NSW, New England Region, South of Tamworth, CHAFFEY DAM
• $5 per car per night Camping Area
• Good Flat observing site, easy access, HUGE amount of room, set up next to your vehicle, GOOD FACILITIES (Flushing Toilets, $1 Hot Showers) Some Water available {its a Dam afterall, but best to boil before consumption}, No Power, Closest Town Nundle 14k
• VERY Dark sky, good horizons, BUT there may be lights from other campers, however most of these normally go to bed early.
• Restrictions - Pets Allowed (under supervision). 7 Day Camping Maximum.
• Camping suitable for Tents, Caravans, Motorhomes, etc..
• Swimming, Fishing, Boating, allowed in the Dam (recommend water boots due to rocky nature)
• Avoid School Holidays and Long Weekends as this is a VERY popular Day Destination and camping area for Locals and Tourists
• Power Boats are allowed and can be accompanied by rowdies out for the day(or two)
• Can get very Hot in Summer.
• How to get there: 400 kilometres north of Sydney (56 kilometres southeast of Tamworth) - 5 hours north of Sydney, take M1, M15, and New England Hwy. Look for turnoff to Nundle just before Quirindi.
GPS: 31* 21' 39" South; 151* 07' 50" East.
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