The Ruins Campground and Picnic Area
Campsite
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About
Just 20km south of Forster, the well-equipped Ruins campground offers a convenient base for beaches, swimming, walking, and both bird and whale watching.
Amenities
Location
What's nearby
- Elizabeth Beach2.8 km
- Shelly Beach3.3 km
- Boomerang Beach4.1 km
- Seven Mile Beach4.3 km
- Boomerang Point Lookout4.7 km
- Blueys Beach5.0 km
Straight-line distances.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Forster (Wallis Island) Airport (FOT) — 12.5 km → all hotels near FOT
- Nearest beach
- Elizabeth Beach — 2.8 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 19.4 °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 Ruins Campground and Picnic Area?
From The Ruins Campground and Picnic Area, Forster (Wallis Island) Airport (FOT) is around 12.5 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is The Ruins Campground and Picnic Area from the beach?
The nearest beach, Elizabeth Beach, is about 2.8 km from The Ruins Campground and Picnic Area in a straight line.
Does The Ruins Campground and Picnic Area have parking?
Yes — The Ruins Campground and Picnic Area offers parking.
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