Student friendly campgrounds in Australia

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

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

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

Coodlie Park Eco Retreat

• Unique off-grid bush campground and eco retreat

Solitary Island Marine Park Resort

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

Sunset Beach Holiday Park

• Peaceful retreat on Sunset Beach, seven kilometres from Geraldton
• Viewing platform with spectacular ocean views within a minute's walk
• Pool, lounge, games room, barbecues and two guest kitchens

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

Taggerty Holiday Park

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Acheron river
• Vineyards, museums, spectacular state park within 15 minutes
• Swimming pool, miniature golf and river fishing on site

Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park

• Friendly Limestone Coast site a short stroll from a swimming lake
• A kilometre from town and a short drive from Canunda National Park
• Campers' kitchen, barbecue area and campfires allowed

Anglesea Family Caravan Park

• The only holiday park in Anglesea with beach and river frontage
• Spectacular setting over 16 hectares on the Great Ocean Road
• Pool, playground, toddlers' playroom, barbecues and miniature golf

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

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

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

Baffle Creek Retreat

• Riverfront campsite with secluded pitches on Baffle Creek
• Bundaberg just over an hour’s drive; Rules Beach 10 minutes
• Peaceful creek views; golf, fishing and cycling nearby

Gentle Annie Caravan and Camping Reserve

• Peaceful riverside site in Victoria's King Valley
• A short bike ride or drive from several acclaimed wineries
• Fish on site for trout, cod, black fish and redfin

Ingenia Holidays Lake Hume

• Family-friendly holiday park edging Lake Hume in New South Wales
• A 35-minute drive to Hume Dam; 40 minutes to Kurrajong Gap Lookout
• Swimming pool, boat ramp and boat hire; grocery store and café

Beachfront Hallidays Point

• Next to the Manning Valley sands of Black Head Beach
• A short drive from the busy towns of Forster and Taree
• Pool, Jacuzzi, playground and communal barbecue areas

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