Camping Contact Info: Killalea Drive Shell Cove (PO Box 4016 Shellharbour) NSW 2529 Ph: (02) 4237 8589 Fax:(02) 4237 8438 Email: camping@killalea.com.au For Directions please CLICK HERE Killalea State Park, on the NSW coast at Shellharbour, is Crown Land dedicated to public recreation. It is managed by the Killalea State Park Trust.

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The Park contains a variety of habitat types, including beaches, estuary, mangroves, coastal rainforest and freshwater wetland. It contains at least 3 rare and endangered plant species.

Popular activities include surfing (2 beaches), fishing (beach / rock / river), walking and picnicking.

Camping Area Facilities: (Please also see Park Services on Home Page)

• Toilets.
• Hot showers.
• Camp Kitchen (electric BBQs,wash-up area and undercover dining/seating).
• All sites are UNPOWERED.
• The Camping Area is approximately 10 minutes walk to the Mystics Beach and 15 minutes walk to the Minnamurra River.
• Mosquitoes and Sandflies: Depending on wind and weather conditions occasionally there are mosquitoes and/or sandflies in the camping ground. It is advisable to bring the necessary repellents.

Camping Area Rules: (Please also see Park Rules on Home Page)

• Persons under the age of 18 will not be allowed to stay without adult supervision.
• BONDS: Unfortunately, due to behavioural problems experienced in the past, we are forced to introduce a behavioural security bond for young adults. A bond of $50 per person is payable on arrival. The bond will be forfeited in the event of any complaints/problems. Otherwise, the bond will be refunded on check-out.
• Camp sites must be paid for in advance, or on arrival to the camping area, but BEFORE SETTING UP.
• Camping is permitted only in the designated Camping Area.
• Camping Area facilities are for the use of campers and authorised guests only.
• Guests wishing to have visitors must report to the office for prior approval - charges may apply.
• Noise must be kept to a minimum and cease by 11.30pm.
• NSW Government regulations apply as to alcohol consumption. No underage drinking will be tolerated.
• Vehicles must not be driven around the camping area unless leaving the park.
• Dogs are NOT permitted in the camping area.
• Open fires are NOT permitted except in constructed fireplaces and selected sites with BBQ provided.
• NO vegetation is to be removed from the bushland. Firewood and Ice may be purchased from the office before 4.00pm.
• Caravans and motorhomes are welcome.

Camping Rates:

$30 per site per night, extra adults $15 each

$5 per child under 13 (third child free)

$40 per night for a family of 2 Adults and up to 3 Children under the age of 13 years

• Bookings must be made between the hours of 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 4.00pm Friday. Bookings are not taken after hours or on weekends.
• Bookings are only confirmed on receipt of payment.
• Payment must be made in full.
• Bookings are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE.
• Credit card payments incur a credit card transaction fee.
• Minimum 3 night stay will apply to all bookings for Easter and Christmas. Please contact our office for dates.

Bunkhouse:

$20 per adult per night

$14 per child per night (under the age of 13 years)

• The Bunkhouse is "backpacker" style accommodation.
• Beds are single bunk beds. You need to supply your own pillows, linen and blankets.
• The Bunkhouse consists of 8 rooms each with a different amount of beds. There are a total of 40 beds.
• The Bunkhouse does not have any facilities inside (eg toilets, showers, kitchen). You have access to the facilities in the camping ground, which include BBQ area, toilets and hot water showers.

Bonds for Bunkhouse: $20 cash key bond per key and a $200 cash room bond is required on arrival and will be refunded in full providing all the key / s are returned and there is no damage to the room / s.