The Basin, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

When your camping spot comes with a picnic area, a sheltered beach and an inland lagoon, you know you’re onto a winner. This beautiful waterfront campground overlooking Pittwater is the only place to camp in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, so come early to grab a spot. It’s also car-free, meaning adventurers must hike or catch a ride on a water taxi. It’s a calm spot, thus making it a haven for local fauna – don’t be surprised if you’re greeted by a wallaby at breakfast! Recommended by local insider Angharad Jones