and Guy Fawkes River. The campground hosts diverse wildlife, with frequent sightings of red-neck and threatened brush-tailed rock wallabies, and the endangered New England tree frog in the adjacent creek. The site also offers opportunities for swimming and indulging in relaxing walks set against jaw-dropping natural backdrops.

Chaelundi Campground is a nature enthusiast's paradise, nestled amidst a remarkable setting of stringybark and gum forest alongside the serene Chaelundi Creek. Upon setting camp, adventure awaits with the nearby Escarpment walk offering mesmerizing views of the Chaelundi Falls and Lucifers Thumb lookouts. Experience a full-panoramic visual feast of the intricately woven landscapes within the park and sweeping views of Guy Fawkes River. The campground is a regular haunt for red-neck wallabies and if you are lucky, you might catch sight of threatened brush-tailed rock wallabies warming themselves on nearby cliffs. For frog enthusiasts, the endangered New England tree frog makes its home in the Chaelundi Creek. This eco-friendly campground urges visitors not to contaminate the water with detergents or personal hygiene products. The campgrounds are ideal for swimming expeditions and easy walks where spectacular sights of majestic beauty surprise at every turn. This beautiful oasis provides a unique camping experience focused on interaction and coexistence with nature.

How to Get There

Take Sheep Station Creek Road at Dundurrabin. Alternatively, take Marengo Road from Hernani, on the Armidale-Grafton road.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Campground

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee
Accessible
No Pets

Other Features

Fire Place
Day Rest Area
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Photo Opportunity
No Long Rigs
Campgrounds
A short walk from your vehicle to the campground
Walking
Unknown feature
No Caravans
"Please don't pollute the creek with soap or any other substance
Day Use Area

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU🌫️
25° / 12°
FRI🌫️
27° / 11°
SAT🌫️
24° / 9°
SUN☁️
22° / 11°
MON🌫️
23° / 9°
💧 5%

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