Hi folks ..

I have an appointment in Coffs Harbour next week, and wondering if anyone knows where I might find a nights free-camping near or close to town.
(Caravan Parks are not my first choice) ..

Have already perused "Oz Camps" and "Camps 5" .. without much luck.

For those that are familiar with staying overnight at the "Coffs Hbr Jetty", I was advised an hour ago by Coffs Council that overnight camping in any form is now illegal in that location.
There are other alternatives away from Coffs, but your advice would be appreciated ..

regards

Jon   (currently in Casino)

Hi Jonathon,I dont know of any free camping in Coffs,the showground is very handy to the town center.Apart from that I usually stay at Moonee Beach cp.You are right about the park near the Jetty,to many people abused it by overstaying their welcome.Cheers.Ibbo.

hi Ibbo ..

I think I may need to consider an early morning arrival .. and park outside the venue itself ..

I've done that on more than one occasion ..

thanks mate ..

Jon  (currently in Casino)

Hi Jon, B/i/law told me about one at Mylestom, 25klm past Coffs. If that's not to far out, let me know and i will get some directions. Johnw

hi John ..

Not sure where that is but will look it up .. I prefer to stay somewhere along the Grafton road .. but closer to Coffs for the convenience.

If I dont find something, I'll just pull up for the night at a truck-stop or parking bay ..

thanks John

Jon  (currently in Casino)

Hi Jon!
Lived in Woolgoolga 20min north of Coffs for 7 years & have always seen caravans parked in the showground which is within walking distance of the centre of town, unless there has been an event happening there.

Hi Jon,
Could try this one.

Orara East State Forest

8kW CH access Bruxner Park Rd fr Pacific Hwy

28 G13

-30.24765

153.10101

Pets,

Bush camping, numerous sites.

Time Limit Nil Hema road atlas page   28 G 13

.. I will follow up on that info also ..

thanks folks ..

Jon

Hi Jon!
If the Bruxner Pk Rd one that Hammer mentioned is the one I think it is then you head Nth out of Coffs for about 5Klm till you see a left turnoff  to the Bruxner Lookout, then follow the road for about 8Klm weaving your way through bananas then bush till you see a left turn onto Scenic Dr where I think the sign says Bruxner Lookout. Has room to park & also has a picnic area plus gives a great view over Coffs but not sure if its for overnight camping, if not you would probably get away with it easy enough anyway. If questioned you can always say you were too tired to travel more.
Cheers
Jon
ps: I'm Jonathan also.