Camping Australia

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  • Spacious campground on the banks of the Buna River, in Shkodër county
  • Shkodër 15 minutes’ drive; Velipoja Beach 40 minutes
  • Private beach and kayaks for hire; children’s play area; restaurant
If you want to be greeted by a warm, Australian-style ‘G’day mate’ while travelling around Albania, head to the county of Shkodër, in the north west of the country. It is here, just off the E851 road, that an Australian family has set up Camping Australia. At this peaceful site, spacious pitches come with views of the surrounding hills and Rozafa Castle (15 minutes’ drive), but better still, they are right on the banks of the Buna River, which you can explore by paddleboard or kayak (available to hire, if you don’t have your own). There are also plenty of sun loungers set up on the grass, so you can chill while watching the river roll lazily past – or while watching the kids as they play by the swings or chase each other (or the family dog) on the lawn. Another way to make the most of the proximity to the river is by indulging in a spot of fishing. The current around this stretch of the river is very weak, and the water is crystal clear – and equally pleasant for a dip and a swim. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a glass-walled dining room with (close to) 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. For the full 360-degree experience, in good weather you can eat alfresco – either on the grass or on the roof of the restaurant. If you want to take a deep dive into Albanian cuisine, there are several restaurants in nearby Oblikë (five minutes) and in Shkodër (15 minutes). Other on-site amenities include a toilet/shower block, a washing-up area and a launderette.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 90
Travel trailer sites 90
RV sites 90
Open now
Opens February 23

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Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

German

Albanian

Italian

Open from Mon, Feb 23 to

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8.8

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80% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet campsite has spacious, level sites with plenty of shade. Guests rave about the clean, quality facilities, especially the showers, and the friendly owners. The riverside location is perfect for hot days, with an on-site restaurant. The access road can be rough after heavy rain, but cautious driving makes it easy to get to.

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Nice enough without being special but the owner can be unpleasant

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 Tim B. 2 reviews

Power optional grass and gravel tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Flat grassed site with a central restaurant / bar.
Separate toilet / shower / washing up block. Shower was hot after you let it run for a while.
Trees have been planted across the site. It will take time but they will be really nice when mature

Disliked The owner became very worked up when I went to pay by card before leaving. He was really unhappy that he would have to pay a 3% transaction fee. He ended up demanding that I paid extra to cover the fee and added over 4% to my bill. Very unpleasant and uncalled for. If he doesn't want to accept card payments he should make it clear in advance.

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Ruhig, günstig, schön, freundlich…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Ruhig, günstig, schön, freundlich

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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Location, Toilet and showed combined in private room, Set out of camp site, friendliness and helpfulness of camp owners.

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Very peaceful site, level pitches with…

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 kagan R. 5 reviews

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very peaceful site, level pitches with plenty of trees for shade. Right on the banks of a crystal clear river perfect for cooling off when its hot. Spotless facilities, really great showers. Well signposted to find from the border from Montenegro. Restaurant on site with indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend A++++

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Good stopover Enroute to Croatia.

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 Jean K. 6 reviews

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitch was large and level. We only stayed one night Enroute to Croatia so we did not use amenities. Owner was very helpful and jovial. We would definitely visit again.

Disliked The road into the campsite was pretty rough due to excessive rain but with a little patience we got our large motorhome in. Just take it slow.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping Australia

E851

Oblikë

Shkodër

Albania

4017

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

42.01858°N
19.46591°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

On the outskirts of Shkodër are the ruins of Rozafa Castle, a hilltop fortress that changed hands several times during its long history, from the Romans to the Venetians and the Ottomans. In Shkodër city, check out the slender minarets and splendid cupola of the Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr mosque. Active types might want to climb the Maja e Golishit mountain (20 minutes’ drive), whose long ridge gives you far-reaching views of both Shkodra Lake (to the east) and the Adriatic Sea (to the west). Buna River - Velipoja (25 minutes) is a protected area of wetlands and forests with shaded trails. You might have seen it from the ridge of Maja e Golishit; now it’s time to swim in it: the Adriatic Sea. Velipoja Beach (40 minutes) is a sandy stretch with shallow, sheltered waters. From there, take a stroll to Derdhja e Bunës, Albania’s northernmost point along the coast, on the Buna River estuary.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Camping Australia 0.1 km
  • Dashuria ime 1.1 km
  • Bujtina e Muriqit 1.2 km
  • Bar Restaurant "ERGI" 1.5 km
  • Bar Restaurant 2.1 km
  • Pescatore 2.2 km
  • Fantasia 2.3 km
  • Shpia e Gjyshit 2.3 km
  • Monte 2.3 km
  • Ishulli 2.4 km

