Budget/backpacker: Campgrounds in Australia
9 bookable campsites in Australia Sorted by our favourites
New FavouriteTumut Valley Holiday Park
Tumut, New South Wales, Australia- Peaceful site on the Tumut River near Kosciuszko National Park
- Tumut five minutes’ drive; Yarrangobilly Caves one hour and 10 minutes
- Pool and playground; barbecue area with seating and cable TV; shop
- Favourite
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Holtze, Northern Territory, Australia- Family site in tropical gardens, 15 minutes’ drive from Darwin CBD
- An hour’s drive to Litchfield National Park; Darwin Harbour 10 minutes
- Pools, kids’ activities and games room on site, plus a bar and bistro
- Favourite
Habitat Noosa
Como, Queensland, Australia- Comfortable lakeside bush site on the Coorabara Wilderness Trail
- Half an hour from the beaches, watersports and entertainment of Noosa
- Boat hire, river, lake and island excursions from site; bar and bistro
- Favourite
Adelaide Caravan Park
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia- Touring caravan pitches close to Adelaide's major attractions
- A 15-minute walk to Adelaide Zoo; 10 minutes’ drive to Central Market
- Kitchen and pool on site; city stores and pubs walkable in 15 minutes
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Padthaway Caravan Park
Padthaway, South Australia, Australia- Stunning bushland and garden setting in the Padthaway wine region
- Take a bushwalking trail to see koalas, kangaroos and wallabies
- Immaculate amenities, miniature golf, barbecue and guest kitchen
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Highway 1 Caravan and Tourist Park
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia- Tropical haven set over 20 acres just off Highway 1 in Bolivar
- A half-hour drive from Adelaide CBD and the Barossa Valley
- Outdoor pool, play area, games room and barbecue facilities provided
- Favourite
Hindmarsh Island Caravan Park
Hindmarsh Island, South Australia, Australia- Spacious 22-acre bushland park on Hindmarsh Island, South Australia
- Murray Mouth 10 minutes' drive; Victor Harbor 25 minutes
- Free barbecues, two swimming pools, community garden and camp kitchen
- Favourite
Waddi Bush Resort
Badgingarra, Western Australia, Australia- The perfect Nature getaway with Medieval looking chalets, Restaurant.
- 24 well maintained Caravan bays, 100 tent sites and a kitchen
- A swimming pool, children playground, nature walks and flowers galore
- Favourite
Wollombi Springs
Laguna, New South Wales, Australia - Favourite
Camp Elim
Tiona, New South Wales, Australia- Christian site set between Wallis Lake and Seven Mile beach
- On a strip of land a five-minute drive from Tiona and Green Point
- Swim, fish, go paddleboarding and canoe right from the park
- Favourite
Island Gateway Holiday Park
Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia- Well-maintained site half an hour’s walk from Airlie Beach
- Tours including scenic flights and Whitsundays boat trips organised
- Daily bird feeding, wifi, snack kiosk, playground and miniature golf
- Favourite
Kalgan River Chalets and Caravan Park
Kalgan, Western Australia, Australia- On the banks of the Kalgan river, 20 minutes' drive from Albany
- A 10-minute drive from Nanarup beach and Gull Rock National Park
- Tennis, golf and river frontage for swims and several types of fishing
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Bailey Bar Caravan Park
Charleville, Queensland, Australia- Friendly site a short walk from the centre of Charleville
- A 10-min drive from stargazing evenings at Charleville Cosmos Centre
- Outback-style meals and activities several times a week
- Favourite
Footprints in Style
Eungai Rail, New South Wales, Australia - Favourite
Fossickers Tourist Park
Nundle, New South Wales, Australia- Friendly and peaceful holiday park on the Peel River at Nundle, NSW
- Five minutes’ walk to Nundle museums; 15 minutes’ drive to Chaffey Dam
- Communal kitchen and tennis courts; gold prospecting next to the site
- Favourite
Corella Creek Country Farm Stay
Nelia, Queensland, Australia- Hidden site in the vast grasslands of Queensland’s McKinlay Shire
- Julia Creek half an hour’s drive; Richmond one hour and 10 minutes
- Artesian baths; bistro terrace; small wildlife rescue area; stargazing
- Favourite
Queens Beach Tourist Village
Bowen, Queensland, Australia- Coastal park under 200 metres from a sandy Bowen beach
- Snorkel direct from the beach: no boat trip required
- Seven acre park with award-winning gardens, pool and barbecue areas
- Favourite
Kookabookra Falls
Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia- Dog-friendly bush getaway in Kookabookra with a waterfall
- In a gem fossicking area, 55 minutes’ drive from Glen Innes
- Swimming and kayaking in water holes; other outdoor activities on site
- Favourite
Middle Rock Holiday Resort
One Mile, New South Wales, Australia - Favourite
Maca's Camping Ground
Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia- Calm and quiet wildlife haven 20 minutes' drive from the coast
- Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads both within 40 minutes' drive
- Handy for the area's annual music festivals