nymbioda river camping / blog #004
free camping on the Nymboida River, NSW
It’s been six months since moving onto the great open road and living life just that little bit slower. We didn’t know what was in store for us when we sold almost everything we owned and packed our life into the back of our car, but I’m sure glad we took the chance because it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.
Life’s been slow, but full. But I thought it’d be about time to share one of our favourite spots we’ve found whilst exploring Australia.
Going back to the beginning months of our trip we spent a fair bit of time exploring inland of northern NSW. A particular spot we loved the most was a free camp right on the Nymboida River, on Old Glenn Innes Road, Buccarumbi.
When we found ourselves here, we were in heaven and were lucky to have enjoyed it with some great company too over a few weeks. We found it was a great place to come back to whilst getting some things done on Gypsy in Grafton, as well as a good camp spot whilst going off for day adventures.
tunnel carved by convicts in the 1800’s, on the way to the ghost town of Dalmorton.
We swam in the river most days, had campfires and cook-ups, made real good memories with our favourite people and stargazed at night — the views were unreal.
There is plenty of space to camp, enough room for small groups to large groups and there is also space for caravans and motorhomes. The river is also iconic for kayaking and travelling by water to explore the beautiful land scapes. You definitely need to be self-sufficient to camp here, but believe us when we say it’s worth it.
Not far from camp is the old ghost town of ‘Dalmorton’. The area now known as Dalmorton lies on the traditional lands of the Baanbay, a group known as the Gumbaynggirr people.
There is a lot to see and explore out here and endless spots to camp. The land has a strong energy and many stories, beginning with the First Nations people, when they lived and thrived with nature, to when the land stolen then logged — there was a lot of bloodshed, followed by the land being colonised and mined for gold.
It’s important to remember the true history of this country, the traditional people and the hardships and loss they have experienced and the injustice caused by colonisers.
This country is a beautiful place but doesn’t come without its history.
Binderay - Nymboida River
Respect the country, tread lightly and treat it as you would your own home, after all it is.