Camping places and caravan parks in Australia

  • Camp on a tropical island. Sail through the 74 islands of the Whitsundays and camp on a different national park island each night. You’ll spend nights in pristine wilderness under the stars, while the home comforts on board your boat are just metres away. Or sail out from the mainland and camp on Magnetic Island off Townsville or on Lady Elliott Island.
  • Stay in a caravan park. They include a range of accommodation – modern self contained cabins, powered caravan sites and tent sites for camping enthusiasts. Typically they’re located close to natural and tourist attractions and offer the relaxed opportunity to socialise with fellow travellers in pleasant surrounds. Many provide facilities comparable with resorts. They range from basic to five-star ‘Highway Hiltons’ and many have facilities such as pools.
  • Discover the wonders of rural and Outback Australia on a motorhome adventure. Revel in the group camaraderie as you join in campfire sing-a-longs and outdoor dining experiences with fellow travellers. There’s lots of laughter along the way and you’ll make lots of new friends.
  • Pitch a tent in a national park at a specially designated camping site. In NSW the National Parks and Wildlife Service has a number of parks, forests and reserves with camping and/or caravanning facilities in areas close to fantastic natural and heritage sites, such as the Blue Mountains, Myall Lakes and New England.
  • For squeaky-clean impossibly white beaches, crystal-clear water and getting off the beaten track, head to Lucky Bay in Esperance, voted one of the country’s best beaches. In the Cape Le Grand National Park is so relaxed even the kangaroos sunbake on the beach. It’s popular with families, as well as seasoned European travellers who you’ll find pitching a tent at the local campground. Relax on the bay’s more than 5 km of unspoilt pristine beach with sparkling blue waters.
  • Join the penguins on the beach at Phillip Island. Cowes Caravan Park is right on the beach, only 10 minutes by car to the Penguin Parade. Facing a quiet bay beach with fine sand, it is the perfect family holiday location, with warm north-facing shallow water, ideal for swimming, windsurfing, sailboarding, small yachts, boating, snorkelling and shore-based fishing.
  • Pitch a tent on the shore of the coral lagoon at Ningaloo Marine Park, hire a cabin or pull up a caravan. The stunning coastal setting and pristine waters of WA’s Coral Bay are a must-see for any camper. Snorkel off deserted beaches where the beautiful coral reef is just metres from shore. Sea-kayak the sheltered lagoons of Ningaloo, or take a romantic walk along your very own beach.
  • Camp on a secluded bay in Tasmania’s beautiful Tasman National Park. Explore the spectacular cliff-edged coastal scenery and bushwalks of Fortescue Bay Fish; boat and snorkel in the calm waters, drive to nearby pristine silver beaches pounded by wild surf, more wonderful coastal walks and fascinating convict ruins.
  • Explore the changing scenery of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Stay at one of a number of caravan and tourist parks along this stretch of coastline which access the beach and the Wye or Kennett Rivers, or in tranquil bush settings, adjoining the Great Otway National Park. Live among native birds and animals, such as koalas, kookaburras and native parrots. Visit the glow-worm colony, take a walk in the bush, go beachcombing, or drop a line in the river. Waterfalls, wildlife, birds, surf beach and river are all at your doorstep.
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