Tidal River summer ballot

A ballot is held for booking Tidal River camping and accommodation (except Wilderness Retreats) for the period from late December until late January. Minimum stays apply.

Ballot entry

Applications for the 2021-22 summer ballot have been finalised.

Please note, there are still campsites available for week 1 on the beach and river sides. The sites range from small to large and must be booked for 7 nights from 19 to 26 December 2021.

To apply, click on the link below and complete the application. Campsites will be allocated on a first in, first served basis. Allocation is determined by availability and the preferences you select within your booking request.

Apply now for camping in week 1 (Sun 19/12/2021 – Sun 26/12/2021)

To keep the ballot fair to all entrants:

Applications which stand at the close of the ballot are considered final.

Payment details are required to submit an application. Should your application be successful, payment will be automatically debited.

A cancellation fee applies to any withdrawal of a successful application after the draw has taken place.

One application per person/group is allowed for each ballot (camping, cabins/huts, group lodges/units). Your application will not be processed if you enter a ballot more than once.

Incomplete entries cannot be saved. Please have all your information at hand before commencing an application.

Results will be sent by email once allocation is complete. Due to the high number of applicants no changes to applications are possible during the allocation period in order to complete the process as quickly and fairly as possible.

Ballot information

Dates

Prices

Cancellation fees

Campground and accommodation details

Booking terms and conditions (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

How to apply

Ballot dates

Powered and unpowered campsites
Check in 11am and check out 11am.

1 week stay
Week 1: Sun 19/12/2021 - Sun 26/12/2021
Week 2: Sun 26/12/2021 - Sun 02/01/2022
Week 3: Sun 02/01/2022 - Sun 09/01/2022
Week 4: Sun 09/01/2022 - Sun 16/01/2022
Week 5: Sun 16/01/2022 - Sun 23/01/2022
Week 6: Sun 23/01/2022 - Sun 30/01/2022

2 week stay
Week 1: Sun 19/12/2021 - Sun 02/01/2022
Week 2: Sun 26/12/2021 - Sun 09/01/2022
Week 3: Sun 02/01/2022 - Sun 16/01/2022
Week 4: Sun 09/01/2022 - Sun 23/01/2022
Week 5: Sun 16/01/2022 - Sun 30/01/2022

Cabins and Huts
Check in 2pm and check out 10am.

Week 1: Fri 24/12/2021 - Fri 31/12/2021
Week 2: Fri 31/12/2021 - Fri 07/01/2022
Week 3: Fri 07/01/2022 - Fri 14/01/2022
Week 4: Fri 14/01/2022 - Sat 21/01/2022
Week 5: Fri 21/01/2022 - Fri 28/01/2022

Group Lodges and Units
Units check in 2pm and check out 10am, lodges check in 4pm and check out 12 noon.

1: Thu 23/12/2021 - Tue 28/12/2021 (5 night stay)
2: Tue 28/12/2021 - Sun 02/01/2022 (5 night stay)
3: Sun 02/01/2022 - Thu 06/01/2022 (4 night stay)
4: Thu 06/01/2022 - Tue 11/01/2022 (5 night stay)
5: Tue 11/01/2022 - Sun 16/01/2022 (5 night stay)
6: Sun 16/01/2022 - Thu 20/01/2022 (4 night stay)
7: Thu 20/01/2022 - Tue 25/01/2022 (5 night stay)
8: Tue 25/01/2022 - Sun 30/01/2022 (5 night stay)

Prices

Cabin
Maximum occupancy: 6
Price per night: $345.40
Price per week: $2,417.80
Additional vehicle: NA

Unit
Maximum occupancy: 2
Price per night: $268.40
Price for 4 nights: $1,073.60
Price for 5 nights: $1,342.00
Additional vehicle: NA

Hut (4 bed)
Maximum occupancy: 4
Price per night: $150.60
Price per week: $1,054.20
Additional vehicle: NA

Hut (6 bed)
Maximum occupancy: 6
Price per night: $229.50
Price per week: $1,606.50
Additional vehicle: NA

Group Lodge (12 bed)
Maximum occupancy: 12
Price per night: $562.60
Price for 4 nights: $2,250.40
Price for 5 nights: $2,813.00
Additional vehicle: NA

Group Lodge (24 bed)
Maximum occupancy: 24
Price per night: $1,132.70
Price for 4 nights: $4,530.80
Price for 5 nights: $5,663.50
Additional vehicle: NA

Group Lodge (30 bed)
Maximum occupancy: 30
Price per night: $1,415.80
Price for 4 nights: $5,663.20
Price for 5 nights: $7,079.00
Additional vehicle: NA

Unpowered campsite
Maximum occupancy: 6
Base price per night: $33.60 (includes 6 people and 1 vehicle)
Base price per week: $235.20 (includes 6 people and 1 vehicle)
Base price per night - means-tested concession card holder*: $30.20 (includes 6 people and 1 vehicle)
Base price per week - means-tested concession card holder*: $211.40 (includes 6 people and 1 vehicle)
Additional vehicle per night: $10.20
Additional vehicle per week: $71.40
Maximum vehicles per site: 2

Powered campsite
Maximum occupancy: 6
Base price per night: $37.40 (includes 6 people and 1 vehicle)
Base price per week: $261.80 (includes 6 people and 1 vehicle)
Base price per night - means-tested concession card holder*: $33.70 (includes 6 people and 1 vehicle)
Base price per night - means-tested concession card holder*: $235.90 (includes 6 people and 1 vehicle)
Additional vehicle per night: $10.20
Additional vehicle per week: $71.40
Maximum vehicles per site: 2

* Concession rates for campsites
A 10 per cent discount applies to the base price of powered and unpowered campsites for holders of eligible means-tested concession cards. Eligible cards include:

Centrelink Health Care Card

Centrelink Pensioner Concession card

Veterans Affairs Gold Card for All Conditions

Veterans Affairs Gold Card War Widow

Veterans Affairs Gold Card TPI

Veterans Affairs Gold card POW & EDA

To claim the concession discount the concession card holder must be the named person for the site. For group bookings the concession discount only applies to the site occupied by the concession card holder.

Customers requesting concession rates must be able to produce a valid concession card upon request.