Adventure (and plenty of it) awaits at Dangars Gorge campground, in world-heritage listed Falls Country. This is one of the best camping spots in NSW if you’re partial to a bush escape, with the rugged setting host to a cluster of waterfalls, breathtaking escarpments, and walking trails (like McDirtys walking track) to explore.

Burbie Camp in Warrumbungle National Park is a more remote option. This walk-in only destination typically serves as a stopover for those on a longer hike, or those eager to immerse themselves among the bush and its abundance of wildlife for the weekend. Just remember to bring everything you need (water, shelter and food included) with you.

It’s in the rather wild Bouddi National Park near Gosford on the Central Coast that you’ll find Putty Beach campground. As its name suggests, this is a coastal getaway for the beach-inclined, and thanks to being close to Killcare offers easy access and ample amenities – a dream destination if you’re travelling with kids in tow.

Basic bush camping is catered to at Honeymoon Bay Campground, but with the region’s famously crystalline waters on your doorstep there’s little else you need (excepting a swimsuit). Due to limited space this rather exclusive campsite books out regularly – especially during school holidays – so get in as early as you can.

It’s both surfing fans and dog lovers that are catered to at Delicate campground on Point Plomer Road, nudging surf mecca Crescent Head. The beach and caravan combo (not to mention dog-friendly approach) make it welcoming to campers of all kinds (especially larger groups). And while it’s rather basic in set up, it does promise toilets, hot showers, and picnic tables.

Just an hour’s drive from Sydney CBD is South Coast gem Thirroul and the unique campsite that is Coledale Beach Camping Reserve. What this place lacks in size it makes up for in beach access – after all its collection of powered and unpowered sites sit directly on the sand of the town’s main beach, protected from strong winds by the surrounding escarpments.

But remote camping can also be found closer to Sydney. Just off the Hawkesbury River is Twin Beaches Campground, near Berowra, a duo of campgrounds accessible only by boat. Sitting 400metres apart, these riverfront options are all unmarked and unpowered so remember to bring everything you need with you.

Neighbouring the surfing (and fishing) havens of Yamba and Angourie is the Shelley Head campground in Yuraygir National Park. A remote camp, access here comes courtesy of a 6(ish)km walk along Yuraygir coastal walk, but while an effort is required to reach this destination you are promised solitude and views in spades.

Luscious is an understatement when it comes to Washpool National Park. It forms a part of the ancient Gondwana Rainforests, a family of 40 parks and reserves scattered across both NSW and QLD. This particular tent-only campground nestles against both rainforest and creek, and sits at the starting point for two of the park’s most popular bushwalking tracks.

If glamping is more your style, there’s plenty of that to be found in New South Wales. Among them is South Coast escape, and eco tourist option Cicada Luxury Camping. The adults-only glamping accommodation consists of two different permanent tent options – safari-style tents with private fire pit and ensuite, or the equally stylish bell tents, with shared bathroom and private deck.