Balance paid before arrival: Campsites in Australia

Coodlie Park Eco Retreat

• Unique off-grid bush campground and eco retreat

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

Kalgan River Chalets and Caravan Park

• 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

Kanasta Caravan Park

• Peaceful caravan park a 10-minute walk from the seafront in Rye
• Peninsula Hot Springs five minutes’ drive; Fort Nepean half an hour
• Playground, games room and communal barbecue area, plus a launderette

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

Lakeside Mansfield Holiday Park

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

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

Fossickers Tourist Park

• 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

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

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

BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Eildon

• Dog-friendly holiday park on the banks of the Goulburn river
• A 10-minute drive from Lake Eildon for watersports and fishing
• Fishing available on the river on site and walking trails nearby

Kinross Metcalfe Farm

• Secluded, peaceful pitches on a spectacularly scenic Angus cattle farm
• A 15-minute drive from Kyneton and 25 minutes from Castlemaine
• Granite rocks, paddock dams and a river to explore; dogs allowed

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

BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Katherine

• 44-acre dog-friendly destination where the outback meets the tropics
• A five-minute drive from the Katherine Hot Springs
• Swimming pool and spa on site and a restaurant a short walk away

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

Solitary Island Marine Park Resort

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