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The Basin Campground

Campsite in Bilgola Plateau

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About

The Basin campground in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is one of Sydney's most popular beach camping spots.

Amenities

ParkingFamily friendly

Best for

Best for families

family rooms or facilities listed · beach within 2 km (straight-line)

Location

What's nearby

  • Currawong Beach1.0 km
  • Portugese Beach1.2 km
  • Great Mackerel Beach1.7 km
  • Towlers Lookout2.0 km
  • Biba Beach2.1 km
  • Sandy Beach2.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Palm Beach Water Airport (LBH) 3.3 km → all hotels near LBH
Nearest station
Hawkesbury River8.8 km
Nearest beach
Currawong Beach1.0 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 18.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
AUD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Basin Campground?

From The Basin Campground, the nearest station, Hawkesbury River, is about 8.8 km away; Palm Beach Water Airport (LBH) is around 3.3 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Basin Campground from the beach?

The nearest beach, Currawong Beach, is about 1.0 km from The Basin Campground in a straight line.

Does The Basin Campground have parking?

Yes — The Basin Campground offers parking, family friendly.

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