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National park in Sydney, Australia
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Heathcote National Park is in the southern areas of Sydney, on the border between the Sydney and the Illawarra. As the park is only accessible via Sydney, Wikivoyage covers it under Sydney.
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A set of rockpools and tiny waterfalls. Includes a picnic area as well.
A nice tucked in camping site with picnic tables, and toilets nearby. However, there is only a maximum one night stay only allowed.
As the name suggests, this campground beside Lake Eckersley is a gateway to numerous walking trails nearby, and is within walking distance to some of the rockpools.
Bringing private vehicles into the park is prohibited, and so you're only left with coming by train or by foot.
Read in the guideBringing private vehicles into the park is prohibited, so your only choice is to walk.
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