Campgrounds for backpackers in Australia

Hillview Caravan Park

• Family park with views of the Mount Burr Range
• Canunda National Park and Lake Bonney less than 30 kilometres away
• Playground, trampoline, free gas barbecues and campfire wood provided

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

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

Island Gateway Holiday Park

• 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

Kirra Beach Tourist Park

• 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!!

Norwesta Lifestyle Park

• 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

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

Footprints in Style

Middle Rock Holiday Resort

• 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

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

Queens Beach Tourist Village

• 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

Padthaway Caravan Park

• 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

Australind Tourist Park

• 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

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

Highway 1 Caravan and Tourist Park

• 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

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