Due to the COVID situation, NPWS now require all campsites are pre-booked, including those which previously did not needing a booking.

NPWS Hunter Central Coast director, Kylie Yeend said the July school holiday was a great opportunity for families to get out and about in the region's national parks following the easing of travel restrictions.

"From Booti Booti and out to Barrington, we're excited to be welcoming visitors," Ms Yeend said.

"While some of our most popular campgrounds are already heavily booked for Friday and Saturday night camping, there are still weekday bookings available and spaces left at some lesser known but no-less-beautiful campgrounds," she said.

"It's essential that you book ahead if you are planning to visit a campground in one of our national parks.

"We're still required to operate our campgrounds in line with the NSW Public Health order including taking steps to limit numbers within each campground or accommodation."

To help NPWS meet the guidelines, every person who is staying in a national park must be registered as part of a booking, so it is important only the number of people declared on the booking turn up on the day.

If whale watching is more your thing, why not spend the day at Booti Hill and Wallis Lake walking track in Booti Booti National Park.

These walks offer unparalleled views of the coastline as well as prime whale watching vantage points.

"NPWS will continue working hard to open up as many campgrounds as possible for the public to enjoy," she said.

NPWS has uploaded plenty of information on its website to help visitors get ready for camping COVID style.

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