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EDEN CLIMATE

In Eden, weather extremes are the exception. At the height of summer, life revolves around our pristine beaches and Twofold Bay, and we take full advantage of the long hours of sunlight — about 14 hours. Eden is 38m above sea level and the climate is classified as warm and temperate.  

SPRING / SUMMER
In spring, the waters off Eden transform into the “Humpback Highway” and we celebrate and study baleen and toothed whales on their southern migration with their calves. Australian Geographic named Eden Australia’s best whale-watching destination. You can watch the whales play in Twofold Bay from the shore or get right up close in a boat. Our summers reflect our temperate climate — warm waters, balmy nights and predominately northerly breezes. The days often reach around 30°C with average temperatures ranging from 16°C to 25°C.

AUTUMN / WINTER
Summer fades into a pleasant autumn and mild winter with about 10 hours of daylight a day. Waters stay warm right through autumn and are perfect for wilderness adventures such as kayaking, bushwalking, mountain biking, diving or fishing. Even on below-average days, when a storm races across the landscape and whips up the sea, there’s nothing quite as exhilarating as a visit to our rugged coastline. Winter average temperatures range from 7°C to 17°C.

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For more information on camping in State Forests, please visit the Forestry Corporation website HERE or contact the local Forestry Corporation office on (02) 6458 3177.

Free Camping, within State Forests

State forests offer established camping areas at the following locations:

- Scrubby Creek Rest Area, within the East Boyd State Forest.

Just 15 minutes from Eden on the Princes Highway, this popular rest area is set in the beautiful natural bushland of East Boyd State Forest. Overnight camping is allowed and caravan/campervan parking areas are available.

- Newton's Crossing, within the Yambulla State Forest.

A picturesque camping area featuring a number of scenic swimming holes surrounded by trees on the junction of Wallagaraugh River and Imlay Creek in Yambulla State Forest. To get there, follow the Imlay Road and turn left into Allan Brook Road.

- Allan Brooks, within the Yambulla State Forest.

A small picnic and camping area situated only a short walk from the Wallagaraugh River. Located nearby to Newton's Crossing and provides a good alternative if high numbers are camped at Newton's.

NSW State forests are free for you to camp in. You can pitch a tent almost anywhere, except on roads, in picnic or permit areas, in pine plantations or in closed forest. Remember that camp sites cannot be booked - first come first served, and the maximum stay is four weeks.

In some forests campfires are banned in the warmer months so you'll need to bring gas cooking appliances. No fires are allowed at all on total fire ban days.

You can bring your dog but always make sure it’s under control. Also keep in mind that many forests do not have rubbish facilities, so be prepared to take your rubbish home with you. 

 

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