The Best Holiday Parks in Sydney

From high value entertainment to relaxing simplicity and convenience, we’re talking about some of the best holiday parks near Sydney.

With beaches, family friendly attractions, shopping districts, and so much more, Sydney is a great place to pick up your motorhome hire! You’ll more than likely want to spend a few days in the area before you tackle the rest of NSW, you can’t freely camp on the roads in New South Wales, so you’ll need somewhere to stay. Luckily, there’s a variety of campgrounds near Sydney.

Our motorhomes are especially great for camping, and you’ll be spoiled with the luxury of having your own shower and toilet. When taking your motorhome camping near Sydney, you’ll want to find a powered site. We recommend that you connect to power at least every second day – this will make sure you can charge everything up and use the onboard heating and cooling. Also, unless you’re travelling less than 12km to a recognised holiday park, please do not take our motorhomes on an unsealed road. If you are unsure what is the difference is between a sealed and unsealed road, we have a useful article for you to read. 

Coming up we have some of our top picks for holiday parks in Sydney, along with some inspiration for the various places you can visit during your stay!

Image: Sydney Harbour, Destination NSW

BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

Rating: 4.1⭐

Cost: From $56 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Sydney: 45 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered and Unpowered Sites, Cabins

Address: 38 Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen NSW 2101

Website: https://sydneylakesideholidaypark.com.au/

Located conveniently close to the CBD, the BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park is a great holiday park near Sydney. With a splash park, access to Narrabeen Lake and North Narrabeen beach you’ll want to bring your swimsuit, surfboard and anything else you need to make your day on the water great!

From playgrounds, pedal karts, recreation room and an on-site coffee van, this is a family friendly park which can offer you the best of both entertainment and simplistic camping.

With nearby access to Sydney there is so much you can do in the area. You could choose to explore Manly Beach and Circular Quay, go shopping at the Narrabeen Markets or enjoy some time outdoors at the Turimetta Headland Walk.

Image: Turimetta Headland from Collaroy Beach, Destination NSW

Toowoon Bay Holiday Park

Rating: 4.3⭐

Cost: From $65 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Sydney: 1 hour 20 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered, Cabins

Address: 1 Koongara St, Toowoon Bay NSW 2261

Website: https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/toowoon-bay/

If you are looking for a laid-back family friendly holiday park in Sydney, try Toowoon Bay Holiday Park! You’ll enjoy easy access to plenty of beaches, with Little Bay offering especially calm waters for younger children. The park also has a variety of entertainment, from a resort style pool, kiddie pool, jumping pillow, and even an outdoor cinema.

Also, since it’s so close to the Central Coast Highway, this caravan park is a great place to easily explore the area in your Sydney motorhome hire!

Toowoon Bay Holiday Park is the perfect place to base yourself if you are looking to explore the Toowoon and Little Bay beaches and the nearby Wyrrabalong National Park.

Image: Toowoon Bay, Destination NSW

Percy’s Place Caravan Park

Rating: 4.5⭐

Cost: From $55 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Sydney: 1 hour 7 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered Sites

Address: 190 Hall St, Pitt Town NSW 2756

Website: https://www.percysplacecaravanpark.com.au/

Percy’s Place is a truly authentic camping experience and one of the best holiday parks in Sydney because of its gorgeous river views. Here you’ll find yourself right next to the Hawksbury River, with tons of opportunities for water sports! There’s no office here, so jump online and email them for bookings or enquires.

Percy’s Place is a wonderful spot to set out and explore the local town and the iconic Blue Mountains.

Image: Blue Mountains, Destination NSW

Katoomba Falls Tourist Park

Rating: 4.4⭐

Cost: From $56 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Sydney: 1 hour 50 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered and Unpowered Sites, Cabins

Address: 101A Cliff Dr, Katoomba NSW 2780

Website: https://www.katoombatouristpark.com.au/

Surrounded by nature and with no nearby shops, Katoomba Falls is a true camping experience in the picturesque Blue Mountains area! You’ll enjoy being close to the iconic Three Sisters, family fun of Scenic World, and uniqueness of Katoomba. With access to bushwalking tracks, waterfall trails, and scenic routes, this is a popular camping spot near Sydney because it’s so close to nature. A word of advice, the sites next to the kitchen tend to get a little noisy with merry campers, so if you’re a light sleeper ask for a site slightly further away.

Image: The Three Sisters, Destination NSW

Windang Beach Tourist Park

Rating: 4.5⭐

Cost: From $55 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Sydney: 1 hour 40 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered Sites, Cabins

Address: 11 Fern Street, Winddang NSW 2528

Website: https://www.wollongongtouristparks.com.au/windang/

Get ready for the ultimate costal escape! With sheltered BBQ areas, a playground for the kids and easy access to Windang Beach and Lake Illawarra this is a spot for those who love their waterside locations.

The Shellharbour and Woolongong city centres are just a short drive away, making this a spot that is close to dining, shopping and entertainment for all ages!

Image: Stand up Paddleboarding at Lake Illawarra, Destination NSW

Keen To Plan Your Camping Trip In Sydney?

From the luxury and action-packed excitement of the Discovery Parks to the relaxation and practical convenience of other parks, there’s something to suit the wants and needs of every motorhome traveller.

If you need some more inspiration for things to do in NSW, we have some articles to help you out:

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• 10 Family-Fund Destinations in NSW to visit in the summer: Summer in Australia is an amazing time to book your family motorhome holiday in New South Wales, especially before the kids go back to school!
• 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Sydney This Winter: When most people think of Sydney, they picture sun-drenched beaches and summer barbecues. But here’s the thing—Sydney in winter? It’s a total vibe. Imagine cosy mornings by the coast, crisp blue skies, steaming cups of coffee from quirky cafés, and scenic drives with hardly any traffic. Yep, winter in Sydney isn’t just bearable—it’s absolutely magical.

Our motorhomes are especially great for camping, so set yourself up at a powered site and freely explore everything Sydney has to offer. Aside from our Cruisin’ Hi-Top Campervans, all our motorhomes are fully equipped with a shower and toilet. Check out our range of vehicles and choose the one which best suits your needs.

So go ahead and book your motorhome hire in Sydney today! Call our friendly reservations team on 1300 664 485 or check out our website to see what we have available at our Sydney branch.

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