Groceries

  • ABS Market Supermarket 3.5 km
  • Tani Mini-Market Supermarket 4.6 km
  • Spar Supermarket 4.8 km
  • Market Shumice Drinks shop 4.9 km
  • Market Shumice Drinks shop 4.9 km
  • Market Shumice Drinks shop 4.9 km
  • Pije Freskuese - Pikë Shumice Drinks shop 5.2 km
  • Birra Niksic - Pikë Shumice Off-licence 5.2 km
  • BIG Market Supermarket 5.2 km
  • Market NARDI Supermarket 5.2 km

Parks and play

  • Kend Lojrash Playground 2.7 km
  • Park Lulishte 3.4 km
  • Kënd Lojrash Playground 3.6 km
  • Kënd Lojrash Playground 3.9 km
  • Kënd Lojrash Playground 4.2 km
  • Lojra Fëmijësh Playground 4.7 km
  • Lojra Fëmijësh Playground 4.9 km
  • Lojra Fëmijësh Playground 5 km
  • Kend Lojrash Playground 5.8 km
  • Parku Isa Boletini 6.2 km

Family days out

  • Stalla e Kuajve Visitor attraction 1.1 km
  • Pista e Kuajve Visitor attraction 1.2 km
  • Kalaja e Beltojës Castle 2.5 km
  • Rozafa Castle 3.9 km
  • Saranxha- medieval Cistern no 1. 14th cent Castle 3.9 km
  • Medieval House 14th - 15th cent. Castle 4 km
  • Venetian Complex and Tower of Don Zhon Castle 4 km
  • Illyria Wall Tract 4th cent. B.C Castle 4 km
  • Barbakan - Main Fortified Entrance 15th cent. Castle 4 km
  • Swimming spot Visitor attraction 4.1 km
  • Lead Mosque Visitor attraction 4.2 km
  • Royal Villa in Shiroka Visitor attraction 4.4 km
  • Kalaja e Gajtanit Castle 10.4 km
  • Zoo 10.9 km
  • Vau i Dejës Castle 13.1 km

Public transport

  • Bahçallek 3.4 km
  • Kisha e Zojës 3.5 km
  • Ura e Re e Bunës 3.5 km
  • Thertorja 4.1 km
  • Ura e Vjetër e Bunës 4.2 km
  • Bexhisteni 4.6 km
  • Shirokë 4.6 km
  • Plazhi Publik i Shirokës 4.8 km
  • Bus to Velipoje, Bushat 5.2 km
  • Sheshi Balshaj 5.3 km

Beaches

  • Plazhi Publik i Shirokës 4.5 km
  • Plazhi Publik i Shirokës 4.9 km
  • Plazh 5.7 km
  • Plazh 6.2 km
  • Bregu i Renës 7.2 km

Other nearby

  • Qendër Tregtare Shopping centre 6.6 km
  • Qendra Tregtare "Gjylbegaj" Shopping centre 6.6 km
  • Maximus Club Nightclub 7.1 km
  • Big Love Nightclub 7.1 km
  • Brayan Nightclub 7.1 km

Local services

  • Union Bank Cashpoint 4.6 km
  • Credins Bank Cashpoint 5 km
  • Union Bank Cashpoint 5.2 km
  • Taçi Oil Fuel station 1.4 km
  • Kastrati Oil Fuel station 1.6 km
  • Gega Oil Fuel station 2.1 km
  • Kastrati Fuel station 3.1 km
  • Avulija Fuel station 3.3 km
  • START Fuel station 3.4 km
  • Gulf Fuel station 3.4 km
  • Kristina Farmacia Pharmacy 3.4 km
  • JukOIL Fuel station 3.5 km
  • Liqeni Petrol Fuel station 3.9 km

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Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Australia have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Australia dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Australia? On the outskirts of Shkodër are the ruins of Rozafa Castle, a hilltop fortress that changed hands several times during its long history, from the Romans to the Venetians and the Ottomans. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Australia?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Australia? From $28.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.