Rainforest rivers down low, snow gums and frost up high. We've picked four campgrounds across both, plus the kit and the know-how for a park where the weather can turn in any season.
Built for a plateau that stays cold all year.
Rain trousers, waterproof boots and warm gloves.
Trousers and shorts for long, muddy rainforest tracks.
Boots, shoes and socks, with waterproof options, for boggy trails.
Gloves for adults and kids for chilly plateau mornings.
Our full ranges for walk-in tents, warm jackets and stoves.
One and two person tents and swags for remote camps.
Down and padded jackets and gilets for frosty evenings.
Gas stoves, burners and portable barbecues for hot meals.
From the river flats to the high plateau, with a 4WD camp and a walk-in.
Thirty grassy sites beside the Gloucester River, with swimming holes and pademelons and lyrebirds around camp.
Good to knowNo water, so bring your own along with firewood for the barbecues. The 2WD road has river crossings that rain can affect, so check the weather first.
View Campground DetailsA big, open campground in subalpine woodland on the plateau, with the 3 km Polblue Swamp loop starting close by.
Good to knowIt can be very cold here at any time of year, and snow is possible in cooler months. Bring water, firewood and a fuel stove, and keep your distance from the feral horses that move through camp.
View Campground DetailsEight quiet sites on the high plateau at the end of the Barrington Trail, for people who want the tops mostly to themselves.
Good to knowThe last 5 km is 4WD only and closes to vehicles over winter, when you walk or cycle in. Creek water is available but needs boiling or treating.
View Campground DetailsFive sites deep in the World Heritage wilderness, reached only on foot past Careys Peak lookout.
Good to knowPark at Mount Barrington picnic area (4WD access) and walk around 8 km via the Careys Peak track. Water is available but must be boiled or treated.
View Campground DetailsThe plateau plays by its own rules.
Polblue and the plateau camps can get very cold in any month, and snow is possible through the cooler months. Pack a sleeping bag rated well below what the forecast suggests.
Find a Sleeping BagFrosty ground pulls warmth out of you all night. A thick, insulated mat matters as much as the bag on top of it.
Find a MattressGloucester River and Polblue have no water, so bring plenty. At Little Murray and Wombat Creek there's water, but boil or treat it before drinking.
Find a Water BottleThe road to Gloucester River crosses the river several times, and rain can make it tricky. Check the weather and the park alerts before you set off.
A water-borne mould called Phytophthora is present on the tops and spreads on mud. Scrub boots and bike tyres before and after your trip.
Feral horses roam through Polblue and Little Murray, day and night. Set your tent near your vehicle and never approach them.
Find Your TentReady for frost, mist and a long drive on gravel.
Gear grouped by how you live and move.
Gloucester River is the gentlest start, with 30 riverside sites, barbecues and a 2WD road from the Gloucester side. Polblue takes you up onto the plateau on unsealed 2WD roads and has covered pavilions, which help in bad weather. Little Murray and Wombat Creek are better saved for when you have a 4WD or are ready for a walk-in.
Cold enough to plan for properly. NPWS warns that very cold weather can happen at Polblue at any time of year, with snow possible in the cooler months. Bring a warm sleeping bag, an insulated mat and thermal layers even in summer.
Not for every campground. Gloucester River and Polblue are reached on unsealed roads suitable for 2WD vehicles. Little Murray and the trailhead for Wombat Creek sit on the Barrington Trail, which is 4WD only and closes to vehicles over winter, so check the park page before you go.
It depends where you stay. There's no water at Gloucester River or Polblue, so bring enough for drinking, cooking and washing up. Little Murray and Wombat Creek have water, but you need to boil or treat it before drinking.
Usually, yes, at the campgrounds with barbecue facilities, but you need to bring your own firewood. Fire bans can apply during high fire danger, so carry a fuel stove as back-up and check alerts before you leave. Pets aren't allowed in the national park, so leave the dog at home.
Our sleeping bags, tents and layers are designed by people who camp in cold places, then tested in tough conditions before we put them on the shelf.
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