Campgrounds for backpackers in Australia
3 bookable campsites in Australia
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Echoes in the Valley
Ingoldsby, Queensland, Australia- Simple, remote site on a Queensland permaculture farm
- Gatton National Park 15 minutes' drive; 40 minutes to Toowoomba
- Excellent stargazing; unfenced dams for wildlife spotting
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
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Bungawalbin Wildlife Retreat
Bungawalbin, New South Wales (NSW), Australia- New South Wales bush campsite five minutes’ drive from Bungawalbin
- Bungawalbin National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Koala Gardens 25 minutes
- Neatly kept grass pitches set among native palms and eucalyptus trees
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
Kirra Beach Tourist Park
Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia- Laid-back, charming accommodation in world famous Kirra Beach
- Stay amongst the leafy garden setting with views of the lake and bush
- Voted #6 best park in QLD!!
Fossickers Tourist Park
Nundle, New South Wales (NSW), 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
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
Camp Elim
Tiona, New South Wales (NSW), 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
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
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
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
New Westview Caravan Park
Dubbo, New South Wales (NSW), Australia- Peaceful family-friendly site a five-minute drive from Dubbo
- Wellington 40 minutes’ drive; Lake Burrendong State Park an hour
- Dogs welcome; outdoor pool; well-equipped camp kitchen
Middle Rock Holiday Resort
One Mile, New South Wales (NSW), Australia- Beachfront holiday park in the Port Stephens area
- Close to the Worimi Conservation Lands and Stockton Bight Sand Dunes
- Complex of outdoor swimming pools, waterslides and spa pool
Stuarts Point Convention Centre
Stuarts Point, New South Wales (NSW), Australia- Family-friendly site by New South Wales’ Yarriabini National Park
- An hour's drive from Port Macquarie; surf beaches a short drive away
- Fishing, kayaking and swimming from the pontoon on the Macleay River
Australind Tourist Park
Australind, Western Australia, Australia- Pet-friendly site less than 1km from the stunning Leschenault estuary
- A 15-minute from the Ferguson valley, for fine wining and dining
- Top destination for dolphin spotting
Maca's Camping Ground
Mullumbimby, New South Wales (NSW), 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
Kookabookra Falls
Glen Innes, New South Wales (NSW), 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
Norwesta Lifestyle Park
Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia- Quiet site in Indian Ocean-side Carnarvon, Western Australia
- A 10-minute drive to the beach; 45 minutes from Quobba Blow Holes
- Barbecue area, well-equipped kitchen and laundry, plus shops nearby
Wintersun Caravan and Tourist Park
Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia- 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
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