Gales Flat campground

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A cyclist along Griffins fire trail in Morton National Park. Photo: Michael Van Ewijk © OEH
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Morton National Park

10 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 12:05 am

Official alerts
  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areasUntil 26 Oct 2026

    Beehive Point trail closed

    Beehive point access road and campground will be closed to the public from 12/10/2026 until the 26/10/2026 for trail maintenance. Beehive point upper and lower campgrounds and launch points cannot be accessed by vehicle during this time.

About

Gales Flat campground is a great stopover if you're hiking or mountain biking in Morton National Park. Accessed by foot or bicycle via Griffins walking track, starting from Jacks Corner or Meryla Pass, you'll be surrounded by spectacular natural beauty in this rustic campsite.

Pitch your tent on the grass among the trees and admire the sandstone cliffs that tower overhead. As you enjoy the tranquillity of this remote location, keep your eyes peeled for some of the area's plentiful wildlife and indulge in some birdwatching.

After a peaceful night's sleep, you'll be ready to explore the creek crossings, rocky outcrops and scenic views along Griffins walking track. Or get your heart pumping with a ride through Yarrunga Creek Valley along the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route.

Know before you go

Part of Morton National Park

Morton National Park

Gales Flat campground is a challenging walk-in campground in a remote part of Morton National Park. Secluded and scenic, surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs, it’s ideal for an overnight stop as you walk or cycle along Griffins walking track.

Campsites
10
Accessibility
No wheelchair access

Camping type

  • Tent
  • Remote/backpack camping

Facilities

  • Unpowered sites
  • Unmarked sites

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking water
  • Fuel stove
  • Toilet paper
  • Torch
  • Food supplies
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Compass
  • First aid kit
  • Personal locator beacon
  • Topographic map
  • Gps

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What this place offers

A cyclist along Griffins fire trail in Morton National Park. Photo: Michael Van Ewijk © OEH

Remote/backpack camping

Gales Flat campground is a challenging walk-in campground in a remote part of Morton National Park. Secluded and scenic, surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs, it's ideal for an overnight stop as you walk or cycle along Griffins walking track.

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Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

Visit website

Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre

02 4887 8270FitzroyFalls.VisitorCentre@environment.nsw.gov.au

1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577

Where you'll be

Griffins fire trail

Meryla NSW 2577

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