Camplify Uncovered: NSW Mid Coast weekend getaway guide

Want to explore some of the highlights of the Mid Coast of NSW, but don't have heaps of time? Just 3,5 hours from Sydney and 2 hours from Newcastle, this region is home to some spectacular beaches and stunning scenery, so don’t limit yourself to just your annual leave - hire a van and hit the road for a long weekend getaway. Read on to see what Caroline & Zac got up to and their fave spots around The Mid Coast...

A weekend in a Winnebago

We left the planning a little late, so our original intentions were to buy a simple tent from Bunnings and just wing it. However, the stars aligned for us and we found a luxury motorhome near our home with availability for the 4 days we were planning on going.

We started our trip in Cooranbong, NSW, picking up ‘Whiskaway’ from the lovely owners Anita and Ian. We weren’t really too sure what to expect from a luxury motorhome, but it’s safe to say that we were blown away... This motorhome had it all! Ranging from three comfortable bed options to the hot shower system and a toilet, just to mention a few.

After Anita and Ian’s helpful walkthrough of the in’s and out’s of the motorhome it was time to hit the road north.

Our first stop was at Bulahdelah to fill up our esky. Whilst standing in between the canned food aisles, we realised that we had the option of cooking in a 5-star camping kitchen! Goodbye, two-minute noodles! Hello, yummy food!

Where We Stayed

Treachery Campsite

After a scenic drive through lush rainforest and winding roads, we reached Number One Beach at Seal Rocks... After taking in the amazing view, we parked up and hit the beach.

Sunkissed and with a Vitamin Sea boost, we headed to our final destination for the night and followed the road to Treachery Camp.

Treachery Camp is an unspoiled coastal retreat with a relaxed vibe and access to a stunning beach with great surf. Cook, hang, read, watch the surf, get salty - it's the perfect place to relax and while you’re there - enjoy a little digital detox as there’s limited reception.

This campsite doesn’t have powered sites so make sure you choose a van with off-grid capability or enjoy a simpler camping experience

These are some of the things we explored in the next few days...

Trip Highlights

Sunset at Number One Beach, Seals Rocks

A stunning stretch of beach to watch the colours of the sky as the sun was setting. We certainly enjoyed every minute of it.

Sunset at Treachery Headlands

After a day well spent at the beach, we followed the Treachery Headland walking track through the mud after recent rainfall. Shoes off, rolled jeans up, a few slips - but we made it and it was totally worth it. This headland is nothing short of incredible.

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

The next morning we took an easy 20-minute walk through the forest to get to the historic Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse. One of only two towers in Australia with an external stairway, so we could soak up the 360 views from the balcony as the sun was rising. We were also lucky enough to spot some whales breaching.

Caffeine hit at Drift Cafe, Blueys Beach

The lighthouse sunrise was followed by coffees and some delicious breaky at Drift Cafe. Before we ventured down to Blueys Beach for a morning dip and a surf-check at Boomerang Beach.

Wallis Lake, Forster

After hanging out at Boomerang Beach all day, it was time to head back to Treachery, but we simply couldn’t resist to pull over and watch the sunset over Wallis Lake. We spotted a few picnickers with the same idea and couldn’t help but wonder if we stumbled across their secret spot...

Review

Comfy and cosy, Whiskaway became our beloved cabin on wheels for the weekend. She was the luxury lady we didn’t even know we needed in our lives. We especially loved how quick and easy it was to pack up and hit the road again. Flexible, reliable and so much comfort - we would do it all over again in a heartbeat.