The surf club operates a small and unique grassy campsite (fees payable) that borders right onto the golden sand. Coledale beach is beautifully sandwiched between the rolling blue surf of the pacific and the rolling green tree canopy of the Illawarra escarpment.
Just over 1 hour south of Sydney CBD, the small beachside village of Coledale is accessed by the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive via the stunning Sea Cliff Bridge. Well serviced from Sydney and the south coast by city rail trains and with regular local bus services. The stunning beach is bordered north and south by rocky outcrops that protect the beach from the worst of the weather, as well as offering excellent fishing spots. The beach is a great surfing spot, with the right conditions offering nice right and left hand breaks. Never as crowded as other comparable surf spots, Coledale Beach is a great location to enjoy the beach, swim, surf, fish, dive or just sit back, enjoy the views and sound of the surf at your doorstep. Regular visits by dolphins playing just off the beach and close views of migrating humpback and southern right whales just add to the experience.
To speak to someone, please call the Campground office on (02) 4267 4302
The office is not open all the time so if you call, and we cannot answer, please leave a message.
The campsite is currently booked out for all Friday and Saturday nights til the end of March 2024. There are no beachfront sites on weekends until May 2024 and Easter weekend is booked out.
Coledale Surf Life Saving Club Inc. manages the Camping Reserve under the License from Wollongong City Council. Our pricing has changed as of the 1st of July 2023. Current pricing list is:
| Off Season2 person basis | High Season2 person basis | ||||||
| Site Tariff is inclusive of 2 persons | Nightly | Weekend (2 night minimum booking -Fri/Sat) | Weekly | Nightly | Weekly | ||
| Powered Sites – including one car and/or caravan/motorhome/camper | $40 | $45 | $250 | $55 | $385 | ||
| Unpowered Sites – including one car and/or caravan/camper/ camper trailer or tent | $30 | $35 | $190 | $45 | $315 | ||
| Unpowered Sites with water & sullage – including one car and/or camper/ camper trailer or tent | $35 | $40 | $220 | $50 | $350 | ||
| Unpowered Beachfront Sites with water & sullage – including one car and/or camper/ camper trailer or tent | $40 | $45 | $250 | $55 | $385 | ||
| Unpowered Beachfront Sites – including one car and/or camper/ camper trailer or tent | $35 | $40 | $220 | $50 | $350 | ||
| Unpowered Tent only sites | $25 | $30 | $160 | $38 | $266 | ||
| Seniors Card only holders upon application | |||||||
| Powered Sites | $30 | $35 | $190 | $50 | $350 | ||
| Unpowered Sites | $25 | $30 | $160 | $40 | $280 | ||
| Unpowered Sites with water & sullage | $30 | $35 | $190 | $45 | $315 | ||
| Unpowered Beachfront Sites with water & sullage | $35 | $40 | $220 | $50 | $350 | ||
| Unpowered Beachfront Sites | $30 | $35 | $190 | $45 | $315 | ||
| Unpowered Tent only sites | $20 | $30 | $140 | $35 | $245 | ||
Extra charges
Weekly discounts are not available in the On Season and School Holidays.
| Off Season | High Season | ||
| Nightly | Nightly | ||
| Extra persons (8 – 17years) | $12 | $18 | |
| Extra persons ( + 18years) | $20 | $23 | |
Late check out to 3:00pm (conditions apply) 50% of daily rate
Late check out after 3:00pm (conditions apply) Full nightly rate
Cancellation fee – Refer to our cancellation policy
The Schedule of Fees & Charges is a guide only – Management discretion applies to Fees & Conditions & may be altered without notice
NO ANIMALS or CAMPFIRES Permitted
Coledale village
The village itself offers a range of shops and eating-places including Coledale RSL, Scarborough Wombarra Bowling Club (The Bowlo) cafe, takeaway and more formal dining. Other local centers of Austinmer, Thirroul, Stanwell Park and Bulli are great to shop, eat, drink or browse amongst the galleries and boutiques. Ideally positioned for short breaks from Sydney or for visitors to the area that want to be close to the attractions of Sydney, yet away from the hustle and bustle and close to nature (or for those on a tighter budget). Camping at Coledale beach offers a great location and a unique holiday
On site Amenities
Hot showers
Toilets
Kitchen
Laundry
Coin operated machines
Electric BBQ’s
Provided on the grass promenade for which there is no charge
Bookings
Bookings can be made via phone or email to the campground office.
Bookings are essential and should be arranged well in advance
NO ANIMALS
NO FIRES or heat beads
Full payment taken at time of booking. NOTE:The booking fee for Xmas must be paid prior to 1st of October
A refund for cancellation of a booking is NOT GIVEN.
Bookings are not transferable to other parties or dates
Camping on sites is restricted to designated sites allocated by the Caretaker
The Surf Club reserves the right to vary fees at any time. Generally, the fees will be reviewed annually
Checkout time is 10:00am unless otherwise agreed by the Caretaker.
Check in time is after 12pm
Minimum bookings
Swim season: Minimum of two nights on weekends during swim season
Weekends: Minimum of three nights or four on long weekends.
Christmas school holidays: Minimum of one week during Christmas school holidays
The cancellation of any booking will result in forfeiture of the full deposit.
Management reserves the right to refuse sites and to require occupants breaching the conditions of use to vacate the site immediately – No refunds will be made.
Fees and Charges
These fees cover 2 persons. Additional persons (exception children under 8 years) are charged per the schedule of fee’s. Payment of the total period of stay must be made when booking
Seniors Card Welcome
If you hold a valid Seniors Card you will be entitled discounts on the camp site stay rate. Please advise the camp site staff when making a booking
