Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula

27/10/2026

LIVE FIRING

Defence will be conducting LIVE FIRING activities on Beecroft Weapons Range on:

• Thursday 29th October, 7.00am - 12.00pm

26/10/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be open to Campers and Day Visitors this weekend:

Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November, 2026.

Weekend Opening Hours Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Saturday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Sunday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)

Visitors Centre Hours Beecroft Range Visitors Centre: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camper Information: Campers must Check-In and Pay Fees at the Visitors Centre between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to receive a vehicle permit.

Check-ins after 6:00pm are not permitted.

No entry permitted after 6:00pm, including new Day Visitors and Campers without a valid permit.

Bookings for Honeymoon Bay Campground open 14 days prior to your intended arrival on Friday at 9:00am. Exception: The Summer School Holidays.

Please note: Opening hours can be subject to change to support defence capability.

To make a reservation and additional information, please visit the link below:

Access to Crocodile Head Track is CLOSED due to Defence activities

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

01/10/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will CLOSE between Friday 16th October to Thursday 29th October, 2026 in order to support operational requirements.

The range closure will affect all public access.

The BWR's Visitors Centre will also be CLOSED during this period.

Public access will be reinstated on Friday 30th October, 2026 per standard opening hours.

23/09/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be open for Campers and Day Visitors during the NSW School Holidays Period:

Friday 25 September – Sunday 11 October 2026

Daily Opening Hours
Friday 25 September: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00pm) Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry 6:00 pm)

Visitors Centre Hours Beecroft Range Visitors Centre: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camper Information: Campers must Check-In and Pay Fees at the Visitors Centre between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to receive a vehicle permit.
Check-ins after 6:00pm are not permitted.

No entry permitted after 6:00pm, including new Day Visitors and Campers without a valid permit.

Bookings for Honeymoon Bay Campground open 14 days prior to your intended arrival on Friday at 9:00am. Exception: The Summer School Holidays.

Please note: Opening hours can be subject to change to support defence capability.

Access to Crocodile Head Track is CLOSED due to Defence activities

To make a reservation and additional information, please visit the link below:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

16/09/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be open to Campers and Day Visitors this weekend:
Friday 18 September - Sunday 20 September 2026

Weekend Opening Hours Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Saturday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Sunday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)

Visitors Centre Hours
Beecroft Range Visitors Centre: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camper Information: Campers must Check-In and Pay Fees at the Visitors Centre between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to receive a vehicle permit.
Check-ins after 6:00pm are not permitted.

No entry permitted after 6:00pm, including new Day Visitors and Campers without a valid permit.

Bookings for Honeymoon Bay Campground open 14 days prior to your intended arrival on Friday at 9:00am. Exception: The Summer School Holidays.

Please note: Opening hours can be subject to change to support defence capability.

Access to Crocodile Head Track is CLOSED due to Defence activities.

To make a reservation and additional information, please visit the link below:
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Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula

10/09/2026

Beecroft Weapons Range is working with the website provider to resolve an issue affecting online campsite bookings.

At present, bookings are restricted to site category. Users, including range staff are unable to view, select, or confirm specific campsite numbers when making a reservation.

Defence is working to have this issue resolved as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work towards a resolution.

07/09/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be open to Campers and Day Visitors this weekend:
Friday 11 September - Sunday 13 September 2026

Weekend Opening Hours Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Saturday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Sunday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)

Visitors Centre Hours Beecroft Range Visitors Centre: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camper Information: Campers must Check-In and Pay Fees at the Visitors Centre between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to receive a vehicle permit.
Check-ins after 6:00pm are not permitted.

No entry permitted after 6:00pm, including new Day Visitors and Campers without a valid permit.

Bookings for Honeymoon Bay Campground open 14 days prior to your intended arrival on Friday at 9:00am. Exception: The Summer School Holidays.

Please note: Opening hours can be subject to change to support defence capability.

Access to Crocodile Head Track is CLOSED due to Defence activities.

To make a reservation and additional information, please visit the link below:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

01/09/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be open to Campers and Day Visitors this weekend:
Friday 4th September - Sunday 6th September 2026

Weekend Opening Hours Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Saturday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Sunday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)

Visitors Centre Hours Beecroft Range Visitors Centre: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camper Information:
Campers must Check-In and Pay Fees at the Visitors Centre between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to receive a vehicle permit.
Check-ins after 6:00pm are not permitted.

No entry permitted after 6:00pm, including new Day Visitors and Campers without a valid permit.

Bookings for Honeymoon Bay Campground open 14 days prior to your intended arrival on Friday at 9:00am. Exception: The Summer School Holidays.

Please note: Opening hours can be subject to change to support Defence capability.

Access to Crocodile Head Track is CLOSED due to Defence activities

To make a reservation and additional information, please visit the link below

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

26/08/2026

Beecroft Weapons Range (BWR) will be closed to the public from Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August 2026 due to ongoing hazard reduction burns in the vicinity of the Honeymoon Bay Campgrounds.

The range is tentatively working towards re-opening for normal public access from Friday 04 September 2026.

17/08/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range has a planned Hazard Reduction Burn occurring on Thursday 20 August 2026.

You can expect to see smoke from these burns; however, they will be patrolled as required.

Please call ‘000’ if you see a fire in non-hazard reduction areas.

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be open to Campers and Day Visitors this weekend:
Friday 21 August – Sunday 23 August 2026

Weekend Opening Hours
Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Saturday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Sunday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)


Visitors Centre Hours: Beecroft Range Visitors Centre: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camper Information: Campers must Check-In and Pay Fees at the Visitors Centre between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to receive a vehicle permit.
Check-ins after 6:00pm are not permitted.

No entry permitted after 6:00pm, including new Day Visitors and Campers without a valid permit.

Bookings for Honeymoon Bay Campground open 14 days prior to your intended arrival on Friday at 9:00am. Exception: The Summer School Holidays.

Please note: Opening hours can be subject to change to support defence capability.

Access to Crocodile Head Track is CLOSED due to Defence activities

To make a reservation and additional information, please visit the link below:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.