Campgrounds in Australia open all year

La Bougainville

• Wild campsite 35 minutes’ drive from Rockhampton in Central Queensland
• Keppel Sands beach and Koorana Crocodile Farm 10 minutes’ drive
• Off-grid pitches on a farm with livestock; shop 25 minutes’ drive

Lakeside Mansfield Holiday Park

Denham Seaside Caravan Park

• Seafront Denham site with private beach and stunning sea views
• Ocean Park Aquarium and Monkey Mia within a 20-minute drive
• Restaurants, cafés, watersports and trails within a short walk

Dromkeen

• Peaceful rural Victoria site centred around a historic homestead
• In the Macedon Ranges, 15 minutes' drive from Hanging Rock
• Tea room and gallery on site amid well-kept mature gardens and woods

Earthly Brewing Co

• Quiet 160-acre campsite with views of Girraween National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Ballandean and 30 minutes from Tenterfield
• Wild-style location deep in the Granite Belt wine region

Lokuttara

• Quiet three-acre rural Victoria site on the banks of Myrtle Creek
• Bendigo, Mount Alexander and Lake Eppalock within a half-hour drive
• Simple facilities; great spot for stargazing and wildlife watching

Taggerty Holiday Park

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Acheron river
• Vineyards, museums, spectacular state park within 15 minutes
• Swimming pool, miniature golf and river fishing on site

Lorikeet Holiday Park

• Caravan park in subtropical gardens fronting onto 7km of beach
• In the Coffs Coast Regional Park, 30 minutes' drive from Coffs Harbour
• Pool, paddling pool, hot tub, barbecue area and lorikeet feeding

El Encanto

• Secure parking on a Brisbane industrial estate in the city outskirts
• Toohey Forest Park 25 minutes’ walk; Streets Beach 15 minutes’ drive
• Communal kitchen and dining area; five minutes’ drive to shops

Maca's Camping Ground

• 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

Maddara Organic Farm and Art

• Peaceful stays on a sustainable 120-acre farm with gum trees and a dam
• Several wineries within a half-hour drive; Canberra 45 minutes
• Shared geodesic dome shelter, firepit and camp kitchen for extra fees

BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks - Carnarvon Gorge

• Laidback holiday park in Carnarvon National Park, Central Queensland
• A five minutes’ drive to Carnarvon Gorge Visitor Centre and Rock Pool
• Communal kitchen and barbecues, bush bar and pedal-kart hire on site

McLean Beach Caravan Park

Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park

• Friendly Limestone Coast site a short stroll from a swimming lake
• A kilometre from town and a short drive from Canunda National Park
• Campers' kitchen, barbecue area and campfires allowed

Flying Fish Point Tourist Park

• Well-tended park a minute's walk from the beach on Queensland's coast
• Half an hour's drive from rainforest hikes canopy walks and waterfalls
• Fishing from the beach; swimming pool, kiosk shop and miniature golf

Frankland River Retreat

• Couples-only site by the Frankland river in WA’s wine-growing region
• A 15-minute drive to wine estates; 90 minutes to beachfront Albany
• Smart wooden cabins in a rural setting, near shops, a café and takeout

Creswick Holiday Park

Adelaide Caravan Park

• 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

Bailey Bar Caravan Park

• 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

Anglesea Family Caravan Park

• The only holiday park in Anglesea with beach and river frontage
• Spectacular setting over 16 hectares on the Great Ocean Road
• Pool, playground, toddlers' playroom, barbecues and miniature golf