Student friendly campgrounds in Australia

Cheynes Beach Caravan Park

• Well-maintained peaceful park five minutes' walk from Cheynes beach
• On the edge of Waychinicup National Park for activities and wildlife
• Takeaway, communal barbecues, camp kitchen and well-stocked shop

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

Kookabookra Falls

• 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

Corella Creek Country Farm Stay

• 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

Wintersun Caravan and Tourist Park

• Shaded grassy park in Western Australia's Coral Coast region
• Regular events such as film nights, dinners and pancake breakfasts
• Outdoor pool, bowling green, giant movie screen and rec room

Coodlie Park Eco Retreat

• Unique off-grid bush campground and eco retreat

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

• 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

Drummond Cove Holiday Park

• Spacious site with short walking trail to the Indian Ocean
• A 10-minute drive from watersports and wildlife walks in Geraldton
• Pool and playground; shop and camp kitchen

Wavecrest Village and Tourist Park

• Friendly, well-kept site five minutes' drive from Hopetoun
• 15 minutes' drive from Fitzgerald River National Park
• Swimming pool, tennis court, bar and bistro on site

Zeehan Bush Camp

Buxton Bush Camp

• Queensland campsite overlooking the Burrum and Gregory rivers
• Childers 25 minutes’ drive; Burrum Coast National Park 40 minutes
• Licensed bar and bistro at weekends; fishing, kayaking and hiking

Armidale Tourist Park

• Family-friendly campground in Armidale
• Easy access to nature attractions like the Wollomombi Falls
• Pool, tennis, jumping pillow and undercover barbecue area

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

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

Woodlands Farmstay

• Bushcamp on a working farm five minutes’ drive from Howard
• Toogoom Beach 20 minutes’ drive; Urangan 35 minutes
• Dogs welcome; resident goats and miniature horses; wallaby sightings

Two Little Piggies

• Huge and peaceful pitches on a 36-acre rural New South Wales site
• A 20-minute drive to Goulburn; Bungonia National Park 50 minutes
• Overlooking Lake Pejar, with fishing/watersports access close by

Yea Riverside Caravan Park

• On the banks of the Yea River 110 kilometres from Melbourne
• A few kilometres from the old gold mining town of Yea
• Outdoor pool, TV room and swishly modern amenities in a scenic setting