NSW
killalea state park weekend

Members are invited to attend the next group get together at Killalea State Park NSW

If you wish to attend please book with the park & then add your name in the poll

YOUR HOST for the weekend will be Sue Christie-Cox, Jason Cox & family.

WHERE. Killalea State Park is on the NSW South Coast at Shellharbour, about 10 minutes north of Kiama and about 25 minutes south of Wollongong.

WHEN. On the weekend of Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd August 2009.

CAMPING. We will be camping in an open caravan park like setting with approx 10 minutes walk to Mystics Beach and 15 minutes walk to the Minnamurra River. Natural features of the state park include sandy & rocky shores, coastal dunes & heath, river frontage, tidal mangroves, freshwater lagoon, subtropical and littoral rainforest remnants and an offshore island.

CAMPSITES. There are 50 campsites with around 30 suitable for camper trailers.

CAMPING FEES. $10 per adult per night & $30 per site per night for a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children under the age of 13 years.

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS.  Please reserve your campsite by booking with the Killalea State Park direct on Phone 02 4237 8589  Fax 02 4237 8438 or e-mail camping@killalea.com.au & then add your name to the poll so we can contact you with an ice breaker e-mail. Credit card payments incur a credit card transaction fee. Reservations are only confirmed on receipt of payment & there are no refunds.

You will be sent a receipt in the mail along with all relative information, park rules etc plus the boom gate PIN code.

ENTRY. Automated boom gates prevent entry/exit between 8.45 pm and 4.30 am without a PIN code access. PIN codes are available to authorised campers on receipt of payment.

GETTING THERE. There are very good instructions on the Killalea website directions PDF download.

THE ROAD. Suitable for all vehicles including caravans & motorhomes.

POWER. There are no powered sites.

WATER. Please bring your own drinking water. Bore water not suitable for drinking.

CAMPFIRES. Campfires are allowed in the fire places provided in each site. There is also a large communal firepit.

FIREWOOD. Please bring some firewood along.

TOILETS. There are flushing toilets.

SHOWERS. Rainwater hot showers provided. Not suitable for drinking.

DOGS. No dogs are allowed in the state park.

RUBBISH. Bins provided.

FACILITIES. There is a camp kitchen with electric BBQs, wash up area & undercover dining/seating. Bagged firewood & ice available at the caretakers cottage between 10am to 4pm. 

ACTIVITIES. Popular recreational activities in the park include surfing, fishing, bushwalking, birdwatching, canoeing, cycling & kayaking. Please note that Killalea & Mystics beaches are not patrolled. Your safety is your own responsibility. 

    No activities have been planned for the weekend. Come sit & relax with a bunch of like minded people. Check the modifications others have done to their camper trailers to make camping life all that more enjoyable. You might meet as complete strangers on the Friday evening, but will part old friends such is the camaraderie.

    You do not need a camper trailer to attend. Members without a camper are more than welcome to come along & get a first hand unbiased opinion of a particular camper trailer from their owners. Come along & meet the faces behind the typing. You are also very welcome to drop in for the day.

INFORMATION.
Shell Harbour Tourisim http://www.tourismshellharbour.com.au 
South Coast Leisure http://www.southcoastleisuretimes.com.au/illawarra/shellharbour.html 

    Please keep in mind that the group owners will not accept any responsibility for members & non-members actions during the weekend get together.

    If you decide to attend, it is solely at your own responsibility, including any side trips or outings during the weekend meet.

                           Australian CamperTrailers Group co-owners

                                                                                                                       Ron, Kevin & Rob.