New South Wales • Local travel guide

Wollongong camping, coastal drives and portable toilet comfort

Let the escarpment set the pace

Ocean on one side, a green escarpment on the other: Wollongong is a lovely reminder that a weekend need not involve a huge distance. Choose a beachside base, make one scenic drive the highlight and leave time to sit still long enough to notice where you are.

Laveo for your trip

A little privacy after a big day outdoors

After a coastal drive or an escarpment walk, your own little patch of comfort is a lovely thing to return to. A private Laveo setup can shorten the night-time bathroom routine, while its waterless design avoids adding waste plumbing to the van. Enjoy the sea air, then settle in for the evening at your own pace.

Meet the Laveo DryFlush waterless toilet

Press the button and the powered cycle twists the liner to contain waste and creates a fresh section ready for the next use. No flushing-water supply, no waste plumbing and no conventional cassette tank to empty.

Size
407 W × 508 D × 464 H mm
Weight
About 12.5 kg
Power
Rechargeable 12V battery
Refill
Up to 60 usesWith Pee Powder, as directed

Allow extra clearance for the lid, safe access and cartridge changes. Choose a stable, private position protected from pooling water.

RRP $2,699.00 AUD

Sale price$2,294.00 AUD

Save $405.00 AUD

Australian online price including GST.

Australian stock and support. See current delivery and warranty terms on the product page.

White Laveo DryFlush waterless portable toilet, product photograph
Product photograph of the Laveo DryFlush. Check dimensions and access for your own setup.
A simple refill and care routine

A use is one toilet visit. With Pee Powder used as directed, up to three urine-only visits followed by a bowel movement and immediate flush can give up to 60 uses per refill. Flush after every bowel movement and sooner if needed. Each refill provides up to 15 powered sealing cycles; actual uses depend on your routine, waste volume and paper.

Start with a charged battery, keep a spare refill handy and wipe the seat, lid and exterior as part of normal care. There is no cassette to rinse or waste plumbing to service. Our simple planning guide helps you match supplies to your own routine.

Seal the outer disposal bag and use a suitable general-waste service that accepts it under local rules. Never put liners in dump points, toilets or recycling, and never bury them.

Australian user manual · Current refill packs and prices · Warranty terms

Make room for the good bits

Two ways to enjoy Wollongong

Day outing

Sea Cliff Bridge

Make the coastal crossing part of a daylight drive or a suitable walk, with parking planned before you get there. Enjoy the outlook without treating a roadside stop as a camping pitch.

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Day outing

Illawarra Escarpment

Choose from the reserve’s lookouts, picnic areas and marked walks. NSW Parks recommends walking in daylight because of cliff edges and other hazards. Select the outing for the people with you, not for the most dramatic photograph.

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Make yourself at home

A base for your Wollongong adventure

Corrimal Beach Tourist Park

The council-operated park lists powered, unpowered and ensuite camping options, a camp kitchen and bathroom facilities. It is a practical coastal base for a caravan or tent holiday. Check current arrival information, site sizes and seasonal pet conditions rather than assuming every booking has the same inclusions.

Camping and bathrooms are explicitly listed. Agree on any portable-toilet tent and sealed waste handling before arrival; the park’s dump point does not accept liners.

View the current sites, facilities and booking rules ↗

Facilities are listed by the operator. Acceptance of a Laveo setup and sealed liners has not been confirmed; check both before booking.

More enjoyment, less rushing

One coast day, one green day

  1. Arrive at the beachside base

    Use daylight to organise the pitch and check the amenities route.

  2. Take the scenic coastal outing

    Build a gentle drive around Sea Cliff Bridge and allow safe parking time.

  3. Look up towards the escarpment

    Check alerts and choose a suitable marked walk or picnic, then enjoy an unhurried evening at camp.

A few things worth packing or checking

  • Take grippy shoes for escarpment paths and check current closures.
  • Keep the toilet, charger and spare supplies protected from coastal rain.
  • Confirm access for your exact rig before turning into a scenic parking area.

A quick check, then enjoy the trip

“I use a Laveo DryFlush battery-powered toilet that seals waste in disposable liners. May I use it in my private setup, and which waste service accepts the sealed liners?”

Book a designated campsite and check your actual pitch. Some sites prohibit bag-style toilets; others require fixed toilets or holding tanks. Check the Laveo sealed-liner system against the actual requirements. The outings above are day visits; your toilet stays in a suitable private setup at your base.

For public facilities on the way, check opening hours and access on the National Public Toilet Map. A familiar backup and good public facilities can happily be part of the same trip.

Questions for a Wollongong trip

Does a toilet mean I can camp along the Grand Pacific Drive?

No. Use a designated campground. Scenic parking and lookouts are not automatically lawful overnight sites, whatever toilet you carry.

What if someone in our group finds the amenities walk difficult?

Ask the park about site location and bathroom access before booking. A private portable toilet may help with the routine, but check safe transfers, space and individual suitability rather than assuming the product is right for everyone.

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