Mooraback Campground
Mooraback Campground
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Mooraback Campground is a picturesque spot renowned for its close encounters with kangaroos and platypus. It features a serene camping area on the western edge of a clearing, and is the starting point for two captivating trails. The Mooraback Trail offers a short, enjoyable loop walk, while the slightly longer Platypus Pools walk presents a 6km loop along the upper reaches of the Hastings River, a perfect platypus sighting spot.
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