Burraga Dam Free Camp: A Quiet Weekend Away in Country NSW
Join us for a quiet winter weekend of free camping at Burraga Dam in country NSW. We explore the campground, try fishing for the first time in years, head into Oberon with a slight navigational mishap along the way, and enjoy the simple things: good food, a campfire and a beautiful sunset. If you're looking for free camping in NSW around three hours from Sydney, Burraga Dam could be one to add to your list. Come along as we show you what staying there was really like and whether we'd go back. 👉 Watch to see whether Phil manages to catch anything other than a tree… and whether Kerryn ever gets through that piece of firewood. 😂 💙 TRAVEL WITH US We’re Kerryn & Phil, an Australian couple over 50 sharing road trips around Australia, caravan adventures, cruising and travels through Europe, inspiring couples to keep exploring and enjoying life together. Subscribe and come along for the next adventure: https://www.youtube.com/@SapphireBlueTravel?sub_confirmation=1 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Hello Burraga Dam 0:45 Arriving at Camp and Moving 20 Metres for the Perfect Spot 2:07 Getting Lost on the Way to Oberon 4:11 Exploring Oberon, Christmas Shop and Bakery 5:03 Looking for Scones at Mayfield Garden 5:26 Exploring Burraga Dam Campground 8:31 Phil Fishes for the First Time in Years 9:15 Kerryn Cuts Wood... Eventually 😂 10:29 How Was the Oberon Bakery Vanilla Slice? 13:09 What Happened to the Heater? 14:04 A Frosty Start to the Day 14:46 Exploring Where Connie Can't Go 16:20 Fishing... and a Tree 😂 17:10 Chilling by Camp and Making Dinner 19:19 Is Burraga Dam Worth Visiting? 📝 PLANNING A STAY AT BURRAGA DAM? We've put together everything we learned from our stay, including caravan access, facilities, phone reception, fishing and what to know before you go. 👉 Read our Burraga Dam free camping guide: https://sapphirebluetravel.com.au/blog/sapphire-blue-travel-blog/burraga-dam-free-camping/ 📚 KEEP EXPLORING 🏕️ Another slow weekend in Country NSW: A Slow Weekend at Chifley Dam & Historic Sofala https://youtu.be/7c3_VxYyykM 🚐 Continue our 2026 NSW Road Trip: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCMbQPeX-621XxTjOHoW7Ul-cCbDIcU8I 🛒 OUR AMAZON SHOP Looking for the gear we genuinely use on our travels? From camp setup and caravan comforts to games, journals and campfire gear, we've put together the products that have earned a place in Connie. 👉 https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/sapphireblue2 ⚖️ Digital caravan leveller similar to the one we use when setting up Connie: 👉 https://link.amazon/B00V4MU0s 🔥 Marshmallow Roasting Sticks We tried these extendable marshmallow roasting sticks for the first time on this trip and loved them. They're great for sitting back from the fire while still toasting your marshmallows without getting too close to the heat. 👉 https://link.amazon/B08OxHy7u 📝 OUR TRAVEL JOURNAL Looking for a journal to help you plan, reflect and remember your travels? We created Our Travel Stories: A Couple’s Travel Planner, Journal & Memory Keeper to help couples plan their adventures and capture the memories they make together. 🛒 https://amzn.to/44n8VTt?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=traveljournal 💌 JOIN THE SAPPHIRE BLUE TRAVEL FAMILY Get our latest travel stories, helpful tips and behind-the-scenes updates straight to your inbox. ✨ Travel brilliantly together one adventure at a time. Sign up for free ➜ https://zcu.nz/1Svb 🌐 VISIT OUR WEBSITE More travel stories, resources and inspiration: https://sapphirebluetravel.com.au/ 🔗 HELPFUL TRAVEL RESOURCES 💳 Wise Travel Card Save on currency exchange and spend globally with low fees: https://wise.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l4a8uP 🎟 Viator Find and book local tours and experiences: https://www.viator.com/?accountid=T2PNW97&mcid=58086 🎵 Epidemic Sound Music for your videos: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/7ct3ft/ 💬 QUESTION FOR YOU When you head away for a weekend, are you happy to slow down and do very little, or do you like having a list of things to see and do? 📌 AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER Some links may be affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Sapphire Blue Travel and helping us keep creating new adventures. Travel Brilliantly, Kerryn and Phil