After a bushwalk, nothing beats a cold beer and a hearty meal — especially when it’s just down the road. We’ve handpicked real pubs you can visit within 15 minutes of a national park entrance. These are perfect pit stops for road trippers, campers, and hiking lovers.
1. Royal Hotel, Hill End – Turon & Hill End Historic Site (NSW)
📍 Distance: 1 min from Hill End Historic Park
✅ Verified: Yes
🍽️ Why go? Classic bush pub with gold rush charm, hearty food, cold beer, and weekend ghost tours.
🛻 Camping nearby: NPWS campgrounds in Hill End
🔗 Royal Hotel Facebook
2. Halls Gap Hotel – Grampians National Park (VIC)
📍 Distance: Inside the park, in Halls Gap township
✅ Verified: Yes
🍽️ Why go? Perfect base after climbing The Pinnacle. Scenic beer garden with mountain views.
🛻 Camping nearby: Multiple sites including Lakeside Tourist Park
🔗 Halls Gap Hotel Website
3. Cooee Hotel, St Marys – Douglas-Apsley National Park (TAS)
📍 Distance: 10-minute drive to park entrance
✅ Verified: Yes
🍽️ Why go? Friendly publicans, great meals, classic small-town feel.
🛻 Camping nearby: Free & low-cost options in St Marys
🔗 TripAdvisor Listing
4. Wandering Tavern – Dryandra Woodland National Park (WA)
📍 Distance: ~10-minute drive
✅ Verified: Yes
🍽️ Why go? Low-key spot with classic country vibes. Great stop before or after spotting rare wildlife.
🛻 Camping nearby: Dryandra village and woodland campgrounds
🔗 Wandering Tavern Website
5. Adels Grove Bar – Boodjamulla National Park (QLD)
📍 Distance: At the edge of the park (less than 10 mins)
✅ Verified: Yes
🍽️ Why go? Legendary outback camp with a licensed bar right near the Lawn Hill Gorge entrance.
🛻 Camping: Onsite
🔗 Adels Grove Website
6. Wisemans Inn Hotel – Dharug National Park (NSW)
📍 Distance: About 5 minutes from park entry
✅ Verified: Yes
🍽️ Why go? Historic pub near the Hawkesbury, perfect after a scenic river walk or bush hike.
🛻 Camping nearby: Mill Creek campground
🔗 Wisemans Inn Hotel Website
Final Cheers 🍻
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