Site to Sights
Bullocks Hill campground
Gooandra NSW
Category:
Camping Ground
Albury NSW
Area
NSW: UPPER MURRAY
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
🏞️ Bullocks Hill Campground, near Gooandra in northern Kosciuszko National Park, is a serene gateway to wildflower-dotted plains, historic huts, and crystal streams. It’s a dream base for riders, hikers, and those who simply love the hush of high-country wilderness. 🐎✨
🏕️ Bullocks Hill Campground – Gooandra, NSW
📍 Description & Location
Set on sub-alpine plains between Kiandra and Yarrangobilly Caves, this quiet, remote campground sits just off the Snowy Mountains Highway. The area is perfect for nature-based adventures—think horseback riding, trout fishing, and biking through wildflower meadows in spring and summer.
🛠️ Facilities and Amenities
Unmarked, unpowered campsites
Toilets
Barbecue/fire facilities (BYO wood)
Horse yards – ideal for equestrian touring
No showers or water – bring your own
Maximum 14-night stay
Book online via NPWS; free to stay (with $6 booking fee)
🛻 Vehicle Access
2WD accessible in dry weather via Snowy Mountains Highway
Closed in winter (June to October long weekends)
Best suited for tents, camper trailers, and 4WD setups
Not ideal for large caravans or RVs due to unsealed access roads
🕰️ History
This area was once part of alpine stock routes and gold rush trails. Today, the site offers access to historic huts, such as:
🛖 Millers Hut
🛖 Witzes HutThese are remnants of the rugged grazing and mining heritage of the high plains.
The campground also borders lands traditionally cared for by the Ngarigo people, with connections spanning millennia.
🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds
Long Plain Hut Campground – Great for group horse camping
Blue Waterholes Campground – Closer to limestone gorges and caves
Cooleman Mountain Campground – Remote and scenic
🌄 Nearby Attractions
Yarrangobilly Caves – Explore thermal pools and underground marvels
Millers & Witzes Huts – Accessible by foot, bike, or horse
Tantangara Dam & Murrumbidgee River – For fishing and boating
Snowy Mountains Highway drive – Stunning outlooks and alpine trails
💬 Reviews Summary
Adventurers say:
“Perfect high country solitude”
“Great horse facilities—rare and appreciated”
“Bring everything—this is true backcountry camping”
“Best in spring—wildflowers and wildlife everywhere”
🌼 Whether you're saddling up, hiking out, or stargazing by the fire, Bullocks Hill Campground is a rugged, rewarding place to pitch your tent and breathe in that crisp Snowy air.
