This pretty campground is on the outskirts of Mount Wilson, a village just north of Mount Tomah in the Blue Mountains. Run by the local council, the site is an expansive, flat grass area dotted with beautiful eucalypts and deciduous trees. 

If you're craving mountain time, but don't want to jostle with crowds at tourist attractions, go experience another side of the Blueys at Ingar Campground. 

Sleep among pine trees at this roomy campground in Olney State Forest, which you'll find just west of Lake Macquarie. The site is an excellent springboard for exploring the Watagan Mountains. 

This picturesque spot is on the banks of the Kangaroo River in the lovely Kangaroo Valley. If you're keen to get active, then embark on a paddling escapade, try your hand at fishing or take a swim. 

Colo River is one of the most picturesque waterways in the state and this magical campground puts you just 100 metres from the water. Spend your days swimming, looking out for platypuses and losing yourself in the dizzying sandstone cliffs.

You could easily spend a week doing, well, very little, at this idyllic spot, which inhabits a tranquil gully along Wheeny Creek. There's a sandy beach, a swimming hole, crowds of lush ferns and tall gum trees which provide plenty of shade. 

Head deep into the Blue Mountains and you'll be waking up to magnificent vistas of heritage-listed wilderness. Start your journey at Perrys Lookdown which looks down onto the sandstone cliffs and ancient Blue Gum Forest.

This one's for fit campers, as it's a ten-kilometre walk-in — and you'll have to carry all your supplies. The good news is you can count on big rewards for your efforts.