3 stars and above: Campsites in Australia

Riverside Park

• Spacious, tidy park with pools and tennis courts by the Collie River
• 15 mins to buzzing Bunbury, Ferguson Valley's hills and vineyards
• Swim with wild dolphins at Koombana beach, 10 minutes away

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

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

Panorama Caravan Park

Nambucca River Tourist Park

• Award-winning site on the banks of the Nambucca river
• Five minutes' drive from Macksville and 15 from Coffs coast beaches
• Private fishing jetty, boat ramp, kayak hire and outdoor pool

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

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

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

Pyramid Holiday Park

• Family-friendly holiday park in Tweed Heads on the Mid North Coast
• A five-minute drive from the Gold Coast's sandy beaches
• Swimming pool; daily lorikeet feeding; undercover kitchen facilities

Eden Gateway Holiday Park

• Peaceful park on the outskirts of Eden, close to the A1 main road
• Five minutes' drive from one of Australia's best whale watching areas
• Swimming pool, playground, pedal car rentals and barbecue area

Knotts Crossing Resort

• Dog-friendly and family-friendly resort on the outskirts of Katherine
• A 45-minute drive to Nitmiluk National Park; hot springs, five minutes
• Swimming pool and restaurant on site; local shops and eateries nearby

Lakeside Mansfield Holiday Park

Boomerang Way Tourist Park

• 12-acre wooded park 10 minutes' walk from Tocumwal town centre
• Walking distance to the Murray River for fishing and boat rides
• Open-air pool, pedal karts, playground and giant chess set

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

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

Lake Fyans Holiday Park

• Lakeside setting on the Eastern Grampians Scenic Route
• 50 minutes to the Grampians National Park
• Restaurant with terrace and mountain views

Coodlie Park Eco Retreat

• Unique off-grid bush campground and eco retreat

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